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More than just a buzzword: sustainability is to become a living reality at Hof University of Applied Sciences

Since 2008, Hof University of Applied Sciences has been pursuing a clear focus on sustainable action with the mission statement of the "Green Tech University". This mission statement forms the basis for creating a long-term balance between ecological, social and economic requirements. The university-specific sustainability strategy has created a framework with concrete measures to systematically promote sustainable development and anchor it in everyday university life in the long term. According to Sustainability Manager Anja Grabmeier, the focus here is on the "whole institution approach". [more]

published: 16.12.2025

#kickstart2025: With a financial boost towards a start-up

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 development of ideas and prototypes. The KICKSTART teams have six months to develop their idea into an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) or prototype. Introducing: Test system for cassette filter systems for cleaning wastewater in relief structures - FilTex. [more]

published: 02.12.2025

Hof University is now officially part of the Bavarian doctoral network

From 2026, Hof University of Applied Sciences, together with OTH Amberg-Weiden and Ansbach University of Applied Sciences, will enable students to write their own doctoral theses as part of the new doctoral college REDIG - Resource Efficiency & Digitalization. This means that the educational institution is officially involved in one of Bavaria's doctoral centers. [more]

published: 19.11.2025