Change at “inwa”: On March 1, 2026, Dr. Harvey Harbach took over the position of deputy director of the institute. Together with institute director Prof. Günter Müller-Czygan, he will play… [more]
published: 04.03.2026
Migraine is one of the most common disorders in young to middle-aged adults and often leads to a significant impairment in quality of life. Despite good treatment options, patients in… [more]
published: 02.03.2026
How can sustainable textiles become the norm on the European market and, in particular, how can short-lived products be removed from the market? A new study by the Öko-Institut, the… [more]
published: 26.02.2026
A new research project on sustainable thermal insulation and improving room acoustics is being implemented at Hof University of Applied Sciences: Under the title “WAVE” (thermal insulation and acoustic improvement… [more]
published: 16.02.2026
Hof University congratulates the Fraunhofer Application Center for Textile Fiber Ceramics TFK on the Münchberg campus and all partners involved on the award of the Seifriz Transfer Prize 2026 in… [more]
published: 04.02.2026
Professor Lutz Fügener, vehicle designer, opens his New Year's Lecture at Hof University of Applied Sciences with a cinematic vocal interlude - setting the tone for an evening about visions, imagination and the question of why progress is inconceivable without both. Around 200 people registered for the event. [more]
published: 02.02.2026
It came in third place in the category “under 5,000 students” – the award is based purely on student ratings. Great joy at Hof University of Applied Sciences: The Upper… [more]
published: 28.01.2026
How can food production, water management, and resource conservation be intelligently combined in urban areas? An interdisciplinary team of students at Hof University of Applied Sciences addressed this question in… [more]
published: 26.01.2026
Water scarcity, flooding, and overburdened infrastructure pose enormous challenges for megacities around the world. This is particularly evident in Mexico City, a metropolis with a population of 23 million. Christopher… [more]
published: 23.01.2026
How can historic buildings, works of art, and archaeological sites be better protected from creeping damage, environmental pollution, or the consequences of climate change? This is precisely the question addressed… [more]
published: 19.01.2026
The joint research project “InMIDoor” by the Institute for Circular Economy of Bio:Polymers at Hof University of Applied Sciences (ibp), KKT-Norsystec and Roos GmbH has developed an innovative approach for… [more]
published: 19.12.2025
Over twenty women from various communities in the Magdalena Medio region took part in two workshops at the beginning of December as part of the international FRAU-PAZ research project. The… [more]
published: 16.12.2025
The University Council of Hof University of Applied Sciences elected the university’s Vice Presidents at a meeting on Friday. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dietmar Wolff was re-elected as Vice President Teaching and… [more]
published: 08.12.2025
Last summer brought a fresh international research spirit to Hof University of Applied Sciences: two talented young researchers – Anisha Jarang from the USA and Shaelagh Stephan from Canada –… [more]
published: 03.12.2025
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 prototypes. The KICKSTART teams have six months to develop their idea into an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) or prototype. Introducing: Test system for cassette filter systems for cleaning wastewater in relief structures - FilTex. [more]
published: 02.12.2025
Sustainability, energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness have characterised research at the Institute of Materials Science (ifm) at the Münchberg campus for years. Textile recycling in particular is becoming increasingly important - fuelled not least by graduates who are driving forward textile innovation processes in regional and national companies. [more]
published: 21.11.2025
From 2026, Hof University of Applied Sciences, together with OTH Amberg-Weiden and Ansbach University of Applied Sciences, will enable students to write their own doctoral theses as part of the new doctoral college REDIG - Resource Efficiency & Digitalization. This means that the educational institution is officially involved in one of Bavaria's doctoral centers. [more]
published: 19.11.2025
The 38th Hof Nonwovens Days took place in the Freiheitshalle on November 5 and 6, 2025. The renowned specialist event is one of the most important industry meetings for nonwovens in Europe and brings together experts from industry, research and development. This year, over 350 participants from companies and institutes from 10 countries were welcomed. [more]
published: 18.11.2025