Read more about the article Study links autism to neuron development in embryos
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Study links autism to neuron development in embryos

In the News Credit: Getty ImagesA groundbreaking study led by Dr. Shani Stern (Sagol Department of Neurobiology) has discovered that genetic mutations in nerve cells of children with autism cause rapid growth followed…

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ISF’s Breakthrough Research Grant (BRG) awarded to Prof. Yael Kali

In the News Teachers train at the University's state-of-the-art “Future Learning Spaces” facility.  Prof. Yael Kali (Department of Learning and Instructional Sciences) is the founding Director of the Learning In a Networked…

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Marine tech research receives Schmidt Marine grant as part of the company’s sustainable fisheries initiative

In the News Prof. Roee Diamant (Hatter Department of Marine Technologies) in partnership with the University of Zagreb and Rujer Boskevic Institute are developing a “swarm” of low-cost underwater autonomous robots…

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Heads of Israeli universities issue a joint statement at a demonstration in front of the Knesset: This is a day we have feared for a long time

In the News (left) University of Haifa's President Ron Robin and Rector Gur Alroey join university heads from Bar Ilan, Hebrew University, TAU, Technion, and Weizmann at a massive demonstration…

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Four UofH doctoral students awarded the prestigious President of the State of Israel scholarship

In the News The University of Haifa community proudly congratulates the recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence and Innovation in Science awarded by President Isaac Herzog at a festive…

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UofH marine scientists predict less jellyfish in and around Israel shores this summer

In the News Up-to-the-minute jellyfish map tracker and forecaster developed by Prof. Dror Angel. Researchers from the Department of Maritime Civilizations cautiously predict that Israeli beaches will be jellyfish-free this summer,…

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MA students and graduates from the International MA Program in National Security visit NATO headquarters in Brussels

In the News Dr. Dan Schueftan (School of Political Sciences) led a delegation of current and former students from the International MA Program in National Security to NATO headquarters for a week-long…

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UofH Confers Honorary Doctorate on Nathan Royce Silverstein, US Attorney and Philanthropist

In the News  (l-r) President Ron Robin, Supreme Court President (Ret.) Dorit Beinisch, Dr. Katy Ritzmann, and Prof. Tal Zarsky (Dean of the Faculty of Law). University of Haifa conferred a Doctor of Philosophy Honoris…

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University of Haifa ranks #1 in Israel and moves up 100 points from last year in the 2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

In the News The University of Haifa was ranked in the top 101-200 universities worldwide by the 2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, a global university ranking which measures the…

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Dedication of the Max Silverstein and Elizabeth Blume Silverstein Faculty of Law Building

In the News Dozens of faculty members, undergraduate and graduate law students attended the inauguration ceremony of the newly dedicated home of the Faculty of Law, in the presence of…

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Ha’aretz Article Features Two UofH Scientists on Five Israeli Studies Destined for Breakthroughs

In the News Dr. Shani Stern (Sagol Department of Neurobiology) and Dr. Tal Luzzatto-Knaan (Department of Marine Biology) were featured in a recent Ha'aretz article (in Hebrew) about Israeli researchers who are developing groundbreaking discoveries…

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University of Haifa Proudly Confers Honorary Degree on Prof. Bertil Andersson in Jönköping, Sweden

In the News UNIVERSITY OF HAIFA 50th ANNIVERSARY EVENT(l-r) Rector Gur Alroey, Prof. Bertil Andersson, President Ron Robin, Sami Sagol, and Dr. Susana Geifman Shochat. Professor Bertil Andersson was awarded an honorary doctorate by…

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Michal Brener, longstanding friend and supporter of UofH, is awarded the Carmel Award of Merit

In the News  Michal Brener, founder of the Gan Hayeled Center, was honored with the University's Carmel Award of Merit. Mrs. Brener was recognized for her outstanding contributions to the State…

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Read more about the article Two inspiring women from the UofH community named among’48 Israelis who are transforming Israel and the world’
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Two inspiring women from the UofH community named among’48 Israelis who are transforming Israel and the world’

In the News Two female leaders and role models from the University of Haifa were featured in an Israel21c article marking Israel's 75th anniversary: marine geoscientist and National Geographic Explorer, Prof. Beverley Goodman-Tchernov (Leon…

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Read more about the article University of Haifa to lead the newly launched International Center for Regional Research and Development in Kiryat Bialik
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University of Haifa to lead the newly launched International Center for Regional Research and Development in Kiryat Bialik

In the News  Israel's Ministry of the Interior recently established the International Center for Regional Research and Development in partnership with a consortium of Haifa Bay municipalities. The Center's academic…

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LONDON: University leaders present groundbreaking research activities at the Institute of Evolution

In the News (l-r) Prof. Assaf Distelfeld and Lady Barbara Davis. Sir Mick and Lady Barbara Davis, longtime supporters of the University of Haifa UK (UHUK), hosted a festive dinner that…

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Israeli Friends of the University of Haifa holds Business Leaders Forum with guest speaker Prof. Avichai Mandelblit

In the News Dozens of Israeli business leaders, key public figures, longstanding friends of the University and members of the Board of Governors, gathered at Tel Aviv law firm FISCHER…

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BRAZIL: University of Haifa and Rambam present joint neuroscience and medical imaging projects

In the News (l-r) Adrian Teper, Mariza De Aizenstein and Avi Gelberg from the Brazilian Friends Association, President Ron Robin, Lieutenant General Aviv Kohavi and his wife Yael, and Prof.…

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SECURITY STUDIES: UofH researchers present study at the Trade at the 2023 Annual Convention of the International Studies Association

In the News   UofH researchers from the Maritime Policy and Strategy Research Center, Dr. Nizan Feldman (School of Political Science), and Mark Shipton, presented their pioneering study at the annual ISA convention…

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MARINE SCIENCES: Corals are suffering from ocean oxygen depletion in seawater as a result of global warming, according to a new study

In the News Credit: Hagai Nativ As a result of ocean warming, oxygen levels are predicted to decline by up to 7% by 2100. A trailblazing interdisciplinary and international study led…

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Read more about the article An innovative intervention program for maladaptive daydreamers may improve prognoses and treatments
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An innovative intervention program for maladaptive daydreamers may improve prognoses and treatments

In the News Credit: Getty Images New research from the University of Haifa suggests that an innovative eight-week intervention program combining mindfulness techniques, self-monitoring, and motivation exercises could help people suffering…

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Study finds may improve prediction of response to drug therapy in bipolar patients

In the News Getting diagnosed and receiving effective treatment for bipolar disorder is crucial, as it can negatively impact education, work status, family relationships, and even lead to suicide. Dr. Shani…

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Read more about the article Climate change is  impacting species diversity and resilience in rainforests
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Climate change is impacting species diversity and resilience in rainforests

In the News  Credit: Getty Images   The rainforests are a complex ecosystem that plays a vital role in the maintenance of the environment. A key feature of the rainforests…

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UofH holds first international workshop on gender equity in academia: Significant disparities remain between women and men in key decision-making roles despite a growing proportion of women holding senior positions

In the News Download full program here Dozens of researchers from Israel and Europe gathered to participate in a first-of-its-kind international research project in the field of gender equality, initiated…

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UofH marine researchers conduct longest shark “catch and release” program in the Mediterranean Sea

In the News    TAKE A DIVE WITH THE SHARKS Since 2016, researchers from the Leon Charney School of Marine Sciences led by Dr. Aviad Scheinin (Apax Marine Predator Lab at the Morris…

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Read more about the article EVOLUTIONARY SCIENCES: Scientists develop innovative devise designed to save bats from wind turbine blades
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EVOLUTIONARY SCIENCES: Scientists develop innovative devise designed to save bats from wind turbine blades

In the News   Credit: Getty ImagesMillions of bats and other flying animals are killed each year by wind turbine blades around the globe. A new interdisciplinary collaboration developed a drone-mounted…

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The discovery of luxury fabrics from the Far East in Israel’s Arava points to the existence of a previously unknown “Silk Road”

In the News Credit: Israel Silk Road Project excavation teamThe remains of luxury fabrics from the Far East dating back 1,300 years were discovered in a massive garbage pit in…

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New Study reveals earliest use of silver coins as currency in Israel some 500 years earlier than previously believed

In the News Items from the Tel el-Ajjul hoards. | Credit: Israel Antiquities AuthorityProf. Ayelet Gilboa and Dr. Tzilla Eshel (School of Archaeology and Maritime Cultures) in collaboration with a…

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Read more about the article University of Haifa joins other Israeli universities in placing a spotlight on discriminatory legislative initiatives
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University of Haifa joins other Israeli universities in placing a spotlight on discriminatory legislative initiatives

In the News Academic institutions in Israel have responded to the new coalition government's legislative initiatives that may overturn Israeli laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, gender, or sexual…

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