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
We dispel the most common myths and show why a semester abroad is not only feasible, but also a real enrichment. [more]
published: 31.07.2025
In his doctoral thesis, Dr. Sebastian Pahl investigated how secure anonymous communication on the internet really is. His focus was on the Tor network - a system that helps people to protect their identity online. [more]
published: 30.07.2025
It is often sufficient to anaesthetize only a limited area of the body during surgery. However, precise placement of the catheter is crucial for these so-called local or regional anesthetics. Until now, this was only possible with a great deal of experience, an increased dose of anesthetic or additional X-ray technology... [more]
published: 30.07.2025
Around four kilograms of plastics per capita end up in the environment in Germany every year - with some serious consequences for nature, people and water. How can we reduce this pollution? This was the central question of the S³Rem innovation network. [more]
published: 29.07.2025
Scientists at Hof University of Applied Sciences and engineers from the company Hydrotec in Selb want to optimize the treatment of so-called clear water - for example in intensive freshwater aquaculture. [more]
published: 29.07.2025
Effective learning is not a matter of luck - but a question of the right strategy. Here are ten tips that students often find particularly helpful. [more]
published: 23.07.2025
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
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
The "Supply Chain Digitalization" research group at iisys at Hof University of Applied Sciences has completed a pilot project together with Ernst Röser GmbH that is fundamentally changing the procurement of packaging solutions in the B2B sector. [more]
published: 21.07.2025
How can it be ensured that water and energy systems in developing regions continue to function in the long term and enable the local population to lead a better life in the long term? This question was at the heart of the HIT-A... [more]
published: 21.07.2025
It will soon be time again: The ten-day Hof Volksfest will take place from Friday, July 25 to Sunday, August 3, 2025 on the Volksfestplatz between Nailaer Straße and Freiheitshalle/Bahnhof Neuhof. The biggest festival in the region is an absolute summer highlight with lots of variety! [more]
published: 18.07.2025
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
As part of a network meeting of the EnerNET project at the end of June, a new test and research facility was inaugurated and put into operation at the Münchberg campus, in whose high-tech laboratories the Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology at Hof University of Applied Sciences (iwe) is currently still based until the new building at the Hof campus is completed. [more]
published: 17.07.2025
How do students perceive life in Hof - and how does this perspective differ from that of the local population? A research seminar for students on the Business and Organizational Sociology course looked at this question. [more]
published: 16.07.2025
Exciting puzzles, digital adventures and interactive technology in the middle of a Bundeswehr base: At the nationwide Bundeswehr Action Day on 28 June in Greding, 15 Master's students from the Digital Business Management course at Hof University of Applied Sciences showed how modern teaching and applied digitalization can work together. [more]
published: 16.07.2025
Floating islands in the middle of the campus? What looks like an art project at first glance is actually an innovative contribution to sustainable urban development. As part of the "AquaTex" project, students at Hof University of Applied Sciences have developed two planted floating islands that can purify water using special textiles. [more]
published: 15.07.2025
The digital start-up center Einstein1 has a new managing director. Achim Hager, a familiar face with extensive experience in the telecommunications and start-up scene, took over the baton on July 1. [more]
published: 15.07.2025
