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Haifa U. in top 100 Academic Institutions for UN Sustainability

With a ranking of 95, the University is being recognized for its commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for eliminating poverty, hunger, and discrimination, leading the way among Israeli research universities.

Haifa U. in top 100 Academic Institutions for UN Sustainability

New study offers measures to combat cyberterrorism in Metaverse

University of Haifa’s Prof. Gabriel Weimann suggests ways NGOs and law enforcement officials can prevent digital terror across the platform.

New study offers measures to combat cyberterrorism in Metaverse

New program for food security graduates first class at Haifa U

'With the proper investment of resources and caring, needy individuals with the proper tools can build better and more successful lives.'

New program for food security graduates first class at Haifa U

U of Haifa gets grant to track shark movements in Mediterranean

Working with Turkish scientists, U of Haifa scientist will oversee 'shark tagging school' deploying tags to monitor shark distribution.

U of Haifa gets grant to track shark movements in Mediterranean

U of Haifa launches platform for sharing stories of chronic pain

'Their heartfelt stories may change our understanding of chronic pain,' Dr. Pavel Goldstein says of those suffering from the condition.

U of Haifa launches platform for sharing stories of chronic pain

Attendance mandatory:

Haifa University hosts launch of terrorist's book

As part of a conference, with mandatory attendance, the Hebrew translation of a book by Nimar Darwish will be launched.

Haifa University hosts launch of terrorist's book

Watch: Bill Clinton receives honorary doctorate from U. of Haifa

The former president and signee to the Oslo Accords was awarded for his 'commitment to the state of Israel.' His past ties to Israel were

Watch: Bill Clinton receives honorary doctorate from U. of Haifa

Interfaith conference brings together leaders from 3 religions

University of Haifa brings over 50 academics together from across the globe in a groundbreaking show of interfaith solidarity.

Interfaith conference brings together leaders from 3 religions

Study:

Bilinguals show more robust brain capability than monolinguals

Two recent studies by University of Haifa show bilinguals are more cognitively agile than their monolingual counterparts.

Bilinguals show more robust brain capability than monolinguals

U of Haifa receives $10m gift to launch new technology complex

The donation will also increase access to education, employment, opportunities for its diverse student body.

U of Haifa receives $10m gift to launch new technology complex

Haifa University Graduation:

Arab students refuse to stand for Israeli national anthem

Arab students refuse to stand for Israeli anthem 'Hatikva' during graduation ceremony at Haifa University.

Arab students refuse to stand for Israeli national anthem

Haifa U signs MoU in Bahrain to promote Jewish-Arab coexistence

University of Haifa, King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence, sign MoU promoting Jewish-Arab coexistence and young leadership.

Haifa U signs MoU in Bahrain to promote Jewish-Arab coexistence

Haifa University to launch international climate change faculty

University of Haifa announces 50m gift from Peter and Gyongyver Kadas to support international faculty initiative for global climate change.

Haifa University to launch international climate change faculty

U. of Haifa employs Hubble telescope to investigate black holes

'This will be among the most accurate & extensive mapping campaigns of active supermassive black holes to date,' Prof. Doron Chelouche says:

U. of Haifa employs Hubble telescope to investigate black holes

Herzog: The word 'traitor' must be out of political discourse

President Herzog at 2021 Haifa Law Conference: Accusations of treason imperil our democracy.

Herzog: The word 'traitor' must be out of political discourse

Education Min. vows to support University of Haifa school merger

Education Min. Shasha-Biton vows support for university merger, lauds university’s contributions to social mobility.

Education Min. vows to support University of Haifa school merger

'More Jewish-Arab encounters needed to spread comradery, hope'

Over 120 Jews and Arabs come together in a message of hope during University of Haifa virtual roundtable.

'More Jewish-Arab encounters needed to spread comradery, hope'

Anti-Israel academics: 'Many anti-Semites support Zionism'

Israeli, Jewish academics call on French Parliament to reverse 'Anti-Zionism is Anti-Semitism' resolution.

Anti-Israel academics: 'Many anti-Semites support Zionism'

Bennett on Merkel: A true friend of Israel

Bennett meets German Chancellor: 'Glad Chancellor clarified Khan al-Ahmar story.'

Bennett on Merkel: A true friend of Israel

Angela Merkel to receive honorary doctorate from Haifa U

Israeli university to award German chancellor honorary degree next week, citing 'leadership in human rights', friendship with Israel.

Angela Merkel to receive honorary doctorate from Haifa U

$10 million donated to Haifa University to build downtown campus

American philanthropist Lorry Lokey donates 4 new buildings to revitalize university and city of Haifa.

$10 million donated to Haifa University to build downtown campus

Israeli scholars decipher Dead Sea Scroll

Haifa University scholars piece together 60 different fragments to decipher unread Dead Sea Scroll.

Israeli scholars decipher Dead Sea Scroll

Arab students at Tel Aviv University call for new intifada

Students at Tel Aviv University and Be'er Sheva's Ben-Gurion University protest Pres. Trump's recognition of Jerusalem, call for intifada.

Arab students at Tel Aviv University call for new intifada

'They're lynching people in the town square'

Attorney Tamar Ullmann expresses concern that the MeToo campaign will seriously harm innocent people.

'They're lynching people in the town square'

Biting hand educating them:

'Shameful day for Haifa University'

Throughout day Arab students mark what they call 'Nakba Day'; Jewish students demonstrate opposite.

'Shameful day for Haifa University'

Haifa University hosting anti-Zionist conference

Members of the Lavi Organization try to protest the conference, which will discuss an anti-Zionist agenda.

Haifa University hosting anti-Zionist conference

Haifa University students: Stop terrorism-encouraging activities

University of Haifa students affiliated with Yisrael Beytenu start petition calling to stop the anti-Israel activities on campus.

Haifa University students: Stop terrorism-encouraging activities

Mandelblit: I oppose regulation law irrespective of Amona

Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit says he opposes Regulation Law irrespective of Amona, may open criminal investigation on submarines.

Mandelblit: I oppose regulation law irrespective of Amona

Two Israeli universities rank in Asia’s Top 20

Israel's universities make an exceptional performance in Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2016.

Two Israeli universities rank in Asia’s Top 20

Nakba counter-protest 'banned' at Haifa University

Lavi group promises to get MKs involved, after school threatens those who protest anti-Israel event - even by just waving the flag.

Nakba counter-protest 'banned' at Haifa University

Beautiful ancient scarab seal discovered near Haifa

Beautifully-preserved seal from 17-18th Centuries BCE was owned by a senior Egyptian official of equivalent rank to Joseph in the Bible.

Beautiful ancient scarab seal discovered near Haifa

Study shows birth defects result of Haifa air pollution

Due to high levels of air pollution babies are born 20-30 percent smaller and with smaller heads. Also cause for high rate of cancer.

Study shows birth defects result of Haifa air pollution

Five years on, revisiting the Carmel Fire; what have we learned?

Many people are still not aware of the damage of throwing a cigarette out the window, or forgetting to properly smother a campfire.

Five years on, revisiting the Carmel Fire; what have we learned?

Joe Lieberman: Media exaggerates Obama-Netanyahu hostility

Former leading Democrat says final 14 months of Obama Admin will see improved ties; launches fierce criticism of White House policy.

Joe Lieberman: Media exaggerates Obama-Netanyahu hostility

Israeli Study: Breastfeeding Lowers Leukemia Risk

Haifa University scientists urge public to accept breastfeeding after breastfed babies found to 19% lower leukemia risk.

Israeli Study: Breastfeeding Lowers Leukemia Risk

'Nakba Day' Demonstrations Held at Israeli Universities

Pro-Israel group Im Tirzu counters demonstrations against Israel's existence with 'Nakba Nonsense' campaign.

'Nakba Day' Demonstrations Held at Israeli Universities

Haifa University Arabs Observe Moment of Silence for 'Martyrs'

Arab students spend their days looking for provocations against Israel instead of studying,' says Zionist student group Im Tirtzu.

Haifa University Arabs Observe Moment of Silence for 'Martyrs'

Haifa University Cancels Convicted Terrorist's Lecture

Haifa University cancels planned lecture by convicted terrorist Mohammed Canaana, cites fear that it would cause unrest.

Haifa University Cancels Convicted Terrorist's Lecture

Strike for the Future: Students Outraged Over Internship Fiasco

Threatened with joblessness, students from one of Israel's most highly sought-after degrees push back.

Strike for the Future: Students Outraged Over Internship Fiasco

Professor Responds with Sarcasm to Left-Wing Boycott

Nobel Prize winner on not getting honorary degree due to right-wing views. Professors’ group: this is bad for Haifa U, not for Aumann.

Professor Responds with Sarcasm to Left-Wing Boycott

Bennett: Who Needs Haifa U's Honorary Doctorate?

Economy Minister unfazed over Haifa University's refusal to give Prof. Aumann an honorary doctorate. "We'll get over it."

Bennett: Who Needs Haifa U's Honorary Doctorate?

Shaked to Haifa University: Where is Freedom of Expression?

MK Ayelet Shaked appeals to the board of Haifa U. over decision to reject the degree of Professor Aumann due to his political views.

Shaked to Haifa University: Where is Freedom of Expression?

MK Ohayon: Haifa U's Conduct is Inappropriate

MK Ohayon to demand urgent discussion over Haifa U's refusal to grant doctorate to Professor Aumann for political reasons.

MK Ohayon: Haifa U's Conduct is Inappropriate

Haifa University Rejects Nobel-Winning Professor Over Politics

University board reportedly refuses to grant doctorate to Nobel Prize Winner Yisrael Aumann over pro-Zionist views.

Haifa University Rejects Nobel-Winning Professor Over Politics

'World's Oldest' Wine Cellar Uncovered in Galilee

Archaeologists have uncovered what may be the world's oldest known wine cellar in Northern Israel - more than 3,700 years old.

'World's Oldest' Wine Cellar Uncovered in Galilee

A Norwegian Diplomat Who Only Harms HIs Country's Image

A Norwegian Diplomat Who Only Harms HIs Country's Image

Almagor to Haifa U: What About Helping Victims of Terror?

Head of the Almagor terror victims association responds to report that Haifa University's legal clinics assist terrorists.

Almagor to Haifa U: What About Helping Victims of Terror?

Haifa U Bans Public Events After Arabs Mourn Hamas Terrorist

Haifa University has suspended all public activity on campus, after Arab students held a “memorial service” for Ahmed Jaabari

Haifa U Bans Public Events After Arabs Mourn Hamas Terrorist

Gas Leaks Discovered Under Haifa Bay

A geophysics research team from Haifa University has discovered a series of active gas springs on the sea floor under Haifa Bay.

Gas Leaks Discovered Under Haifa Bay

Less Trust than Ever Among Israelis in MKs, Ministers

Whatever little trust Israelis had in the Knesset and the politicians that populate it is quickly dissipating.

Less Trust than Ever Among Israelis in MKs, Ministers

Haifa U Blocks Subversive Arab Event

Arab students wanted to mark "Nakba Day" on campus but the university cancelled the event at the last moment.

Haifa U Blocks Subversive Arab Event

Jewish Students: Arabs Made Fun of Yom Hashoa Sirens

Jewish students complained that Arab students made noise, whistled, shrieked, and laughed as sirens sounded on Yom Hashoa last week

Jewish Students: Arabs Made Fun of Yom Hashoa Sirens

Haifa U Cancels Event Marking Three Years Since Cast Lead

Haifa University cancels event marking the third anniversary of Operation Cast Lead after organizers call it "fascist" and "a massacre".

Haifa U Cancels Event Marking Three Years Since Cast Lead

No Anthem – No Money, According to Proposed Law

MK Alex Miller opts for legislative persuasion after Haifa and Hebrew universities decline to play national anthem.

No Anthem – No Money, According to Proposed Law

Israel’s Anthem Missing During Official University Ceremony

Haifa University's law students graduated on Thursday without singing Israel's national anthem. University: We're investigating.

Israel’s Anthem Missing During Official University Ceremony

Sofer: "No Dispute Between Netanyahu and Obama."

Professor Arnon Sofer of Haifa University says Israel is already at 1967 lines in practice; Asks, "What's the big fuss?"

Sofer: "No Dispute Between Netanyahu and Obama."

Poll: Majority of Israeli Arabs Oppose Existence of Jewish State

Two thirds of Israeli Arabs say they are opposed to Israel's continued existence as a Jewish and Zionist state, a poll by Haifa University said.

Poll: Majority of Israeli Arabs Oppose Existence of Jewish State

Left-Wing ‘McCarthy’ MK Bans ‘Racist’ Ben-Ari

Left-Wing MK Gal-On forced Haifa U. to cancel a joint appearance with Nationalist MK Ben-Ari, whom she called a racist. ”She is like McCarthy".

Left-Wing ‘McCarthy’ MK Bans ‘Racist’ Ben-Ari

Israeli Students World Champs in Debate

A debate duo from Haifa University takes first place in the World Universities Debating Championship.

Israeli Students World Champs in Debate

Nationalists Jeered but Zouabi Spoke at Haifa U After All

A loud Zionist protest greeted Zouabi after university canceled a planned political event but then allowed her to speak at a lecture hall.

Nationalists Jeered but Zouabi Spoke at Haifa U After All