Ukrainian-German cooperation for sustainable water technologies
As part of the project "German-Ukrainian strategy for phosphorus reduction in the municipal wastewater treatment plant effluent (DeUS-Phor)", three Ukrainian researchers visited the Institute for Sustainable Water Systems in May. During the visit to Germany, the participants agreed to draw up a project proposal for an exchange programme for internships and master's courses and to submit a joint application to Horizon Europe or Eureka next year [...].
With the city of Hof: research project for climate-resilient development area launched
The city of Hof is launching a pioneering research project with the Institute for Sustainable Water and Waste Management (INWA), among others. The aim is to develop the basis for a water- and climate-resilient new development area in Hof. [more]
Young, committed, successful: Talisa Salik impresses at "Jugend forscht"
The 18-year-old from Kulmbach had very special support from Dr Harvey Harbach from Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]
Project completion: Cooperation project strengthens skilled labour base in the water industry
The second round of the "ITTQ" project recently came to a successful end with a small closing event. The project makes an important contribution to securing skilled labour in Northern Bavaria's water sector. [more]
Now we're talking! The machines at Hof University of Applied Sciences: The gas chromatograph (episode 4): "I'm a super nose!"
And again the machines speak! Today we are talking about a gas chromatograph that has not been at Hof University of Applied Sciences for very long. It is used to analyse volatile organic substances. [more]
Digital & competence-orientated testing - findings from the ii.oo project
The ii.oo project develops innovative concepts for examinations with their finger on the pulse of the times and encourages teachers to try out new approaches in their subject disciplines. [more]
Hof district and university cooperate on "Transferwerkstatt Wasser hoferLand.digital"
As part of its Smart City programme "HoferLand.digital", the district of Hof is entering into a new research collaboration with Hof University of Applied Sciences on the topic of water management. This was decided by the district committee this week. [more]
Rotary bend technology: climate-resilient duct management is being further developed
Hamburg engineer Günter Kupczik's rotating bend technology was first installed in the Dresden sewer system 30 years ago. Now this unique solution for intelligent sewer management is being further developed in the "Drehbogen 4.0" research project at Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]
5000 for the university: VR Bank Bayreuth-Hof supports two innovative projects in 2024
VR Bank Bayreuth-Hof has been committed to Hof University of Applied Sciences for many years and thus to the educational prospects in the region. The donation of €5,000 from the net proceeds of profit savings in 2024 will go towards two innovative and forward-looking projects at the university. [more]
Master "Sustainable Water Management and Engineering" visits Hof wastewater treatment plant
Prof. Günter Müller-Czygan, head of the study programme, showed the most important devices, wastewater treatment processes and the SCADA control system during a tour. [more]
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