#TAU_WOMEN_POWER
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
“We call upon the government of Israel and the Knesset to halt legislation that fundamentally alters...
New Snake Family Identified
As far as researchers are aware the Micrelapidae family includes only three species, one in Israel and...
Breaking Glass Ceilings
Tel Aviv University alumna, Israela Tadela Baruch, launches project to empower Israeli women of Ethiopian...
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...
Researchers Discover Mechanism that Facilitates Formation of Brain Metastases
Findings could help predict metastatic recurrence in the brain and a worse prognosis.
Brain...
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...
Dan David Prize Announces 2023 Winners
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
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
In recognition of his groundbreaking research developing unique strategies for delivering RNA...
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...
Does a Food Sharing Economy Benefit the Environment?
According to researchers it depends on how the saved money is spent.
Researchers from Tel Aviv...
Love Blossoms at Tel Aviv University
Two TAU-made couples share their romantic stories.
Romance can be found on Tel Aviv University...
Light Pollution is Killing Desert Rodents
New study shows that artificial light at night can be harmful to ecosystems, biodiversity, and human...
Are You an Entrepreneur at Heart?
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
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
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause for loss of eyesight at an advanced age.
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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...
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...
Do You Have a Rightist or a Leftist Brain?
Political orientation can be predicted by measuring brain activation while watching campaign-ads.
A...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Researchers Uncover New Factors Linked to Williams Syndrome
Findings may contribute to development of treatments to enable normal expression of genes essential for...
Robot, Can You Smell This?
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
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
200 students from six different disciplines find practical solutions to burning challenges in Israeli...
Medical Clowns – No Laughing Matter
Israeli researchers find that medical clowns contribute significantly to the achievement of medical...
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...
New National Research Center at Tel Aviv University
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
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...
Researchers Identify 100,000 New Types of Viruses
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
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?
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
First-of-its-kind academic collaboration between Israel and Germany.
Academic collaboration between...
Breakthrough in the Field of Controlled Drug Delivery
Tel Aviv University researchers develop new technology for efficient encapsulation and release of...
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...
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...
Plastic Additives Harm Corals’ Reproductive Processes
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’
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?
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...
Mobilizing for Efficient Climate Action
Tel Aviv University leads Israeli collaboration with international research organization, IIASA.
For...
Removal of Cancerous Tumors Without Surgery
New technology from Tel Aviv University, combining ultrasound and nanobubbles, destroys tumors, eliminating...
The World’s Oldest Grilled Fish Recipe
International team, including leading Israeli universities, finds oldest evidence of the controlled use of...
New Hope for Patients with Severe Bone Loss
Researchers induced bone regeneration with a special hydrogel that mimics the bone’s natural...
TAU Ready for Climate Action
Lectures, workshops, and hands-on initiatives attract hundreds of students and visitors.
As world...
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...
TAU 7th in World for Entrepreneurship
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
The Bloomberg-Sagol Center for City Leadership announces inaugural class.
As the fall semester began on...
Will Biden Lose Congress?
Next week’s elections in the U.S. will be critical. Tel Aviv University researchers explain...
The Bible – Fact or Fiction?
Researchers confirm invasions of biblical Israel using geomagnetic fields.
A joint study by TAU and the...
Ready, Set, Study!
Over 3000 freshmen attend Tel Aviv University’s fall semester orientation day.
Just before the...
The Hitchhiker’s Guide for Hostile Species
First-of-its-kind study shows how invasive marine species survive under surprising environmental...
Want Success in Business? Have a Diverse Workforce
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
Their activities destroyed local vegetation for the copper industry.
Humans destroying ecosystems...
World’s Earliest Evidence of Opium Use
Opium residue was found in Israel, dating back to the 14th century BC. Researchers believe Canaanites used...
Facebook Proven to Negatively Impact Mental Health
New study first to establish causal link between use of the platform and reported worsening in anxiety and...
Are Corals in Deep Trouble?
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
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
Team competed with 600 students from leading universities around the world.
An impressive achievement...
Making Wheat Rust-Resistant
Researchers respond to the global food crisis by enabling resistance of wheat to rust diseases.
Wheat...
Like Manna from the Sea
Innovative technology may ease global food crisis: “enriched seaweed” with extremely high nutritional...
Stop Blaming the Bats for Covid-19
Researchers conclude there’s insufficient proof of correlation between bats and the outbreak of the...
Eradicating Deadly Brain Tumors by ‘Starvation’
A groundbreaking study at Tel Aviv University effectively eradicated glioblastoma, a highly lethal type...
Can Music Help Prevent Severe Cognitive Decline?
TAU researchers developed musical tests to detect mental deterioration in old age.
Modern technology...
TAU Launches Israel’s 1st Scholarship Program for International Student-Athletes
Initiative will enable elite athletes to study and train at world-class facilities, boost Israeli sports...
TAU’s French Culture Program Helps Propel Careers
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
Could accelerate learning process and improve visual perception capabilities.
A new study from Tel Aviv...
TAU to Switch to Sustainable Electricity within Two Years
University becomes first in Israel to unroll plans for ‘green’ campus transformation.
In a...
Why do Corals Glow?
TAU researchers solve centuries old scientific mystery.
For centuries, nature lovers and scientists...
New Perspectives on Tackling Human Trafficking
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
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
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
Study by Tel Aviv University, Ben Gurion University, and Israeli Ministry of Health included 40K...
Impressive achievement for Tel Aviv University in the Bar Association Exam
100% of the TAU alumni who took the Bar Association exams for the first time, passed successfully and Tel...
Diagnosing Diseases in Space
TAU researchers successfully test genetic diagnosis under microgravity conditions.
If pursuing the...
Tackling a Worrying Rise in Cyber Crimes and Warfare
Israel’s 12th annual Cyber Week highlights critical need for coordinated response.
Israel’s...
Cyber Week 2022 at TAU: Combating ‘Real and Growing’ Threats
Thousands due to attend mega event returning to its full in-person format.
Cyber Week, one of the top...
Olive Trees Were First Domesticated 7,000 Years Ago
Earliest evidence for cultivation of a fruit tree, according to researchers.
A joint study by...
Asper Foundation, TAU Launch Innovative Clean Water Project
Gift enhances partnership between Tel Aviv University and one of Canada’s largest foundation.
Tel Aviv...
Breakthrough Technology Could Lead to One-Time HIV Treatment
TAU researchers demonstrate initial success in neutralizing the virus with a single vaccine.
...
BOG 2022: Kadar Family Award for Outstanding Research Presented to Four TAU Scholars
8th annual Kadar Award ceremony honors excellence in science and teaching.
In recognition of their...
If We Let Them Go, They Won’t Come Crawling Back
One in every five species of reptiles is facing extinction.
There are over 12,000 species of reptiles...
BOG 2022: Smolarz Family Building Dedicated
Building to serve as “Bridge to the Future” for Wise Faculty of Life Sciences.
In a warm and emotional...
Pride Week on TAU Campus
Some events worth checking out during Tel Aviv Pride 2022.
The annual Pride Month in Tel Aviv, one of...
BOG 2022: Strauss Brain Bank Inaugurated
Israel’s first MRI brain database launched to prevent brain disease.
In a festive ceremony during the 2022...
Outstanding Navigators, both Night and Day
Researchers find that bats navigate well, also during the day, thanks to their unique sensory...
TAU Opens Registration for New Management & Liberal Arts BA
International program will equip future business leaders with academic and practical experience at Tel...
BOG 2022: From Making Tahini to Advocating Rights
TAU’s Ramniceanu Prize goes to tahini manufacturer and philanthropist Julia Zaher.
In an especially moving...
BOG 2022: Celebrating Life through Science
Argentinean Friends of TAU award Life Sciences fellowships in honor of Honorary Doctor and Governor Miriam...
BOG 2202: Prajs-Drimmer Fellowships Presented to Students Researching Drug Development
Twenty PhD students to continue breakthrough research for anti-degenerative drugs.
TAU’s Prajs-Drimmer...
BOG 2022: Closner Family Chair for Next Generation Organ and Tissue Implants Inaugurated
Endowment to support innovative research in transplant medicine.
TAU inaugurated the Closner Family Chair...
BOG 2022: Standout Students Win Michel Gelrubin Prize in Architecture
Three international students and three TAU teams recognized for projects that redefine architecture.
The...
European Parliament President at TAU: “Where There’s Dialogue, There’s Hope”
In first stop of Israel visit, Roberta Metsola pledges to work toward bolstered Israel-EU ties.
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