In the Press
Dec 19th | Hebrew University's Ongoing Support: Additional Aid for Students
The Hebrew University stands in solidarity with our students during these challenging times. Here's how we're offering additional support:
1️⃣ Financial Aid for Students in Affected Areas:
Dec 18 | Post-Oct 7: Elevated Stress in Parents of Autistic Children
"Recent events have unveiled the acute vulnerabilities of autistic children to traumatic disruptions in routine and predictability." - Dr. Judah Koller, Autism Child and Family Lab
Dec 7th | Israeli University Heads' Response to Congressional Hearing
The Association of University Heads in Israel issued a public statement in response to the answers given by the presidents of Harvard, Penn University and MIT at this week's Congressional hearing:
[Excerpt:] "The university presidents' failure to provide a firm stance in dealing with instances of anti-Semitism and anti-Israeli sentiment on many campuses in the United States is alarming. Apologies and expressions of regret are not enough; what is required are clear and decisive actions."
Dec 5th | HUJI Joins AI Alliance in Global Initiative for Open Innovation in AI
The Hebrew University proudly announces its participation in the launch of the AI Alliance, a pioneering collaboration between global industry, academic, research, and government organizations.
December 5th | Israeli Volunteering Landscape Transformed
Students from Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment volunteering during the Iron Swords War
November 26th | Released from Captivity: Dr. Haran Shoshan
The Hebrew University rejoices at the return of Dr. Shoshan Haran after enduring 50 days in captivity under Hamas in Gaza.
November 23rd | The Hebrew University Tops ERC Consolidator Grant Wins for 2023, Garnering NIS 47 Million
November 20th | First Joint Israeli-German School for Doctoral Students in the Field of Humanities
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)