UofH student Haroon Avgana is Israel’s newest Rhodes Scholar
In the News Haroon Avgana is one of two Israelis to be awarded a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship by the Cecil Rhodes Trust. He is UofH's third Rhodes scholar in the…
Dr. Rony Alfandary (School of Social Work) is interviewed on NBC News on the anniversary of Kristallnacht
In the News According to an exclusive NBC News report commemorating the 83rd anniversary of Kristallnact, 2020 was the third worst year of Anti-sematic incidents in America. Clinical psychologist and…
Maritime Policy & Strategy Research Center (HMS) hosts guest speaker on the topic of the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and implications for ports along existing maritime trade lanes, including the Haifa Port
In the News China's Belt and Road Initiative aims to build two new trade routes to connect China with the rest of the world. A recent event hosted by the…
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Prof. Manfred Green cautions, “We need a road map for living alongside the pandemic.”
In the News Following another COVID spike, Israel greenlighted the administration of a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Prof. Manfred Green, Director of the MPH in Global Health Leadership…
New approaches in mental health pioneered at UofH are changing the discussion on mental health issues in Israel
In the News Prof. David Roe (Department of Community Mental Health) is at the forefront of promoting improved mental health services and combating damaging stigmas that people with mental health…
UofH researchers make List of Israel21c’s 20 Climate Leaders
In the News A list of twenty Israelis leading the way out of the climate crisis, compiled by Israel 21c ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow last…
Professors honored with Germany’s Order of Merit in a ceremony held at the German Embassy
In the News Longstanding members of the Haifa Center for German and European Studies (HCGES), Professors Eli Salzberger and Fania Oz-Salzberger were recognized for their contributions to enhancing Germany’s standing…
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University of Haifa featured in a special issue on Israel in the Khaleej Times commemorating the United Arab Emirates’ 50th National Day
In the News Khaleej Times magazine has published a special issue on Israel-UAE relations in trade, tourism, health, food security, energy and the environment, including an interview with President Ron…
UAE Education Minister tours UofH marine facilities
In the News Marine scientists from the Leon H. Charney School of Marine Sciences hosted a delegation of senior officials from the Emirati Ministry of Education led by UAE Education…
Longstanding friend and supporter Mrs. Herta Amir attends building dedication ceremony on Mt. Carmel
In the News We were honored to welcome Mrs. Herta Amir to the Mt. Carmel campus and grateful for a major gift from the Herta and Paul Amir Foundation that…
UofH signs MOU Cooperation Agreement with Zayed University in the United Arab Emirates on environmental issues
In the News The breakthrough deal was signed during a virtual ceremony between President Ron Robin and Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, UAE’s Minister of Culture and Youth…
Younes and Soraya Nazarian Library receives rare Antique Map Collection
In the News The Richard Umansky Living Trust gifted an antique map collection to the University of Haifa. The rare collection includes over 30 artistic maps and historical atlases adorned…
Younes and Soraya Nazarian Library is among the first in Israel to sign an MOU with the UAE’s National Archives and Library
In the News As part of its ongoing programs to strengthen academic cooperation with research centers in the United Arab Emirates, University of Haifa's Younes and Soraya Nazarian Library signed…
University of Haifa community mourns the loss of Dr. Younes Nazarian (1931-2022)
In the News The University of Haifa community mourns the loss of Dr. Younes Nazarian, a staunch supporter of Jewish causes and the State of Israel, and a dear friend…
NEW MOU: Academic agreement is signed with leading science and technology institute in Moscow
In the News University of Haifa and Skoltech (The Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology) signed an academic agreement to partner in diverse fields of bioinformatics and genomics research, education,…
UofH joins the global alliance of universities and sustainability networks around the world addressing sustainable development goals
In the News University of Haifa submitted its Sustainable Development Goals Report to the United Nations as part of its commitment and shared vision to support environmental and social sustainability…
President of Israel, Attorney General of Israel, and Minister of Justice address annual Haifa Law Conference
In the News The Faculty of Law's annual conference, considered one of the most influential events in the legal field, featured a distinguished line-up of Israeli leaders, including President Herzog,…
13th Annual Law Conference features distinguished politicians and members of Israeli judiciary
In the News The Faculty of Law’s annual conference, considered one of the most influential events in the legal field, featured President Isaac Herzog, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, former Justice…
New International MBA program with East China Normal University (ECNU)
In the News A new MBA Program Specializing in the Field of Technology Team will welcome thirty ECNU students to the Haifa campus this year. The program is one of…
University supporters meet with Jack and Minnie Levenson Music Scholars
In the News The Department of Music hosted American friends Barry and Karen Fierst. Barry helped facilitate a generous gift from Stephen Levenson (z’’l) for music scholarships in memory of…
Ultra-processed food increases risk of high blood pressure and high blood lipids
In the News A UofH study led by Prof. Shira Zelber-Sagi (Head, School of Public Health) found that people who consume large quantities of ultra-processed foods are 1.5 times more likely to…
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New study suggests morning and night people have different gut bacteria
In the News Early risers and late sleepers have different gut bacteria, according to a recent study. "We already know that there are some genetic differences between late-night 'owls' and…
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Extreme weather may cause low birthweight
In the News A new international study has found a link between low birthweight and extreme temperatures during pregnancy, particularly during the second and third trimesters. Low birthweight increases the…
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People living in “optimistic” countries have an easier time adjusting to work from home during the COVID-19 epidemic
In the News The degree of cultural optimism (on the country level) and level of situational optimism are important factors for success when working from home. A recent study led…
Edmond J. Safra Brain Research Center receives major grant for research and educational activities
In the News The Edmond J. Safra Brain Research Center for the Study of Learning Disabilities received a generous grant from the Edmond J. Safra Philanthropic Foundation to continue its…
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Why are women colder than men?
In the News An evolutionary phenomenon may explain why women and men have different temperature preferences. According to a new study published in Global Ecology and Biogeography, this phenomenon is not unique…
Webinar: As Israel’s COVID cases drop to an all time low, Prof. Manfred Green offers insight on what countries can do to protect themselves when reopening borders and shares his forecast on COVID vaccines for children
In the News Public health expert, Prof. Manfred Green (School of Public Health), discussed the ongoing implications of the Covid-19 pandemic with the American Society of the University of Haifa. According…
Meet the New Academic Head of the International School
In the News Dr. Adar Ben-Eliyahu has been appointed Academic Head of the International School. She will be responsible for the promotion of the University's international programs in collaboration with…
UofH and La Trobe University (Australia) announce new research partnerships to enhance wellbeing and social inclusion of marginalised populations
In the News Through the new partnership, researchers from University of Haifa and La Trobe University will collaborate on three projects: the relationship between artificial intelligence, social media and alcohol…
New computerized classroom inaugurated in the presence of longtime UofH supporter Mr. Isaac Fridman
In the News Mr. Isaac Fridman, a longtime supporter and member of the Mexican Friends of University of Haifa, dedicated a new computerized classroom on the Mt. Carmel Campus. During…
UofH opens its gates to a new academic year
In the News University of Haifa welcomed back students and faculty to campus this week after nearly a year and a half of hybrid studies. As part of the opening…
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Mental health research finds link between loneliness and diminishing trust
In the News An international study investigating the relationship between trust and loneliness led by Prof. Simone Shamay-Tsoory (Department of Psychology), with researchers from the Universities of Bonn and Oldenburg, has…
Webinar: Exploring the global impact of coastal change and the role of population growth in coastal cities with Dr. Beverly Goodman-Tchernov
In the News Dr. Beverly Goodman-Tchernov (Head, Dr. Moses Strauss Department of Marine Geosciences) is a National Geographic Explorer, who studies ancient marine and coastal mysteries around the world. The…
In Solidarity with World Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In the News With 5,000 new cases diagnosed in Israel every year, breast cancer is the most common malignant disease among women in all population groups. Early detection and treatment…
UofH dedicates a memorial wall to Eliezer Rafaeli z”l, a founder and the first President of the University of Haifa
In the News In a moving ceremony, the University of Haifa dedicated a memorial wall to Eliezer Rafaeli, the University of Haifa's first president. The University awarded him with an…
UofH to establish the first-of-its-kind School of Archaeology in Israel, integrating archaeological activities on land and at sea
In the News The new School of Archaeology will be the first of its kind in Israel, uniting the University's traditional archaeological departments with the Department of Maritime Civilizations focused…
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University of Haifa and Technion awarded joint national tender for the establishment of an Inter University Center for AI and the Humanities
In the News The Faculty of Humanities and the Technion's joint proposal entitled 'Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience: Ethics-Society-Environment' was awarded a national tender by The Israel Council for Higher Education…
University of Haifa signs a new agreement with the Technion to strengthen archaeology research
In the News University of Haifa and the Technion are launching a joint archaeology research fund that will encourage scientific collaborations between faculty members, and offer scholarships for doctoral and…
Study suggests that rodent-made corridor may have enabled humans to travel from East Africa to Europe
In the News Based on new data extracted from DNA samples of ancient rodents, a team of Israeli and international researchers led by Dr. Ignacio A. Lazagabaster (Department of Maritime…
UofH at the Olympics
In the News Dr. Maya Calé-Benzoor (Department of Physical Therapy) is the chief physical therapist for the Israeli Olympic team. An Israeli former Olympic runner and long jumper herself, she…
Dramatic rise in sea levels 2,000 years ago wiped out Israeli coastline
In the News An international marine archaeology project has found evidence suggesting that rising sea levels in Israel during the Hellenistic period may have contributed to the decline of some…
Legal Feminism Clinic study finds that police handling of violence against women is inadequate
In the News Legal Feminism Clinic interviewed over 40 women who survived sexual trauma and found that reporting sexual assaults to law enforcement can be an extremely difficult and demeaning…
Marine archaeologists from UofH and UC San Diego recognized for their innovative approach to overseas collaborations during the pandemic
In the News Researchers from the Leon Recanati Institute for Maritime studies headed by Prof. Assaf Yasur-Landau and their partners from Scripps Center for Marine Archaeology at UC San Diego led…
The Cheryl Spencer Department of Nursing and Bnai Zion Hospital launch new academic nursing program
In the News The Cheryl Spencer Department of Nursing and Haifa's Bnai Zion Medical Center held a festive ceremony to mark the opening of a new joint nursing program. As…
Dr. Aviad Scheinin is named a National Geographic Explorer for 2021
In the News Dr. Aviad Scheinin (Morris Kahn Marine Research Station) was named a National Geographic Emerging Explorer for 2021, one of 15 individuals recognized each year for transforming their…
UofH Professor of philosophy inducted to the European Academy of Sciences
In the News Congratulations to Prof. (Emeritus) Giora Hon (Department of Philosophy) on his recent election to the European Academy of Sciences and Arts. Giora Hon is a professor of…
UofH startup wins prestigious Council for Higher Education competition for outstanding projects
In the News Applicodrama, an early-stage start-up developed within the framework of the University's center for innovation and entrepreneurship (Haifa Innovation Labs (HIL)), was recently awarded the highest prize (NIS…
UofH professor is the winner of the 2021 Dizengoff Prize for Plastic Arts
In the News Congratulations to Prof. Itzhak (Itche) Golombek (Department of Fine Arts) on being awarded the 2021 Dizengoff Prize for Plastic Arts, awarded annually by the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality. Prof.…
Hecht Museum scientists find sketches hidden in Modigliano painting
In the News FINE ARTS:As part of a sweeping forensic study of his work for an upcoming exhibit at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, scientists at the Hecht Museum uncovered…
Prof. Gad Barzilai elected President of the Israel Political Science Association
In the News Prof. Gad Barzilai (Faculty of Law) will be the next president of the Israel Political Science Association, an organization that promotes research dealing with government, politics and society. Prof. Barzilai…
Prof. Jonathan Cohen elected a fellow of the International Communication Association (ICA)
In the News Prof. Jonathan Cohen (Department of Communication) was elected a fellow of the International Communication Association for his significant contributions to media research. His work is supported by…
Dr. Yotam Hod elected to the International Society of the Learning Sciences Board
In the News Dr. Yotam Hod (Faculty of Education) was elected to serve on the Board of the International Society of the Learning Sciences for a multi-year term. Dr. Hod's research…
Dr. Nadeem Karkabi is awarded the Dusty and Ettie Miller Fellowship Award for 2021
In the News Dr. Nadeem Karkabi (Department of Anthropology) is the winner of the Dusty and Ettie Miller Fellowship for Outstanding Young Scholars for 2021. The focus of his latest research,…
Dusty and Ettie Miller Fellowship 2022 Award goes to UofH marine biochemist
In the News The Dusty and Ettie Miller Fellowship was recently awarded to Dr. Tal Luzzatto-Knaan (Department of Marine Biology) in a festive ceremony, for her cutting-edge research in metabolomics. Luzzatto-Knaan's Lab…
Dr. Tali Treibitz is awarded a Horizons 2020 research grant
In the News Dr. Tali Treibitz (Hatter Department of Marine Technologies) was awarded a Horizons 2020 research grant for applying artificial intelligence to underwater robotics. Dr. Treibitz heads the VISEAON…
Hecht Museum receives famous Israeli sculptures from Tefen Open Museum
In the News The Mt. Carmel campus welcomed 30 famous sculptures by renowned Israeli artists to a newly established sculpture garden overlooking the Haifa Bay and the Western Galilee. The…
University of Haifa holds 49th Board of Governors Meeting
In the News Bradley Bloom, Chairman of the Board of Governors, and President Ron Robin welcomed two-hundred participants from around the world to the University of Haifa's 49th Board of…
The German Friends Association holds Festive Annual Event Celebrating Inspiring Student Scholars
In the News Students, faculty and esteemed friends of the University of Haifa community attended the German Friends Association's Annual Event honoring students enrolled in the Jewish-Arab Community Leadership Program…
University of Haifa confers Honorary Doctorate, Honoris Causa, upon Mr. Isaac M. Dabah
In the News Over 150 guests, including the former Sephardi Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar, attended a festive ceremony honoring Mr. Isaac Dabah, CEO Delta Galil Industries Ltd. A leading businessman…
University of Haifa confers Honorary Doctorate, Honoris Causa, upon Mr. Eitan Aizenberg
In the News University of Haifa conferred a Doctors of Philosophy Honoris Causa on Eitan Aisenberg, Co-Founder, CEO and Exploration Manager of Ratio Petroleum. The distinguished geologist, who discovering the country’s…
Opinion: Israeli universities are key to creating a path towards coexistence, President Ron Robin
In the News The New York Times recently published a letter from President Robin discussing the importance of expanding leadership programs at institutions of higher learning that bring together diverse populations.…
Ruderman Program for American Jewish Studies annual field trip resumes after COVID-19 travel restrictions eased
In the News A group of 22 students from the Ruderman MA Program for American Jewish Studies recently returned from the annual field trip to the US where they met…
Professors Eli Salzberger and Fania Oz-Salzberger to be awarded Germany’s Federal Cross of Merit
In the News Longstanding members of the Haifa Center for German and European Studies (HCGES) are the recipients of The Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesverdienstkreuz).…
Research from the Leon Charney School of Marine Sciences featured in Science Magazine’s top innovations from Israeli universities
In the News The Science Magazine article features the novel underwater microscopes and cameras developed by Dr. Tali Treibitz (Hatter Department of Marine Technologies), as well as Prof. Dan Tchernov (Department of Marine…
UofH bestows Honorary Life Membership of the Board of Governors to Mrs. Herta Amir, generous benefactor and dedicated advocate for Israel
In the News The University of Haifa welcomed Mrs. Herta Amir (2016 Honorary Doctorate Recipient) to the campus and was honored to grant her with an Honorary Life Membership to…
Rising sea levels threaten coastal biodiversity of rare rocky reefs on Israel’s coast
In the News A new study led by Prof. Gil Rilov (Department of Marine Biology) has found that rocky reefs may disappear in the coming decades due to rising sea levels…
ETGAR students win gold and silver medals at the online International Mathematical Olympiad in Saint Petersburg, Russia
In the News Congratulations to Yahel Manor and Yanir Edri, students enrolled in the ETGAR computer science program for gifted high school students on their gold and silver medals. The…
UofH set to welcome the first nursing student from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to study in Israel
In the News In October, Sumaya Al-Mahiri will be making history by becoming the first UAE citizen to study in Israel. Sumaya has enrolled in the nursing program at the…
University of Haifa awards Honorary Degree to Prof. Richard C. Horton, a prominent voice in the fight against COVID-19
In the News Prof. Richard C. Horton, editor in chief of The Lancet, was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Uiversity of hiafa as part of its 49th Board of…
Congratulations to our 133 newly graduated doctoral students
In the News Friends and family gathered to celebrate the graduation of 133 doctoral students at a hybrid event. In his remarks, President Ron Robin noted that the University…