University of Haifa

Haifa sees sharp decline in wild boar encounters under new mayor's leadership

A University of Haifa survey shows wild boar encounters have dropped sharply since Yona Yahav became mayor, thanks to culling and other measures.

By YOAV ETIEL
26/08/2024

Haifa School of Design has launched its 2023 graduates’ exhibition

An award is to go to their classmate, Inbar Hyman, who was murdered while in Hamas captivity. 

Space travel could improve Huntington's disease? High school students contribute to study

High school students' space experiment on nematodes offers new insights into Huntington's disease and the effects of space travel.

When words can no longer express feelings: A glimpse at Batia Shani's new exhibit

Artist Batia Shani, whose current exhibition focuses on language, felt that words could no longer express her feelings and thoughts.

By NERIA BARR
07/07/2024

New study into identical twins suggests a possible treatment for people with schizophrenia disorder

Research led by Prof. Shani Stern at the University of Haifa unveils genetic discrepancies in schizophrenia discordant monozygotic twins, offering insights for treatment.

Boycott Israel sign

BDS activists say they successfully pressured a college to end its Israel study-abroad program

Despite the college’s stated reasoning for rescinding pre-approval of the Haifa program, the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel celebrated the decision.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
05/04/2024

Religious leaders call for respect, dialogue amid wartime tensions in Haifa

The statement added that the notion of tolerance and mutual respect are values upheld across Abrahamic faiths.

Impact of ship noise on dolphins identified for first time with help of AI - Israeli study

Using AI, they were able to show that dolphins communicate in a unique way when ship noise is nearby.

University of Haifa unveils 'Faces and Words' art installation on Israeli Women's Day

The project emerged from a sense of disappointment at the international community's failure to address the sexual violence perpetrated against Israeli women.

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