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What happens in your brain when you start to help someone in distress?
The research team
New research exposes the biological basis of empathy.
An animal model study examined...
Be My Guest
What famous personalities would TAU researchers invite to their sukkah?
Welcoming guests is a...
Fighting Pollution With Seaweed
Coastal seaweed farms can help fight environmental damage.
Nitrogen is a common fertilizer for...
Raising the Bar in Film
TAU student Bar Cohen is bringing Israeli spirit and transgender representation to the big screen.
“I...
The Silent Prophets
TAU researchers prove that silent mutations can predict development of cancer cells.
Our genome, our...
Recordings of the magnetic field from 9,000 years ago teach us about the magnetic field today
View west of the 1999 excavations, Stratum IIB, Tel Tifdan/ Wadi Fidan. Photo courtesy of Thomas E. Levy
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Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel Receives the IEEE Leadership Award
For his outstanding leadership contributions to homeland security, cyber security and resilience.
The...
Mrs. Ariela Cotler – our next National President
Mrs. Ariela Cotler – our next National President
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Canadian...
Where Have All the Birds Gone?
Humans Behind Extinction of Hundreds of Bird Species Over the Last 50,000 Years.
A new study from Tel Aviv...
Diminishing at the Edges
TAU study reveals: overfishing severely harms marine protected areas around the world
A new study by...
This Exhibition Will Make You Sweat
New exhibition on climate crisis gives us tools to save the planet.
Recent news has covered extreme...
He’s Bringing Plastic Back
TAU alumnus Tal Cohen and his company “Plastic Back” converts plastic waste back to its original form.
We...
What to Do When Everything is Vulnerable and Under Attack
Highlights from Cyber Week 2021.
Israel’s 11th Annual Cyber Week...
Tel Aviv Bats Have More Fun
More adventurous than their rural counterparts, fruit bats in Tel Aviv enjoy what the city has to offer.
...
See You at Naftali
Prof. Itai Sened explains how TAU students will tackle global warming from what will become the greenest...
A New Tool for Combating Discrimination
After decade long study, the Kantor Center has published a special book edition on legislation against...
Digital Learning: TAU 1st in Israel According to International Ranking
Among leading ‘global champions for digital education worldwide’ in Emerging rankings for...
New nanotech from TAU produces “healthy” electric current from the human body itself
Approach allows for the charging of cardiac pacemakers using only the heartbeat, eliminating the need for...
The Faculty of Engineering Predicts: A Greener and Safer Future
Graduates of TAU’s School of Mechanical Engineering present innovative projects.
Just like every...
A world first: Targeted delivery of therapeutic RNAs only to cancer cells, with no harm caused to healthy cells
Tel Aviv University’s Groundbreaking Technology:
The “door-to-door service” that delivers therapeutic RNA...
Care for A Glass of Tel Aviv Air?
TAU study shows atmospheric water vapor in the city is suitable for drinking.
The best things in life are...
Leading the Global Yiddish Renaissance
TAU’s Jona Goldrich Institute for Yiddish Language, Literature and Culture boasts vibrant, diverse...
Celebrating 20 Years of Gender Studies
TAU and Jewish women’s group launched first B.A. program of its type in the Middle East.
Tel Aviv...
TAU Graduates Bolster Israel’s Global Standing
Alumni in top diplomatic positions driven by a passion for Israel, share success stories from the field.
As...
We Are Part of the Problem and the Solution
Tel Aviv University launches first-of-its-kind multidisciplinary research hub on climate change.
Tel Aviv...
The survivability of animal species depends on the number of offspring rather than body size
New study proposes an amendment to the theory on the extinction of species.
The researchers found...
First-of-its-kind study: Researchers used smart watches to monitor changes in quality of life during lockdowns
Data on 20-40 age group reveals: They sleep more, walk less and feel unhappier
In a first-of-its-kind...
A Bridge to Clean Water
Joint Israeli-Emirati Water Research Institute to Open in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
A first of its kind agreement was...
Is It Game Over for The British Monarchy?
TAU scholars weigh in on whether losing the queen will mean losing the game.
Duchess Meghan and...
Joint Israeli-Emirati Water Research Institute to Open in Abu Dhabi, UAE
International collaboration between Tel Aviv University and U.A.E. – Israeli technology company...
Time Flies and So Do Bats
Bats map the world in units of time, an innate ability.
Bats know the speed of sound from birth....
TAU and Columbia University Launch Dual Degree Program
“Synergy” between students, faculty is excellent as TAU prepares to welcome next cohort.
Despite the...
Antisemitism – Defined, Yet Running Wild
Widespread adoption of working definition of Antisemitism is contradicted by realities on ground.
What do...
When One Becomes Three
Extraordinary discovery in the Gulf of Eilat: Animal able to regenerate all its organs fully after...
Facebook And WhatsApp Are Changing The Sexual Abuse Attitude In Israel’s Hasidic Community
New study at Tel Aviv University reveals deep processes occurring in this sector over the past few...
“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 unrest.
During...
Standing With The Tel Aviv University Community
Message from the President of Tel Aviv University, Prof. Ariel Porat –
Dear Tel Aviv University...
Our Planet in the Hands of Academia
TAU to launch a multidisciplinary research center on climate change with the aim of finding practical...
Fireflies’ Protective ‘Musical Armor’ Against Bats
Trailblazing TAU study reveals that fireflies produce strong ultrasonic sounds that may potentially work to...
Show Me Your Playlist And I’ll Tell You Who You Are
Could you be inadvertently channeling your inner Beyonce or Eminem?
A new study shows that three...
Promoting Equality on Campus
Prof. Neta Ziv to head the Equality and Diversity Commission, dealing with all aspects of equality and...
TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY LEADS THE WAY IN ANNOUNCED RESEARCH PROJECTS GOING TO SPACE
TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY LEADS THE WAY IN
ANNOUNCED RESEARCH PROJECTS GOING TO SPACE
Canadian Friends of Tel Aviv...
Google and TAU to Harness the Power of AI for Social Good
New collaboration to promote beneficial multidisciplinary research in Artificial Intelligence.
Google and...
Gut Healing
TAU researchers identify proteins that cause intestinal disease.
Researchers from Tel Aviv University...
Michal Bat Adam Receives Israel Prize for Film Art
Broke barriers to become one of Israeli cinema’s first directors.
The Israel Prize for Film Art was awarded...
An Underwater Salute to Grandma Vera
Marine biologist names new species of sponge after Holocaust survivor grandmother, turning 95.
There are...
Struggling in a Toxic Workplace?
TAU researchers hope to save farmers from snakebites in their fields.
Did you know that about 1.8 million...
Antisemitism During the Pandemic: Less Physical Violence, Upsurge in Online Antisemitism
On the Eve of Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Kantor Center for the Study of Contemporary...
Got Beef? Your Ancestors Were Likely VERY into Meat…
TAU researchers: Humans were apex predators for two million years.
Whether you are a tofu loving vegan, a...
Could Your Smartphone Be Damaging Your Teeth?
Your FOMO may be compromising your physical and mental health.
Do you often find yourself checking your...
COVID-19 Vaccinations at TAU
400 students received their second COVID-vaccine on campus this month.
While an impressive number of...
Covid-19 Vaccination of Nursing Mothers May Protect Babies
Promotes production of important antibodies in breast milk.
We may have some good news: Covid-19...
“Arabic for Beginners” – TAU’s Most Popular Course
With hundreds on waiting lists.
Two and a half hours was the time it took for a sizeable number of people...
Add ‘Zoom w. Dubai University’ to Your Calendar
TAU students welcome to join week of activities and getting to know our friends at UD.
Israel and the...
Prof. Zvi Galil, Former President of Tel Aviv University, is Ranked 7th Among the World’s Most Influential Computer Scientists
Remarkable achievement for Israeli researcher.
The prestigious Academic Influence ranking has placed...
The Quest for A Lifesaving Cure
Innovative technology of BLAVATNIK CENTER for Drug Discovery may save boy suffering from rare neurological...
When Size Does Matter…
TAU study suggests the extinction of large animals led to increased volume of the human brain.
In...
Dafna Meitar-Nechmad Tapped as Chair of TAU’s Board of Governors
A triple alumna and long-time benefactor of TAU, she will be first woman in role.
Last Wednesday, Tel Aviv...
Robot “Hears” through the Ear of a Locust
TAU researchers open the door to sensory integrations between robots and insects
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TAU Launches Israel’s First Center for AI and Data Science
Center to take TAU and Israel to forefront of the global artificial intelligence revolution.
Tel Aviv...
Israel’s Premier Artificial Intelligence Event is Back!
TAU’s AI Week brings together top Israeli and global experts in the field for three fascinating...
TAU Announces First of Its Kind International Program
First in the world to combine politics, cyber and government.
Tel Aviv University launches a new program,...
More than 20,000 participants on TAU’s Open Day 2021
Record high attendance despite event held online due to Corona.
This year, TAU wholeheartedly embraced...
Online Impact: TAU 1st in Israel, Among Top 100 Worldwide
Webometrix ranks web presence of institutions of higher education.
Tel Aviv University was ranked 73rd...
And the Oscar goes to…
Tel Aviv University Team Receives Prize for Significant Technological Impact to Film Industry.
The American...
Increased Diversity Secured On TAU Campus
Marketing efforts and direct lines of communication generate impressive results.
Consistent and Targeted...
A Glimpse into the Wardrobes of King David and King Solomon
Archaeologists discover fabric dyed royal purple, dating back to the time of King David and King Solomon.
...
Tel Aviv’s Ecological Oasis: The Yehuda Naftali Botanic Garden at TAU
A donor-supported renovation focuses on research, facilities and visitor access.
By Lindsey Zemler
TAU’s...
TAU Excavation Examines “Ancient High Tech”
Plant remains elucidate early Israel’s role in global metals industry.
By Melanie Takefman
The wind is...
Power of Images: Memorializing the Holocaust through Film
TAU researchers explore how artistic critique shapes the memory of historical trauma.
By Lindsey Zemler
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New Study Presents A Gloomy Climate Future for the Middle East
But Raises Hope the Region Could Become Part of the Solution to the Climate Crisis.
A fresh study conducted...
Opening Gates and Scaling Mountains
The TAU women breaking convention in the Jewish world.
By Lisa Kremer
A young girl, captivated by her...
The Toolkit of Prehistoric Humans
New discovery: Early humans used chopping tools to break animal bones and consume the bone marrow.
...
See you in Dubai
The new agreements between nations have created new opportunities – A TAU student meets students from...
Building Community during Crisis
When COVID-19 broke, hundreds of students who participated in “TAU Impact,” the University’s flagship...
Academic First Responders
How TAU sparked a learning revolution in the wake of COVID-19.
By Idit Nirel
When COVID-19 broke in Israel...
Social Work Student Sees Light in Unexpected Places
For Glaser Scholar Lea Tamanyo, making positive change starts with helping individuals.
By Melanie...
Accelerating Jewish-Arab Entrepreneurship
TAU’s jumpTAU program helps bicultural teams found start-ups and friendships.
By Lindsey Zemler
...
Globalization During the Bronze & Early Iron Ages
Evidence for trade from India & Southeast Asia to the Land of Israel in the 16th century BCE.
A...
Enemies: A Love Story
TAU’s Alliance Center for Iranian Studies is global authority on modern Iran and Iranian Jews.
By...
Twelve TAU Researchers among Top 50 in their Fields
“A cause for real national pride,” says Research VP of the Stanford University study.
A new study from...
Researchers from TAU have developed a technology that enables photographing moving objects
The new development will enable taking photos of race cars, runners, birds in flight, and dunking...
Hollywood Legend Martin Scorsese Meets with TAU Students, Donors
“Film school was a major turning point in my life; I’ve been wanting to talk to TAU students for a long...
TAU Study Proves that Light Can Kill Coronavirus
Groundbreaking research finds UV-LED diodes efficiently and cheaply disinfect social spaces.
A revolution...
COVID-19 Takes TAU’s Legal Clinics into High Gear
Clinic staff share experiences of protecting those most affected by pandemic
Dr. Yuval Livnat, Adv. Anat...
Parents show love less during COVID-19: TAU Study
Stress, crowded homes cause parents to “forget” to express love, at a time when children are in...
An Underwater Journey Following the Vanishing of Sponge Species from the Shallow Water of the Israeli Coast
The researchers believe that the sharp rise in water temperatures may lead to the death and...
The future generation of the Startup Nation
Students from Tel Aviv University win a gold medal at iGEM – the World Championship in Synthetic...
TAU developed genome editing system destroys cancer cells
Breakthrough treatment, with no side effects, may increase life expectancy in brain and ovarian cancer...
Attracting Students with “Fire in Their Hearts”
TAU’s DAN Department of Communication trains young Israelis in digital literacy, unbiased reporting and...
European Association of Law and Economics recognizes TAU President
Professor Ariel Porat, President of Tel Aviv University and former Dean of its Buchmann Faculty of Law,...
Unique Collaboration Between Tel Aviv University And Local Fashion Designers
What do you do when the academic year begins but the students can’t come to campus?
When the...
TAU Co-Study: “Green Revolution” Decreased Infant Mortality
“Israel, as a global leader in agriculture R&D, has much to offer to the developing world.”
...
Online With Students From Iran, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Lebanon and Iraq
The Israeli course on Islam has been ranked as one of the 50 best online courses in the world.
A coup...
Why Do Bats Fly Into Walls?
A sensory misperception – like people bumping into a glass wall
Why do bats fly into walls, even though...
Souvenirs of Sand and Sun
Sugandh P. Ojha, an international student from India, shares insights from her time at TAU.
It was...
The Sky is Not the Limit
Tel Aviv University Builds and Launches a Nanosatellite into Space
The TAU-SAT1 nanosatellite was...
Historic TAU-UAE Partnership Symbolizes Hopeful Future
Moshe Dayan Center signs agreement with TRENDs Research Center in Abu Dhabi
TAU’s Moshe Dayan Center...
TAU Prof. Wins Schmidt Science Polymath Award
Prof. Oded Rechavi one of first winners of prestigious prize, which is defined as “an experiment in...
Rescue Mission: Pioneering TAU Program Preserves Ethiopian Jewish Heritage
“The students understand that if they don’t do it, it simply won’t happen.”
The...