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…

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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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Read more about the article Prof. Manfred Green cautions, “We need a road map for living alongside the pandemic.”
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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…

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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…

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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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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,…

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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…

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Read more about the article New study suggests morning and night people have different gut bacteria
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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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Read more about the article Extreme weather may cause low birthweight
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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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Read more about the article People living in “optimistic” countries have an easier time adjusting to work from home during the COVID-19 epidemic
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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…

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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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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…

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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…

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Read more about the article Mental health research finds link between loneliness and diminishing trust
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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…

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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…

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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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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…

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