Bar Ilan University

Israel only non-US winner in neuroscience data competition

Bar-Ilan University neuroscientists among four winners of data competition.

Perception of aging may be more important than chronological age

COVID-19 loneliness linked to elevated psychiatric symptoms in older adults.

Culture of Entrepreneurship

Culture of Entrepreneurship

What better place to study business and entrepreneurship than the home of the most successful hi-tech startups the world has ever witnessed?

Dr. Mordechai Kedar will not be punished for Rabin comments

Bar Ilan University ends proceedings against Dr. Mordechai Kedar after he claimed Yigal Amir did not kill Yitzhak Rabin.

'Disciplining Mordechai Kedar violates academic freedom'

Association for Civil Rights in Israel calls on Bar Ilan University to cancel disciplinary actions over claims on Rabin assassination.

Kedar summoned to disciplinary committee over Rabin claims

Bar-Ilan University summons Dr. Mordechai Kedar to disciplinary committee over his claim Yigar Amir did not kill PM Yitzhak Rabin.

Bar Ilan U cancels demand to dress modestly, wear kippa

University changes student rules, which had called to wear kippot in Judaism classes, "avoid wearing revealing apparel" on campus.

Nobel Prize winner receives medical research award

As Nobel Prize winners are announced, Bar-Ilan University honors a previous recipient.

With silicon chips, the slower, the better

New research by Bar Ilan University combines sound and light waves in silicon chips to create a new type of signal processing.

These college students are discovering Israel and their futures

Bar-Ilan University labs abuzz with US undergrads participating in Ninth Annual Internship Program.

6 Israeli universities among the top 1,000

Hebrew University named best university in Israel, 162nd worldwide, in QS World University Rankings for 2020.

New app to help tourists learn about Greek's Jewish past

Bar-Ilan University researchers developing app to commemorate Greek Jewish communities destroyed during the Holocaust.

New study proves intestinal bacteria grow in pregnant women

Bar-Ilan researchers discover that bacteria 'sense' pregnancy and the need to assist babies in breaking down the sugar in mother's milk.

These ADHD medications may predict future antidepressant use

Childhood methylphenidate treatment predicts antidepressant use during adolescence, study shows.

Sleep tight:

Researchers identify the beneficial role of sleep

Sleep increases chromosome dynamics that clear out DNA damage accumulated during waking hours.

Growing criticism of polyamory event at Bar Ilan University

Religious Zionist university ramps up security ahead of the scheduled conference highlighting open marriages amid demonstrations, petitions.

'Heart of the Parasha' with Rabbi Lundin at Bar-Ilan University

Every week at Bar-Ilan University hundreds convene for weekly Torah lessons by Rabbi Haggai Lundin in cooperation with Kollel Organization.

Bar Ilan's first Nigerian student aims to reduce poverty at home

Bar-Ilan University's first Nigerian international MBA student launches business venture aimed at alleviating poverty in Africa.

New study looks to create more effective cancer detection

Israeli company works with Bar-Ilan University to develop innovative method for diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

How body temperature influences SIDS

New link between sleep arousals and body temperature may also be connected to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Many Yazidi women traumatized by ISIS torture

Yazidi women suffer from high percentage of C-PTSD, study shows.

How many Tunisian Jews were murdered in the Holocaust?

New study reveals number of Tunisian Jews murdered in Holocaust much higher than previously thought.

Bar Ilan co-ed thrown out of class for refusing to remove hijab

Lecturer removes student from classroom for refusing to remove Islamic head-covering. University says lecturer's behavior 'unacceptable.'

Israeli researchers target, shrink metastasized growths

Bar Ilan researchers discover enzyme supporting metastatic cells, develop compound to eliminate them.

Report claims Israeli education among worst in developed world

A damning report lists a number of statistics. Israeli teachers earn little, work many hours in small and overcrowded classrooms.

Truck driver killed in bridge collapse: Elichai Tederi

Driver killed after pedestrian bridge collapsed on truck identified as 58-year-old Elchai Tederi of Holon.

Scientists: Protect Gulf of Aqaba coral reefs from pollution

New study finds coral reefs in the Gulf of Aqaba may survive global warming.

Hungarian Government Honors Bar-Ilan University President

Recognized for his 'manifold and committed activities to strengthen Hungarian-Israeli academic and social relations'.

Top Israeli scientists team up with American undergrads

Students gain hands-on lab experiences in Bar Ilan University - including unthinkables such as converting one cell into another.

What has Israel learned from the Second Lebanon War?

10 years after the 2006 Lebanon War, Bar Ilan University holds a conference dealing with the consequences and conclusions.

'We must not become an Arab and undemocratic state'

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked spoke at Bar Ilan University on the definition of a Jewish and democratic state.

'Israel is a Scientific Power'

Bar Ilan University takes part in the EU's annual Researchers’ Night, showcasing its science faculty to many interested Israelis.

Bar Ilan Caves In – Gay Event is On

Religious university agreed to allow 'gay pride' event in central square of campus, reversing earlier decision.

Support for Bar Ilan U's Veto of Gay Event

In the face of liberal condemnation, Prof. Hillel Weiss says he's proud of the university's decision.

Bar Ilan U Nixes Public 'Gay' Event

Religious university refuses pro-homosexuality public on campus event planned for June 22.

PA: Negotiations 'Only on Two-State Solution' Basis

The PA officially announced Wednesday night that it was hoping to renew talks with Israel, regardless of who was Prime Minister.

Jerusalem Conference: No Need to Reconcile Torah and Science

Jerusalem College of Technology Conference sheds fascinating light on current philosophic and practical aspects of Judaism and Science.

Bar Ilan U. to Dedicate Room for Muslim Prayers

Following request from Muslim student, Bar Ilan University's administration agrees to set aside one room for Muslim prayers.

Profesor Aumann: PM Wrong on Iran Danger

Nobel Prize winner tells students that Prime Minister Netanyahu has got his priorities wrong on Iran, Palestinian Authority.

Ben-Ari Tells Peace Now Head He'd Trade Him for Schalit

Heated debate between former MK Ben-Ari and far-left Oppenheimer of Peace Now at Bar Ilan University conference on release of terrorists.

What Impact Did Social Protests Have on Israeli Business?

Are Israeli corporations "socially responsible?" A Bar-Ilan conference explores the consequences of the social justice protests

Appointment of Hershkowitz as Bar Ilan President Approved

Bar Ilan board unanimously approves the appointment of former Minister Rabbi Prof. Daniel Hershkowitz as president of the university.

Bar-Ilan University: Live in Israel, Study in English

Bar-Ilan University's Intl. B.A. Programs present aspiring students with new options for studying in Israel in English.

Hershkowitz to Head Bar Ilan?

Channel 2 says former Science and Technology Minister will replace Prof. Moshe Kaveh.

Bar Ilan's 'Sexual Harassment of Arabs' Brochure – Removed

Arutz Sheva exposed brochure which presented UN claims that Jews molest Arab women in Judea, Samaria

Israeli Scientists Create ‘Stealthy Fiber Optic Communications’

Two Israeli university professors and a PhD candidate have created a concept for “stealthy fiber optic communications.”

Bar Ilan U. Brochure: Settlers, Soldiers Molest Arab Women

Rackman Center booklet promotes UN document that includes libel about Jews who sexually harass Arabs in Judea and Samaria.

Bar-Ilan's '21st Century Zionism' Material for Day Schools

An innovative "Israel throughout the Year" curriculum for schools in the United States has been completed by Bar-Ilan University

Jewish Witness to Tibi Rant: I've Never been so Humiliated

Knesset Speaker denounces incident in which a young woman spat at MK Ahmed Tibi at Bar Ilan University.

Bar Ilan Spitter: 'Tibi Spits at Us 365 Days a Year'

The young student who set off a media firestorm at Bar Ilan University Sunday when she spit at MK Ahmed Tibi does not regret doing so

Video: Arab MK Stirs Up Rage at Bar Ilan University

MK Ahmed Tibi (Raam Taal) accused students of killing Arab children, had to be escorted to safety.

Bar Ilan Withdraws Support from Motion Against Ariel Recognition

Bar Ilan University withdraws support from a motion to the Supreme Court against the decision to recognize the Ariel University Center.

Law Eases Grandparents' Access to Children of Divorce

New law helps grandparents seek access with their grandchildren over the objections of custodial parent.

Bar Ilan Profs Slam President over Ariel

Maariv: senior professors at Bar Ilan attack its president for demanding Ariel Univ. Center in Samaria be denied university status.

Bar Ilan, Yeshiva U Students Launch Summer Science Project

Thirty Yeshiva University "scientists" are on their way from New York to join their Israeli counterparts on a summer-long science project.

No Doctorate for Lapid

The Council of Higher Education ruled journalist-turned-politician Yair Lapid must earn his BA before his doctorate, just like everyone else

Political Activism Returns With Vigor to Bar Ilan University

Until recently, any 'scent' of political programming was prohibited at Bar Ilan. Now, students seek to return Jewish, Zionist values.

The Great Debate: "My Israel" Versus "Peace Now"

Chairman of “My Israel,” Ayelet Shaked, debates Seceretary General of “Peace Now,” Yariv Oppenheimer, at Bar Ilan University.

Israeli Scientists Discover 'Life Gene'

Israeli researchers have discovered a gene that increases the lifespan in mice, and may do the same in humans.

MKs Bash Bar Ilan's 'Doctorate for Journalists'

Education Committee meets to discuss special PhD track that caters to journalists, asks who else is in it.