In the News In a landmark investment in Israeli nursing education, the Azrieli Foundation has donated $10 million to establish the Azrieli Advanced Nursing Center at the University of Haifa.The…
In the News Ophir Netzer, a doctoral student at University of Haifa’s School of Psychological Sciences, has been awarded the prestigious President of Israel’s Scholarship for Excellence and Scientific…
In the News Photo: Michael and Linda Frieze with President Gur Alroey at the Honorary Doctorate Ceremony, March 2025.The Home Again campaign launched recently with significant momentum, highlighted by a…
In the News University of Haifa proudly welcomes six exceptional new faculty members joining after prestigious Alon Fellowships, Israel’s leading program for early-career academic talent. They include: Dr. Ziv Ben-Zion…
In the News The University of Haifa proudly celebrates five alumni appointed to senior IDF General Staff positions, highlighting the University’s role in shaping Israel’s security leadership. The appointments include:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In the News A groundbreaking study led by Prof. Shani Stern (Sagol Department of Neurobiology) reveals that 75% of genes associated with autism spectrum disorder are also linked to schizophrenia.…
In the News The University of Haifa congratulates design student Mor Friedberg on winning the prestigious Armon Foundation Award for her project, "Planning Eilat as a Receiving Port City." Guided…
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…
In the News Following a petition to Israel’s High Court, filed by the University's Legal Clinics on behalf of students at Tel Hai and Sapir Colleges, the government has agreed…
In the News Prof. Merav Roth (Department of Counseling and Human Development) shares insights into the psychological impact of Israel’s prolonged hostage crisis and conflict, emphasizing the role of both individual…
In the News The University of Haifa proudly celebrates Prof. Israel (Issy) Doron (Dean, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences) on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award in Gerontology from…
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…
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…
In the News (l-r) Dr. Yifat Aran and Prof. Oren Gazal-AyalCongratulations to Prof. Oren Gazal-Ayal and Dr. Yifat Aran on being awarded the prestigious Cheshin Award for Academic Excellence in Law.…
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…
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.…
In the News The University of Haifa community congratulates Prof. Sigal Zilcha-Mano (School of Psychological Sciences) on being awarded a prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant on "An Individual-Specific Understanding of How…
In the News We recently celebrated the inaugural launch of the "Eastern Mediterranean Sea Centre – An Early-Warning Model-System for our Future Ocean" project, a collaborative effort with the Germany-based…
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…
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…
In the News The prestigious NSF-BSF grant is jointly funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S.-Israel Binational Science Foundation (BSF). Prof. Sharona Levy (Faculty of Education) was awarded…
In the News Credit: Hagai Nativ, Morris Kahn Marine Research StationA team of researchers led by National Geographic Explorer Dr. Aviad Scheinin (Morris Kahn Marine Research Station) has been awarded…
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…
In the News In a study led by Prof. Beverly Goodman-Tchernov (Department of Marine Geosciences) and MSc graduate Charles Everhardt, tsunami deposits were discovered for the first time on land…
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,…
In the News University of Haifa's iPain Lab has launched PainStory, a safe and secure platform for individuals to share their experiences with chronic pain. Chronic pain, which affects about…
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…
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…
In the News (l-r) Prof. Mouna Maroun, Vice President of Research & Development, Rector Gur Alroey, President Ron Robin, and Mr. Sharon Zaid, Vice President & CEO. University of Haifa recently…
In the News (l-r) Dr. Efrat Sopher and Mr. Yoram EzriGraduate students and faculty members attended the festive ceremony, in the presence of family members of the Center's benefactor Rabi Meir…
In the News University of Haifa is pleased to announce the new appointment of Dr. Inbal Rivlin as the new Head of the Hecht Museum. Dr. Rivlin, who earned a…
In the News Dr. Mashey Bernstein (middle) with scholarship recipients Bar Amar (right) and Eden Yitzhak (left).University of Haifa welcomed US friend and supporter, Dr. Mashey Bernstein, who recently visited…
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…
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…
In the News Congratulations to Prof. Guy Bar-Oz (School of Archaeology and Maritime Cultures) on being awarded a prestigious European Research Council grant for his research which aims to regrow ancient varieties…
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…
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…
In the News The remains of two brothers at Tel Megiddo from more than 3,500 years ago during the 2016 excavation in northern Israel. (Courtesy: Megiddo expedition).For thousands of years,…
In the News An international research team has developed groundbreaking artificial intelligence capabilities that can identify pain in cats. House cats often suffer chronic pain, but seasoned veterinarians find it difficult…
In the News A new international study led by researchers from the University of Haifa in collaboration with the University of California (Davis), found for the first time a…
In the News Credit: Getty Images An international scientific study examining over 300,000 people from around the world confirms that women usually understand other people’s emotions better than men.…
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…
In the News Credit: M. ZreikAccording to a team of Israeli scientists, people with autism are not indifferent to pain – a theory based on a tendency of people with autism…
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…
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…
In the News (l-r) Prof. Tali Kristal (Department of Sociology) and Dr. Emmanuel Nantet (School of Archaeology and Maritime Cultures)Prof. Tali Kristal (Department of Sociology) was awarded a grant in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In the News (l-r) Prof. Israel Finkelstein, Director of the School of Archaeology and Maritime Cultures, and Prof. Jacob (Koby) Rubinstein, executive vice president for research at the Technion. |…
In the News The University of Haifa is partnering with the United Arab Emirates University and the Germany-based GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel to investigate climate change and…
In the News Dr. Nizan Geslevich Packin (Faculty of Law) and Dr. Ori Freiman (University of Toronto) explored the recent debate in a recent article in Calcalist, as to whether algorithms…
In the News Michelle Gauthier and Adam Freed from Ottawa visited Israel this past May to find help for their four-year-old son Maksim who has an ultra-rare disease — GRIN2B-related…
In the News Dr. Shani Stern (Head of the Precision Disease Modelling Laboratory in the Sagol Department of Neurobiology), is participating in an international effort to find a cure for GRIN2B, an ultra-rare…
In the News Prof. Adi Livnat (Department of Evolutionary and Environmental Biology) and scientists from Ghana made headlines when they called into question a central premise of Charles Darwin's evolutionary theory.…
In the News Following two consecutive studies, Dr. Hanin Karawani Khoury (Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders) and PhD student, Dana Bsharat-Maalouf concluded that bilingual speakers demonstrate more brain plasticity—the…
In the News New research led by Dr. Shani Stern (Sagol Department of Neurobiology) and international researchers from the Weizmann Institute, Salk Institute in San Diego, the Paris Brain Institute and the…