Five days, nine creative minds, one common goal: developing solutions for a better future - that's Ideation Week at Hof University of Applied Sciences. In 2025, the week was once again all about innovation. Students from a wide range of disciplines came together in mid-June to solve real-life challenges using design thinking. Supported by coaches and method training, they immersed themselves in a highly relevant topic: "From Waste to Future - Wool needs your idea!" [more]
published: 05.08.2025
Effective learning is not a matter of luck - but a question of the right strategy. Here are ten tips that students often find particularly helpful. [more]
published: 23.07.2025
Around 60 pupils from the Bayreuth technical college visited Hof University of Applied Sciences in July and took the opportunity to get a taste of student life. The subjects of business, technology and the integration class were invited - and a varied and informative program was offered for everyone. [more]
published: 21.07.2025
With KICKSTART, Hof University of Applied Sciences has launched a funding program that starts at a very early stage of a potential start-up - with the ideas or prototype development. The KICKSTART teams have six months to develop their idea into an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) or prototype.
We present: Development of a modular mobile station for the identification of foreign water sources through short-term use - "FremdWa". [more]
published: 21.07.2025
It will soon be time again: The ten-day Hof Volksfest will take place from Friday, July 25 to Sunday, August 3, 2025 on the Volksfestplatz between Nailaer Straße and Freiheitshalle/Bahnhof Neuhof. The biggest festival in the region is an absolute summer highlight with lots of variety! [more]
published: 18.07.2025
Yesterday, the best students on a dual study program at a Bavarian university of applied sciences were awarded the Dualissimo prize. This year's winners include Florian Potzel from the dual study program in International Management at Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]
published: 17.07.2025
How do students perceive life in Hof - and how does this perspective differ from that of the local population? A research seminar for students on the Business and Organizational Sociology course looked at this question. [more]
published: 16.07.2025
The digital start-up center Einstein1 has a new managing director. Achim Hager, a familiar face with extensive experience in the telecommunications and start-up scene, took over the baton on July 1. [more]
published: 15.07.2025
On Saturday, 19.07.2025, the Textile Design course invites interested parties to its annual summer exhibition on the Münchberg campus of Hof University of Applied Sciences, Kulmbacher Str. 76, from 11.00-17.00 hrs. [more]
published: 15.07.2025
Five deserving professors have left Hof University of Applied Sciences, heralding a real generational change in its ranks: With Prof. Dr. Willi Darr, Prof. Dr. Franz Xaver Boos, Prof. Dr. Friedwart Lender as well as Prof. Dr. Ina Löbus and Prof. Dr. Günther Köhler, several decades-long pillars of teaching and research are leaving the university. [more]
published: 11.07.2025
On Friday, 11.07.2025, the Communication Design course invites you to its annual summer exhibition at 5 p.m. on the Münchberg campus of Hof University of Applied Sciences, Kulmbacher Str. 76.
The students will be showing visitors current work from the semesters and look forward to talking to you and celebrating the summer together. [more]
published: 08.07.2025
At the end of June, Dr. Harvey Harbach, research group leader at the Institute for Sustainable Water Systems (inwa), welcomed Ukrainian researchers to the university as part of the project "Integration of the 'sponge city' concept to develop a model for the sustainable restoration and management of water resources in areas of Ukraine affected by military impacts (IKoMoWa)". The aim was to jointly explore prospects for scientific cooperation. [more]
published: 07.07.2025
Participants from science, municipalities and the energy sector took the opportunity to network and exchange ideas. The focus was on current developments, challenges and innovative solutions in the field of municipal heat planning and infrastructure for local and district heating. [more]
published: 04.07.2025
How can supply chains become more resilient, sustainable and digital? This question was the focus of the Logistics Conference 2025 at Hof University of Applied Sciences. Around 120 participants from science, business and practice took the opportunity to discuss current developments and future prospects in the field of supply chain management in depth. [more]
published: 03.07.2025
As part of the general meeting of the Society of Friends and Supporters of Hof University of Applied Sciences, this time the focus was on special personalities in addition to information on the development of the university: four deserving members of the Society of Friends and Supporters, Dr. Dorothee Strunz, Dr. Christian Heinrich Sandler, Ute Coenen and Jürgen Handke, were honored for their many years of commitment. [more]
published: 02.07.2025
We have a very special treat for all Hof University students. If you want to come to the popular festival in the Saaleauen this year, you can save money on your festival ticket. [more]
published: 30.06.2025
The current President of Hof University of Applied Sciences, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Jürgen Lehmann, will remain at the helm of the Upper Franconian educational institution for another year. He was confirmed today by the University Council of Hof University of Applied Sciences for a further six-year term of office. [more]
published: 27.06.2025
On June 25, 2025, Hof University of Applied Sciences opened its doors for Applicant Day - an afternoon full of insights into everyday student life and campus life. From the welcome in the Audimax to exciting discussions with faculty representatives and personal tours of modern laboratories: our gallery captures the best moments of the day. [more]
published: 27.06.2025
