From the Patriarch to the Mossad: Learning About Israel on the Inside Written on 8 August 2022. Greek student Athanasios Katsikidis pursues his passion for reporting in Israel. What do a former prime minister,... Continue reading
The Society Event Written on 8 August 2022. THE SOCIETY PRESENTS A Night at the Dare to Dream Garage! 130+ iconic, rare cars and 700 pairs of the world’s... Continue reading
TAU to Switch to Sustainable Electricity within Two Years Written on 3 August 2022. University becomes first in Israel to unroll plans for ‘green’ campus transformation. In a first... Continue reading
New Perspectives on Tackling Human Trafficking Written on 28 July 2022. Prof. Hila Shamir is among TAU scholars fighting modern slavery. In light of the World Day against Trafficking... Continue reading
Combating Stigmas, Helping Others Thrive Written on 28 July 2022. Scholarship helps psychology student pursue dream of treating mental health among Ethiopian Israelis. Coming... Continue reading
Historic Designation for TAU’s Cymbalista Synagogue & Jewish Heritage Center Written on 28 July 2022. Campus landmark is currently the most modern structure with protected status from top Israeli conservation authority. The... Continue reading
From City of God to the Holy Land Written on 25 July 2022. Brazilian student will apply TAU expertise in social innovation to empower youth in her impoverished hometown. As... Continue reading
Tel Aviv University 1st in Israel According to Taiwan University Rankings for 2022 Written on 24 July 2022. The international ranking is based on number of publications, citations and research excellence. The National... Continue reading
Scholarship Campaigns Written on 23 July 2022. Don’t Stop Now Keep sowing the seeds of education for the next generation PLEASE DONATE NOW Fellowships Postdoctoral... Continue reading
Nursing People through Hard Times Written on 22 July 2022. Tami Fund Scholarship gives TAU student Hodaya Levy Rublin the chance to follow her dream. As a teenager, Hodaya... Continue reading
The Business of Balagan: Global MBA Propels Student’s Career Written on 21 July 2022. A TAU scholarship helped Eitan Rozen secure an international degree—and job After three years working at a global... Continue reading
4th Covid-19 Vaccine Reduces Risk of Death by 72% Amongst Elderly Written on 21 July 2022. Study by Tel Aviv University, Ben Gurion University, and Israeli Ministry of Health included 40K Israelis. A... Continue reading
Going to the Beach? Sun Exposure Makes Men Hungrier than Women Written on 19 July 2022. TAU researchers find surprising connection between sun exposure and men’s appetite. A new study from... Continue reading
From EMT to MIT: Shai Zilberzwige-Tal’s Fast-Track Journey in Life Sciences Written on 18 July 2022. Scholarship helps outstanding student follow her dreams. When Shai Zilberzwige-Tal completed her army service,... Continue reading
Impressive achievement for Tel Aviv University in the Bar Association Exam Written on 17 July 2022. 100% of the TAU alumni who took the Bar Association exams for the first time, passed successfully and Tel Aviv... Continue reading
Two New Planets Found in Milky Way Written on 13 July 2022. TAU team leads discovery of giant planets, similar in size to Jupiter, in remote corner of the galaxy. Tel... Continue reading
While You Were Sleeping Written on 13 July 2022. Could we be one step closer to verifying whether a seemingly unconscious person is truly unaware of his or her... Continue reading
Forging a Brighter Future through Caring Written on 12 July 2022. Motivated by scholarship for Israeli-Ethiopian students, TAU nursing undergrad aims to advance society through... Continue reading
Startups On the Right Track Written on 10 July 2022. These teams wowed the judges with their innovative ideas at this year’s Coller Startup Competition. The... Continue reading
Diagnosing Diseases in Space Written on 6 July 2022. TAU researchers successfully test genetic diagnosis under microgravity conditions. If pursuing the unknown... Continue reading
Tackling a Worrying Rise in Cyber Crimes and Warfare Written on 3 July 2022. Israel’s 12th annual Cyber Week highlights critical need for coordinated response. Israel’s 12th Annual... Continue reading
Prof. Karen Avraham Elected Dean of TAU’s Medical Faculty Written on 30 June 2022. Israeli-American geneticist is the first woman appointed to the position. Prof. Karen Avraham was selected as... Continue reading
An Unexpected Fit: From Yeshiva to TAU Law School Written on 29 June 2022. Trailblazers program & scholarship helped Daniel Ben Zeev find his place at TAU. Daniel Ben Zeev is one... Continue reading
A Rising Star in STEM and Social Engagement Written on 28 June 2022. TAU student and Schulich Leader Kochava Pavlov overcame adversity to succeed in academia and beyond. TAU undergrad... Continue reading
Mexican Archaeologist Aspires to Bridge Countries, Cultures Written on 27 June 2022. Scholarship helped TAU student Andrea Garza pursue graduate studies in Israel. As an undergraduate student in... Continue reading
Bringing Healthy Smiles to the Ultra-Orthodox Community Written on 27 June 2022. Backed by scholarship and support program, dental student Alon Elias pursues his dream of helping his community. After... Continue reading
Scholarship Helps Student Balance Top Internship with Graduate Studies Written on 26 June 2022. Legal Scholar David Bodenheim hopes to pay forward donor generosity. Several years ago, David Bodenheim... Continue reading
Cyber Week 2022 at TAU: Combating ‘Real and Growing’ Threats Written on 23 June 2022. Thousands due to attend mega event returning to its full in-person format. Cyber Week, one of the top cybersecurity... Continue reading
Cyberweek 2022 Written on 23 June 2022. Cyber Week is a large annual international cybersecurity event, hosted each year at Tel Aviv University... Continue reading
Olive Trees Were First Domesticated 7,000 Years Ago Written on 16 June 2022. Earliest evidence for cultivation of a fruit tree, according to researchers. A joint study by researchers... Continue reading
Asper Foundation, TAU Launch Innovative Clean Water Project Written on 15 June 2022. Gift enhances partnership between Tel Aviv University and one of Canada’s largest foundation. Tel Aviv University... Continue reading
Breakthrough Technology Could Lead to One-Time HIV Treatment Written on 14 June 2022. TAU researchers demonstrate initial success in neutralizing the virus with a single vaccine. Researchers... Continue reading
The “Nobel of Mathematics”: TAU Prof. Noga Alon Wins the Prestigious Shaw Prize in Mathematical Sciences Written on 8 June 2022. The second Israeli in history to receive the prize. Prof. Noga Alon of Tel Aviv University and Princeton... Continue reading
BOG 2022: Kadar Family Award for Outstanding Research Presented to Four TAU Scholars Written on 6 June 2022. 8th annual Kadar Award ceremony honors excellence in science and teaching. In recognition of their trailblazing... Continue reading
If We Let Them Go, They Won’t Come Crawling Back Written on 6 June 2022. One in every five species of reptiles is facing extinction. There are over 12,000 species of reptiles... Continue reading
Blavatnik Prizes for Computer Science Awarded to Doctoral Fellows Written on 5 June 2022. TAU hosts annual ceremony recognizing standout research in growing field. The second annual Blavatnik Prizes... Continue reading
BOG 2022: Smolarz Family Building Dedicated Written on 5 June 2022. Building to serve as “Bridge to the Future” for Wise Faculty of Life Sciences. In a warm and emotional ceremony... Continue reading
“A True Chance to Follow My Dream” Written on 2 June 2022. TAU medical student Batya Sonnenfeld follows in the footsteps of late Prof. Dina Lev, as the inaugural recipient... Continue reading
Pride Week on TAU Campus Written on 1 June 2022. Some events worth checking out during Tel Aviv Pride 2022. The annual Pride Month in Tel Aviv, one of the... Continue reading
BOG 2022: Strauss Brain Bank Inaugurated Written on 31 May 2022. Israel’s first MRI brain database launched to prevent brain disease. In a festive ceremony during the 2022 Board... Continue reading
Outstanding Navigators, both Night and Day Written on 30 May 2022. Researchers find that bats navigate well, also during the day, thanks to their unique sensory integration. It... Continue reading
TAU Opens Registration for New Management & Liberal Arts BA Written on 30 May 2022. International program will equip future business leaders with academic and practical experience at Tel Aviv’s... Continue reading
BOG 2022: From Making Tahini to Advocating Rights Written on 29 May 2022. TAU’s Ramniceanu Prize goes to tahini manufacturer and philanthropist Julia Zaher. In an especially moving ceremony... Continue reading
BOG 2022: Celebrating Life through Science Written on 29 May 2022. Argentinean Friends of TAU award Life Sciences fellowships in honor of Honorary Doctor and Governor Miriam Smolar. Tel... Continue reading
BOG 2202: Prajs-Drimmer Fellowships Presented to Students Researching Drug Development Written on 27 May 2022. Twenty PhD students to continue breakthrough research for anti-degenerative drugs. TAU’s Prajs-Drimmer Institute... Continue reading
TAU Researchers Find Gene Mechanism Linked to Autism and Alzheimer’s Written on 26 May 2022. Experimental drug has potential to treat rare syndromes that impair brain functions. Researchers at Tel Aviv... Continue reading
BOG 2022: Closner Family Chair for Next Generation Organ and Tissue Implants Inaugurated Written on 24 May 2022. Endowment to support innovative research in transplant medicine. TAU inaugurated the Closner Family Chair for... Continue reading
BOG 2022: Standout Students Win Michel Gelrubin Prize in Architecture Written on 24 May 2022. Three international students and three TAU teams recognized for projects that redefine architecture. The 2022... Continue reading
European Parliament President at TAU: “Where There’s Dialogue, There’s Hope” Written on 23 May 2022. In first stop of Israel visit, Roberta Metsola pledges to work toward bolstered Israel-EU ties. European... Continue reading
TAU Student Film “Kinship” to Compete at Cannes Written on 23 May 2022. Steve Tisch School to grace the red carpet for the 17th time. We are excited to share that the film “Kinship”... Continue reading
BOG 2022: TAU Inaugurates Pouran and Parviz Izak Nazarian Building Written on 23 May 2022. Hundreds honor legacy of long-time University benefactors. Tel Aviv University inaugurated the Pouran and Parviz... Continue reading
BOG 2022: Arbib Entrance Plaza Named Written on 19 May 2022. Canadian donors inaugurate hub of student and community activity. In a festive ceremony held during Tel Aviv... Continue reading
Big Brains Helped Large Animals Survive Extinction Written on 19 May 2022. TAU researchers: more brain power helped animals adapt to changing conditions and increased chances of survival. What... Continue reading
Helping Thousands of Students and Alumni Job-hunt Written on 18 May 2022. More than 3000 job applications were submitted during TAU’s annual career fair. el Aviv University this... Continue reading
BOG 2022: TAU Inaugurates Sagol Center for Regenerative Medicine Written on 17 May 2022. Game-changing program will incorporate cutting-edge field into mainstream medical practice. Regenerative Medicine... Continue reading
Tel Aviv University Launches the International Graduate School for Social Sciences Written on 17 May 2022. School manifests Israel’s leadership in many arenas related to the social sciences. The Gershon H.... Continue reading
Board of Governors Meeting 2022 Written on 16 May 2022. Highlights from BOG 2022 The festive event brought hundreds of Governors and friends to campus... Continue reading
BOG 2022: TAU Inaugurates Koret Center for Jewish Civilization Written on 16 May 2022. Center, uniting TAU and ANU Museum, aims to bridge divides between Israel and Diaspora, boost understanding of... Continue reading
Want to Live Longer? Find Out if You Snore Written on 15 May 2022. Women over 50 who snore face an elevated risk of sleep apnea. If you’re a woman and over 50, we recommend... Continue reading
BOG 2022: TAU Inaugurates Sylvan Adams Sports Center Written on 14 May 2022. Upgraded facility “will nurture world-class athletes and future medal winners. At a festive ceremony held... Continue reading
BOG 2022: Exposing Hidden Truths from the Female Perspective Written on 13 May 2022. TAU Honorary Doctors and groundbreaking women share their stories in inspirational panel. Jodi Kantor, Pulitzer... Continue reading
BOG 2022: TAU Awards Honorary Degrees to Change-Making Cohort Written on 13 May 2022. 11 distinguished individuals and one organization from diverse fields receive University’s top honor. In a festive... Continue reading
BOG 2022: Nine Winners Receive Reimagined Dan David Prize Written on 12 May 2022. New focus on history reaffirms importance of field, supports early and midcareer researchers and practitioners. The... Continue reading
This Week: TAU Welcomes Governors to Annual Meeting Written on 10 May 2022. Festive event brings hundreds of Governors and friends to campus from around the world, for first time since... Continue reading
On Israel’s Independence Day, TAU Celebrates Breakthroughs Written on 3 May 2022. 3D human spinal cord implants, a new type of prehistoric human and what could be the ultimate solution to Global... Continue reading
New Collaborations between TAU and Leading Turkish Universities Written on 29 April 2022. Following warming of relations between Israel and Turkey. The warming of relations between Turkey and Israel,... Continue reading
Antisemitism in 2021: War and Covid-19 Catalyzed Global Uptick Written on 27 April 2022. TAU researchers stress need for reevaluation of strategies to combat antisemitism. On the eve of Holocaust... Continue reading
How are the Birds Coping with Climate Change? Written on 25 April 2022. Researchers detect changes in birds’ bodies, probably caused by global warming. Researchers at Tel Aviv... Continue reading
The Ultimate Solution to Global Warming? Written on 25 April 2022. Breakthrough TAU discovery may accelerate an industrial transition to sustainable energy. Hydrogen-powered... Continue reading
TAU Researchers Invent Healthy Weapon Against Covid Written on 14 April 2022. Vaccines of dietary supplements can help protect us against Corona and winter illnesses. Since the outbreak... Continue reading
TAU Launches Manufacturing Research Center in India Written on 13 April 2022. Initiative will promote cutting-edge research with applications in biomedicine, space, defense, and more. Tel... Continue reading
Is the Vaccine Safe? Consult the Smart Sensor! Written on 11 April 2022. Innovative technology will prevent the reliance on self-reports for future vaccines, using smart sensors to ensure... Continue reading
Research based on a comprehensive study of 8,000 birds in Israel Written on 8 April 2022. Tel Aviv University (TAU) researchers say that climate change may be responsible for changes in the morphology... Continue reading
Work created by TAU-affiliated artists can’t exist on earth Written on 8 April 2022. Many think that physics is an exact science that requires the application of analytical and quantitative abilities,... Continue reading
TAU Nanodrug Enables 2-in-1 Attack on Cancer Written on 5 April 2022. Innovation pinpoints hard-to-treat cancers and amplifies their responsiveness to treatments. To overcome the... Continue reading
Strengthening Local Leadership in Israel Written on 5 April 2022. New TAU program will help mayors of cities across Israel improve services, strengthen social bonds, and foster... Continue reading
TAU Alumnae are the most influential women in Israel Written on 5 April 2022. Globes published the “50 Most Influential Women in Israel” project for 2022, and the TAU alumnae... Continue reading
First Israeli Research Book Published in Abu Dhabi Written on 3 April 2022. The work was issued by the UAE’s largest public research institute. For the first time since the signing... Continue reading
TAU Welcomes Ukrainian Emergency Fellowship Students Written on 31 March 2022. Some “need time to unfreeze”, as they begin their studies on campus. Tel Aviv University officially welcomed... Continue reading
TAU Researchers Identified a Serious Security Flaw in Samsung’s Galaxy Series Written on 31 March 2022. TAU Researchers Identified a Serious Security Flaw in Samsung’s Galaxy Series. Tel Aviv University... Continue reading
Prof. Ehud Gazit – First Israeli to Receive Prestigious International Recognition in Chemistry Written on 31 March 2022. Selected as International Solvay Chair in Chemistry for 2023. Prof. Ehud Gazit from The Shmunis School of... Continue reading
Minor Head Injury Leads to Chronic Post-Concussion Syndrome in 1 of 4 Children Written on 28 March 2022. Long term consequences of mild head injury in children are underdiagnosed, causing prolonged suffering. A... Continue reading
Inventive Study to Develop Biological Solutions for Agriculture Written on 27 March 2022. TAU and ag-biotech company PlantArcBio to collaborate on development of RNAi-based products. Genetically... Continue reading
TAU Technology Could Prevent Repeat Heart Valve Surgery Written on 24 March 2022. Invention may lead to a dramatic improvement in the quality of life of many heart patients. An international... Continue reading
Unravelling Recycling Practices from 500,000 Years Ago Written on 21 March 2022. The urge to collect in the prehistoric world: preserving memory of ancestors and connectedness with place and... Continue reading
India International Week Written on 20 March 2022. We are excited to announce the continuation of International Week on campus TAU International and the Student... Continue reading
From War in Ukraine to Studies at TAU Written on 20 March 2022. We welcome PhD researcher Maryana Sytar, who left her war-torn country. Tel Aviv University welcomed the first... Continue reading
Want Respect in the Workplace? Drop the Smileys Written on 20 March 2022. Employees who communicate with images and emojis are perceived as less powerful. If you wish to signal power... Continue reading
TAU Special Briefing: Crisis in Ukraine Written on 8 March 2022. Experts dissect the war and its implications for the Jewish community, Europe and the world. As the Russian... Continue reading
TAU graduates are making waves in Israel and beyond Written on 8 March 2022. Alumni News. Alumni Advisory Committee: Spotlight Udy Danino, founder and CEO of SAIPS, an international... Continue reading
Standing Up to Climate Change Written on 7 March 2022. TAU researchers are making significant environmental impact on the ground—now. A software programmer, an ecologist... Continue reading
Investment in Social Funds Leads to a Reduction in Charitable Donations Written on 7 March 2022. Researchers warn that this substitution effect may impact charities negatively. A new TAU study, the first... Continue reading
TAU Launches Emergency Fellowship Fund for Ukrainian Graduate Students Written on 3 March 2022. Tel Aviv University to host students whose studies have been halted due to the unfolding crisis. In response... Continue reading
The New Dan David Prize Announces Inaugural Cohort of Winners Written on 2 March 2022. Nine outstanding scholars and practitioners of history to receive $300,000 each in recognition of breakthrough... Continue reading
What the Ukraine Crisis Means for Cyber Warfare Written on 28 February 2022. What the Ukraine Crisis Means for Cyber Warfare. While Russia’s invasion of Ukraine rapidly unfolds,... Continue reading
AI Week 2022 Draws over 5,000 Written on 23 February 2022. Three-day virtual event hosted by TAU forecasts an exciting future in artificial intelligence. Israel’s... Continue reading
Israeli Breakthrough in Treating PTSD Written on 22 February 2022. World first: TAU-led team shows success of oxygen therapy in alleviating symptoms of PTSD in military veterans. Researchers... Continue reading
Prof. Oded Lipschits Awarded the 2022 EMET Prize in Archaeology Written on 21 February 2022. The annual prize is considered the “Israeli Nobel Prize”. Prof. Oded Lipschits, head of The Sonia &... Continue reading
Microplastics Increase Toxicity of Organic Pollutants by a Factor of 10 Written on 20 February 2022. May cause severe damage to our health. Microplastics are tiny fragments of plastic that are found almost... Continue reading