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: 08.07.2025
Who hasn't experienced this? Instead of deep rest, many people experience restless nights in summer due to heat build-up and heavy sweating. A newly developed comforter should now provide a remedy. [more]
published: 04.07.2025
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
As part of the general meeting of the Society of Friends and Supporters of Hof University of Applied Sciences, this time the focus was on special personalities in addition to information on the development of the university: four deserving members of the Society of Friends and Supporters, Dr. Dorothee Strunz, Dr. Christian Heinrich Sandler, Ute Coenen and Jürgen Handke, were honored for their many years of commitment. [more]
published: 02.07.2025
In the "RuhBio" research project, scientists at Hof University of Applied Sciences are working together with industrial partners to develop innovative nonwoven materials for rail transportation. The goal is ambitious: Conventional soundproofing elements, such as those currently used in trains, are to be replaced by a sustainable, bio-based alternative. [more]
published: 01.07.2025
It is often sufficient to anaesthetize only a limited area of the body during surgery. However, precise placement of the catheter is crucial for these so-called local or regional anesthetics. Until now, this was only possible with a great deal of experience, an increased dose of anesthetic or additional X-ray technology... [more]
published: 30.06.2025
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
With KICKSTART, Hof University of Applied Sciences has launched a Program that starts at a very early stage of a potential start-up - with the ideas or prototype development. Prototype development. [more]
published: 26.06.2025
As part of a comprehensive needs analysis, Hof University of Applied Sciences has examined the needs and willingness of regional companies to cooperate. The study was initiated by the Gesellschaft der Freunde und Förderer der Hochschule Hof e.V. and its chairman Andreas Pöhlmann. [more]
published: 20.06.2025
What makes for successful marketing in the healthcare sector? The students on the Marketing Management Master's program got to the bottom of this question during an exciting excursion to Siemens Healthineers in Forchheim. [more]
published: 17.06.2025
Mit einem offiziellen Auftakt an der Hochschule Hof ist das IT-Forum Oberfranken 2026 in die Planungsphase gestartet. [more]
published: 03.06.2025
The "Chess meets Economy" event recently took place for the first time at Hof University of Applied Sciences - an innovative format that combined business, entrepreneurship and chess. [more]
published: 02.06.2025
Most recently, the IT managers' meeting Hochfranken took place at the Institute for Information Systems at Hof University of Applied Sciences (iisys), which has established itself as a platform for exchange between managers in the IT sector. [more]
published: 16.05.2025
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. [more]
published: 23.04.2025
Marc Lehmann's current doctoral thesis deals with the question of how the digitalization of administrative processes in the building permit procedure can be legally structured and promoted. He is currently writing his doctoral thesis as part of a cooperative doctorate between Hof University of Applied Sciences and the University of Regensburg. [more]
published: 23.04.2025
As part of the annual engineering colloquium at Hof University of Applied Sciences, the best theses from the Faculty of Engineering were once again honored. The focus of the event was the presentation of the prestigious Raumedic Award - an award that recognizes both technical excellence and practical relevance. [more]
published: 22.04.2025