Tel Aviv University

Israeli universities rank in world top 10 for startup founders

Tel Aviv University and the Technion produced startups that raised more than $50bn over the past decade shows PitchBook data.

Poll:

75% of Arab citizens support volunteering for national service

A Tel Aviv University-Kadar Foundation poll shows 75.8% of Arab citizens in Israel support volunteering for civilian national service, alongside mixed views on belonging, security, and Arab-Jewish relations.

New report:

Record antisemitic violence in 2025 killed most Jews since 1995

A new Tel Aviv University report says that 20 Jews were murdered in antisemitic attacks in 2025, the highest number in 30 years. Incidents remained sharply elevated across the West compared to pre-Gaza war levels.

Following Arutz Sheva report:

Tel Aviv University bans controversial conference

Hadash Student Organization conference focusing on severe allegations against the Prisons Service to be held off-campus following Arutz Sheva reporting.

Ronen Bar's first speech after being fired

Half a year after leaving his post, former ISA director Ronen Bar criticized the Prime Minister over the October 7th massacre and called for the establishment of a state commission of inquiry.

'Significant shortcomings'

The State Comptroller's warning ahead of elections

The Comptroller cautioned that foreign cyber threats may undermine Israel’s 2026 elections, revealing significant flaws in current state readiness.

TAU lecturer arrested for incitement declares hunger strike

Dr. Yolanda Yavor, who was arrested for inciting violence against Prime Minister Netanyahu, says she has begun a hunger strike in detention.

IMoD:

'Global chip war is a critical front'

Israel will soon be launching an effort worth hundreds of millions of shekels for the domestic manufacture of computer chips for advanced infrared targeting systems.

Israel opens DefenseTech Summit, showcases cutting-edge abilities

Israel’s Defense Ministry launches International DefenseTech Summit in Tel Aviv, highlighting country’s transformation into a 'Defense-Tech Nation,' development of advanced technologies for potential future confrontations with Iran.

Police stress:

TAU professor published 'violent, dangerous, inciting post'

Dr. Yolanda Yavor, Tel Aviv University professor arrested for posting incitement online, has thousands of followers, knows 'very well' the meaning of what she wrote, police representatives says.

Tel Aviv University professor arrested for incitement

Police arrest Dr. Yolanda Yavor from Or Akiva on suspicion of publishing anti-Netanyahu incitement online.

TAU addresses lecture topic concerns with Peter Beinart

Peter Beinart was invited to speak on Trump and the future of American democracy, but a pre-lecture post raised concerns he might address a different topic; organizers clarified expectations and he assured compliance.

Controversy surrounds Peter Beinart lecture at Tel Aviv U.

The CEO of the "Im Tirtzu" movement has called on the president of Tel Aviv University to cancel a lecture by Peter Beinart, who, according to the movement, denies the right of Israel to exist.

Iris Haim condemns honorary degree granted to activist mother

Iris Haim, mother of hostage Yotam Haim who was killed in IDF error, condemns honorary degree granted to Einav Zangauker, stridently anti-Netanyahu mother of released hostage Matan Zangauker.

Academia attacks IDF:

TA University urges academic writing against Israel

Academic journal Israeli Sociology, affiliated with Tel Aviv University, issues a call for papers encouraging writing accusing Israel of ethnic cleansing and systematic extermination. Critics warn of publicly funded anti-Zionist propaganda.

Minister Kisch says Tel Aviv U undermining Israeli values

Education Minister Yoav Kisch denounces Tel Aviv University over Nakba Day commemorations, warning of budget cuts and accusing the institution of suppressing academic freedom.

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.

First Rehabilitation Conference:

'16,000 wounded security personnel since October 7th'

Director General of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram, opened the first international conference of the Rehabilitation Department today (Tuesday) at Tel Aviv University.

University Presidents:

'If Attorney General is fired, we'll strike and protest'

University presidents threaten that if Attorney General, Adv. Gali Baharav-Miara is fired, they will strike and take to the streets in protest.

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.

New TAU study:

Oct. 7 ground motions reveal Nukhba terrorists' seismic signature

'On the morning of October 7th, seismic stations located in southern Israel detected weak ground motions caused by the unusual movement of heavy vehicles within the Gaza Strip,' Tel Aviv University researchers explain.

Researchers identify mutation specific to Parkinson's patients

Breakthrough in the study of Parkinson's disease: Researchers at TAU discovered a potential new target for developing effective treatments for Parkinson's disease.

Tel Aviv University:

Arab students demand: Bar IDF reservists from carrying weapons

Arab students demand Tel Aviv University bar reservists studying at the university campus from carrying weapons on campus. 'An infuriating and audacious demand.'

TAU researchers discover cancer mechanism than can destroy tumors

In a technological breakthrough, researchers at Tel Aviv University discovered a cancer mechanism that can eliminate tumors – even those resistant to immunotherapy.

Groundbreaking:

Step length may be marker for neurological deterioration

'Step length is a sensitive and non-invasive measure of a wide range of problems associated with aging, cognitive decline, and many neurological diseases, such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and multiple sclerosis,' Tel Aviv University researchers say.

‘Leadership’ and ‘unity,’ Ehud Barak-style

A new research center at Tel Aviv University is backed by and named after the failed former prime minister who’s been fomenting societal schisms. Op-ed.

Senior Tel Aviv U. official:

'Shame Netanyahu wasn't on the helicopter that crashed'

Chairman of the Executive Council of Tel Aviv University Eli Gelman refused to erase the message wishing for the Prime Minister's demise, insisting that 'for the amount of damage that Netanyahu is doing to the State of Israel' it was not exaggerated to pray for such a thing.

Tel Aviv University:

Anti Anti-Israel protest against students celebrating Nakba Day

Dozens came to protest against students celebrating Nakba Day and wore kaffias. The police separated the two groups. MK Almog Cohen was attacked and called a “Nothing.”

Annual antisemitism report:

Global antisemitism spikes by dozens of percent points

The report by the ADL and Tel Aviv University notes that while the bulk of the antisemitic incidents followed Oct. 7th, most locations saw a rise in such incidents in the first nine months of the year as well.

Unprecedented study:

Researchers accurately date findings from First Temple Jerusalem

New carbon-dating research reveals new findings about the age of the city of Jerusalem and the dates of its expansion.

'Source of inspiration'

Israeli professor eulogizes convicted terrorist

Dr. Anat Matar, a professor of philosophy at Tel Aviv University, praised convicted terrorist Walid Daka, who took part in the abduction and murder of IDF soldier Moshe Tamam in 1986.

Cancer research:

Existing drugs may hinder bone metastasis development

Over 75% of patients with metastatic breast cancer suffer from bone metastasis. 'By combining two existing drugs we were able to reduce bone metastasis in model animals and improve their survival,' researchers say.

Tel Aviv U professor to staff:

Don't wear 'Bring Them Home' apparel to class

'A shirt with the words, 'Bring them home now,' or, 'Together, we will win,' is a type of statement about the war,' Prof. Sivan Toledo says.

Tel Aviv school sets out to counter Hamas misinformation

A group of students has begun a project to verify and preserve stories of the Hamas invasion to counter misinformation about the attack.

Exhibit at Tel Aviv University: United Against Terrorism

Photos of over 1,000 people abducted or killed in Hamas attack displayed on empty seats in Smolarz Auditorium at Tel Aviv University.

Protest sign compares Education Minister to Hitler

A sign at Tel Aviv University leaves the Education Minister shocked and prompts a reply: 'Have you all gone crazy?'

Tel Aviv U to remove Sackler family name from medical school

Tel Aviv University to remove Sackler name from medical school, weeks after family set terms of opioid settlement.

This Israeli discovery could lead to vaccine against skin cancer

Researchers at Tel Aviv University and Sheba Hospital discover how melanoma changes its environment to support metastasis.

OpenAI founder: 'We have a moral duty to develop AI'

Sam Altman, co-founder of OpenAI, addresses some of the concerns surrounding artificial intelligence.

160-year-old butterfly collection returned to Israel

Collection of butterflies from the Land of Israel in the 1860s donated by Oxford University to Tel Aviv University.

Israeli researchers warn deadly epidemic threatens coral reefs

Studies from Tel Aviv University reveal epidemic is killing off a species key to the survival of coral reefs in the Red Sea, Mediterranean.

Tel Aviv University:

New treatment could offer hope to ovarian cancer patients

Tel Aviv University researchers present new treatment for ovarian cancer using RNA-based nanodrugs, with an 80% survival rate in lab models

Arab students hold pro-terror protest at Tel Aviv University

Dozens of Israeli-Arab students laud Islamic Jihad terrorists killed in Jenin, call for new intifada during demonstration at Tel Aviv U.

Otzma Yehudit MK grabs PLO flag from student at Tel Aviv U

MK Almog Cohen: We won't allow incitement and the next murder when we haven't even buried our brothers yet.

Israeli researchers discover 100,000 new types of viruses

Tel Aviv University team identifies some 100,000 new types of viruses, a ninefold increase in the number of RNA viruses known to science.

International team charts first galaxies after the Big Bang

An international team of researchers, including from Tel Aviv University, charts the earliest galaxies in the Universe.

Extremist Arab rapper invited to perform at Tel Aviv University

"I can't be anti-Semitic by myself, let's try together," said Tamer Nafar at recent event.

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.

Protesters in Tel Aviv: 'Mother of the martyr, rejoice'

At a rally in support of Lions' Den terror group held at entrance to the University of Tel Aviv, students chant pro-terror slogans.

An unexpected greeting from an admired Swiss National hero

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

Scientists at Tel Aviv U: 'Breakthrough' in cancer treatment

Researchers have identified a molecule that promises to be more effective than an antibody currently used to treat the disease.

Can extreme heat make men hungry?

A new study by Tel Aviv University may shine new light on the special effects of sunlight.

Israeli researchers solve mystery of glowing coral

Tel Aviv University researchers prove for the first time the purpose of coral reefs' fluorescent glow.

Israel announces digital Iron Dome

The new head of the National Cyber Directorate explained his department's new project against Iran at Tel Aviv University.

Tel Aviv University study:

Where do COVID-19 variants come from?

New Israeli research suggests that immunocompromised patients suffering chronic COVID infections lead to mutated variants.

Israeli institutions suffering due to Roman Abramovich sanctions

Tel Aviv University president privately defended lobbying for oligarch donor Roman Abramovich.

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.

Experimental drug may be able to treat range of rare syndromes

Researchers discover mechanism shared by mutations in different genes associated with autism, schizophrenia, and other conditions.

EU parliament president: Where there is dialogue, there is hope

In first stop on Israel visit, Roberta Metsola pledges to work toward bolstered Israel-EU ties.

Arab students arrested for assaulting Jews at Tel Aviv U

Arab students arrested for assaulting Jewish counter-demonstrators at 'Nakba Day' rally.