Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Two Israeli universities rank in Asia’s Top 20

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

Ben Gurion U to host group accused of anti-IDF espionage

'Breaking the Silence' event - entitled 'Whistleblowing Through the Ages and Today'- appears to be official endorsed by the university.

Arab students protest on Memorial Day eve

Outraged MK offers to transfer Ben-Gurion students who protested against 'occupation' to Ramallah, Damascus universities.

Free speech? University calls off right-wing activist's lecture

Emails between Bentzi Gopshtain and Ben Gurion official reveals univ. bowed to pressure, keeping Lehava director from speaking.

Israeli Team Takes Top in Prestigious Global Science Competition

Ben-Gurion University team becomes first Israeli group to win first in Boston's iGEM, considered one of most important global competitions.

Why Israel refused S. African Education Minister Blade Nzimande

PA Jihadi Imam to Speak at Ben Gurion University

Mahmoud Al-Habbash expressed support for 'every action and every deed' after two Israelis had been murdered in Jerusalem, finds PMW.

Ben Gurion U Denies Political Persecution of Student

Student claims he was kicked out of class because of his views - university says it was all about his laptop.

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.

Netanyahu Opens CyberTech 2014 Conference

Netanyahu announces cyber defense facility in Be'er Sheva. IBM senior vice president reveals cooperation with Ben Gurion University.

Rabbi: I Did Not Prevent Women From Lighting Hanukkah Candles

Channel 10 report earlier in December claimed Ben-Gurion University rabbi prevented women from lighting. Rabbi: claims are false.

US Academic Group Votes to Boycott Israel

Members of the American Studies Association (ASA), on Monday voted to approve an academic boycott against Israel.

Far-Left Academic Incitement Drops, Thanks to Translation

Anti-Israel articles written by Israeli professors are fewer and farther between thanks to watchdog group’s translations.

Study: Gaza Rockets Worse for Bedouin Kids than Jewish Kids

Bedouin youth were more psychologically distressed than Jewish youth by the rocket fire during Operation Pillar of Defense, a study shows

A Way for Waze to Help Police at Traffic Trouble Spots

Ben Gurion U. researchers have analyzed “Waze" app data to highlight traffic trouble spots, where police can be deployed more effectively.

UK Ambassador Gould Slams Boycotters of Israel

Speaking at Ben-Gurion University, British Ambassador to Israel Matthew Gould denounced those who boycott Israel

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.

Shut Down Ben Gurion U. Politics Department

$1 Million Gift to ‘Go into Outer Space’

An anonymous $1 million gift to Ben Gurion University from a Florida couple will help scientists expand Israel’s space research.

MKs Feud over Ben Gurion U's Leftism

Education Committee debates report that criticizes BGU's ultra-leftist Political Science Department.

Research Breakthrough in Male Fertility

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have made a breakthrough in the field of male fertility.

Leftist Professor: ‘Break the Necks’ of Right-wing ’Scoundrels’

A senior Ben Gurion U. professor urges people “break the necks of right-wing scoundrels,” but the university blocked protests on its website.

BGU Head: S. African U. Was Impressed by the Pluralism Here

Interview: Professor Rivka Carmi, President of Ben Gurion University, responds to the decision by a South African university to cut ties with BGU.

Maariv Reporter Expose: Ben Gurion U.'s Anti-Israel Faculty

In a Hebrew article entitled "A Lesson in Politics", well-known muckraking Israeli journalist takes on BGU coverup of its post- Zionist faculty.

Meet the Israeli Spiderman-Robot

A group of robot engineers at the Ben Gurion University develops robots inspired by animals, but the latest robot is based on a super hero.

Immigrant Researchers to be Honored

Immigrants who have excelled in research at The University of Ben Gurion will receive government awards next Tuesday.

Energy Independence: 'Generous' Grant to Be’er Sheva Researcher

First U.S.-Israeli Energy Independence Grant will focus on self-sustainable fuel cycles for regular-water nuclear reactors at Ben-Gurion Univ.

Zionist Group in Battle with Ben-Gurion University

The Zionist student group Im Tirtzu trades accusations of anti-Zionism, “McCarthyism” with Ben Gurion University.

Study: Body Mass at Age 17 Predicts Hypertension

In a major study, Ben Gurion University researchers identify risks of hypertension in young adults. Body mass at age 17 found to be a factor.

University Fires Professor for Opposing Homosexuality

Ben Gurion University fires professor for stating his opinion on homosexuality. Lawsuit is threatened.