Project completion InSchuKa 4.0: Artificial intelligence makes sewer networks climate-resilient
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 manage climate change more intelligently. [more]
City lecture: "Münchberg is THE textile training centre in Bavaria!"
In mid-October, around 90 interested people gathered in the newly restored Münchberg Schützenhaus for the city lecture organised 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]
Craftsmanship meets research: campus tour starts - focus on sponge city and practical innovations
Application meets research: this was the motto of the first campus tour at Hof University of Applied Sciences, which was attended by 42 participants. The new series of events was organised by the IHK for Upper Franconia Bayreuth and Hof University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with the HWK for Upper Franconia. The focus in Hof was on the topics of climate change and environmental protection. [more]
The Hof Research University: Webtalk with Anne-Christine Habbel offers insights into research & science (episode 45)
In this podcast, we talk about current research topics. Anne-Christine Habbel, Head of Research Marketing, and students from the Marketing Management degree programme talk to the scientists and give an insight into the lives of researchers. [more]
When artificial intelligence counts dice incorrectly - and science is explained in the middle of the pedestrian zone
The Hof autumn market: the smell of bratwurst in the air, beer fountains in constant use, thick jackets despite almost double-digit temperatures - and in the middle of it all, Hof University of Applied Sciences, which showed that research not only works in the laboratory or on servers, but also directly between market stalls and the pedestrian zone. [more]
The university's "green oasis" - a project for more conscious use of drinking water
Water is much more than just a thirst quencher. It is a central component of our health and well-being. On the one hand, it ensures basic physical and cognitive functions, and on the other, it creates spaces for relaxation and regeneration. With this holistic understanding in mind, Hof University of Applied Sciences is launching a new project to promote a more conscious approach to drinking water. The [...]
When the toilet flush becomes a pharmacy - paths to a sustainable water cycle
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 health. In the city lecture of the... [more]
Campus tour "Application meets research": How can we become more water resilient?
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 29 September 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]
"Peace begins with water" - Hof University of Applied Sciences conducts research in Colombia
A new international research project is dedicated to the question of how women in Colombia are contributing to peace through environmental protection and resource utilisation. Hof University of Applied Sciences is involved, contributing its expertise in the field of sustainable water systems. [more]
"Transferwerkstatt Wasser hoferLand.digital": Hof University of Applied Sciences and the district of Hof drive digital solutions for water and climate protection
The district of Hof and Hof University of Applied Sciences have now launched a joint project on sustainability, digitalisation and future viability with the "Transferwerkstatt Wasser hoferLand.digital". The initiative is part of the district's smart city approach. [more]
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