Search Results for: Hebrew University

3 Israeli universities again in top 100

The Shanghai Ranking, is widely viewed as an authority in determining the quality of academic institutions. In its 2024 list, The Weizmann Institute was ranked in 69th place, Hebrew University in 81st place, and the Technion Institute in 85th place. … Continue reading

Posted in Israel is Inclusive & Global | Leave a comment

Post-grad course in green energy

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is launching a new master’s program focused on green energy technology. It will incorporate eco-friendly materials, creating green energy production devices, and tackling challenges in energy storage and management. https://www.jpost.com/environment-and-climate-change/article-805909

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

The hub of the brain

Researchers from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem have identified the brain’s claustrum as vital for controlling behaviour e.g., responsiveness and impulsivity. It also regulates sleep and the new knowledge can open up new pathways for treating ADHD, schizophrenia, OCD, and … Continue reading

Posted in Israel's Medical Achievements | Leave a comment

Post-grad course in green energy

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is launching a new master’s program focused on green energy technology. It will incorporate eco-friendly materials, creating green energy production devices, and tackling challenges in energy storage and management. https://www.jpost.com/environment-and-climate-change/article-805909

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Combating mosquitoes

Israel’s Hebrew University is developing a natural mosquito repellent; it is also using genetics to make sterile male mosquitoes; Haifa University is working to synthesize fish microbiota for use as a mosquito repellent; meanwhile Israel’s Senecio (sterile males, see here … Continue reading

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Rising startups

Two Israeli startups won the 2024 Asper Prize – the Hebrew University’s “Rising Startup” Award and NIS 100,000 prize money. GynTools’ GYNI is an AI system to diagnose female infections. Hydro X converts hydrogen into a safe, non-toxic water-based liquid … Continue reading

Posted in Economy & Business | Leave a comment

Predicting what cancer cells will do next

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem analyze cancer patient biopsies and use AI to predict disease progression or chemotherapy resistance. Using the science of nano-informatics, they expose cells to nano particles, record absorption levels, and model cellular behavior. https://www.israel21c.org/scientists-use-ai-to-predict-what-cancer-cells-will-do-next/ … Continue reading

Posted in Israel's Medical Achievements | Leave a comment

Five universities rise in rankings

UAE-based Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) has increased the ranking of five Israeli universities in its latest list. The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is now 66th (was 70) and Weizmann Institute is now 74th (was 87). All nine Israeli … Continue reading

Posted in Israel is Inclusive & Global | Leave a comment

14 Israeli professors win EU research awards

Fourteen Professors from Jerusalem’s Hebrew University, the Technion Institute, Tel Aviv University and the Weizmann Institute will each receive prestigious €2.5 million Advanced Grants from the European Research Council to fund potential significant scientific breakthroughs. https://www.timesofisrael.com/three-hebrew-university-professors-awarded-top-eu-research-grants/

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Healthier fish

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have proved that breeding disease-resistant carp can make fish farming more sustainable and profitable. It can even keep non-resistant fish healthier. The study bred fish with built-in immunity to the common cyrpinid herpes … Continue reading

Posted in Israel's Medical Achievements | Leave a comment