Prof. Dr. Peter Schäfer founded the EU Forum, he himself has worked in European organizations for many years and has been Professor of European Business Law at Hof University of Applied Sciences since 1996. In conversation, he reports on the Forum, but also on his view of the state of the European Union. [more]
published: 14.10.2021
Hof University of Applied Sciences is currently recording not only a record number of students, but also the highest level of research projects in its history. Quite a few of the current projects and developments are directly or indirectly interwoven with the Hof region and the neighboring regions. [more]
published: 26.05.2021
On November 24, 2020, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., the Europe Day at Hof University of Applied Sciences will take place for the fifth time under the direction of Prof. Dr. Peter Schäfer. Prof. Schäfer is the founder of the Europe Day and has been Professor of European Law at Hof University of Applied Sciences for almost 25 years. [more]
published: 30.10.2020
How can digital technologies help make wastewater treatment in rural areas more reliable, efficient, and sustainable? This is the focus of an exciting new research project at the Institute for… [more]
published: 09.06.2026
The Institute of Materials Science at Hof University of Applied Sciences (ifm) and the Faculty of Economics at the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen are launching a joint educational… [more]
published: 13.05.2026
Launched in 2025 and funded by INTERREG, the HUMAN project collects and disseminates initiatives across Europe aimed at improving care for people in need of care in rural areas. The… [more]
published: 26.03.2026
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 EUROPA-FORUM at Hof University of Applied Sciences celebrated its tenth anniversary on October 16 - and with it a decade of intensive commitment to dialog, values and partnership between Europe and its neighbors. This year, the focus was on cooperation between Europe and the Middle East. [more]
published: 23.10.2025
Throughout his time at Hof University of Applied Sciences, Prof. Dr. Schäfer has helped shape its profile in research and teaching. His teaching area - European, International and German Business Law - has long since become a bridging subject that also sensitizes students to the challenges of European integration. [more]
published: 01.10.2025
A central cooperation agreement for the establishment of the "Care Competence Center" in the district of Kronach was recently signed in the Mitwitz moated castle. Chancellor Ute Coenen signed the agreement as a representative of the university, which anchors Hof University of Applied Sciences as a permanent partner in the project. [more]
published: 18.09.2025
The Chamber of Industry and Commerce for Upper Franconia Bayreuth (IHK), the Chamber of Crafts for Upper Franconia (HWK) and Hof University of Applied Sciences cordially invite you to the campus tour "Application meets Research" on September 29 at the campus in Hof. The event is aimed at companies, craft businesses and representatives from industry who would like to find out about current research approaches in a practical way. [more]
published: 04.09.2025
By supporting investments in sustainable growth and employment, the EU's ERDF program also supports small and medium-sized enterprises in Upper Franconia. Hof University of Applied Sciences plays an important role in this locally. [more]
published: 10.04.2025
Die Hochschule Hof trat 2023 dem Regionennetzwerk ERNACT bei. ERNACT steht für „European Regions Network for the Application of Communication Technology“. Der Verband aus 11 Partnerregionen wird von Irland aus organisiert. [more]
published: 21.03.2025
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
To create comprehensive and time-efficient public transport services in rural areas, demand-responsive services are increasingly being set up. As these services only work efficiently in very limited areas, they need to be linked to a regular service adapted to them. [more]
published: 19.08.2024
The new Competence and Transfer Center Sustainable Sponge Region (ktns) was recently launched. Prof. Günter Müller-Czygan, Director of the Institute for Sustainable Water Systems (inwa), explains its tasks in an interview. [more]
published: 27.11.2023
With a specially produced series of articles on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the Royal Higher Weaving School in Münchberg, "campuls-digital" celebrates the great tradition of our university location Münchberg. We would like to start this series with the historical roots of textile education - a contribution by regional historian Dr. Adrian Roßner. [more]
published: 29.06.2023
After being held digitally last year, the two-day trade fair for Hochfranken and the neighboring regions is now being held again this year in Präsenz. On September 28 and 29, participants can look forward to an attractive program and a wide range of opportunities to gather information and inspiration for their future lives and careers [more]
published: 09.08.2022