A joint announcement on behalf of Tel Aviv University and the Sackler family.
For the last 50 years, the...
A Step Closer to Beating Melanoma?
New study reveals critical insights in fight against skin cancer.
A new study conducted at Tel Aviv University...
Introducing Tel Aviv University’s Student Success Center
Student services get a welcome refresh.
Until today, TAU’s Student Services Division has been dedicated to...
The Life-to-Death Digital Continuum
What happens to your Facebook profile when you pass away?
The fate of our profiles and data which remain...
The Tel Aviv University Alumnus Super-Driving the Future
Mobileye CEO and trailblazing technologist Prof. Amnon Shashua on what fuels his work and philanthropy.
As...
Imagining the Future Patient
Biomedical and technological progress is at the tipping point of transforming medicine into a more precise, proactive...
New Treatment Reduces ADHD Symptoms in 1 out of 3 Students
CPAT, a groundbreaking Tel Aviv University development, offers promising results with sustained improvement months...
“Hope Is Like the Air We Breathe”
The role of hope in supporting mental health.
The role of hope in supporting mental health is not sufficiently...
The Power of Sleep
New study reveals that brain’s coordination between hippocampus and cortex during sleep boosts memory consolidation,...
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was hosted by Tel Aviv University
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, was a guest at Tel Aviv University today together with Ilya Sutskever, Co-founder...
Sam Altman to Visit Tel Aviv University
TAU to host the OpenAI Founder and CEO as part of his globetrotting OpenAI world tour.
As Altman is due to visit...
CRISPR Unveils Plant Gene Potential
Breakthrough method revolutionizes agricultural crop improvement for enhanced properties.
Since the agricultural...
New Studies Expose Coral Reef Crisis in Eilat
Deadly epidemic killed all the black sea urchins in the Gulf of Eilat, placing coral reefs at risk.
Recent,...
Thousands Participate in Tel Aviv University’s Open Day
Prospective students get a taste of campus life and explore study tracks on the University’s second open...
Revolutionizing Mental Health Through Psychedelic Research
Revolutionizing Mental Health Through Psychedelic Research.
The Institute for Integrative Psychedelic Research...
Tel Aviv University Honors Nine Remarkable Individuals with Honorary Degrees
The recipients were honoured for their profound impact on the world in an extraordinary ceremony at the University’s...
Prof. Yosef Shiloh Elected as International Member of US National Academy of Sciences
Renowned Tel Aviv University Professor Emeritus recognized for pioneering cancer research and advocacy for rare...
Empowering Israeli-Arab Students in Humanities
Inauguration of the Cohn Program for Israeli-Arab Inclusion in the Humanities at Tel Aviv University.
The...
This Week: TAU’s Board of Governors Meeting 2023
This year’s event, May 14—21, provides a special cause for celebration marking the end of our $1 billion...
Google and Tel Aviv University Launch New AI and Data Science Research Program
Three-Year Program Focused on AI for Sustainability and Education.
Google and Tel Aviv University are continuing...
“Stay Close to Them, but Avoid Clinging to Them”
TAU professor and early childhood expert on how to help children feel secure in times of conflict.
During...
The Jewish Wars?
Tel Aviv University hosts int’l emergency conference to address crisis in Israel-Diaspora relations and...
Tel Aviv University Celebrates Long Tradition of Academic Collaboration With Mexico
University hosts “Mexico International Week” on May 8-10.
As Israel and Mexico mark 70 years...
International Study Reveals Genetic Link Between Modern Wine Grapes and Ancient Varieties
International Study Reveals Genetic Link Between Modern Wine Grapes and Ancient Varieties.
A new study led...
Tel Aviv University Researchers Present New Treatment for Ovarian Cancer
Using RNA-based nanodrugs the researchers achieve 80% survival rate in lab models.
Ovarian cancer ranks...
Jack Ma joins Tel Aviv University as Visiting Professor
We are delighted to announce that Mr. Jack Ma, renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist, will join the University...
Tel Aviv University Halts Studies to Mark Israel’s Memorial Day
University students and faculty members attend moving ceremony for fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism.
Israel...
Bats Get “Pregnancy Brain” Too
New study finds that pregnancy affects bats’ sensing capabilities.
“Pregnancy brain”...
Haredi Jews – The Main Target of Antisemitic Assaults
The Annual Report on Antisemitism Worldwide – 2022.
On the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day 2023, The Center...
Drug-Free Alternative for People with Social Anxiety
Technology-driven treatment found to be as effective as psychiatric medications.
A new clinical trial conducted...
“Family Smoking” on The Porch
Six out of ten children whose parents restrict their smoking to the porch are at risk for being harmed by tobacco...
Three TAU Professors Awarded Israel Prize 2023
Prof. Yoram Dinstein, Prof. Emanuel Peled and Prof. Avital Gasith are all recipients of the prestigious award.
Three...
Plants Emit Sounds – Especially When Stressed
In a world first, Tel Aviv University researchers record and analyze sounds distinctly emitted by plants.
Do...
Tiny Robot Navigates in Physiological Environment and Captures Targeted Damaged Cells
Meet the hybrid micro-robot: innovative technology only 10 microns across.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University...
Hyperbaric Treatment More Effective than Medicines for Fibromyalgia Caused by Head Injury
Researchers say “results were dramatic” for patients who underwent hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Researchers...
“Super Seaweed” Produces Natural Health Compounds and Medicine from the Sea
New Israeli technology could lead to anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and antibiotic...
World’s First mRNA Vaccine Against Deadly Bacteria
Israeli researchers develop vaccine that is 100% effective against bacteria lethal to humans.
For the...
Do We Need ‘Junk DNA’?
Researchers offer possible reason why neutral sequences in the genome of living creatures continue to exist...
Promoting Women in Medicine
New enrichment program created for and by Tel Aviv University’s female medical students.
Women...
#TAU_WOMEN_POWER
Meet female researchers from Tel Aviv University who received the prestigious European Research Council (ERC)...
Declaration of the Tel Aviv University Senate Regarding the Violation of Israeli Democracy
“We call upon the government of Israel and the Knesset to halt legislation that fundamentally alters the...
New Snake Family Identified
As far as researchers are aware the Micrelapidae family includes only three species, one in Israel and neighboring...
Breaking Glass Ceilings
Tel Aviv University alumna, Israela Tadela Baruch, launches project to empower Israeli women of Ethiopian descent.
“We...
Munich Philharmonic Names Lahav Shani its Next Chief Conductor
The 34-year-old Israeli musician and Tel Aviv University alumnus adds another top-notch orchestra to his portfolio.
Lahav...
Researchers Discover Mechanism that Facilitates Formation of Brain Metastases
Findings could help predict metastatic recurrence in the brain and a worse prognosis.
Brain metastases...
Travelling exhibition displayed for the first time in Israel
The Rosenberg – The German Federal Ministry of Justice in the Shadow of the Nazi Past.
In 2012, the German...
Dan David Prize Announces 2023 Winners
Nine emerging historians, archaeologists, curators and digital humanists will each receive $300,000 USD, in recognition...
Prestigious Grant from the European Innovation Council Awarded to Tel Aviv University’s Research Team
Dr. Iftach Nachman from the Faculty of Life Sciences leads the Israeli research team, as part of an international...
Prof. Dan Peer Appointed as Member of the Prestigious American National Academy of Engineering
In recognition of his groundbreaking research developing unique strategies for delivering RNA molecules.
The...
First Satellite Observatory for Quantum Optical Communication in Israel
Tel Aviv University’s observatory is among the most advanced in the world.
Tel Aviv University establishes...
Does a Food Sharing Economy Benefit the Environment?
According to researchers it depends on how the saved money is spent.
Researchers from Tel Aviv University...
Love Blossoms at Tel Aviv University
Two TAU-made couples share their romantic stories.
Romance can be found on Tel Aviv University campus...
Light Pollution is Killing Desert Rodents
New study shows that artificial light at night can be harmful to ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health.
A...
Are You an Entrepreneur at Heart?
Join the Coller Startup Competition 2023 for the chance to win $100,000 for your startup.
Tel Aviv University’s Coller...
Three Tel Aviv University Researchers Awarded the ERC Proof of Concept (PoC) grants
Prof. Ronit Satchi-Fainaro, Prof. Raja Giryes and Prof. Eilon Shani receive the prestigious grants from the European...
Researchers Identify A New Genetic Risk Factor for Age-related Eye Disease
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause for loss of eyesight at an advanced age.
Researchers...
Five Tel Aviv University Researchers Win Prestigious ERC Grants
The purpose of the grant is to enable researchers to fulfill their research goals, build research teams and promote...
Prof. Karen Avraham Wins Prestigious FISEB STAR Award for Scientific Excellence and Leadership
The selection committee: “Her creative ideas, unwavering commitment and leadership have inspired many and...
Do You Have a Rightist or a Leftist Brain?
Political orientation can be predicted by measuring brain activation while watching campaign-ads.
A first-of-its-kind...
Thousands Take Part in Tel Aviv University’s Open Day
Prospective students get a taste of campus life and explore study tracks.
Today’s Open Day for undergraduate...
From Canada to Israel: A Journey into Environmental Studies
Jack Scher reflects on his journey to TAU and the Environmental Studies MA.
The right sorroundings
A crisp...
People With Autism Experience Pain at a Higher Intensity
Findings contradict prevalent belief that people on the autism spectrum are ‘indifferent to pain’.
A...
Holocaust Education is Expanding in Africa, the Arab World, and Eastern Europe
The Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry published its annual report focusing on initiatives around...
Prof. Ehud Gazit Elected Fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors
The appointment is the highest recognition given by the Academy, awarded to innovators whose inventions have...
New Exhibition at the Wiener Library Features “Jews out!” – a Children’s Board Game from Nazi Germany
Players need to quickly collect six ‘Jew hats’ from Jewish areas in the city, and bring them to one...
Researchers Uncover New Factors Linked to Williams Syndrome
Findings may contribute to development of treatments to enable normal expression of genes essential for brain...
Robot, Can You Smell This?
In a scientific first, a robot can “smell” using a biological sensor.
After having developed a robot that...
Lessons in Tolerance and DNA Extraction in Tel Aviv University’s Medical Labs
High school students on the autism spectrum were integrated for a whole semester in the research laboratories...
Tel Aviv University’s First MedTech Hackathon Sets a High Bar
200 students from six different disciplines find practical solutions to burning challenges in Israeli medicine.
TAU’s...
Medical Clowns – No Laughing Matter
Israeli researchers find that medical clowns contribute significantly to the achievement of medical therapeutic...
Coller School of Management Among World’s Top 100 Business Schools
The only Israeli business school included in ranking by CEOWORLD Magazine.
Tel Aviv University’s Coller...
New National Research Center at Tel Aviv University
The Israel Center for Applied Systems Analysis to be established.
The Israel Ministry of Innovation, Science,...
First Israeli Nanosatellite Designed to Communicate from Space with Optical Ground Station
TAU-SAT3 was successfully launched yesterday. The researchers: “An important step toward demonstrating...
Researchers use Smartwatches to Measure Safety of COVID Vaccine
Tel Aviv University researchers monitored the physiological data of close to 5,000 Israelis over two years.
In...
Researchers Identify 100,000 New Types of Viruses
Tel Aviv University researchers successfully identify new viruses, even specify which organisms they are likely...
“Requiem for a Whale” Won Best Student Film Award at the IDA Documentary Awards Ceremony
Ido Weisman’s short documentary film won the award at the world’s most prestigious event dedicated...
Could a Drone Save Bats from the Terror of Wind Turbine Blades?
Israeli researchers developed innovative device designed to prevent harm caused to flying animals, in particular...
TAU and Goethe University Establish a Joint Center for the Study of Religious and Interreligious Dynamics
First-of-its-kind academic collaboration between Israel and Germany.
Academic collaboration between Israel...
Tel Aviv University Establishes Multidisciplinary Center for Research of Autoimmune Diseases
New center enabled by a generous gift of $10 million from Judith and Stewart Colton
Tel Aviv University...
Breakthrough in the Field of Controlled Drug Delivery
Tel Aviv University researchers develop new technology for efficient encapsulation and release of biomaterials.
In...
Men Engage in “Chivalrous Sexism” when Donating to Women in Need
New study finds that men are less willing to help women if the help will empower them.
A new study by Tel...
Sir Frank Lowy Donates $18M USD to Tel Aviv University’s International School
The gift from the Israeli-Australian businessman will expand TAU’s offering of global programs and collaborations;...
Plastic Additives Harm Corals’ Reproductive Processes
Tel Aviv University researchers examined four chemical additives that are used in consumer products, including...
Common Medications May Reduce Risk of Metastases after Colon and Rectal Cancer
Existing drugs to prevent anxiety, stress reactions and inflammation reduced the risk of the spread of cancer...
The Superpowers of the Female Locust
She can stretch up to 2-3 times her original length when laying eggs in the ground, without causing irreparable...
TAU Students Continue to Work on Solving the Water Crisis in Northern Tanzania
The delegation “Africa Group, Engineers Without Borders Israel – Tel Aviv” went to Tanzania during...
Surprising the Pope with The Artwork ‘Jesus from the Soil of the Holy Land’
Prof. Dina Porat: “The Pope was moved by the gesture. He thanked me wholeheartedly and said that it was...
Researchers Characterize Earliest Galaxies in the Universe
First-of-its-kind study sheds light on epoch of the first stars, 200M years after the Big Bang.
An international...
Are Today’s Gynecologists Ignoring Women’s Health Issues?
Women’s health and wellbeing receive little attention compared to childbirth and reproduction, both in...
Will COP27 Change the World Order?
Our researchers went to Egypt for the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference and returned with new insights.
The...
Mobilizing for Efficient Climate Action
Tel Aviv University leads Israeli collaboration with international research organization, IIASA.
For efficient...
Removal of Cancerous Tumors Without Surgery
New technology from Tel Aviv University, combining ultrasound and nanobubbles, destroys tumors, eliminating need...
The World’s Oldest Grilled Fish Recipe
International team, including leading Israeli universities, finds oldest evidence of the controlled use of fire...
The Thinnest Possible Ladder
Tel Aviv researchers reveal two-dimensional crystals exhibiting unique control of distinct electric potential...
Aerobic Activity can Reduce Risk of Metastatic Cancer by 72%
TAU researchers find that exercise defeats cancer by increasing glucose consumption.
A new study at Tel...
New Hope for Patients with Severe Bone Loss
Researchers induced bone regeneration with a special hydrogel that mimics the bone’s natural environment.
An...
TAU Ready for Climate Action
Lectures, workshops, and hands-on initiatives attract hundreds of students and visitors.
As world leaders...
Breakthrough Treatment May Improve Efficacy of Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer Patients
TAU-developed treatment may reduce risk for lung metastasis following chemo from 52% to only 6%.
A new treatment...
Drones Against Illegal Waste Dumpsites
Use of drones to map illegal waste dumps could promote recycling and save Israel NIS 200 million.
A new...
Pressure Chamber Therapy Effective in Improvement of Autism
TAU study shows that treatment may significantly improve social abilities and condition of the autistic brain.
A...