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]
Enquiry: What is a cooperative doctorate?
If you want to add a doctorate to your academic career after completing your Master's degree, sooner or later you will stumble across the term "cooperative doctorate". We explain what exactly this is and which paths are open at Hof University of Applied Sciences. [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]
Innovative spirit meets sustainability: Ideationweek 2025 at Hof University of Applied Sciences
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 dedicated to innovation. [more]
Rethinking water treatment - Fisheries training centre cooperates with Hof University of Applied Sciences
Scientists at Hof University of Applied Sciences and engineers from the company Hydrotec in Selb want to optimise the treatment of so-called clear water - for example in intensive freshwater aquaculture. [more]
Plastic in the environment - a problem that affects us all
Around four kilograms of plastics per capita end up in the environment in Germany every year - with some serious consequences for nature, people and water. How can we reduce this pollution? This was the central question of the S³Rem innovation network. [more]
#kickstart2024: With a financial boost towards your start-up
With KICKSTART, Hof University of Applied Sciences has launched a funding programme that starts at a very early stage of a potential start-up - with the ideas or prototype development. The KICKSTART teams have six months to develop their idea into an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) or prototype. We present: Development of a modular mobile station for the identification of [...]
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