The New Herta and Paul Amir School of Medicine to Welcome its First 64 Students this Fall, following a Landmark Council Decision

In the News After decades of advocacy the Council for Higher Education has approved the establishment of the University of Haifa’s medical school – a transformative initiative set to revolutionize…

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Prof. Belu-Simion Fainaru Wins Israel Prize in Design and Interdisciplinary Art

In the News The University of Haifa proudly congratulates Prof. Belu-Simion Fainaru (Department of Architecture) on receiving the Israel Prize in Design and Interdisciplinary Art. The award committee recognized him as “one…

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University of Haifa Honors Linda and Michael Frieze with the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Honoris Causa

In the News Over 20 years ago, Michael and Linda Frieze first stepped onto our campus through CJP – the Boston-Haifa Connection – and saw a place where their vision…

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Prof. Batya Engel-Yeger Wins Prestigious A. Jean Ayres Award Again!

In the News Prof. Batya Engel-Yeger (Dean of Students, Department of Occupational Therapy) has once again been honored with the American Occupational Therapy Foundation's A. Jean Ayres Award for the second consecutive year. Recognized for…

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The International MA Program in Education and Development in Early Childhood Welcomes its 8th Cohort

In the News President Gur Alroey and senior leaders from the Africa Division and the Israeli Agency for International Development Cooperation (MASHAV) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs attended the…

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University of Haifa Awards Justice Esther Hayut the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Honoris Causa

In the News  The University of Haifa proudly conferred its highest honor, the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Honoris Causa, upon Justice Esther Hayut, Supreme Court President (Ret.). Justice Hayut…

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Celebrating the Faculty of Law’s New Home at the Max Silverstein and Elizabeth Blume Silverstein Faculty of Law Building

In the News Nathan Royce Silverstein, US lawyer and philanthropist, joined the University’s President, Prof. Gur Alroey, Rector, Prof. Mouna Maroun, and Faculty of Law Dean, Prof. Tal Zarsky to celebrate the inauguration…

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A Unique Gift: Advancing Sustainability with a Research Farm for Regenerative Agriculture

In the News Dr. Gideon Bickel, agronomist, entrepreneur, and businessman, has gifted the University’s Institute of Evolution with a 61-dunam (15-acre) plot of land in Moshav Neve Yarak to establish…

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UofH Researchers Honored with the Yaffe London-Yari Award for Women’s Leadership Excellence During the Swords of Iron War

In the News Dr. Yael Mayer and Dr. Yael Enav, clinical psychologists in the Department of Counseling and Human Development, were honored with the Yaffe London-Yari Award for outstanding initiatives…

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University of Haifa Secures Innovation Authority Grant for a Second Consecutive Year

In the News The prestigious grant will support the launch of a groundbreaking training program aimed at integrating discharged soldiers and reservists into the field of marine studies. A collaborative…

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Two Faculty of Law Researcher Honored with 2024 Gorni Prize for Public Law Excellence

In the News  The Israeli Association for Public Law has awarded the prestigious Gorni Prize to two distinguished researchers from the Faculty of Law: Prof. Oren Gazal-Ayal, Vice President and…

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Prof. Eli Somer Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award for Pioneering Trauma Research

In the News  Congratulations to Prof. Eli Somer (Department of Social Work) upon being selected for the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Israeli Society for Sexual Trauma Treatment & Prevention…

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Researchers Discover Natural Nursery for Critically Endangered Guitarfish Off Israel’s Shores

In the News  A young blackchin guitarfish washed up on the shores of Israel. Credit: Aviad ScheininProf. Dan Tchernov and Dr. Aviad Scheinin (Leon Charney School of Marine Sciences), along with their team, have…

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Honoring the Fallen: Memorial Projects Take Center Stage at the new School of Design’s Graduation Exhibition

In the News At the recent exhibition of final graduation projects at the School of Design, several memorials were featured, honoring those who tragically lost their lives on October 7th and during…

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Groundbreaking research by Nahariya teens, guided by UofH scientists, published in prestigious scientific journal

In the News High school students from Shchakim School in Nahariya achieved a remarkable feat – their groundbreaking research on degenerative diseases in space was published in Astrobiology, a leading journal in the…

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School of Psychological Sciences: A New Study finds Neural Pathways Accelerating Brain Response to Perceived Threats after Prior Trauma

In the News Interest in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has surged since the Gaza war outbreak. Traumatic memories can resurface years later, disrupting the lives of those who suffer from…

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Marine Sciences: Loud Ship Noises Affect Dolphins Communications

In the News Credit: Hagai Nativ/Morris Kahn Marine Research Station A  novel research study conducted at Eilat's dolphin reef has revealed that ship noises disrupt dolphin communications. Led by Prof. Roee Diamant and Dr.…

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