Author: CFTAU

TAU 7th in World for Entrepreneurship

Written on 2 November 2022.

TAU ranked first in Israel and first among universities outside the U.S. that produce successful entrepreneurs. TAU...

20 Mayors Begin TAU’s World-class Training Program

Written on 2 November 2022.

The Bloomberg-Sagol Center for City Leadership announces inaugural class. As the fall semester began on...

Ukrainian Citizens Display High Resilience Amid Fighting

Written on 2 November 2022.

Ukrainian People show more national resilience than Israelis did during Operation “Guardian of the Walls”. A...

The Bible – Fact or Fiction?

Written on 25 October 2022.

Researchers confirm invasions of biblical Israel using geomagnetic fields. A joint study by TAU and the...

Ready, Set, Study!

Written on 23 October 2022.

Over 3000 freshmen attend Tel Aviv University’s fall semester orientation day. Just before the academic...

Improving the Well-being of Women with BRCA Gene, Responsible for Breast Cancer

Written on 19 October 2022.

Unique technique found by Tel Aviv University researchers to improve emotional well-being of women with increased...

The Hitchhiker’s Guide for Hostile Species

Written on 18 October 2022.

First-of-its-kind study shows how invasive marine species survive under surprising environmental conditions. The...

Want Success in Business? Have a Diverse Workforce

Written on 3 October 2022.

Diversity in gender and ethnicity among employees can lead to over 50% improvement in company decision-making. Gender...

Our Ancestors Irreparably Damaged the Timna Valley Environment 3000 Years Ago

Written on 28 September 2022.

Their activities destroyed local vegetation for the copper industry. Humans destroying ecosystems apparently...

World’s Earliest Evidence of Opium Use

Written on 28 September 2022.

Opium residue was found in Israel, dating back to the 14th century BC. Researchers believe Canaanites used the...

Slowing Down Skin Cancer

Written on 22 September 2022.

Tel Aviv University researchers decipher the mechanism that enables skin cancer to metastasize to the brain –...

Are Corals in Deep Trouble?

Written on 18 September 2022.

Reproductive capacity of coral decreases with water depth. Today, when coral reefs around the world are...

At the Vanguard of Global Brain Research

Written on 16 September 2022.

Canadian Tanenbaum Family supports TAU post-doc fellowships in neuroscience When Dr. Tomer Langberg, a fresh...

Tel Aviv University and Industries in India Strengthen their Ties

Written on 15 September 2022.

Bringing together industry and academia of the two countries. A delegation of the Confederation of Indian...

TAU Students Team Wins 1st Place in Int’l Mathematics Competition

Written on 12 September 2022.

Team competed with 600 students from leading universities around the world. An impressive achievement for...

Making Wheat Rust-Resistant

Written on 12 September 2022.

Researchers respond to the global food crisis by enabling resistance of wheat to rust diseases. Wheat supplies...

Like Manna from the Sea

Written on 11 September 2022.

Innovative technology may ease global food crisis: “enriched seaweed” with extremely high nutritional value. Researchers...

Covid-19 Antibodies May Eliminate Need for Boosters

Written on 11 September 2022.

Breakthrough TAU discovery can neutralize all known Covid variants. A team of Tel Aviv University researchers...

Stop Blaming the Bats for Covid-19

Written on 5 September 2022.

Researchers conclude there’s insufficient proof of correlation between bats and the outbreak of the epidemic. Shortly...

Eradicating Deadly Brain Tumors by ‘Starvation’

Written on 1 September 2022.

A groundbreaking study at Tel Aviv University effectively eradicated glioblastoma, a highly lethal type of...

TAU Launches Israel’s 1st Scholarship Program for International Student-Athletes

Written on 15 August 2022.

Initiative will enable elite athletes to study and train at world-class facilities, boost Israeli sports performance. Tel...

Tiny Molecule Makes Big Impact on Cancer Treatment

Written on 11 August 2022.

Newly discovered molecule may allow for more accessible and effective cancer immunotherapies. Researchers at...

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,...

TAU’s French Culture Program Helps Propel Careers

Written on 4 August 2022.

A vice-consul, a hi-tech worker, and a musician explain how the unique Program contributed to their professional...

New Learning Method for People with Autism

Written on 4 August 2022.

Could accelerate learning process and improve visual perception capabilities. A new study from Tel Aviv...

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...

Why do Corals Glow?

Written on 2 August 2022.

TAU researchers solve centuries old scientific mystery. For centuries, nature lovers and scientists have...

CRISPR Therapeutics can Damage the Genome

Written on 1 August 2022.

TAU Researchers caution that while the genome editing method is very effective, it is not always safe and can...

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...

Combating Stigmas, Helping Others Thrive

Written on 28 July 2022.

Scholarship helps psychology student pursue dream of treating mental health among Ethiopian Israelis. Coming...

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...

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...

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...

Tel Aviv University Researchers Develop Long Covid Treatment

Written on 24 July 2022.

High-pressure oxygen therapy is now available for millions suffering from long Covid. A groundbreaking new...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Diagnosing Diseases in Space

Written on 6 July 2022.

TAU researchers successfully test genetic diagnosis under microgravity conditions. If pursuing the unknown...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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”...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

TAU’s Open Day for BA Studies Draws Over 6000 Visitors

Written on 11 May 2022.

Participants met with professors and students, learned about academic programs and participated in guided tours...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

The Ultimate Solution to Global Warming?

Written on 25 April 2022.

Breakthrough TAU discovery may accelerate an industrial transition to sustainable energy. Hydrogen-powered...

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...

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...