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Transformation through cooperation – thinking ahead together in energy management

The second network meeting of the EnerNET project in the field of energy management took place on July 17, 2025 from 2 to 7 pm. The host and organizer was the Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology (iwe) at Hof University of Applied Sciences. The EnerNET project is led by the iwe and consists of three individual networks: local and district heating, air conditioning and refrigeration technology and energy management. [more]

published: 07.08.2025

Organic meets education: dennree becomes lecture hall sponsor at Hof University of Applied Sciences

The Upper Franconian organic specialist retailer dennree is further expanding its long-standing partnership with Hof University of Applied Sciences, thereby sending out a strong signal for the promotion of young talent. For several years now, the company has been supporting particularly high-achieving students with two annual Germany Scholarships. A current highlight of this trusting collaboration is the sponsorship of lecture hall A 013, which has now been officially handed over as part of an inauguration ceremony. [more]

published: 05.08.2025

Innovative spirit meets sustainability: Ideationweek 2025 at Hof University of Applied Sciences

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

FOS Bayreuth visit: Three hours full of impressions and information

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

#kickstart2024: With a financial boost towards founding a company

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

Florian Potzel among the best dual students in Bavaria

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

Major generational change at Hof University of Applied Sciences

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

Invitation: Summer exhibition of communication designers at the Münchberg campus

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

Inwa: Ukrainian-German cooperation for sustainable water use

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

The future of supply chains – Logistics conference 2025 with top-class guests

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

Supporting Society of Hof University honors long-standing members and trailblazers

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