Laurin Funk (24), a student at Hof University of Applied Sciences, has been awarded the REHAU Prize for Technology for his outstanding achievements in the field of mechanical engineering. The prize recognizes innovative ideas and special achievements in technology, science and recycling. [more]
published: 10.11.2025
Another event of the "HyBaBo - Hydrogen Bavaria Bohemia" project took place at the end of October. The focus was on the topic of "Hydrogen in mobility". Around 50 guests from politics, business and industry learned about current developments. [more]
published: 05.11.2025
The Institute for Circular Economy of Bio:Polymers (ibp) at Hof University of Applied Sciences invites you to the event "NextGen Polymers" on November 24, 2025 at 5:00 pm in the Audimax B of the university. Participation is free of charge. [more]
published: 03.11.2025
After three and a half years of intensive research, the joint project InSchuKa 4.0 is coming to an end. The aim is to use AI to help sewer networks react better to heavy rainfall and dry spells in future - and thus cope with climate change more intelligently. [more]
published: 03.11.2025
The team of the ADerN and EnerNet network of the Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology (iwe) at Hof University of Applied Sciences is taking the next step towards the heat transition: With the founding of GI Smart Solutions GmbH, the experienced team led by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Tobias Plessing, Matthias Kreuzer and Anton Sack is expanding its previous educational and research offerings to include practice-oriented engineering services for cities, municipalities and energy suppliers. [more]
published: 28.10.2025
In mid-October, around 90 interested people gathered in the newly restored Münchberg Schützenhaus for the city lecture by the Institute of Materials Science at Hof University of Applied Sciences (ifm). Even before the event began, there were many voices in the foyer welcoming the fact that the university was "increasing its presence in Münchberg". [more]
published: 23.10.2025
How is a comfortable indoor climate actually created - and how can it be measured? These questions were the focus of a recent workshop held at Hof University of Applied Sciences as part of the "EnerNET - Continuing Education Network for Energy, Cooling and Local Heating" network. [more]
published: 07.10.2025
On November 5, 2025, Hof University of Applied Sciences invites you to the conference "Next Gen Industries - AI and the Future of Industry" at the start-up center Einstein1. [more]
published: 01.10.2025
The 16th CONTACTA HochFranken has kicked off with a well-attended opening event and a teacher training course. Around 1,300 pupils from the region will be able to find out more at the training fair on Wednesday and Thursday from 75 companies and expert presentations. [more]
published: 24.09.2025
CONTACTA HochFranken 2025 is entering its 16th round with a significantly expanded concept: From September 23 to 25, the unique leading platform for career orientation at Hof University of Applied Sciences will offer students targeted information, contacts and guidance to actively shape their professional future. [more]
published: 21.09.2025
High energy prices and limited resources pose major challenges for the construction industry. At the same time, natural materials are becoming increasingly important. This is where the "Mycobuild" research project comes in, which is currently being carried out at the Institute for Circular Economy of Bio:Polymers (ibp) at Hof University of Applied Sciences. The aim is to develop application-ready thermal insulation materials based on fungal braids. [more]
published: 18.09.2025
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
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
On November 27, 2025, the Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology (IWE), together with the Kompetenznetzwerk Wasser und Energie e.V., invites you to the 6th Hof Energy Symposium at Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]
published: 10.09.2025
On November 27, 2025, the Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology (IWE), together with the Kompetenznetzwerk Wasser und Energie e.V., invites you to the 6th Hof Energy Symposium at Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]
published: 10.09.2025
An interdisciplinary project with the Bayreuth Industrial Museum aims to bring AI-supported games to life in exhibitions - technically feasible, but still with hurdles. [more]
published: 08.09.2025
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
This free event, which is open to all interested parties, will take you through successful site openings in the Middle East and North Africa, behind-the-scenes insights into EU-Africa development cooperation and relationships between researchers from Hof and North Africa. [more]
published: 18.08.2025