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Hebrew University Trauma Institute

Posted on March 31, 2024

A new Trauma Institute has been established at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. It will design new clinical approaches to and train therapists to deal with the nationwide traumas following the Oct 7 Hamas attacks. The new Institute has raised … Continue reading →

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Hebrew University of Jerusalem 22nd best in the world

Posted on July 27, 2014

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has ranked 22nd among the world’s top universities according to the Saudi Arabia-based Center for World University Rankings. CWUR evaluates the top 1,000 universities using objective academic and research indicators. http://www.afhu.org/hebrew-university-ranks-22nd-in-world-universities-list/news/#.U8jzP0D58kQ

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A hotline for non-Hebrew speakers

Posted on November 6, 2023

The Department of Translation and Interpreting Studies at Bar-Ilan University has recruited dozens of volunteers to help non-Hebrew speakers contact emergency responders and aid organizations. It aims to help callers with immediate medical, emotional and logistical needs. https://www.israel21c.org/hotline-providing-interpreting-services-during-wartime/

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Preparing Russians for university

Posted on November 28, 2022

43 recent Russian immigrants have enrolled in the Aliya to Academia program at Israel’s Ben Gurion University. Courses in mathematics, physics and programming are taught in Russian. Students also receive a Hebrew ulpan, a stipend, mentoring, field trips, and more. … Continue reading →

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Arab woman is Vice President of Hebrew U

Posted on May 2, 2021

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has elected Professor Mona Khoury-Kassbari Vice President of Strategy and Diversity.  She will be responsible for broadening the mix of faculty members and students from Orthodox Jews, Arabs, Ethiopians and those with disabilities. https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/israeli-arabs/hebrew-u-appoints-arab-woman-as-vice-president/2021/04/28/

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Five Hebrew U alumni in top 10 of their field

Posted on January 10, 2021

Stanford University’s world rankings (see last week) included five previous Hebrew University of Jerusalem Professors in the world top 10 of AI, nanotechnology, sociology / anthropology and chemistry. Steve Weiner (now at Weizmann) is No. 1 in the field of … Continue reading →

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Multimillion EU grants to 3 Hebrew U professors

Posted on April 19, 2020

Three Hebrew University of Jerusalem professors have been awarded European Research Council Advanced Grants. They include 3.2 million Euros to Prof Yinon Ben-Neriah for a leukemia treatment and 1.6 million Euros to Math Prof Alex Lubotzky (his 3rd ERC grant). … Continue reading →

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Hebrew U and coronavirus

Posted on March 29, 2020

Anti-coronavirus research at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem includes: a genetic biobank to help prevent its spread, faster diagnostic kits, boosting the immune system, developing new proteins as a basis for a vaccine and treatments to block infection and reduce … Continue reading →

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Hebrew U launches fintech center

Posted on December 16, 2018

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has opened a new fintech center, funded by a $1.3 million donation from Israeli entrepreneur David Gershon. Its goal is to grow Israeli fintech startups and increase overseas sales. It also aims to help raise … Continue reading →

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The best university in the Middle East

Posted on August 30, 2016

The Center for World University Rankings, based in Saudi Arabia, has ranked The Hebrew University of Jerusalem at number 26 of the 25,000+ degree-granting institutions in the world. The annual rankings also place the Hebrew University at number 1 in … Continue reading →

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