Education Minister demands funding cut for Hebrew U & Tel Aviv U

Education Minister Yoav Kisch calls on Finance Ministry to act after universities hosted Nakba events using public resources.

Netherlands university ends exchange program with Hebrew U

University of Amsterdam ends student exchange with Hebrew U, saying it’s complicit with Israeli military.

Professor urges draft refusal:

What Israel is doing in Gaza is like a war of extermination

Prof. Yael Barda, lecturer and advisor at Hebrew University, claims Israel is 'carrying out ethnic cleansing,' urges refusal to serve in the IDF as 'the most powerful tool.'

Hebrew U. faculty:

Resignation of prof. who denied massacre 'mortal blow' to school

Group of Hebrew University faculty write to university administration denouncing the forced resignation of Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, who caused an uproar when she denied the Hamas atrocities of Oct. 7 and called to 'abolish Zionism.'

End of Saga:

HU professor who denied massacre resigns

Prof. Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, who denied October 7 rapes and murders, will not return to her position at the Hebrew University.

At Hebrew University:

'With spirit and blood we will redeem Al-Aqsa'

Students chanted anti-Israel slogans and waved PLO flags at a demonstration at Hebrew University in Jerusalem.

Hebrew U. reinstates professor who denied Hamas atrocities

Hebrew University Rector Prof. Tamir Shefer, says Prof. Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, told him she does 'not deny the fact that on 10/7 there were cases of rape in the Gaza envelope,' and therefore nothing prevents her from continuing to teach.

Hebrew University:

Prof. who denied Oct. 7 massacre won't be reinstated

Dean of Hebrew University's school of social work says Prof. Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, who denied October 7 rapes and murders will not return to her position until she apologizes for her denial.

Precedent-setting:

Hebrew U suspends Oct. 7th denying professor

Professor Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian said during an interview that she wanted to abolish Zionism and that Israel was lying about October 7th rapes.

Hebrew U. to professor:

'Deep disgust and disappointment – better you leave'

HUJI heads sent letter to professor who claimed Israel was committing 'war crimes.' 'We are ashamed that you are a faculty member.'

Hebrew University

Scholarship for students from 'occupied territories'

The Hebrew University has officially called for students from the 'occupied Palestinian territories' to join a scholarship program.

Hebrew University researchers locate addiction center in brain

Researchers found a significant link between a part of the brain and the desire to consume the drug fentanyl.

Israeli researchers say they've solved mystery of early galaxies

Hebrew University astrophysicists propose solution to the mystery of the formation of early massive galaxies.

Autism research breakthrough discovered by Hebrew U researchers

Study shows connection between autism and nitric oxide levels in the brain, providing novel insight and potential for new drug development.

Hebrew University Researchers:

Fossil discovery sheds light on origins of the Ethiopian Wolf

Hebrew University researchers challenge historical assumptions and highlight urgency of conservation efforts to save the species.

Israeli researchers make breakthrough in Alzheimer's research

Hebrew University team discovers molecular mechanism for progression of Alzheimer's Disease in women.

Israeli researchers develop drought-resistant tomatoes

Study by Hebrew University team finds that new tomato variety consumes less water while increasing its yield in extreme weather conditions.

Hebrew University

Childhood onset schizophrenia study finds possible genetic cause

Findings may improve diagnostic ability and open doors to new treatments.

Israeli researchers' breakthrough in pancreatic cancer treatment

Team of scientists led by researchers from Hebrew University discover way to prevent pancreatic cancers from metastasizing.

Hebrew University develops biosensor to detect plant disease

Findings may help improve global food security and minimize agricultural damage.

HU bans using online platform for anti-judicial reform protests

Hebrew University under fire after lecturers used school's online platform to encourage students to attend anti-judicial reform protests.

Hebrew U. researchers:

Fiber-optic cables can help predict earthquakes

Team led by Hebrew U. researcher Dr. Itzhak Lior shows how optical communication fibers can provide warning of devastating earthquakes.

2023 Israel Rhodes Scholars selected

A committee of academics, entrepreneurs, and media leaders named Gal Rubin and Yonatan Gideoni Israel's 2023 Rhodes Scholars.

Breakthrough in antibiotic safety thanks to bionic technology

Breakthrough in antibiotic safety: Bionic technology blends sensors and human tissue to create smart 'kidney-chip.'

Oldest evidence of fire used for cooking food found in Israel

International team of researchers find evidence of fire used to cook giant carp at site in prehistoric Israel, 780,000 years ago.

Firstr discovery of written Canaanite sentence at Tel Lachish

Hebrew U. unearths ivory comb from 1700 BCE inscribed with plea to eradicate lice.

New Albert Einstein Museum to be built at at Hebrew U.

Israel’s government approves establishment of the Albert Einstein Museum at Safra Campus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

An unexpected greeting from an admired Swiss National hero

Graffiti with the name of Knight Adrian von Bubenberg discovered on Mount Zion in Jerusalem.

Israeli system identifies habitable planets suitable for humans

New system developed at Hebrew University evaluates habitability of distant planets.

Sweeter isn’t always tastier, finds Hebrew U. study

Taste experts analyze half a million Amazon and iHerb customer reviews, find foods considered 'too sweet' given lower scores.

In Vitro Fertilization:

Israeli researchers discover way to make IVF more effective

Hebrew University, Kaplan Hospital team find simple method for significantly increasing the success rate of in vitro fertilization.

Israeli researchers develop a 'light trap'

TU Vienna and Hebrew University researchers develop "light trap"— a beam of light which prevents itself from escaping.

New biological sensor can detect hidden disease in potatoes

Hebrew U and Volcani Institute, team up to prevent looming global food crisis: New biological sensor detects hidden disease in potatoes.

Research:

Desert regions may predict climate change in wetter areas

Desert regions may be best predictors of climate change in wetter areas, Hebrew University study reveals.

Research: Online opinions clouded by day's weather

Hebrew U. research shows how a rainy day affects our reviews of a past stay in a hotel.

Research: Coarse sea spray keeps lighting strikes away

Hebrew U. researchers discover why there’s less lightning in storms over oceans than on land.

Can a new molecule prevent age-related diseases?

Scientists hope a new drug will lead to the treatment or prevention of diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

'Sickening':

Professor responds to news that Hebrew U will shut on 9 Av

Prof. Amiram Goldblum explains his "opposition to religious coercion, rampant racism in this country."

New testing may allow early diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease

Diagnosis of early-stage Parkinson's Disease now possible with new method developed at Hebrew University.

New antiviral targets common viruses - including COVID and Zika

Hebrew University's ViroBlock announces preliminary success of anti-viral drug platform.

Experts pessimistic on sixth wave of COVID-19

Researchers at Hebrew University estimate the number of seriously ill patients will skyrocket in the next two weeks.

"Advancing closer bonds"

Rothberg Prize awarded to Rabbi Yuval Cherlow

Tzohar Ethics Center director receives Rothberg Prize for Jewish Education from Hebrew University.

Israeli study:

Olive trees first domesticated 7,000 years ago

'This is the earliest evidence for cultivation of a fruit tree,' researchers from Tel Aviv University & the Hebrew University say.

'Dr. Quentin Tarantino?'

Hebrew University honors filmmaker with honorary doctorate

Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino among 20 'Leaders of Tomorrow' to receive honorary doctorate from Hebrew University.

Here's how first date can predict a long-term relationship

What turns a first date into the beginning of a long-term relationship? Researchers at Hebrew University have the answer.

Hebrew University engineers enhanced cannabis with 20% more THC

Findings will Help Develop New Strains for Medical Cannabis Users and Increase Crop Yields

First Israeli wins prestigious neuroscience prize

Hebrew University’s Haim Sompolinsky awarded prestigious Gruber Neuroscience Prize.

Hebrew U: Arab students suspended for spitting at Jews

2 students suspended after spitting at Jewish students demonstrating for more security on campus.

Watch:

Protesters at Hebrew University shout: No Zionists!

Student protest at Hebrew University included the waving of Palestinian Arab flags and shouts against the state of Israel.

Seeing members of minority groups everywhere? It's an illusion

Hebrew U. team finds people overestimate the presence of minorities around them, impeding efforts to build a more inclusive society.

New study links anticancer treatments to dental anomalies

Dental anomalies among childhood cancer survivors differ according to type of anticancer treatment received, HU researchers find.

Senior Moroccan academic delegation visits Hebrew University

Staff from Hebrew University, Morocco's Polytechnic University, meet, discuss medical training and future collaboration.

Coming soon to drones & phones: Lenses thin as 1/1000 of a hair

Hebrew U. develops method to evaluate emerging flat lens technologies.

Hebrew U. launches Israel's 1st Space Medicine research course.

Hebrew University is launching Israel’s first university course for space medicine focused on drug development research in orbit.

Hebrew U:

Students fume after clinic pens anti-Israel report to UN

'Inconceivable that university-run clinic is delegitimizing the State of Israel, harming its ability to combat terrorism,' students say.

Extending fertility and reversing aging in human egg cells

'Within a decade, we hope to increase fertility among older women using anti-viral drugs,' Hebrew University’s Dr. Michael Klutstein says.

Hebrew U offers emergency aid to Ukrainian students, professors

In show of solidarity with Ukraine, Hebrew University offers teaching posts, stipends, and free housing to Ukrainian academics, students.

Just look up!

Hebrew U. team finds how plants make aerial roots

Hebrew University researchers identify gene which causes roots to grow in the air, providing key for preventing soil disease in some grafts.

New survey probes German, Israeli perceptions of each other

Orthodox Jewish Israelis far less likely to view Germany positively, compared to their secular counterparts, new study finds.

Israeli Study:

Siblings of kids with disabilities may be more empathic

New study suggests children who have siblings with disabilities may be better able to understand others' thoughts and feelings.