On February 13, 2026, I was invited to the award ceremony of the kbo Innovation Award Mental Health/Social Psychiatry in Munich. My bachelor thesis entitled "Social media use, social comparison and self-esteem: a study of adolescents and young adults" was awarded second place in the bachelor thesis category. [more]
published: 09.03.2026
The Institute for Circular Economy at Bio:Polymere (ibp) at Hof University of Applied Sciences held its fourth symposium on February 24 and 25 under the motto “Bioplastics – Approaches for… [more]
published: 04.03.2026
What does a face reveal about the person behind it? Can eyes, foreheads, or wrinkles tell us more than words—or is it all just a game of old myths? Dr. [more]
published: 04.03.2026
Change at “inwa”: On March 1, 2026, Dr. Harvey Harbach took over the position of deputy director of the institute. Together with institute director Prof. Günter Müller-Czygan, he will play… [more]
published: 04.03.2026
In an article, the FAZ notes that many university graduates have difficulties starting their careers despite a shortage of skilled workers - because many degree courses do not reflect the rapid changes in digitalization, AI and cybersecurity. We spoke to Prof. Dr. Andrej Bachmann to find out more about the changes in computer science teaching at Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]
published: 23.02.2026
For 20 years now, dual study programs under the umbrella of hochschule dual – Bavaria’s network for dual study – have been an attractive study model at universities of applied… [more]
published: 19.02.2026
Hof University congratulates the Fraunhofer Application Center for Textile Fiber Ceramics TFK on the Münchberg campus and all partners involved on the award of the Seifriz Transfer Prize 2026 in… [more]
published: 04.02.2026
On January 21, 2026, the first Fuck Up Night took place at the Einstein1 digital start-up center in Hof. More than 50 participants from the regional start-up and business scene accepted the invitation to find out first-hand what happens when business ideas don't go as planned - and what valuable insights can arise from such moments. [more]
published: 03.02.2026
The Communication Design course is once again inviting interested parties to the Bachelor's exhibition at Hof University of Applied Sciences' Münchberg campus on Friday, 06.02.2026 at 17:00. Students will present their Bachelor's theses to visitors and guests will be able to take a look behind the scenes of modern design studies at the Münchberg campus. [more]
published: 03.02.2026
Professor Lutz Fügener, vehicle designer, opens his New Year's Lecture at Hof University of Applied Sciences with a cinematic vocal interlude - setting the tone for an evening about visions, imagination and the question of why progress is inconceivable without both. Around 200 people registered for the event. [more]
published: 02.02.2026
Once again, Hof University of Applied Sciences is delighted to receive a generous donation from VR Bank Bayreuth-Hof eG: as in previous years, the regional bank presented the educational institution with a symbolic donation cheque for 5,000 euros. This time, the amount will be used to purchase a so-called "Crockmeter". [more]
published: 30.01.2026
It came in third place in the category “under 5,000 students” – the award is based purely on student ratings. Great joy at Hof University of Applied Sciences: The Upper… [more]
published: 28.01.2026
Since its opening in 2019, the Einstein1 digital start-up center in Hof has been a central hub for founders, self-employed individuals, and start-ups in Upper Franconia. Achim Hager has… [more]
published: 23.01.2026
Those who decide to study at Hof University of Applied Sciences have usually already heard a few things: small groups, practical learning, personal support. All of this is true—but it’s… [more]
published: 20.01.2026
Under the motto "Strong into the New Year", the university family met after the Christmas break for a joint event to kick off the new year and start a successful 2026 with fresh ideas and a good mood. To the picture gallery... [more]
published: 20.01.2026
The 42nd Winter Championships of the Bavarian universities took place in Bayerisch Eisenstein in 2026 and were hosted by Landshut University of Applied Sciences. In wintry conditions and a great atmosphere, employees from all over Bavaria came together to compete in various sporting disciplines and promote cross-university exchange. Our university was also represented with a team. [more]
published: 20.01.2026
The logistics industry is one of Germany’s key economic sectors – yet women remain significantly underrepresented in its management ranks. Prof. Dr. Fridtjof Langenhan and Prof. Dr. Friedwart Lender, together… [more]
published: 12.01.2026
It is in the nature of things that visions of the future that have come to pass are no longer recognizable as such to posterity, since they have exchanged their… [more]
published: 08.01.2026