Münchberg as a textile location: fruitful connections to Ethiopia
Cooperation with the East African country has almost become a small tradition. Reason enough to ask Prof. Dr. Michael Rauch at the Münchberg campus. [more]
published: 03.11.2023With the ceremonial signing of a cooperation agreement, Hof University of Applied Sciences and bfz gGmbH are strengthening their collaboration in the field of vocational education in the healthcare sector. [mehr]
22.10.2026How do fluid movements occur on a skateboard? And what happens to the muscles and joints during these movements? In the workshop “AI and Biomechanics at the Skatepark” hosted by… [mehr]
22.10.2026The “Next Step: Doctorate” PhD workshop at Hof University brings together prospective doctoral students with experienced researchers and potential advisors. On November 16 and 18, 2026, participants will receive guidance… [mehr]
13.10.2026What does a dombra sound like? What is behind Kazakh tea culture? And what is it like to paint a traditional yurt or test your skills at the game of… [mehr]
29.09.2026How can care for people with dementia and delirium be further improved? Which scientific findings are helpful in everyday nursing practice—and which innovative approaches can be directly applied in practice?… [mehr]
29.09.2026The new PISA results are sparking debate about the future of the German education system. The performance of 15-year-olds in Germany in mathematics, reading, and science is worse than it… [mehr]
21.09.2026As part of its city lecture series, Hof University of Applied Sciences invites the public to its next event at its Kronach campus. In a lecture titled “Health Meets Computer… [mehr]
31.08.2026How will the energy supply of the future work? Which technologies will prevail, and what political and legal frameworks are necessary to make this happen? Answers to these and many… [mehr]
31.08.2026The 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]
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How can artificial intelligence improve public transport?
A consortium is currently researching the development of an AI-based solution for planning and controlling future public transport services. The Institute for Information Systems (iisys) is also involved in the project. [more]
published: 02.11.2023
TAO theme year ends: The Exciting New World of Healthcare
The TAO Health Congress, organized by Hof University of Applied Sciences, was the final event in the Health theme year of the Upper Franconia Technology Alliance (TAO). [more]
published: 02.11.2023
“China has strengthened enormously. It is blinking to the right and yet turning left”
This year's Europe Forum focused on trade relations between China and Europe, as many Upper Franconian companies have contacts with the Far East. [more]
published: 31.10.2023
Welcome to the university family: New lecturers start in the winter semester 2023/24
At the start of the winter semester 2023/24, the university once again welcomed several new professors to its campuses. Where they come from, which teaching areas they will be responsible for in the future, and what particularly appeals to them about their teaching activities - the campuls editorial team talked to them. [more]
published: 31.10.2023
Accurate ice forecasts: Hof University wants to revolutionize winter road maintenance with AI
More effective winter road maintenance, fewer ice-related accidents and gentler use of road salt - that's what scientists at Hof University of Applied Sciences are hoping to achieve with a research project currently underway. [more]
published: 30.10.2023
Virtual education and training: When VR goggles help repair electrical appliances..
With "VR2epair", a new and exciting project at the Institute for Information Systems (iisys) recently celebrated its kick-off. The focus is on training supported by virtual reality, or more precisely: the repair of household electrical appliances. Project leader Prof. Dr. René Peinl explains in an interview with "campuls-digital" what exactly this is all about. [more]
published: 26.10.2023
Fight the “procrastination” – How to defeat the inner lazy bastard in your studies!
Instead of finally tackling important things consistently, do you prefer to check your news on Instagram or watch your favorite series on Netflix? You're not alone in this, on the contrary: The phenomenon even has a scientific name and is very widespread: "Procrastination" is what paralyzes us... [more]
published: 26.10.2023
First double degrees in business informatics between MNU and Hof University
A double degree agreement with MNU University in Kazakhstan has been in place since 2021. Now, in Astana, Kazakhstan, the ceremonial handing over of the certificates to the first 3 successful double-degree students of business informatics took place. [more]
published: 25.10.2023
Part-time computer science course for future IT managers in public administration
With the master's degree program in Administrative Informatics, a course of study unique in Bavaria will start at Hof University of Applied Sciences in the summer semester of 2024. This is primarily aimed at graduates of the diploma program in administrative informatics and qualifies them for management and specialist positions in the field of public administration. [more]
published: 23.10.2023
Search for synergies: Sustainability at the center of the 4th Institute Colloquium
The now 4th colloquium of the research institutes ibp, ifm, inwa, iisys and iwe again impressively showed the whole breadth of research at Hof University of Applied Sciences. The colloquium is intended to enable a targeted exchange of projects and research activities between the institutes once a year. [more]
published: 20.10.2023
From lecture hall to cinema hall: The university cinema has started the new season
Until January 17, 2024, room G023B at the Institute of Information Systems (iisys) will be transformed into a movie theater every Wednesday (with the exception of "All Saints' Day") at 7:30 pm. The University Cinema in Hof recently had a successful start to the new season with the film "Baby Driver". [more]
published: 18.10.2023
Dr. Molla Tadesse Abate is new Humboldt Fellow at Hof University of Applied Sciences
He's been around a lot: Ethiopian Dr. Molla Tadesse Abate. In Germany, the postdoc has just been nominated for the Georg Forster Research Award, one of the prestigious fellowships of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. Since July 1, he has started his research activities at the textile site Münchberg of Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]
published: 18.10.2023
Seminar in Münchberg: Basic textile knowledge for industry
Starting tomorrow (18-20.10.23) the seminar "Textile Basics" will take place again at the Münchberg campus. It is aimed at companies in the textile industry from German-speaking countries. [more]
published: 17.10.2023
Award: Researcher Jessica Wittmann among 100 top female innovators
Award for Jessica Wittmann: The researcher from the Institute of Materials Science at Hof University of Applied Sciences (ifm) was included by the Austrian business magazine “Sheconomy” in this year’s… [more]
published: 17.10.2023
Closing event for the TAO theme year “Health” at Hof University
On Friday, October 20, 2023, the final congress of this year's theme year "Health" of the Technology Alliance Upper Franconia (TAO) will take place at Hof University of Applied Sciences from 09:00 to 16:00 in the iisys building. [more]
published: 16.10.2023
Culinary team building: Hof University practices baking!
A group of 19 people from administration, science and teaching recently took part in an event of a kind that is not quite usual - at least for a university. Through the mediation of Chancellor Ute Coenen, they had the opportunity to refresh their own knowledge of the art of baking. [more]
published: 13.10.2023
#kickstart2023 – We introduce: Biometh – methanation, biogas, biomethane, reactor
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. In our third episode today, we introduce the team "Biometh". [more]
published: 10.10.2023