The Hof University of Applied Sciences recently launched its own AI tools for text and image generation. We spoke to Prof. Dr. René Peinl about initial user feedback. [more]
published: 07.06.2024
Our machines regularly have their say: today we are talking about a blown film line that has been in operation at Hof University of Applied Sciences since 2016. It is supervised by Tobias Gareiß, technical laboratory employee and Prof. Michael Nase, Scientific Director of the Institute for Circular Economy at Bio:Polymers. [more]
published: 05.06.2024
The Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology at Hof University of Applied Sciences (iwe) invites representatives of small and medium-sized companies to the kick-off meeting of the Hydrogen Region Bavaria & Bohemia on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in Audimax B023 on the Hof campus. The project offers free information events, further training and networking for a faster hydrogen ramp-up in the participating regions. [more]
published: 03.06.2024
At the two-day International Conference on Textile Science and Technology, international experts exchanged views on textile processing, sustainability and the circular economy. [more]
published: 29.05.2024
The "Timetravel Fichtelgebirge" project, launched in 2023, will bring regional history back to life at the Fichtelgebirgsmuseum Wunsiedel: From fall 2024, visitors will be able to take a virtual journey through time to identity-forming places, famous personalities and thematic identity anchors in the Fichtelgebirge. The museum thus links past and present, real objects and virtual applications and conveys local culture and regional identity. [more]
published: 24.05.2024
Last week, Hof University of Applied Sciences welcomed the Dean of the Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship of the DKU (German-Kazakh University) from Almaty, Dr. Assem Abdunurova, to the Hof campus. The core of the visit was a tour of the marketing research laboratory. [more]
published: 24.05.2024
The ever-accelerating development of "digital" technologies - such as generative AI and virtual reality - is already changing the foundations of everyday human life. The third city lecture at Hof University of Applied Sciences on June 26, 2024 from 5.30 p.m. will show the impact they have on human life and death. [more]
published: 17.05.2024
"Factors influencing the development of intelligence and the decline of cognitive abilities in old age" was the motto of the second Hof City Lecture in the student café "Zur Auszeit". In her lecture, Professor Cynthia Sende, a business psychologist, explored the extent to which genes and the environment influence the development of intelligence in youth and its decline in old age. [more]
published: 17.05.2024
Researchers at the Institute for Circular Economy of Bio:Polymers at Hof University of Applied Sciences (ibp) are investigating how to close the gap in performance between bioplastics and conventional plastics. The project has now been extended by the funding bodies for a further two years until the end of February 2026. [more]
published: 07.05.2024
Bringing people closer to digitalization and the many opportunities it offers - that is the aim of the Hof district's Smart City model project. The Smart City team is currently working together with Hof University of Applied Sciences on a virtual reality (VR) application. [more]
published: 02.05.2024
The Institute for Circular Economy of Bio:Polymers (ibp) at Hof University of Applied Sciences recently organized its third symposium under the motto "Bioplastics - Sustainable Solutions for Industry and Science". [more]
published: 25.04.2024
Around sixty guests and a fully booked student café were recorded by the young gastronomes of Auszeit on April 10 at the first city lecture on the topic of "Bee Democracy". "We are delighted that it was so well received the first time around," says a satisfied Prof. Dr. Valentin Plenk, initiator and Vice President of Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]
published: 12.04.2024
"Factors influencing the development of intelligence and the decline of cognitive abilities in old age" is the title of the second city lecture, which Hof University of Applied Sciences is inviting interested citizens to attend on Wednesday, May 8 at 5.30 p.m. in the city center of Hof, more precisely in the student café "Zur Auszeit". [more]
published: 12.04.2024
"Learning from bees - bee democracy" is the first title of the new city lecture that Hof University of Applied Sciences is inviting interested members of the public to attend on April 11 at 5.30 pm in the center of Hof. "Yes, absolutely", Prof. Dr. Jürgen Heym immediately agreed to the idea and will talk about bees. With this series of events, Hof University of Applied Sciences would like to share the secrets of its researchers. The focus can also be on more private topics such as bee research. [more]
published: 25.03.2024
The Institute for Sustainable Water Systems (inwa) aims to promote methodological expertise, for example in project management within research, and at the same time familiarize researchers with processes and partners at the university with a new format that is geared purely towards scientists from its own university. [more]
published: 22.03.2024
At the end of February 2024, Prof. Dr. Richard Göbel, head of the Multimedia Information Systems research group at iisys, and Sindy Ribouni, project assistant, flew to Australia at the invitation of Hochschule Bayern e.V.. The aim was to intensify research cooperation between the state of Queensland and Bavaria. [more]
published: 21.03.2024
Vincent Tischler, a student on the "Artificial Intelligence and Robotics" Master's programme, has been able to try out various technical tools as part of his studies. In an interview with Campuls digital, he provides insights into current BCI projects and talks about what he enjoys about studying at the most popular university. [more]
published: 20.03.2024
Hof University of Applied Sciences is becoming increasingly international: Now the European regional network ERNACT held its first international management committee meeting in Upper Franconia, its newest member region. During these days, representatives from various European regions had the opportunity to learn more about Hof University of Applied Sciences and the innovation ecosystem in which the university is embedded. [more]
published: 18.03.2024