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News and updates about University of Haifa

Espionage:

Professor discovers: 'I was arrested on suspicion of espionage'

University of Haifa's historian, Prof. Fanya Oz-Salzberger, categorically denies the suspicion that she had been arrested after passing on information spread on Telegram to Hezbollah.

Professor discovers: 'I was arrested on suspicion of espionage'

Scientists reveal:

The microbial pulse of a coral reef in the Gulf of Aqaba

University of Haifa’s Dr. Derya Akkaynak calls the study 'a critical baseline' that will enable future research to better detect shifts associated with environmental stress.

The microbial pulse of a coral reef in the Gulf of Aqaba

Since 2000:

Plastic waste from Jerusalem’s runoff accumulating in Dead Sea

University of Haifa analysis reveals a sharp rise in plastic accumulation originating from flash floods in Kidron Stream, increasing quantities of microplastic, and waste trapped in sinkholes in Dead Sea area.

Plastic waste from Jerusalem’s runoff  accumulating in Dead Sea

Researchers:

Mosaic inscription may indicate oldest known old-age home

'Peace be with the elders' found inscribed on colorful mosaic from the late fourth-early fifth centuries CE, offering rare evidence of an institution specifically for the elderly during the Byzantine period.

Mosaic inscription may indicate oldest known old-age home

Study

Bronze was produced at northern Samaria during early Iron Age

Laboratory tests conducted during University of Haifa study reveal that the bronze was produced on-site by alloying copper and tin at El-Ahwat. Findings point to local production and integration into a regional raw materials network during the Early Iron Age.

Bronze was produced at northern Samaria during early Iron Age

Study:

Talmudic sages were active participants in ancient wine culture

New research from University of Haifa reveals rabbinic familiarity with vine cultivation, integration of Jewish law into broader agricultural traditions of Roman-Byzantine world.

Talmudic sages were active participants in ancient wine culture

Revealed:

How secrets of the Byzantine Negev wine economy were deciphered

New research from University of Haifa identifies the conditions conditions which allowed vineyards to flourish in the desert, and what caused the collapse of agriculture during drought years.

How secrets of the Byzantine Negev wine economy were deciphered

Along Israel's coast:

High levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in sea turtles

Scientists find high rates of multidrug-resistant bacteria in sea turtles, raising concerns about the ripple effects of human pollution on ocean health.

High levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in sea turtles

Navigating Insects:

700 Million migratory insects chart course over Israel's skies

A study conducted at the University of Haifa has found that more than 700 million migratory insects cross northern Israel each year at altitudes of several hundred meters. They time their flights based on wind direction and temperature, and can even maintain a preferred direction against the wind.

700 Million migratory insects chart course over Israel's skies

Hoard of coins of Hasmonean king discovered in Jordan Valley

The coins, which belonged to King Alexander Jannaeus, a fascinating find that coincides with the festival of lights, were discovered by researchers of University of Haifa

Hoard of coins of Hasmonean king discovered in Jordan Valley

Pre-historic ritual complex discovered in cave in northern Israel

According to researchers, the ritual complex in the Manot Cave symbolizes the transition from unstructured worship to the dawn of institutionalized public rituals.

Pre-historic ritual complex discovered in cave in northern Israel

University of Haifa's unusual announcement

University of Haifa announced that all employees who work above 5th floor in the Eshkol tower will work from home, and explained why .

University of Haifa's unusual announcement

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

Officers' course compares Religious Zionism to Hamas

An IDF officers' course at Haifa University included a slide comparing the Hamas terror organization to Religious Zionism.

Officers' course compares Religious Zionism to Hamas

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

New Israeli research could halt Parkinson’s Disease

Study from University of Haifa could have major implications for how Parkinson’s disease is treated.

New Israeli research could halt Parkinson’s Disease

Jellyfish swarm in Israel may not be indicative of pattern

U of Haifa's Prof. Angel says unusually large number of jellyfish may not indicate worrisome pattern.

Jellyfish swarm in Israel may not be indicative of pattern

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

Islamic missionaries allowed to open stand in Haifa university

Students are outraged that the University of Haifa is allowing Muslim activists to market Islamic books and thought on campus.

Islamic missionaries allowed to open stand in Haifa university

U of Haifa launches emergency fund for Ukraine, FSU, scholars

University seeks to raise $1.25m for the Scholars Refuge Fund offering aid and safety for scholars fleeing Ukraine-Russia war.

U of Haifa launches emergency fund for Ukraine, FSU, scholars

U of Haifa opens grad school to address global challenges

University of Haifa announces new graduate school to address planet's urgent current and future challenges.

U of Haifa opens grad school to address global challenges

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

UAE Minister: Education antidote for global challenges

UAE Minister of Education Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi delivered his remarks as part of a senior delegation visiting University of Haifa.

UAE Minister: Education antidote for global challenges

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

New MOU: 'Academic cooperation is a way to preserve the planet'

University of Haifa & UAE’s Zayed University sign MOU cooperation deal with emphasis on environmental issues.

New MOU: 'Academic cooperation is a way to preserve the planet'

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'

'Israel is a magnet for human capital'

Harvard's President Bacow praises 'start-up nation' for 'creating, aggregating, and acting as a magnet for human capital.'

'Israel is a magnet for human capital'

From Hadera to Ashdod: the commutes of Israel’s sharks

Honoring Shark Week, U of Haifa marine ecologist describes how sharks migrate from human-altered habitats along the Israeli coast.

From Hadera to Ashdod: the commutes of Israel’s sharks

Haifa University receives grant for coronavirus research

Israeli government awards University of Haifa faculty funding for 18 research proposals related to COVID-19.

Haifa University receives grant for coronavirus research

New California-Israel collaboration to help climate research

UC San Diego - University of Haifa partnership receives $1.3M from Koret Foundation to support collaboration on marine archaeology research.

New California-Israel collaboration to help climate research

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'

'Boycotting a country is a blanket indictment of its citizens'

Pitzer College president comes to Haifa U to reiterate his opposition to Israel boycott.

'Boycotting a country is a blanket indictment of its citizens'

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

University of Haifa secures first two buildings for new campus

One of the buildings is slated to house the bioinformatics research center, while the other houses the university's data science school.

University of Haifa secures first two buildings for new campus

University of Haifa wins tender for military colleges

University of Haifa wins Defense Ministry tender for military colleges, schedules studies for July 2018.

University of Haifa wins tender for military colleges

$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

'Defeating BDS is like running for governor'

Defeating BDS on campus is like an election campaign, former University of California President says.

'Defeating BDS is like running for governor'

Bennett strips funding from play accusing IDF of war crimes

Education Minister drops play depicting IDF soldiers as war criminals from 'Culture Basket' of performances shown to high school students.

Bennett strips funding from play accusing IDF of war crimes

Haifa hospital, university receive $18 million for joint project

Helmsley Trust awards $18 million to Rambam and University of Haifa.

Haifa hospital, university receive $18 million for joint project

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

Study finds Arabs fear Hezbollah more than Jews do

A new study finds that Israeli Arabs feared for their lives during the Second Lebanon War, on a scale greater than Israeli Jews.

Study finds Arabs fear Hezbollah more than Jews do

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