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Israel's leading academic and research institution, serving 25,000 students from 90 countries.

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Prof. Asher Cohen, President of the Hebrew University, and the Presidents of Research Universities in Israel, along with higher education leaders, urge Prime Minister @Netanyahu: "All hostages still held in Gaza must be returned without delay." In a letter to the Prime

Prof. Asher Cohen, President of the Hebrew University, and the Presidents of Research Universities in Israel, along with higher education leaders, urge Prime Minister @Netanyahu:

"All hostages still held in Gaza must be returned without delay."

In a letter to the Prime
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Science meets design! The Automorphia exhibition at the Bloomfield Science Museum highlights self-morphing materials inspired by nature. Led by Prof. Eran Sharon (Hebrew University) & Arielle Blonder (Technion), this research redefines innovation Read more about it here:

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This Purim, rediscover a lost tradition: Prof. Shalva Weil explores how Cochin Jews creatively rebelled using effigies to invert social structures—until migration reshaped their festivities. A tale of culture, identity, and transformation! Learn more: jpost.com/judaism/jewish…

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Proud to launch a strategic agricultural alliance between HUJI Agri, Clemson University & Sapir College. Together, we're strengthening global food security and innovation. Inspired by Amit Kochavi and Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi, with invaluable support from Nikki Haley.

Proud to launch a strategic agricultural alliance between <a href="/HUJIAgri/">HUJI Agri</a>, <a href="/ClemsonUniv/">Clemson University</a> &amp; <a href="/SapirCollege/">Sapir College</a>. Together, we're strengthening global food security and innovation. Inspired by Amit Kochavi and Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi, with invaluable support from <a href="/NikkiHaley/">Nikki Haley</a>.
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Last year, on a solidarity trip to Israel, I met with Mayor Davidi of Sderot. Just miles from the Gaza border, his town and region were devastated on October 7th. His senior advisor, Amit Kochavi, asked if I’d connect their local college, Sapir, with Clemson. They wanted to

Last year, on a solidarity trip to Israel, I met with Mayor Davidi of Sderot. Just miles from the Gaza border, his town and region were devastated on October 7th. His senior advisor, Amit Kochavi, asked if I’d connect their local college, Sapir, with Clemson. They wanted to
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Congratulations to the founders of WIZ, Hebrew University graduates – Assaf Rappaport, Ami Luttwak, and Yinon Costica – on achieving the largest exit in Israel's history! Rapaport, Luttwak, and Kostika are all proud graduates of the Hebrew University, with Luttwak also holding a

Congratulations to the founders of WIZ, Hebrew University graduates – Assaf Rappaport, Ami Luttwak, and Yinon Costica – on achieving the largest exit in Israel's history!

Rapaport, Luttwak, and Kostika are all proud graduates of the Hebrew University, with Luttwak also holding a
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The Hebrew University paused its activities today for 58 minutes, calling for the release of the 58 hostages still trapped in hell. At gatherings held simultaneously across the university’s four campuses (Mount Scopus, Givat Ram, Ein Kerem, and Rehovot), each minute was

The Hebrew University paused its activities today for 58 minutes, calling for the release of the 58 hostages still trapped in hell.

At gatherings held simultaneously across the university’s four campuses (Mount Scopus, Givat Ram, Ein Kerem, and Rehovot), each minute was
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Climate change will reshape wind energy potential across the Middle East, warns a new study led by Dr. Assaf Hochman (#HUJI) & Melissa Latt (KIT). Wind speeds at turbine height are projected to decline—posing a challenge for regional energy planning. Read more:

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Today we were honored to welcome the President of Argentina, Javier Milei, to Hebrew University. In a speech to students and faculty, he spoke about Argentina’s economic transformation and the deep ties between Argentina and Israel. As a gesture of shared values and commitment

Today we were honored to welcome the President of Argentina, Javier Milei, to Hebrew University.

In a speech to students and faculty, he spoke about Argentina’s economic transformation and the deep ties between Argentina and Israel.

As a gesture of shared values and commitment
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Despite the challenges and difficulties of recent times, three researchers from the Hebrew University have been awarded prestigious research grants from the European Research Council (European Research Council (ERC)). All three have received the ERC Advanced Grant, which will provide financial

Despite the challenges and difficulties of recent times, three researchers from the Hebrew University have been awarded prestigious research grants from the European Research Council (<a href="/ERC_Research/">European Research Council (ERC)</a>).

All three have received the ERC Advanced Grant, which will provide financial
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A recent study led by Prof. Gideon Shelach-Lavi reveals that parts of the Medieval Wall System in Mongolia were not built for military defense, but to manage movement, regulate trade & shape frontier life. Discover more: the-wall-huji.com/the-mongolian-… Read about it here:

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Get this: The Wall Street Journal is highlighting how companies are now writing financial reports specifically to trick AI. Wild, right?  The worst-performing firms are pumping up their reports with words like "growth" and "resilient" while their numbers are tanking. They're

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Big news from Hebrew University! Congratulations to Prof. Tamir Sheafer on his appointment as our next President, beginning October 2025. He will succeed Prof. Asher Cohen, who led the university for the past 8 years. Dan Schlessinger, Chair of the Board of Governors: “I am

Big news from Hebrew University!
Congratulations to Prof. Tamir Sheafer on his appointment as our next President, beginning October 2025.

He will succeed Prof. Asher Cohen, who led the university for the past 8 years.

Dan Schlessinger, Chair of the Board of Governors:
“I am
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A new study by Roy Sadeh, Dr. Ittai Herrmann & Prof. Zvi Peleg from @HujiAgri, in collaboration with @VolcaniInst, uses drone-based thermal & hyperspectral imaging to identify genetic markers for drought-tolerant wheat. Read more: phys.org/news/2025-05-d…

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Even when AI gets it exactly right, people still prefer empathy they believe came from a human. A new study led by #HUJI Prof. Anat Perry @anatperry.bsky.social, in collaboration with Harvard University and UT Austin, shows the human touch still matters. Read more: neurosciencenews.com/ai-human-empat…

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Why do so many people relapse after quitting cocaine? A new study by #HUJI's Liran Levi & Prof. Yonatan M. Kupchik reveals a hyperactive “anti-reward” brain circuit that drives emotional pain during withdrawal—and may hold the key to better addiction treatments. Read here:

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Wildlife crime is a major threat to biodiversity. #HUJI's Dr. Gila Kahila Bar-Gal has developed advanced DNA forensics to help crack tough cases—from poisoned vultures to poached gazelles—and bring environmental criminals to justice. Read here: forensicmag.com/3594-All-News/…

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What powers a stronger immune response to cancer? A new study by PhD student Omri Yosef & Prof. Michael Berger shows that blocking a single protein, Ant2, can rewire T cells’ energy systems—boosting their ability to hunt down and destroy tumors. Read here: