2008
Shimon Peres opened the new academic year at the Hebrew University
President of the State of Israel Shimon Peres opened the new academic year at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
02-11-2008
Hebrew University scientists enhance the scent of flowers
A team of scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has found a way to genetically enhance the scent of flowers and implant a scent in those that don't have one.
06-10-2008Hebrew U lecturers to receive Japanese foreign minister's award
The Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation Award will be presented to two Hebrew University of Jerusalem lecturers in Japanese studies at a ceremony to be held Sunday, Sept. 21, at the university’s Mount Scopus campus.
16-09-2008Fishing for profits on world caviar market
As sturgeon populations decline in the Caspian Sea, scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have a found way for Israel to cash in on the world's growing demand for caviar
02-09-2008Hebrew University ranked 65th among top 100 universities worldwide
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has been ranked 65th among the world’s top 100 universities in the new Academic Ranking of World Universities issued by Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China
20-08-2008Israeli cholera prevention programme adopted by Red Cross in Kenya
A unique cholera prevention programme developed by students at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has been adopted by the Red Cross in Kenya.
13-08-2008Hebrew University excavations uncover Roman temple in Zippori
Unearthed Ruins of a Roman temple from the second century CE in the Zippori National Park show signs of a mixed city of Jews, pagans and Christians
11-08-2008Hebrew University marks 6th anniversary of terrorist attack
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem marks the sixth anniversary of the terrorist attack on the university with a memorial ceremony at the University’s Mount Scopus campus
31-07-2008HU researchers develop new techniques to kill dormant bacteria
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have found new ways to kill dormant bacteria that have become seemingly resistant to antibiotics
30-07-2008Jericho bones could aid TB research
Six thousand year old bones excavated in Jericho may help a joint Israeli-Palestinian-German research group combat tuberculosis.
14-07-2008Invention of Enzyme Replacement Therapy
Novel concept for the treatment of mitochondrial disorders using directed enzyme replacement therapy has won a Hebrew University researcher a prize.
29-06-2008New Method for Successful Bone Tissue Engineering
New and better method for accelerating bone formation in cases such as osteoporosis, fractures and disc disorders, developed by Hebrew University researcher.
22-06-2008HU Prof Wins Award for Preventing Surgical Adhesions
Unique invention preventing adhesions following surgery has won first prize for Hebrew University Prof Daniel Cohn
11-06-2008Conference Marking 40 Years Founding of Truman Peace Institute
Israel's Foreign Minister, former US Senator and Chairman of the Sharm el-Sheikh among international panel of speakers at the HU discussing 'The Quest for Peace in the Middle East'
27-05-2008Honorary Doctorates at HU
Leading lawyers, philosophers, scientists, philanthropists are among ten receiving honorary doctorates at Hebrew University
27-05-2008Art Collections Confiscated by the Nazis now at Hebrew University
New exhibition at Hebrew University Stern Gallery: "Reclaiming the Galerie Stern, Düsseldorf"
26-05-2008Transmitting Medical Images Via Mobile Phone
Hebrew University researchers discover method to transmit medical images via mobile phones and provide radiolocgical diagnosis and treatment to majority of world's population
29-04-2008"Tiny Radio Antennas" under Skin Remote Sensors
A method for remote sensing of the physiological and emotional state of humans has been discovered by scientists at the department of Applied Physics of the Hebrew University
14-04-2008Humans Have more Distinctive Hearing than Animals
Scientists from the Hebrew University have demonstrated how humans can detect fine differences in frequencies better than animals
01-04-2008Israel & German Ties to be Strengthened
A new Centre for German Studies opened at the Hebrew University will help further scientific and cultural ties between Israel and Germany
18-03-2008The Cancer Gene Detective
The British Medical Journal highlights HU Prof Howard Cedar on his breathtaking progress in cancer diagnosis and treatment
15-03-2008New Centre for Study of Philanthropy is Launched
Israeli public sees philanthropic activity as playing essential role in Israeli society and new centre is launched at the Hebrew University
10-03-2008Electronic Structure of DNA Revealed for First Time
Hebrew University scientists have revealed for the first time the electronic structure of single DNA molecules
28-02-2008Are we Genetically Programmed to be Generous?
A team of researchers, including Dr. Ariel Knafo of the Psychology Department at the Hebrew University, believes this could be the case!
29-01-2008Neuberger Memorial Lecture
Distinguished political scientist, Professor David Farrell, gives annual Neuberger Memorial Lecture
28-01-2008The Formula for Success: More Girls in Class
New research by HU Profs show that school students who study in classes comprising of more than 55% girls are more successful in their studies
10-01-2008Wolf Prize Awarded to HU Scientists
Two HU researchers, Prof. Howard Cedar and Prof. Aharon Razin, awarded 2008 Wolf Prize in Medicine for contributions to gene expression control and cancer research
09-01-2008Yissum and Eucalyptus Sign Licensing Agreement
Yissum and Eucalyptus Sign Licensing Agreement for Development of Small Molecule for Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases
08-01-2008
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