Faculty awards: Best students honored on dean’s list

Hof University of Applied Sciences honored the top 10% of Bachelor's and Master's students in their respective faculties at a ceremony at the Institute for Information Systems (iisys). The so-called "dean's list" includes students who have performed particularly well in their studies to date. [more]

published: 10.12.2024

German University Swimming Championships 2024: Hof University was there

From November 22 to 24, the German University Championships (DHM) Swimming 2024 took place in the indoor swimming pool in Munich's Olympic Park. The championship is organized once a year by different colleges and universities. Fabian Hansmann, an engineering student, represented Hof University of Applied Sciences at this year's DHM. The campuls editorial team spoke to Fabian about his participation and experiences. [more]

published: 10.12.2024

City lecture in Selb: experts discuss sustainability in the plastics industry

On November 26, 2024, the third and final city lecture of Hof University of Applied Sciences took place at the Selb learning location. Under the title "Sustainability in Focus", Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Nase and Prof. Dr. Thomas Meins from the Institute for Bio:polymers spoke about current developments in the plastics industry. [more]

published: 02.12.2024

Effectively digitizing production processes – “Moonrise” project successfully completed

More digitalization in production for greater competitiveness: a total of 19 partner companies, research institutions and networks from the regions of Upper Franconia and Southern Saxony have been involved in a research project for the regional economy over the past three years. The aim of the project, which was coordinated at Hof University of Applied Sciences, was to create production-related IT systems in company networks. [more]

published: 02.12.2024

From double degree to dream job: Aidar’s path to Germany!

Have you ever dreamed of studying abroad and finding your dream job there? That's exactly what Aidar Chakiev did! As one of the first double-degree students from Ala-Too International University and Hof University of Applied Sciences, he not only has two degrees in his pocket, but has also landed a job as a software developer in Germany. [more]

published: 28.11.2024

60 participants: 27th IT Manager Meeting Hochfranken attracts with exciting presentations

On Thursday, 14.11.2024, 60 IT managers met for the 27th IT Manager Meeting at the Institute for Information Systems at Hof University of Applied Sciences (iisys). The focus of the networking event, which was once again organized by iisys and Florian Pöhner from Lamilux, was the exchange of information and experiences from the respective areas of activity. [more]

published: 22.11.2024

UNI4MIND: Kick-off week with a focus on mental health

AOK Bayern and the Mental Health Crowd kicked off the next phase of their unique project at universities and colleges in Bavaria with a kick-off week focusing on topics and measures to improve students' mental health. [more]

published: 20.11.2024

Reading day for children in the student café: The Olchis provide great fun

Grab a story, read it aloud, inspire children. This is the idea behind the nationwide Read Aloud Day, which has been held annually since 2004. This year, students of business psychology once again took part in the Reading Aloud Day organized by the Reading Foundation on 15 November and offered children aged 3-6 a varied programme in the student café "Zur Auszeit". [more]

published: 19.11.2024

5. Institute colloquium: Six exciting projects and a real “hat trick”

The Institute Colloquium at Hof University was established five years ago with the aim of improving networking between the research institutes at Hof University and promoting scientific exchange. This year's new edition was all about sustainability, innovation and the transfer of knowledge into practice. [more]

published: 14.11.2024

The fusion of creativity and technology in the design process: Lecture evening a complete success

A packed Audimax and an eager audience awaited Marcus Görner, engineer and future thinker, on October 23, 2024 for his lecture "The Fusion of Creativity and Technology - AI as a Partner in the Design Process". Organized by the Bachelor's degree course in Design & Mobility, the evening was dedicated to the presentation of modern AI tools in design and engineering - a topic that is becoming increasingly important in the industry. [more]

published: 06.11.2024

37. Hofer Vliesstofftage: Experts from all over Europe meet again in the Freiheitshalle

Science, research, business practice - this unique triad is the focus of the 37th Hof Nonwovens Days, one of the largest specialist congresses in Europe. On November 6 and 7, 2024, 22 specialist lectures are on the program. Over 360 participants from companies and institutes from 10 countries are expected to attend. 77 companies and institutes will be presenting innovative products and forward-looking ideas in the exhibition area. [more]

published: 04.11.2024

The ACM CCS 2024 in Salt Lake City – A travel report by Professor Florian Adamsky

In October 2024, part of Prof. Dr. Florian Adamsky's System and Network Security research group attended an IT security conference in the USA. It was the 31st ACM Conference on Computer and Communications Security (CCS) in Salt Lake City. Prof. Dr. Florian Adamsky works at the Institute for Information Systems and is a specialist in the field of IT security. [more]

published: 01.11.2024

When the family is at odds: City lecture provides answers to medical law questions

The last city lecture in Selb was an exciting event. Dr. Markus Finn, former lawyer and Professor of Law in Healthcare at Hof University of Applied Sciences since 2013, explored the question of who decides when, for example, a 15-year-old is vaccinated against Covid. What does the law say if parents disagree about their child's Covid vaccination? Covid was just one example among many. The evening with around twenty guests dealt with the extent to which adolescents are capable of giving consent themselves and then parental consent is not necessarily required for an operation. [more]

published: 29.10.2024