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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

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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 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.'

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New Israeli research could halt Parkinson’s Disease

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

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.

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.

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.

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 opens grad school to address global challenges

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

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:

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

Haifa University receives grant for coronavirus research

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

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.

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

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

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 wins tender for military colleges

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

'Defeating BDS is like running for governor'

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

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.

Haifa hospital, university receive $18 million for joint project

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

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.

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.

Half of Israelis Willing to Share Emails to Combat Cyber Attacks

Fear of cyber attacks against Israel is high, with over half of citizens willing to share online activity with gov't for security purposes.

Arutz Sheva interview

'Wretched Politicians Hide What the Palestinians Really Think'

Director of pioneering new research explains 'people think they get the Palestinians, but they have no idea - and that has to change.'

Shaked to Haifa University: Where is Freedom of Expression?

MK Ayelet Shaked appeals to the board of Haifa U. over decision to reject the degree of Professor Aumann due to his political views.

Haifa University Rejects Nobel-Winning Professor Over Politics

University board reportedly refuses to grant doctorate to Nobel Prize Winner Yisrael Aumann over pro-Zionist views.

Research Links ADHD, Organizational, Motor Coordination Deficits

Technion and University of Haifa researchers have discovered a link between ADHD, organizational deficits and motor coordination problems.

University of Haifa Denounces Students who Mourned Jaabari

The University of Haifa denounces a group of its students who mourned the loss of Hamas arch-terrorist Ahmed Jaabari.

As 3 Die in Israel, Arab University Students Mourn Jaabari

As the south was being hit with hundreds of rockets, a group of university students took time to mourn the loss of a terrorist mastermind

Study: Almond Flowers Produce a Poison Seductive to Bees

Researchers at the University of Haifa-Oranim investigate why almond trees produce poison, when the purpose of flower nectar is to attract bees.

121 Students Get Scholarships in Name of 121 Fallen Soldiers

The University of Haifa will present 121 memorial scholarships in the name of the 121 Israeli soldiers who fell in the Second Lebanon War.

Israel's Newly Discovered Spider Not Itsy-Bitsy

The Cerbalus aravensis spends the hottest months of the year in the scorching dunes of the Sands of Samar, but its habitat is being threatened.