Clean chemistry labs for a green future – GreenTech University Hof is upgrading
The university's laboratories have used the lecture-free period to start a major clean-up process. [more]
published: 16.09.2025The German higher education landscape is supported by two pillars: public universities and universities of applied sciences (FHs). Together, they have approximately 2.8 million students, with universities of applied sciences… [mehr]
24.08.2026Find the right degree program in just a few clicks: Choosing the right degree program is one of the most important decisions young people make in their lives. To help… [mehr]
29.07.2026Whether it’s the daily struggle with recycling, your favorite spot on campus, or just the usual college craziness—sometimes a meme says more than a thousand words. That’s exactly why Hof… [mehr]
22.07.2026The student café "Zur Auszeit" has been open in Hof's Karolinenstraße since the end of 2023. To support this great commitment and keep you up to date on the many events on site, you can now always find an up-to-date program overview in the "campuls-digital" - enjoy your visit! [mehr]
12.03.2026
City lecture: “Münchberg is textile and textile is Münchberg!”
Textiles not only stand for clothing, but increasingly also for textile construction and space travel, right through to armaments. And it should also be sustainable. "Textiles are Münchberg and Münchberg is textiles" says Prof. Dr. Frank Ficker and thus cordially invites you to the town lecture in the Münchberg Schützenhaus. [more]
published: 15.09.2025
Health delegation from Finland visits – course set for cooperation
Hof University of Applied Sciences is sending out an important signal for the expansion of its health sector: a delegation from the partner university Turku University of Applied Sciences from Finland visited the campus. The aim was to explore opportunities for closer cooperation in the field of health and to intensify existing contacts. [more]
published: 15.09.2025
When the toilet flush becomes a pharmacy – paths to a sustainable water cycle
Pharmaceutical residues, household chemicals and other trace substances enter the water cycle via the sewage system and, as an invisible danger, represent a growing toxicological challenge for the environment and… [more]
published: 14.09.2025
Kickstart scholarship holder Antonia Ablass combines sustainability with design
A funding program as a springboard: The "Kickstart" scholarship enabled textile design graduate Antonia Ablass to further develop an unusual idea. [more]
published: 12.09.2025
Nachgefragt: Was ist eigentlich eine kooperative Promotion?
Wenn man nach dem Masterabschluss seine akademische Karriere mit einem Doktortitel versehen möchte, stolpert man früher oder später über den Begriff der kooperativen Promotion. Wir klären, was genau das eigentlich ist und welche Wege an der Hochschule Hof offenstehen. [more]
published: 12.09.2025
Registration starts: 6th Hof Energy Symposium at Hof University of Applied Sciences
On November 27, 2025, the Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology (IWE), together with the Kompetenznetzwerk Wasser und Energie e.V., invites you to the 6th Hof Energy Symposium at Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]
published: 10.09.2025
Registration starts: 6th Hof Energy Symposium at Hof University of Applied Sciences
On November 27, 2025, the Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology (IWE), together with the Kompetenznetzwerk Wasser und Energie e.V., invites you to the 6th Hof Energy Symposium at Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]
published: 10.09.2025
With Bayreuth Industrial Museum: iisys researches dynamic museum tours
An interdisciplinary project with the Bayreuth Industrial Museum aims to bring AI-supported games to life in exhibitions - technically feasible, but still with hurdles. [more]
published: 08.09.2025
With heart, humor and reliability: Heidi Kellner retires
When colleagues talk about Heidi Kellner, words such as reliable, warm-hearted and committed are used. After 16 years at Hof University of Applied Sciences, the long-standing employee of the Finance department is now retiring. [more]
published: 05.09.2025
Campus tour “Application meets research”: How can we become more water resilient?
The Chamber of Industry and Commerce for Upper Franconia Bayreuth (IHK), the Chamber of Crafts for Upper Franconia (HWK) and Hof University of Applied Sciences cordially invite you to the campus tour "Application meets Research" on September 29 at the campus in Hof. The event is aimed at companies, craft businesses and representatives from industry who would like to find out about current research approaches in a practical way. [more]
published: 04.09.2025
Digital innovation enriches Richard Wagner Museum: platform for conductors’ gallery
With a digital installation, the Richard Wagner Museum Bayreuth is setting new impulses in the communication of music history: a conductors' gallery honors the previous musical directors of the Wagner Festival. The Hof University of Applied Sciences made a decisive contribution to this. [more]
published: 02.09.2025
“Yellow Ribbon” harvest project: fruits on campus for free to save it from spoilage
Hof University of Applied Sciences is participating in the nationwide "Yellow Ribbon" harvest campaign at its Hof and Münchberg campuses. The fruit trees, which are marked with bright yellow ribbons, may be harvested for personal use on the university campus free of charge and without consultation once they have ripened. [more]
published: 27.08.2025
“Peace begins with water” – Hof University conducts research in Colombia
A new international research project is dedicated to the question of how women in Colombia are contributing to peace through environmental protection and resource use. Hof University of Applied Sciences is also involved, contributing its expertise in the field of sustainable water systems. [more]
published: 19.08.2025
10. Europe Forum: Alliances for new markets in the Middle East, North Africa and Europe
This free event, which is open to all interested parties, will take you through successful site openings in the Middle East and North Africa, behind-the-scenes insights into EU-Africa development cooperation and relationships between researchers from Hof and North Africa. [more]
published: 18.08.2025
Hof University and district of Hof drive forward digital solutions for water and climate protection
The district of Hof and Hof University of Applied Sciences have now launched a joint project on sustainability, digitalization and future viability with the "Transferwerkstatt Wasser hoferLand.digital". The initiative is part of the district's smart city approach. [more]
published: 18.08.2025
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