Münchberg: The miracle plant willow – a shrub for (almost) every occasion!

Researchers at Hof University of Applied Sciences are currently focusing on a particularly exciting and versatile plant: The Institute of Materials Science (ifm) in Münchberg is focusing on the willow shrub. Due to the flexible properties of its wood, its rods can be used in textile production, the construction industry, but also in medicine and cosmetics. [more]

published: 13.12.2024

Hacker competition: students excel at “Capture The Flag”

In the "Applied IT Security" elective module at Hof University of Applied Sciences, students were once again able to put their hacking skills to the test this year. Prof. Dr. Florian Adamsky organized the "Capture The Flag" competition for the third time. [more]

published: 13.12.2024

Nachgefragt: Was ist die Hightech Agenda Bayern?

Bestimmt sind sie Ihnen schon an den verschiedenen Standorten der Hochschule Hof aufgefallen: Die blau-weißen Rollups und Beachflags des Projektes der Hightech Agenda Bayern (HTA). Aber um was geht es da eigentlich genau? [more]

published: 11.12.2024

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

Vocational school Marktredwitz-Wunsiedel: Engineering internship

With its modular Bachelor's degree course in engineering, Hof University of Applied Sciences offers an educational pathway that can help not only the region's "hidden champions" to recruit young engineers. A group from the Marktredwitz-Wunsiedel state vocational school has now also found out about this. [more]

published: 09.12.2024

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