EnerNet workshop: How is “comfort” actually created?

How is a comfortable indoor climate actually created - and how can it be measured? These questions were the focus of a recent workshop held at Hof University of Applied Sciences as part of the "EnerNET - Continuing Education Network for Energy, Cooling and Local Heating" network. [more]

published: 07.10.2025

With crafts to the sponge city – new “Campus Tour” format starts in Hof

Application meets research: this was the motto of the first campus tour at Hof University of Applied Sciences, which was attended by 42 participants. The new series of events was organized by the IHK for Upper Franconia Bayreuth and Hof University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with the HWK for Upper Franconia. The focus in Hof was on the topics of climate change and environmental protection. [more]

published: 06.10.2025

Experience the diversity of India – cultural evening at Hof University

The International Office of Hof University of Applied Sciences invites you to a special evening about the fascinating diversity of India on Wednesday, November 26, 6 pm (Audimax in the B-building)! Visitors can expect exciting insights into traditions, music, dance and culinary specialties. Students from India will present their country and share their personal impressions of everyday life. [more]

published: 02.10.2025

When artificial intelligence counts dice incorrectly – and science is explained in the middle of the pedestrian zone

The Hof autumn market: the smell of bratwurst in the air, beer fountains in constant use, thick jackets despite almost double-digit temperatures - and right in the middle of it all, Hof University of Applied Sciences, which showed that research doesn't just work in the lab or on servers, but also directly between the market stalls and the pedestrian zone. [more]

published: 01.10.2025

Hof University defies “G9 dip”: Almost 1000 freshmen start the winter semester 25/26

This is a big and positive surprise: despite the extraordinary slump in the number of high school graduates in Bavaria, Hof University of Applied Sciences can report very pleasing figures for the winter semester 2025/26: Around 1,000 first-semester students are starting their studies at the Upper Franconian campuses in Hof, Münchberg, Kronach and Selb. [more]

published: 01.10.2025

Prof. Dr. Peter Schäfer celebrates his 40th anniversary of service

Throughout his time at Hof University of Applied Sciences, Prof. Dr. Schäfer has helped shape its profile in research and teaching. His teaching area - European, International and German Business Law - has long since become a bridging subject that also sensitizes students to the challenges of European integration. [more]

published: 01.10.2025

Münchberg Campus presents textile studies and research at the national conference of the Fachverband textil e.V.

The Fachverband textil e.V. is celebrating its 50th anniversary and invited its members to the four-day national conference "Helmbrechts - the closet of the world" in Upper Franconia. As part of the conference, the participants also visited the university's Münchberg campus - where they were given a tour of the campus and presentations on studies and research in the field of textiles. [more]

published: 01.10.2025

Can mushrooms revolutionize thermal insulation?

High energy prices and limited resources pose major challenges for the construction industry. At the same time, natural materials are becoming increasingly important. This is where the "Mycobuild" research project comes in, which is currently being carried out at the Institute for Circular Economy of Bio:Polymers (ibp) at Hof University of Applied Sciences. The aim is to develop application-ready thermal insulation materials based on fungal braids. [more]

published: 18.09.2025

University participates in care competence center in the district of Kronach

A central cooperation agreement for the establishment of the "Care Competence Center" in the district of Kronach was recently signed in the Mitwitz moated castle. Chancellor Ute Coenen signed the agreement as a representative of the university, which anchors Hof University of Applied Sciences as a permanent partner in the project. [more]

published: 18.09.2025

Open Monument Day: University opens shed roof hall in Münchberg

Hof University of Applied Sciences took part in this year's "Open Monument Day" with three guided tours. Around 35 interested visitors took the opportunity to get to know the historic shed roof hall at the Münchberg campus and take a look behind the scenes of former textile production. [more]

published: 17.09.2025

The university’s “green oasis” – a project for more conscious use of drinking water

Water is much more than just a thirst quencher. It is a central building block for our health and well-being. On the one hand, it ensures basic physical and cognitive functions, and on the other, it creates spaces for relaxation and regeneration. With this holistic understanding in mind, Hof University of Applied Sciences is launching a new project to promote a more conscious approach to drinking water. The initiative is being implemented together with AOK Bayern. [more]

published: 17.09.2025