Archaeological Excavations near Temple Mount Also Unearth Pool Built by Soldiers from Rome’s 10th Legion and Byzantine lamp inscribed, “The light of Christ shines for all” (Jerusalem, July 20, 2022)—A salvage excavation near the Temple Mount by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Institute of Archaeology has unearthed a unique ritual bath (“mikveh”) dating back to …
On Eve of 4 Month Anniversary of Russian Invasion, Zelenskyy Asks the World, “How Can You Not Help the Victims of Such Aggression?” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) in a live speech from Kiev. The speech was broadcast on the university’s social media channels and followed by Q&A with …
UKRAINE PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY ADDRESSES HEBREW UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY Read More »
Trailblazing Filmmaker Tarantino Joins 19 Distinguished Leaders from Diverse Fields to Receive Honorary Degree from Hebrew University (Jerusalem, June 13, 2022)—Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino received an honorary degree–“Doctor Philosophiae Honoris Causa”–from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) at a festive ceremony during the 85th Board of Governors (BOG) meeting. Tarantino was cited, “In recognition …
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Throughout the world, the cannabis plant is gaining in popularity and legitimacy as a medical treatment for a broad range of illnesses. Now, researchers at the laboratory of Professor Alexander (Sasha) Vainstein at the Hebrew University of Jerusalerm (HU)’s Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, in partnership with and funding from Mariana …
A WORLD FIRST: HEBREW UNIVERSITY ENGINEERS ENHANCED CANNABIS STRAIN WITH 20% MORE THC Read More »
As the world is changing – how are we protecting nature? In this HUJI Bite, Dr. Niv DeMalach from Hebrew University’s Robert H. Smith Institute of Plant Sciences and Genetics in Agriculture finds the answers in a box. Dr. Demalach places different plants in large containers and examines how they interact. Whether the plant communities …
Prof. Mona Khoury-Kassabri, Hebrew University Vice President for Strategy & Diversity was named in this year’s “Globes list of Israel’s top 50 Women Influencers” Prof. Khoury-Kassabri was a guest of the Australian Friends of the Hebrew University in 2019. She joins the likes of women Israeli Cabinet members, top business women and other high achievers. …
Israelis Nab 2 Out of 15 Spots Worldwide Moshe Shenfeld, a computer science PhD candidate at Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU)’s Rachel and Selim Benin School of Engineering and Computer Science has been selected as an Apple Scholar in AI/Machine Learning for 2022. Shenfeld is one of only 15 awardees worldwide, the other Israeli recipient …
HEBREW U. STUDENT WINS PRESTIGIOUS APPLE AI FELLOWSHIP Read More »
Plus Teaching Posts, Stipends and Studies for Fleeing Ukrainian Academics and University Students In a show of solidarity with the Ukrainian people, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) and HU Student Union hoisted the Ukrainian flag on its campus on Mt. Scopus. The University and its students seek to send a message of support and …
HEBREW UNIVERSITY OFFERS EMERGENCY AID TO STUDENTS & PROFESSORS FROM UKRAINE Read More »
The Hebrew University celebrates Einstein’s 143rd birthday and launches a set of WhatsApp stickers starring him The Hebrew University is celebrating the birthday of the world-famous scientist, Nobel Laureate Albert Einstein, who was one of the founders of the institute. In honor of the occasion, the university has launched a set of 10 stickers for …
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