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Google and Tel Aviv University Launch New AI and Data Science Research Program

Written on 9 May 2023.

Three-Year Program Focused on AI for Sustainability and Education. Google and Tel Aviv University are...

“Stay Close to Them, but Avoid Clinging to Them”

Written on 9 May 2023.

TAU professor and early childhood expert on how to help children feel secure in times of conflict. ...

The Jewish Wars?

Written on 7 May 2023.

Tel Aviv University hosts int’l emergency conference to address crisis in Israel-Diaspora relations...

Tel Aviv University Celebrates Long Tradition of Academic Collaboration With Mexico

Written on 4 May 2023.

University hosts “Mexico International Week” on May 8-10. As Israel and Mexico mark 70...

International Study Reveals Genetic Link Between Modern Wine Grapes and Ancient Varieties

Written on 4 May 2023.

International Study Reveals Genetic Link Between Modern Wine Grapes and Ancient Varieties. A new study...

Tel Aviv University Researchers Present New Treatment for Ovarian Cancer

Written on 30 April 2023.

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

Written on 27 April 2023.

We are delighted to announce that Mr. Jack Ma, renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist, will join the...

Tel Aviv University Halts Studies to Mark Israel’s Memorial Day

Written on 24 April 2023.

University students and faculty members attend moving ceremony for fallen soldiers and victims of...

Bats Get “Pregnancy Brain” Too

Written on 23 April 2023.

New study finds that pregnancy affects bats’ sensing capabilities. “Pregnancy...

Haredi Jews – The Main Target of Antisemitic Assaults

Written on 17 April 2023.

The Annual Report on Antisemitism Worldwide – 2022. On the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day 2023, The...

“Family Smoking” on The Porch

Written on 16 April 2023.

Six out of ten children whose parents restrict their smoking to the porch are at risk for being harmed by...

Three TAU Professors Awarded Israel Prize 2023

Written on 3 April 2023.

Prof. Yoram Dinstein, Prof. Emanuel Peled and Prof. Avital Gasith are all recipients of the prestigious...

Plants Emit Sounds – Especially When Stressed

Written on 31 March 2023.

In a world first, Tel Aviv University researchers record and analyze sounds distinctly emitted by...

Tiny Robot Navigates in Physiological Environment and Captures Targeted Damaged Cells

Written on 28 March 2023.

Meet the hybrid micro-robot: innovative technology only 10 microns across. Researchers at Tel Aviv...

Hyperbaric Treatment More Effective than Medicines for Fibromyalgia Caused by Head Injury

Written on 24 March 2023.

Researchers say “results were dramatic” for patients who underwent hyperbaric oxygen...

“Super Seaweed” Produces Natural Health Compounds and Medicine from the Sea

Written on 20 March 2023.

New Israeli technology could lead to anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and...

World’s First mRNA Vaccine Against Deadly Bacteria

Written on 14 March 2023.

Israeli researchers develop vaccine that is 100% effective against bacteria lethal to humans. For the...

Do We Need ‘Junk DNA’?

Written on 14 March 2023.

Researchers offer possible reason why neutral sequences in the genome of living creatures continue to...

Promoting Women in Medicine

Written on 9 March 2023.

New enrichment program created for and by Tel Aviv University’s female medical students. ...

#TAU_WOMEN_POWER

Written on 6 March 2023.

Meet female researchers from Tel Aviv University who received the prestigious European Research Council...

Declaration of the Tel Aviv University Senate Regarding the Violation of Israeli Democracy

Written on 6 March 2023.

“We call upon the government of Israel and the Knesset to halt legislation that fundamentally alters...

New Snake Family Identified

Written on 2 March 2023.

As far as researchers are aware the Micrelapidae family includes only three species, one in Israel and...

Munich Philharmonic Names Lahav Shani its Next Chief Conductor

Written on 26 February 2023.

The 34-year-old Israeli musician and Tel Aviv University alumnus adds another top-notch orchestra to his...

Researchers Discover Mechanism that Facilitates Formation of Brain Metastases

Written on 26 February 2023.

Findings could help predict metastatic recurrence in the brain and a worse prognosis. Brain...

Travelling exhibition displayed for the first time in Israel

Written on 23 February 2023.

The Rosenberg – The German Federal Ministry of Justice in the Shadow of the Nazi Past. In 2012, the...

Dan David Prize Announces 2023 Winners

Written on 23 February 2023.

Nine emerging historians, archaeologists, curators and digital humanists will each receive $300,000 USD, in...

Prestigious Grant from the European Innovation Council Awarded to Tel Aviv University’s Research Team

Written on 19 February 2023.

Dr. Iftach Nachman from the Faculty of Life Sciences leads the Israeli research team, as part of an...

Prof. Dan Peer Appointed as Member of the Prestigious American National Academy of Engineering

Written on 19 February 2023.

In recognition of his groundbreaking research developing unique strategies for delivering RNA...

First Satellite Observatory for Quantum Optical Communication in Israel

Written on 15 February 2023.

Tel Aviv University’s observatory is among the most advanced in the world. Tel Aviv University...

Does a Food Sharing Economy Benefit the Environment?

Written on 14 February 2023.

According to researchers it depends on how the saved money is spent. Researchers from Tel Aviv...

Love Blossoms at Tel Aviv University

Written on 14 February 2023.

Two TAU-made couples share their romantic stories. Romance can be found on Tel Aviv University...

Light Pollution is Killing Desert Rodents

Written on 9 February 2023.

New study shows that artificial light at night can be harmful to ecosystems, biodiversity, and human...

Are You an Entrepreneur at Heart?

Written on 8 February 2023.

Join the Coller Startup Competition 2023 for the chance to win $100,000 for your startup. Tel Aviv...

Three Tel Aviv University Researchers Awarded the ERC Proof of Concept (PoC) grants

Written on 8 February 2023.

Prof. Ronit Satchi-Fainaro, Prof. Raja Giryes and Prof. Eilon Shani receive the prestigious grants from the...

Researchers Identify A New Genetic Risk Factor for Age-related Eye Disease

Written on 7 February 2023.

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause for loss of eyesight at an advanced age. ...

Prof. Karen Avraham Wins Prestigious FISEB STAR Award for Scientific Excellence and Leadership

Written on 31 January 2023.

The selection committee: “Her creative ideas, unwavering commitment and leadership have inspired many...

Thousands Take Part in Tel Aviv University’s Open Day

Written on 31 January 2023.

Prospective students get a taste of campus life and explore study tracks. Today’s Open Day for...

From Canada to Israel: A Journey into Environmental Studies

Written on 30 January 2023.

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

Written on 30 January 2023.

Findings contradict prevalent belief that people on the autism spectrum are ‘indifferent to...

Holocaust Education is Expanding in Africa, the Arab World, and Eastern Europe

Written on 26 January 2023.

The Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry published its annual report focusing on initiatives...

Prof. Ehud Gazit Elected Fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors

Written on 24 January 2023.

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

Written on 24 January 2023.

Players need to quickly collect six ‘Jew hats’ from Jewish areas in the city, and bring them to...

Robot, Can You Smell This?

Written on 22 January 2023.

In a scientific first, a robot can “smell” using a biological sensor. After having developed a robot...

Lessons in Tolerance and DNA Extraction in Tel Aviv University’s Medical Labs

Written on 18 January 2023.

High school students on the autism spectrum were integrated for a whole semester in the research...

Tel Aviv University’s First MedTech Hackathon Sets a High Bar

Written on 17 January 2023.

200 students from six different disciplines find practical solutions to burning challenges in Israeli...

Medical Clowns – No Laughing Matter

Written on 17 January 2023.

Israeli researchers find that medical clowns contribute significantly to the achievement of medical...

Coller School of Management Among World’s Top 100 Business Schools

Written on 16 January 2023.

The only Israeli business school included in ranking by CEOWORLD Magazine. Tel Aviv University’s...

New National Research Center at Tel Aviv University

Written on 9 January 2023.

The Israel Center for Applied Systems Analysis to be established. The Israel Ministry of Innovation,...

First Israeli Nanosatellite Designed to Communicate from Space with Optical Ground Station

Written on 4 January 2023.

TAU-SAT3 was successfully launched yesterday. The researchers: “An important step toward demonstrating...

Researchers use Smartwatches to Measure Safety of COVID Vaccine

Written on 28 December 2022.

Tel Aviv University researchers monitored the physiological data of close to 5,000 Israelis over two...

Researchers Identify 100,000 New Types of Viruses

Written on 27 December 2022.

Tel Aviv University researchers successfully identify new viruses, even specify which organisms they are...

“Requiem for a Whale” Won Best Student Film Award at the IDA Documentary Awards Ceremony

Written on 25 December 2022.

Ido Weisman’s short documentary film won the award at the world’s most prestigious event...

Could a Drone Save Bats from the Terror of Wind Turbine Blades?

Written on 19 December 2022.

Israeli researchers developed innovative device designed to prevent harm caused to flying animals, in...

TAU and Goethe University Establish a Joint Center for the Study of Religious and Interreligious Dynamics

Written on 19 December 2022.

First-of-its-kind academic collaboration between Israel and Germany. Academic collaboration between...

Breakthrough in the Field of Controlled Drug Delivery

Written on 15 December 2022.

Tel Aviv University researchers develop new technology for efficient encapsulation and release of...

Men Engage in “Chivalrous Sexism” when Donating to Women in Need

Written on 14 December 2022.

New study finds that men are less willing to help women if the help will empower them. A new study by...

Sir Frank Lowy Donates $18M USD to Tel Aviv University’s International School

Written on 13 December 2022.

The gift from the Israeli-Australian businessman will expand TAU’s offering of global programs and...

Plastic Additives Harm Corals’ Reproductive Processes

Written on 12 December 2022.

Tel Aviv University researchers examined four chemical additives that are used in consumer products,...

Surprising the Pope with The Artwork ‘Jesus from the Soil of the Holy Land’

Written on 5 December 2022.

Prof. Dina Porat: “The Pope was moved by the gesture. He thanked me wholeheartedly and said that it...

Are Today’s Gynecologists Ignoring Women’s Health Issues?

Written on 30 November 2022.

Women’s health and wellbeing receive little attention compared to childbirth and reproduction, both in...

Will COP27 Change the World Order?

Written on 27 November 2022.

Our researchers went to Egypt for the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference and returned with new...

Mobilizing for Efficient Climate Action

Written on 24 November 2022.

Tel Aviv University leads Israeli collaboration with international research organization, IIASA. For...

Removal of Cancerous Tumors Without Surgery

Written on 22 November 2022.

New technology from Tel Aviv University, combining ultrasound and nanobubbles, destroys tumors, eliminating...

The World’s Oldest Grilled Fish Recipe

Written on 22 November 2022.

International team, including leading Israeli universities, finds oldest evidence of the controlled use of...

New Hope for Patients with Severe Bone Loss

Written on 10 November 2022.

Researchers induced bone regeneration with a special hydrogel that mimics the bone’s natural...

TAU Ready for Climate Action

Written on 9 November 2022.

Lectures, workshops, and hands-on initiatives attract hundreds of students and visitors. As world...

Drones Against Illegal Waste Dumpsites

Written on 8 November 2022.

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

Written on 7 November 2022.

TAU study shows that treatment may significantly improve social abilities and condition of the autistic...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Like Manna from the Sea

Written on 11 September 2022.

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Why do Corals Glow?

Written on 2 August 2022.

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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