A 200-pound stone anchor belonging to an ancient ship was recently discovered at the Tel Dor excavation site near Haifa. Researchers believe that the anchor was first used during the Bronze Age…
Prof. Des. h.c. Manfred Lahnstein delivered the annual Bucerius Lecture, a fascinating talk covering 1,700 Years of Jewish Life in Germany and its long history of prejudice. According to Prof.…
In his recent visit to Israel, Germany President Steinmeier met with President Ron Robin and Dr. Susanne Wasum-Rainer, German Ambassador to Israel. They discussed topics of mutual interest, including the…
Dr. Salman Zarka, director of the Ziv Medical Center in Safed and a senior lecturer at the University's School of Public Health, is set to lead Israel's coronavirus response efforts.…
Hundreds tuned in to an exclusive online interview with Colonel (Res.) Kobi Regev of the Israeli Air Force. Colonel Regev discussed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from his unique perspective, with simultaneous…
Prof. Meir Hemmo (Vice Rector) was recently inducted into The European Academy of Sciences. A professor of philosophy at the University of Haifa, Hemmo has published extensively on the conceptual foundations and…
John Templeton Foundation awards major grants to two scientists from the Faculty of Natural SciencesProf. Edi Barkai (Sagol Department of Neurobiology and former Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences) was…
A routine underwater expedition off the coast of Israel has led to the discovery of the largest concentration of shark eggs ever found. "We couldn't believe what we were seeing!" exclaimed Dr.…
"Unprecedented discoveries led by UofH scientists could transform our understanding of climate change and global sustainability," according to the latest "Editor's Pick" in Forbes Magazine. The magazine article featured high-profile studies…
A new study reveals an alarming year-over-year spike in anti-Semitic tropes, images and rhetoric on TikTok. "TikTok caters primarily to young, impressionable and naive audiences. We need to take very…
Water scarcity is becoming a critical environmental issue worldwide. The Asia Pacific Desk, in collaboration with the University of Haifa's Friends Association in Taiwan, held a fascinating discussion with experts…
The study, led by scientists from the Leon H. Charney School of Marine, revealed that pollutants such as copper, phosphorus, and zinc are still present in amounts much higher than…
An archaeological dig led by Dr. Rafael Lewis (Zinman Institute of Archaeology) has identified the remains of a massive siege ramp built near the ancient port city of Ashkelon. The coastal city…
Dr. Judith Somekh (Department of Information Systems) recently identified a novel data science method that significantly shortens the identification of cell-surface receptor functions that are responsible for inter-cellular communication in the…
According to a recent study published by research student Naama Lev, nearly every other person in Israel litters in nature, including national parks and beaches. The study further revealed that…
Researchers from the University of Haifa, the Hebrew University and the French National Center for Scientific Research identified six subparallel incisions on a bone fragment found at a Middle Paleolithic…
The discovery was found submerged at the chalcolithic site Hishulei Carmel, and predates the oldest evidence of olive production for consumption by some 4,000 years. The research team was led by…
An international study led by scientists from the Department of Evolutionary and Environmental Biology (University of Haifa at Oranim), Prof. Ido Izhaki (VP and Dean of Research) and Prof. Malka Halpern found that mosquito-like…
The Turner (MBA Impact Investing Network & Training) competition offers select students at business and graduate schools from top universities around the world an opportunity to acquire unique training in…
Prof. Uri Shanas, a zoologist and ecologist at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, is purchasing private land across the globe to save forests and rare animals. He established TiME –…
University of Haifa community mourns the loss of Lorry I. LokeyThe late Lorry Lokey (1927-2022), Founder and CEO/Chairman Emeritus of Business Wire, was a successful journalist, publicist, and businessman, a…
The University of Haifa community mourns the passing of Prof. Yehuda Hayuth, the University's eighth and longest serving President (1995-2004).Prof. Hayuth was a distinguished academic who was devoted to the…
The University of Haifa community mourns the untimely passing of Prof. Gad Barzilai of the Faculty of Law and former Head of the International SchoolGad Barzilai (1958-2023) was a brilliant…
University of Haifa mourns the passing of longtime supporter Maurice Kanbar, philanthropist, entrepreneur and inventor. Throughout his life, he held more than 50 patents, and he generously contributed to Israeli…
University of Haifa mourns the passing of Lily Safra–Honorary Doctorate recipient, exceptional and compassionate humanitarian, who was deeply committed to reducing economic inequities and advancing social mobility in Israel through…
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