Textiles not only stand for clothing, but increasingly also for textile construction and space travel, right through to armaments. And it should also be sustainable. "Textiles are Münchberg and Münchberg is textiles" says Prof. Dr. Frank Ficker and thus cordially invites you to the town lecture in the Münchberg Schützenhaus. [more]
published: 15.09.2025
Pharmaceutical residues, household chemicals and other trace substances enter the water cycle via the sewage system and, as an invisible danger, represent a growing toxicological challenge for the environment and… [more]
published: 14.09.2025
A funding program as a springboard: The "Kickstart" scholarship enabled textile design graduate Antonia Ablass to further develop an unusual idea. [more]
published: 12.09.2025
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
Five days, nine creative minds, one common goal: developing solutions for a better future - that's Ideation Week at Hof University of Applied Sciences. In 2025, the week was once again all about innovation. Students from a wide range of disciplines came together in mid-June to solve real-life challenges using design thinking. Supported by coaches and method training, they immersed themselves in a highly relevant topic: "From Waste to Future - Wool needs your idea!" [more]
published: 05.08.2025
We dispel the most common myths and show why a semester abroad is not only feasible, but also a real enrichment. [more]
published: 31.07.2025
Around 60 pupils from the Bayreuth technical college visited Hof University of Applied Sciences in July and took the opportunity to get a taste of student life. The subjects of business, technology and the integration class were invited - and a varied and informative program was offered for everyone. [more]
published: 21.07.2025
How can it be ensured that water and energy systems in developing regions continue to function in the long term and enable the local population to lead a better life in the long term? This question was at the heart of the HIT-A... [more]
published: 21.07.2025
Yesterday, the best students on a dual study program at a Bavarian university of applied sciences were awarded the Dualissimo prize. This year's winners include Florian Potzel from the dual study program in International Management at Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]
published: 17.07.2025
How do students perceive life in Hof - and how does this perspective differ from that of the local population? A research seminar for students on the Business and Organizational Sociology course looked at this question. [more]
published: 16.07.2025
Exciting puzzles, digital adventures and interactive technology in the middle of a Bundeswehr base: At the nationwide Bundeswehr Action Day on 28 June in Greding, 15 Master's students from the Digital Business Management course at Hof University of Applied Sciences showed how modern teaching and applied digitalization can work together. [more]
published: 16.07.2025
Five deserving professors have left Hof University of Applied Sciences, heralding a real generational change in its ranks: With Prof. Dr. Willi Darr, Prof. Dr. Franz Xaver Boos, Prof. Dr. Friedwart Lender as well as Prof. Dr. Ina Löbus and Prof. Dr. Günther Köhler, several decades-long pillars of teaching and research are leaving the university. [more]
published: 11.07.2025
Participants from science, municipalities and the energy sector took the opportunity to network and exchange ideas. The focus was on current developments, challenges and innovative solutions in the field of municipal heat planning and infrastructure for local and district heating. [more]
published: 04.07.2025
How can supply chains become more resilient, sustainable and digital? This question was the focus of the Logistics Conference 2025 at Hof University of Applied Sciences. Around 120 participants from science, business and practice took the opportunity to discuss current developments and future prospects in the field of supply chain management in depth. [more]
published: 03.07.2025
How can the circular economy actually work in plastics processing? Over the past few weeks, students on the "Engineering Sciences" course and the "Sustainable Plastics Processing" module have been asking themselves precisely this question - and have gained exciting insights into companies that implement innovative recycling solutions. [more]
published: 02.07.2025
On June 25, 2025, Hof University of Applied Sciences opened its doors for Applicant Day - an afternoon full of insights into everyday student life and campus life. From the welcome in the Audimax to exciting discussions with faculty representatives and personal tours of modern laboratories: our gallery captures the best moments of the day. [more]
published: 27.06.2025
Hof University of Applied Sciences celebrated the 20th anniversary of the dual study program with a network meeting. Representatives from business, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce, vocational schools and the university came together to take stock. The key message: the dual study program is a real success story. [more]
published: 26.06.2025
The company Gamma from Oberkotzau in the district of Hof shows what promoting young talent looks like in practice: The company supports its dual students at the Faculty of Computer Science at Hof University of Applied Sciences with great openness and commitment - even across national borders. [more]
published: 25.06.2025