• Apr252023

    Sabaean Inscription Discovered Near Site of the Jerusalem Temple

    In a new study published in The Hebrew University’s Jerusalem Journal of Archaeology, Dr. Daniel Vainstub deciphered a partially preserved inscription that was found on the neck of a large jar dated back to the time of King Solomon.

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  • Apr192023

    HU Researchers Develop New Method to Prevent Mosquito Bites

    A thin coating of naturally occurring cellulose nanocrystals decreases the number of flies feeding by 80%.

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  • Apr122023

    HU PhD Announced as Blavatnik Award Laureate for 2023

    Shai Carmi was selected among 40 nominations received from eight universities across the country.

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  • Apr112023

    Face to Face with Yuval Noah Harari

    “I think that the challenge I’m most concerned about is the politicisation of science – the manner in which scientific theories and debates have rapidly become political debates – and how it creates new threats to our academic freedom and our freedom of speech.”

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  • Apr112023

    An Astronaut Visitor to HU’s Ein Kerem Campus

    Eytan Stibbe, a member of the University’s Board of Governors, an Honorary Fellow, and the second Israeli to travel to outer space, visited the Ein Kerem campus as part of the Rakia Mission to Send the Second Israeli to Space (in which he participated).

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  • Apr042023

    Hebrew University’s Prof Yuval Noah Harari speaks at the 2023 Israeli Science Conference

    In this riveting dialogue, Prof Harari delves into the ongoing Israeli judicial reform, sharing his insights at a conference held in Jerusalem in collaboration with Haaretz and The Hebrew University.

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  • Apr042023

    HUJI Bites – Harnessing Stem Cell Biology for the Future of Medicine

    Prof Yossi Buganim’s pioneering work has focused on developing innovative methods to convert skin cells into a diverse range of medically-relevant cell types, with the ultimate goal of improving current models for clinical use and advancing the field towards the future of personalised medicine.

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  • Apr042023

    Hebrew University Autism Researcher Receives Prestigious Grant from the Eagles Autism Foundation

    Prof Amal is the first researcher outside the US to be awarded the $400,000 Eagles Autism Foundation Grant. He is one of only nine grant recipients selected by a distinguished panel of nationally recognised US researchers.

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  • Apr042023

    HUJI Bites – DNA Damage and Mutations: How Cells Keep Their DNA Safe

    This research is focused on exploring the various ways in which the genome can be compromised by internal and external damaging agents, and the consequences of these damages on cellular function and disease development.

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  • Mar292023

    Israeli-American Study Uncovers Genetic Cause of Childhood Schizophrenia

    There are approximately 200 people with childhood schizophrenia in Israel today; Symptoms include altered cognitive and behavioural functions, erroneous thoughts, hallucinations, disorganised speech and behaviour, and decreased motivation.

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