CONTACTA 2022 has started – with 90 exhibitors and in presence!

CONTACTA 2022 started on Tuesday evening with a teacher training and the official kick-off event. After two years, it will again be held in the presence of the Hof University of Applied Sciences. On September 28 and 29 (from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in each case), around 2,000 future high school graduates from the entire region are expected to attend. [more]

published: 28.09.2022

City, county and university seek housing for students

With an information event, the city and district of Hof and the Hof University of Applied Sciences want to promote the creation of more living space for students. On Tuesday, October 11 at 6:30 p.m., landlords, homeowners, real estate agents and other potential investors are therefore invited to the conference area of Hof's Freiheitshalle [more]

published: 27.09.2022

“Adieu and goodbye” – Chancellor Dagmar Pechstein says goodbye

Already in January, the long-time chancellor of Hof University, Dagmar Pechstein, said goodbye to semi-retirement in a smaller circle and with extensive corona requirements. Today, she took the opportunity to say "Adieu and Auf Wiedersehen" to all employees and teaching staff [more]

published: 21.09.2022

Inquiry: Is it possible to become a professor at an HAW without a doctorate?

An academic career with the goal of becoming a professor is an attractive prospect for many. However, in order to ultimately be able to work in the desired job description, this usually requires far-reaching academic degrees such as a doctorate or habilitation, which is still the most common path to a professorship in Germany, because a habilitation is not required by law [more]

published: 19.09.2022

Ready for the start of your studies: The checklist for freshmen!

Leaving home and taking your life into your own hands: for many people, starting university is a major turning point in their lives that requires good preparation and, above all, sufficient information. We have compiled a list of what you should think about before you start your university career! [more]

published: 16.09.2022

Asked: Who are Happy and Gizmo?

Our students and staff keep spotting two gray tabby tomcats on campus, who seem to have divided up the territory of Hof's universities: one particularly likes to seek out petting and sleeping spots at the Bavarian Civil Service University (HföD) and the other at Hof University of Applied Sciences. You can tell the difference between the two by their paws. [more]

published: 15.09.2022

Energy crisis: Will homes and college stay cold in the upcoming winter?

Everyone is talking about the shortage of gas and the rapidly rising energy prices. But how do they assess the current situation at Hof University of Applied Sciences and what measures are being taken here? Campuls-digital" talked about this with Prof. Dr. Tobias Plessing and Dr. Andy Gradel from the Institute for Water and Energy Management (iwe) as well as Josef Martin and Peter Kemnitzer from the university administration. [more]

published: 13.09.2022