A new and unique concept at Hof University of Applied Sciences combines the contents of all existing engineering study program concepts at the Hof location. Starting in the winter semester of 2022/23, Hof University of Applied Sciences will offer a completely restructured and highly flexible bachelor's degree program in engineering [more]
published: 16.02.2022
In recent years, heavy rainfall events and floods have been on the increase. Against this background, there is a massive need for action in dealing with concentrated masses of water in order to avoid or minimize their sometimes devastating effects and damage as best as possible. [more]
published: 16.02.2022
In large parts of the world, water is extracted from ground or surface waters to meet the population's water needs. However, these water resources are not available in unlimited quantities. A wastewater reuse project at Hof University of Applied Sciences is addressing this issue. [more]
published: 15.02.2022
Since October 2020, Prof. Günter Müller-Czygan has been Endowed Professor for Water Infrastructure at the Institute for Water and Energy Management (iwe) at Hof University of Applied Sciences. For 1.5 years now, he has headed the Water Infrastructure and Digitization Research Group at Hof University of Applied Sciences, during which time he has brought the iwe millions in funding. [more]
published: 09.02.2022
The Hof University of Applied Sciences is represented on Saturday, 12.02.2022 in the broadcast "Gut zu Wissen" of the Bavarian Broadcasting Corporation (BR). There, a team of the Institute for Water - and Energy Management presents the project "NEEWa - Network for the Generation of Energy from Hydropower in Existing Water Systems". [more]
published: 09.02.2022
During his stay in Germany, Achim Burkart, the German Consul General in Bangalore, India, visited Hof University of Applied Sciences for the first time. [more]
published: 08.02.2022
The little ones learn from the big ones - that is the motto of the upcoming bioplastics conference at Hof University of Applied Sciences on 23 and 24 February 2022. [more]
published: 07.02.2022
In the course "Polymer Matrix Composites", students gave various presentations on composite topics in the winter semester 2021/2022. The best presentation was awarded [more]
published: 01.02.2022
The company Kelheim Fibres has been nominated for the "Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year" award for its concept of menstrual underwear made from sustainable viscose special fibers. The developer behind it is Natalie Wunder, the first graduate of the "Sustainable Textiles" master's program at Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]
published: 01.02.2022
At the beginning of 2022, the Institute for Water and Energy Management at Hof University of Applied Sciences will launch a project focusing on regenerative local heating networks. The goal of the project team, which currently consists of four members, is the transfer of knowledge and the further training of all players, from manufacturers to operators, as well as the networking and strengthening of the Bavarian local heating sector. [more]
published: 26.01.2022
At the farewell evening in the Hof Klangmanufaktur, some of the closest employees were able to say goodbye to the chancellor, who is now entering semi-retirement. afterwards, "Campuls-digital" had the opportunity to have a short conversation with Dagmar Pechstein. [more]
published: 26.01.2022
Change in one of the most important personnel matters at Hof University of Applied Sciences: Dagmar Pechstein, the university's long-time chancellor, is ending her professional career and moving into semi-retirement. She was now honored by university president Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Jürgen Lehmann and some of her close colleagues during a small pandemic celebration. [more]
published: 24.01.2022
At the "Advent of Code 2021" - an annual series of challenges on computer programming - a team from Hof University of Applied Sciences was also involved this time. [more]
published: 24.01.2022
Roland Martin was a laboratory employee at the Faculty of Engineering at Hof University of Applied Sciences for 22 years. In a small ceremony at Hof University of Applied Sciences, university president Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c.. Jürgen Lehmann, Chancellor Dagmar Pechstein, as well as colleagues and direct superiors, paid tribute to Roland Martin. [more]
published: 21.01.2022
The three winning teams in the "Capture the flag" hacker competition in the IT security elective module have been determined: For one week, a total of 16 students, divided into nine teams, trained the mindset of hackers and attacked real security systems. [more]
published: 18.01.2022
For 35 years, she was reliable as a room attendant and always there when she was needed - now Karin Ott was given a farewell retirement in a small ceremony. [more]
published: 18.01.2022
Digitization has us firmly in its grip. The current pandemic situation highlights the importance of new technologies, the gaps that still need to be filled, and the challenges we face in applying them. [more]
published: 12.01.2022
Researchers at Hof University of Applied Sciences want to reduce the use of labor and materials in the management of closed aquaculture facilities, among other things. This is to be achieved with the help of biodegradable, so-called "growth bodies" for water purification [more]
published: 12.01.2022