A majority of German citizens are now concerned about democracy in the face of many changes. We spoke to Prof. Dr. Peter Schäfer, Professor of European Law, about whether these concerns are justified and where democracy is under threat. [more]
published: 20.01.2025
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 development of ideas and… [more]
published: 14.01.2025
Prof. Dr. Florian Adamsky, Professor of IT Security at Hof University of Applied Sciences, Prof. Dr. Daniel Gruss from Graz University of Technology and Martin Heckel, research associate at the Institute for Information Systems (iisys) at Hof University of Applied Sciences were recently guests at the 38th Chaos Communication Congress (38c3) in Hamburg, where they reported to an expert audience on the well-known Rowhammer security vulnerability in the IT sector. Volunteers are now being sought for a research project on the topic. [more]
published: 08.01.2025
For around a year now, students and staff at Hof University of Applied Sciences have had their own AI tools for text and image generation ("Lisa and Luis") at their disposal, which are becoming increasingly popular. We spoke to Prof. Dr. Sven Rill about the current status. [more]
published: 07.01.2025
Hof University of Applied Sciences is calling on its students and employees to actively participate in the "Drinking Culture" project. The research project uses a local example to investigate how drinking water stations are used and perceived. [more]
published: 17.12.2024
Under the leadership of Dr. Harvey Harbach, a research group is working with regional and industrial partners to investigate how sheep's wool as a natural material can replace peat and plastic in the production of vegetable seedlings. [more]
published: 16.12.2024
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
Contrary to some assumptions, it is also possible to do a doctorate at a university of applied sciences... [more]
published: 12.12.2024
In an inspiring partnership between Hof University of Applied Sciences and Sana Klinikum Hof, an innovative training opportunity for future doctors is becoming a reality. [more]
published: 12.12.2024
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
The rapid development of AI not only brings with it technological advances, but also complex ethical issues. Particularly in the case of generative AI, such as speech or image generators, the issue of biased results is moving to the center of the discussion. [more]
published: 10.12.2024
As part of the OUR-E project, the Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology (iwe) at Hof University of Applied Sciences is developing a predictive building control system for the new institute building being constructed on the Hof campus. [more]
published: 05.12.2024
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
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
The Institute Colloquium at Hof University was established five years ago with the aim of improving networking between the research institutes at Hof University and promoting scientific exchange. This year's new edition was all about sustainability, innovation and the transfer of knowledge into practice. [more]
published: 14.11.2024
A packed Audimax and an eager audience awaited Marcus Görner, engineer and future thinker, on October 23, 2024 for his lecture "The Fusion of Creativity and Technology - AI as a Partner in the Design Process". Organized by the Bachelor's degree course in Design & Mobility, the evening was dedicated to the presentation of modern AI tools in design and engineering - a topic that is becoming increasingly important in the industry. [more]
published: 06.11.2024
Master's student Saeid Khoobdel took part in a Math Olympics out of personal interest. The aim was not to solve mathematical problems, but to train an AI to solve problems. The team delivered impressive results. [more]
published: 04.11.2024
Science, research, business practice - this unique triad is the focus of the 37th Hof Nonwovens Days, one of the largest specialist congresses in Europe. On November 6 and 7, 2024, 22 specialist lectures are on the program. Over 360 participants from companies and institutes from 10 countries are expected to attend. 77 companies and institutes will be presenting innovative products and forward-looking ideas in the exhibition area. [more]
published: 04.11.2024