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British Friends of the Hebrew University (BFHU) is a national charity which raises funds for the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and promotes its breakthroughs and discoveries for the improvement of people's lives around the world. Any donation that you make to BFHU has a profound effect on the lives of students at the University and helps researchers find better cures and innovations for the benefit of mankind. To find out more about the vital work of BFHU visit Our Campaigns…
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BFHU's next events...
A Bike Ride for Charity - 21st March 2010 - To raise funds for the Clinical Legal Education Centres run by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Eran Feitelson - 'Water: the Real Conflict in the Middle East?' - 18th April 2010 - Eran Feitelson presenting his fascinating lecture to our Irish friends in Dublin.
Board of Governors 2010 - 3rd-9th June 2010 - 73rd meeting of the International Board of Governors including the much anticipated Genesis Programme.
Annual Lionel Cohen Lecture - 23rd May 2010 - Join us in Israel for the prestigious Annual Lionel Cohen Lecture, which will be presented by Master of the Rolls, Lord Neuberger.
What's new?
Daily Mail's article on Albert Einstein's Manuscripts on the Theory of Relatively on display at HU
'It's the Magna Carta of physics!' Albert Einstein's original theory of relativity manuscript goes on display for the first time.
The original manuscript of Albert Einstein's groundbreaking theory of relativity has gone on display in its entirety for the first time.
Einstein's 46-page handwritten explanation of his general theory of relativity is being shown at the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Jerusalem as part of its 50th anniversary celebration.
Please follow the link below to read the article in full -
Entire Einstein Manuscripts Displayed for First Time Ever
The complete original manuscripts of Albert Einstein’s historic General Theory of Relativity E are being displayed for the first time ever at an exhibition curated by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and held at the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Jerusalem.
Hebrew U. 'Science Train' traverses Israel to mark National Science Day, Einstein's Birthday
Jerusalem, March 8, 2010 - What were Einstein's breakthroughs? Who developed cherry tomatoes? Physics experiments on the train!
The Hebrew University Launches its New 360 Degree Virtual Tour
Please follow the link below to get a 360 degree tour of the Hebrew University's stunning campuses in high defintion. Take an up-close and personal look at the Rehovot, Ein Kerem, Edmond J. Safra and Mount Scopus Campuses.
http://multimedia.huji.ac.il/tour360/index-e.html
Enjoy
Pears alumni cite valuable HU experience in helping them to cope with health issues in Africa
Jerusalem, Feb. 22, 2010 -- To do the job properly, one must have the proper tools.
Hebrew U. Researcher Creates 'Boutique' Fish Farms
Jerusalem, February 7, 2010 – In a unique project to combat depleted fish supplies in Lake Victoria, researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Makerere University in Kampala, have established 'boutique' fish farms in small villages around the Lake's shore in Uganda.
Hebrew University ranked in top 100 Universities in the world
Jerusalem, November 2, 2009 – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has been ranked 64th among the world’s 100 top universities in the new Academic Ranking of World Universities issued by Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China. The ranking is one position higher than last year.
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