Academic World

From left: Mr. Samuel Goldberg, Mr. Boaz Levy, Prof. Adir Pridor, Dr. Orna Berry, Mr. Pini Cohen,

HIT Celebrates Pioneers in Israeli Industry, Society and Health Sectors with Honorary Degrees

Five leaders in Israel’s innovation, health, society and defense industries receive honors for advancing global impact.

  Gil Troy

Gil Troy may be the smartest defender of Israel - comment

As we mark the anniversary of October 7, I recommend that you read one of Prof. Gil Troy’s new publications, linked inside, to equip you with the intellectual arsenal necessary to advocate for Israel

02/10/2024
TLC PIZZA BREAK for students in front of the dorms.

‘Resilience’ is the word at Reichman University’s International School

Reichman University’s resilience shines as international students volunteer, stay in Israel during the war, and new students transfer to escape antisemitism.

 Prof. Liran Goren: " When you’re asking questions no one has asked before, sometimes you get stuck.

Prof. Liran Goren is charting the Earth’s surface—and beyond

Combining her vast knowledge, curiosity, and innovative spirit, Prof. Goren is resolved to uncover the Erath’s secrets.

By RONNIE ROSENMAN
26/09/2024
Scholars from around the world convened at Oxford’s ISGAP summer institute.

Amid rising antisemitism, ISGAP hosts largest ever Oxford Summer Institute cohort

With antisemitism on the rise, ISGAP's Oxford program trains academics to fight prejudice through cutting-edge education.

By RONNIE ROSENMAN
08/08/2024
 Tel Aviv University

Tel Aviv University announces second round of special admissions track for reservists

First-year students who have served more than 30 days in IDF reserves will be entitled to a 25% reduction in tuition fees.

How Bar-Ilan University Plans to Use Its $260 Million donation for Growth and Tradition - opinion

Bar-Ilan University has received its largest donation ever. Its leaders must now decide how to use this money, balancing their agency for Jewish heritage and innovation.

By ARI ZIVOTOFSKY
25/07/2024
 The 2024 graduation ceremony at Afeka Academic College of Engineering in Tel Aviv

From the battle to the classroom: Behind the scenes of Israel’s wartime academic year

Israel's universities and colleges lost students, faculties, and staff due to reserve duty for the Israel-Hamas War. This forced academic institutions to adapt on the fly.

21/07/2024

Hebrew University launches new English-taught undergrad program

Jewish students are being encouraged to study in Israel in light of increasingly hostile academic environments in the West.

By ZEV STUB/JTA
09/07/2024

Bill to fire academics who 'incite to terror' is unconstitutional, attorney general says

The bill also gives a Knesset subcommittee the authority to slash funding from institutions who ignore the bill, as well as take "other enforcement measures."

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