Students from Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment volunteering during the Iron Swords War

The Hebrew University rejoices at the return of Dr. Shoshan Haran after enduring 50 days in captivity under Hamas in Gaza.

In July 2023, Hebrew University and Stockholm University collaborated on a three-day long workshop titled “Simulating gravity in gedanken and table-top experiments” at Näsby Slott, Täby, just outside Stockholm. 20 participants joined, including seven participants from Hebrew University and attendees from Sweden, the USA and Australia.

Ambassador's Surprise Talk

From left to right: Prof. Tamir Sheafer, Rector, Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Prof. Eva Inés Obergfell, Rector, University of Leipzig; Professor Yfaat Weiss, Director, Dubnow Institute (Credit: Swen Reichhold, Leipzig University)

Goethe University Frankfurt and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) have recently announced a significant step in their ongoing scientific collaboration in the field of childhood studies. The two esteemed universities formalized their collaboration in this field by signing a cooperation agreement to establish 'The Center for Childhood and Child Welfare in Context'.

Congratulations to The Hebrew University Business School, who despite recent hardships proudly retains its position as one of the top three business schools in the Middle East, according to EDUNIVERSAL EEA's university ranking.

New Report Reflects the Vital Role of Civil Society and Volunteers in the Early Phase of the Iron Swords War: Half of Israelis Volunteered in the First Two Weeks

November 1, 2023

Dear Colleagues,

We, the leaders of Israeli universities and research institutions, write to express deep concern over the disourse emanating from academia following the devastating Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 and the inadequate response, in many cases, by academic leadership.

[Jerusalem, October 26th] – Over 1,000 leading experts from various fields, including social work, psychology, criminology, law, medicine, and public policy, have joined their voices to urgently call upon the international community to take immediate action in securing the release of Israeli abducted children. The experts believe that every moment that passes increases the risk of irreversible damage to the lives of these innocent children.

Amid the ongoing conflict, the Hebrew University Veterinary Hospital in Beit Dagan has been tirelessly working to save and rehabilitate dozens of dogs and cats that have come to them.

One of the dogs under their care is Mika, a 7-year-old mixed breed from Kibbutz Nir Oz. When the attack on the kibbutz commenced, she sought refuge in a safe room with her family, including a couple and three small children. When Hamas militants attempted to breach the secure door and resorted to gunfire, Mika was injured in her back.

For nearly three weeks, Israel has grappled with confrontations from both the south and, more recently, the north. What does it mean for Israel to engage on two fronts? And could there be yet another arena to the east?

Join us for an insightful Hebrew University Zoom Webinar titled "Israel-Gaza-Lebanon: Where Are We Going?," on Sunday, 29th October 2023 18:30 IT (/17:30 CET), featuring our distinguished faculty members: