BFHU 2006

2006

Oral Treatment for Obesity

*GLOBAL IMPACT* An orally-available drug for the treatment of obesity has been brought to market by researchers at the Hebrew University

06-09-2007

President of the Hebrew University

Statement from the President of the Hebrew University

07-08-2007

Preference for Comprehensive Palestinian Settlement

New public opinion survey shows strong preference by both Israeli and Palestinian publics for comprehensive settlement between the two peoples

25-12-2006

Speech by Stephen Hawking

More than one thousand people filled the Hebrew University hall to hear Prof. Stephen Hawking speak on "The Origin of the Universe". You can read the transcript here

14-12-2006

Stephen Hawking to Donate DNA

Professor Stephen Hawking will donate DNA samples in hope that data will help identify causes of Lou Gehrig's disease

13-12-2006

Stephen Hawking visits Hebrew University

The world famous British scientist will hold a lecture and meet fellow scientists at the Hebrew University

04-12-2006

Ground Breaking Israeli-Palestinian Cooperation

*GLOBAL IMPACT* First Middle East Symposium on Dental Medicine held despite existing tense political situation

28-11-2006

Movement Ecology

New discipline developed by Hebrew University researcher leads to 1st international study group

08-11-2006

The Times Ranks HU amongst the World's Best

The Hebrew University has again been ranked among the leading Universities in the world, published by The Times Higher Education Supplement of London

08-11-2006

Israeli Higher Education Funding Slashed

Impending funding crisis anounced by Governor of the Bank of Israel at meeting of the Hebrew University Board of Governors’ Executive Committee

06-11-2006

Kazakhstan Delegation

*GLOBAL IMPACT* Kazakhstan Delegation meets with officials from Yissum, the technology transfer company of the Hebrew University

30-10-2006

Killing Brain Tumours from within - a Trojan Horse Approach

*GLOBAL IMPACT* Hebrew University Professor of Biochemistry develops new method for targeting malignant brain tumours

19-10-2006

University Protests Sweeping Ban on Palestinian Students

Hebrew University Rector initiates letter to cancel sweeping ban on entry of Palestinian students

18-10-2006

Connection shown between Osteoporosis and Depression

*GLOBAL IMPACT* Depression can cause a loss of bone mass, leading to osteoporosis and fractures, say researchers at the Hebrew University

30-09-2006

Fruit Experiment leads to Cancer Breakthrough

*GLOBAL IMPACT* Promising new approach for the treatment of cancer discovererd by Hebrew University researchers

15-09-2006

Free Science Camps for 150 Children

Free camping experiences for 150 children displaced from their homes

08-08-2006

Nanotechnology Cancer Therapy

*GLOBAL IMPACT* Kaye Prize for Researcher at Hebrew University

23-06-2006

HU Outranks Yale and Oxford

Hebrew University outranks Yale and Oxford in research league table

10-05-2006

Speed Cameras

Hebrew University study admits Israelis and Americans need speed cameras too

21-02-2006

Training for Resettled Farmers

Resettled farmers from Gush Katif receive training at Hebrew University and help in rejoining Israeli society

02-02-2006

Grapefruit Lowers Cholesterol

*GLOBAL IMPACT* Researchers from the Hebrew University discover that eating a grapefruit a day can lower cholesterol levels