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Professor Rachel Sarig is the head of the Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine at Tel Aviv University…
“I Applied to Several Universities, But TAU’s Documentary Film Program Stood Out”
Kristoffer Brugada is now in his second year of the international MFA in Documentary Cinema at Tel Aviv University. Currently working on his final project, a documentary on gay conversion therapy in the...
Why Do Employees Keep Their Ideas from Their Bosses?
TAU research reveals that 1 in 4 employees hide their inventions from their employers.
A new study from the Coller School of Management at Tel Aviv University sheds light for the first time on an...
Corals on Drugs: A Threat We Can’t Ignore
10 different pharmaceuticals detected in corals in the Gulf of Eilat.
Severe environmental contamination: A new study from Tel Aviv University and the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History detected traces...
TAU Scientist Featured on Nobel Prize Prediction List
Prof. Rafi Bistritzer, an award-winning physicist, made the prestigious citation list.
Every year, Clarivate, the organization behind the Web of Science database, attempts to predict the next Nobel...
TAU Students Once Again Lead in Bar Exam Success with 95% Pass Rate
The Buchmann Faculty of Law at TAU continues to top the rankings with a 95% bar exam pass rate.
According to data published by the Bar Association, the Buchmann Faculty of Law at Tel Aviv University...
Could Cancer Vulnerabilities Be Hidden in Chromosome Changes?
TAU researchers uncover cancer weaknesses, paving the way for targeted treatments.
Two complementary studies from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at Tel Aviv University, in collaboration with...
Spotting Parkinson’s Early: A New TAU Breakthrough
Researchers at Tel Aviv University cooperated with three major Israeli medical centers to develop a new method for detecting protein aggregation in cells – a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease. The...
How Can We See Through Closed Eyes?
Tel Aviv University tech tracks pupil changes in sleep and anesthesia.
A new technological development allows for the first time to monitor changes in pupil size and gaze direction behind closed eyes...
Crushing the Longtime Myth of Masada
TAU archaeologists reveal the Roman siege of Masada likely lasted weeks, not years, according to new research findings.
Researchers from the Sonia & Marco Nadler Institute of Archaeology at Tel Aviv...
ERC 2024 Awarded to 11 TAU Researchers
Congratulations to 11 TAU Researchers on the Prestigious ERC Starting Grant 2024.
The European Research Council (ERC) announced the winners of the ERC Starting Grant for 2024. Among the winners are eleven...
Just Like Us: Retired Eagles Like to Stay In
It turns out that older eagles go out less and prefer to stay home.
A new Tel Aviv University study, the first of its kind, has revealed that vultures, much like humans, experience changes in movement...
Free vs. Paid Real Estate: The Pricing Difference
Free real estate ads might cost you: Paid listings fetch thousands more.
Researchers from Tel Aviv University found that there may be a cost to the zero-price effect: statistically identical homes that...
Eilat’s Sponges’ Unique Way to Deter Predators
Beware, We’re Toxic! Sponges Use Precious Metal to Warn Predators.
A new study at Tel Aviv University found that sponges in the Gulf of Eilat have developed an original way to keep predators away. The...
TAU Ranks 7th Globally for Graduate Entrepreneurship
TAU once again makes headlines in the 2024 PitchBook University Rankings.
Tel Aviv University shines once again in the 2024 PitchBook university rankings. According to the data, the university’s...
Can Parkinson’s Treatment be Enhanced by AI Tech?
TAU researchers developed an AI-powered wearable to track FOG episodes in Parkinson’s patients.
Researchers at TAU’s Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences invited the international...
Education during wartime
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Israel at the Movies
Film critic Prof. Shmulik Duvdevani speaks on how Israeli cinema gets to the heart of Jewish history, identity and trauma
To start, can you describe your background and your role at TAU?
I teach...
Go Fish: Decline in Poleward-Moving Fish
How Does Global Warming Impact Fish Abundance?
An extensive international study led by researchers from Tel Aviv University found a decline in the abundance of marine fish species that rapidly...
Do Green Environments Help Heart Patients Live Longer?
Grass Is Greener, Lives Are Longer: Nature’s Impact on Heart Patients’ Health.
In a long-term study, unprecedented in its kind and scope, researchers from Tel Aviv University examined the...
TAU Receives $12.67M Grant for Medical Simulation Center
The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at Tel Aviv University Receives a $12.67 Million Grant from the Helmsley Charitable Trust to Create a Medical Simulation Training Center.
TEL AVIV, Israel...
Prof. Hagit Messer-Yaron: Eco-Tech ‘Nobel’ in Electrical Engineering
Congratulations to Prof. Hagit Messer-Yaron on receiving the IEEE Medal, the ‘Nobel Prize’ of Electrical Engineering for Eco-Technologies.
Tel Aviv University applauds and congratulates...
Prof. Ehud Gazit: Meitner-Humboldt Award Winner
Congratulations to Prof. Ehud Gazit on receiving the esteemed Meitner-Humboldt Research Award.
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation of Germany has announced that it is awarding the Meitner-Humboldt...
Do Viruses Have Consciousness?
Bacteria-Targeting Viruses Adapt, Improving their Decision-Making.
Researchers from the Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research at Tel Aviv University have deciphered a novel complex...
Unlocking Quantum Mysteries with Pendula
Pendulum Experiment Sheds Light on Quantum Mysteries in Topological Materials, Revealing Insights Unreachable by Traditional Methods.
A recent study conducted at Tel Aviv University has devised a large...
Could Restarting Change the Game for Chemical Research?
Not only in Information Technology: Restart Also Works in Chemical Simulations.
A new study from Tel Aviv University discovered that a common practice in Information Technology can also be applied in...
Bye Bye Birdie: How Will Crows Survive Without Us?
When the Humans Are Away, Do the Crows Still Play?
A new study from Tel Aviv University examined what happens to birds that are accustomed to living around humans, when their habitat is suddenly emptied of...
Summer Glow: How Sun Exposure Boosts Fertility in Women Ages 30-40
Exposure to The Sun’s UV Radiation May Have a Positive Effect on Fertility in Women Aged 30-40.
A research team from Tel Aviv University and the Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer investigated...
Tel Aviv University’s New Academic Integration Tracks Welcome Olim
TAU partners with Israel Student Authority to launch new degree options for recent immigrants.
Since the beginning of the October 7 war, there has been a noticeable surge in citizenship requests and Aliyah...
Elevate Your Future with TAU’s Pioneering MSc Programs in Engineering
TAU introduces two new English-taught MSc degrees: Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Engineering.
Are you intrigued by the prospect of developing organs on a chip or addressing water contamination...
Exploring Responses to Challenges and Cultivating Collaborations
Tel Aviv University hosts a delegation from UCLA.
The Lowy International School hosted the UCLA delegation at Tel Aviv University on February 20 as part of their solidarity trip to Israel. In a...
Revolutionizing Plant Cloning: Boosting Global Agriculture?
Can better rooting in plant cloning improve crop variety, cost, and climate resilience?
In an extensive and multi-phased international study that lasted for eight years, led by researchers from...
Are We Close to Ending Alzheimer’s Memory Loss?
TAU Researchers Successfully Prevent Memory Deterioration in Alzheimer’s in an Animal Model.
In 2022, a team of researchers from the laboratory of Prof. Inna Slutsky from the Faculty of Medical & Health...
How Does Science Make Us Fall in Love?
From ancient spells to smelling like other animals, the lengths we go to for love have always been remarkable.
Are you the sort of person who plans their Valentine’s Day weeks or months in advance with...
Could Restarting Change the Game for Chemical Research?
Not only in Information Technology: restart also works in chemical simulations.
A new study from Tel Aviv University discovered that a common practice in Information Technology can also be applied in...
A Scientific Breakthrough That Will Help Increase Plant Yields in Dry Conditions
Using CRISPR technology, researchers succeed in growing tomatoes that consume less water without compromising yield.
A new discovery by Tel Aviv University has succeeded in cultivating and characterizing...
TAU’s Academic Term Officially Begins
After Waiting Months, Students Share Their Experiences of Being Back on Campus.
On December 31, 2023, while many around the world celebrated the close of a year, Tel Aviv University (TAU) marked a new...
Voices of Resilience and Hope Echo in Solidarity
Lowy International School Marks 100 Days since October 7.
On January 14, the Lowy International School community commemorated 100 days since October 7, marking a somber milestone with 136 hostages held...
New Technology Interprets Archaeological Findings from Biblical Times
Researchers rely on the earth’s magnetic field to verify an event mentioned in the Old Testament.
A breakthrough achieved by researchers from four Israeli universities – Tel Aviv University, The Hebrew...
New Findings About the Early Universe 50 Million Years After the Big Bang
Astronomical breakthrough: The history and contents of the Universe can be determined using radio telescopes on the moon.
A new research study from Tel Aviv University has predicted for the first time the...
Presenting an Accurate, Fact-based Picture of the Oct. 7th War
New academic course for international students.
Tel Aviv University is offering the first academic course on the Israel-Hamas war that began on Oct. 7th, 2023. Targeting international students, the course...
A Letter from VERA – Association of University Heads, Israel
Public Statement by Presidents of Israel Research Universities Regarding Statements by American University Presidents in Congressional Hearings.
Since the horrifying atrocity of October 7th, there has been a...
First Academic Course on the Current War Launched at TAU for International Students
The course aims to present an accurate, fact-based, and complex perspective on the conflict.
Tel Aviv University is offering the first academic course on the Israel-Hamas war that began on October 7, 2023....
Promoting Volunteering among the Ultra-Orthodox during Wartime
Tel Aviv University Haredi researcher sees “a real change”.
Minutes after Shabbat ended on what Israelis now call “Black Saturday”—the 7th of October, 2023—Dr. Nechumi Yaffe, researcher and senior lecturer...
TAU Announces Second Round of Assistance for Every Student on Reserve Duty
Tel Aviv University announces: 6,000 students called up to reserve duty will receive a second round of financial assistance – between 2,000 and 9,000 NIS, based on needs and the type and duration of...
International Admissions 2024/25 Now Open
Start Your Academic Journey at Tel Aviv University.
The Lowy International School of Tel Aviv University is now accepting applications for degree programs for next year. In 2024/25, TAU will be offering four...
Message from the University President Ariel Porat
240 hostages, including babies, children, and elderly civilians are being held by Hamas since October 7, 2023. Many were snatched from their beds or captured in the midst of a pastoral music festival during...
Tel Aviv University calls academics around the world to join us in a univocal call for the immediate release of all hostages
“This is a clear crime against humanity, and one that we must condemn and fight.”
240 hostages, including babies, children, and elderly civilians are being held by Hamas since October 7th,...
TAU International Students Unite to Combat Disinformation and Oppose Terror
A diverse group of international students have banded together to use their networks and platforms to share the verified truth of Israel’s October 7 terror attack.
Following the horrific October 7, 2023...
Open Letter by TAU International Students
“What is happening in Israel right now is a threat to all humans everywhere, and therefore all should unite against it.”
We are a group of international students at Tel Aviv University coming...
Disinformation regarding terror support
An update from the TAU rector, Prof. Mark Shtaif.
Dear staff, faculty and students
As we grieve for our lost ones and grapple with the events of October 7th, attempting to comprehend their profound...
Alleviating Nightmares of Israel’s War-Traumatized Children
Tel Aviv University to provide psychological relief for young victims of Hamas attacks.
The conflict that erupted in Israel on October 7, 2023, has wrought unimaginable devastation, leaving some of the most...
The Academy Lights Israel Up
University and college buildings across the country were illuminated in the colors of the Israeli flag this evening:
University and college buildings across the country, from Tel Hai in the North, to Sapir...
War in Israel – New Update from the TAU President
Dear faculty, staff, and students,
Let me begin by expressing deep, almost unbearable sorrow for the death of over 1,200 women, men, and children, murdered or killed in the horrific crime perpetrated...
Tel Aviv University Commemorates the Fallen Members of Our University Community
TAU mourns with and shares the sorrow of the families who have lost loved ones in Operation Iron Swords
Roee Negri, a computer science and management student
Yuval Ben...
Impact of the Constitutional Overhaul on National Resilience in Israel
Rise in national resilience of coalition supporters vs. steep decline among supporters of the opposition.
A joint study by researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Tel-Hai Academic College demonstrates...
Tel Aviv University ranked first outside the USA in the number of unicorns established by alumni
The Prestigious Stanford index ranks TAU as Israel’s leading entrepreneurial university.
A new study from Stanford University ranks Tel Aviv University first in Israel and first in the world outside...
Head of Science at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Meets TAU’s Scientific Community
Prof. Stephen Quake visited Tel Aviv University and talked about science and collaboration.
Prof. Stephen Quake, the head of science at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, visited Tel Aviv University recently...
Destroying Cancer: new drug delivery system containing RNA therapy can target cancer cells in bone marrow
Researchers from Tel Aviv University develop nanoparticles containg RNA molecules, similar to those used in the COVID-19 vaccine, that inhibit the ability of cancer cells to divide.
Researchers at Tel...
Stress Makes Vaccines Less Effective
Researchers at Tel Aviv University find correlation between behavioral stress and vaccine effectiveness.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University demonstrated for the first time that there is a significant...
Barbie Buzz: Mattel CEO Shares Branding Wisdom with Tel Aviv University Students
Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz, an alumnus of Tel Aviv University’s Coller School of Management, spoke to students about business leadership.
The movie Barbie, based on the iconic doll created by American toy...
Unearthing Ancient Intelligence
Early humans in Israel’s Hula Valley invested in systematic procurement of raw materials hundreds of thousands of years ago – much earlier than previously assumed.
A new study from Tel Aviv...
Researchers Produce Highly Efficient, Low-cost “Green” Hydrogen
Initial hope for mass production of green hydrogen, which will dramatically reduce global CO2 emissions.
Tel Aviv University researchers have achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully producing...
Researchers Induce Cancer Cell “Suicide”
Tel Aviv University’s breakthrough study unleashes self-produced toxin, targeting and eliminating cancer cells with impressive results.
For the first time in the world: researchers at Tel Aviv...
Metabolomics – A New Frontier in Preventive Medicine
Tel Aviv University’s new Metabolite Medicine Division at the BLAVATNIK Center for Drug Discovery poised to revolutionize the field.
Even the simplest blood tests of today – which monitor about...
Older Bats do Suffer from Age-related Hearing Loss
Recent study challenges the prevailing belief that bats are immune to age-related hearing loss, suggesting the existence of unique adaptations that may slow down the deterioration process.
A new study...
One Third of Normal-Weight Individuals are Obese
Researchers at Tel Aviv University found that the widely used Body Mass Index (BMI) measurement is less sensitive to define obesity than we thought.
Researchers from the School of Public Health at Tel...
Due to Climate Change, More Animals will Become Extinct Outside of Nature Reserves than Within Them
According to int’l study surveying more than 14,000 species of amphibians and reptiles.
A new international study has found that amphibians and reptiles inhabiting the world’s nature reserves, or...
Discovery May Lead to Personalized Medicine for Infectious Diseases
Tel Aviv University researchers open new doors for applying personalized medicine to infectious diseases, moving beyond cancer and Alzheimer’s.
In the world of healthcare, personalized medicine has...
Tel Aviv University Introduces Tuition-Free Teaching Certificate Program
The University is taking a proactive and socially responsible approach to address country-wide decline in aspiring teachers.
Tel Aviv University is dedicated to enhancing Israel’s education system...
Tel Aviv University 1st in Israel in QS World University Ranking 2024
International ranking evaluates top 1,500 universities worldwide.
Tel Aviv University has achieved a remarkable feat by securing the first position among Israeli universities in the highly esteemed QS...
Breakthrough Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Severe Developmental Epilepsy in Children
Advancing treatment and improving quality of life.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University, among other institutions, have developed an innovative gene therapy that may help children suffering from Dravet...
Prof. Isaac P. Witz Honored with 2023 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research
Renowned Tel Aviv University Professor Emeritus recognized for his groundbreaking scientific contributions.
An Impressive achievement: Professor Isaac P. Witz from the Shmunis School of Biomedicine and...
The Secret Sauce of Academic Growth
Post-doc researchers propel cross-pollination of ideas around the globe.
How do universities worldwide expand academic ties, develop new research approaches, and tap into emerging ideas? One of the...
Tel Aviv University and the Sackler Family Agreed to Remove the Name Sackler from the Faculty of Medicine
A joint announcement on behalf of Tel Aviv University and the Sackler family.
For the last 50 years, the Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University has proudly borne the Sackler family name.
In a...
A Step Closer to Beating Melanoma?
New study reveals critical insights in fight against skin cancer.
A new study conducted at Tel Aviv University and the Sheba Medical Center reveals how melanoma cancer cells affect their close...
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 providing students with a vital range of services including financial aid, academic counseling,...
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 online after we die, or our digital remains, is of increasing importance as we live more of our...
Imagining the Future Patient
Biomedical and technological progress is at the tipping point of transforming medicine into a more precise, proactive science capable of defeating human disease.
The 21st century is revolutionizing our...
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 after treatment.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most...
“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 understood among relevant professionals, according to Dr. Dorit Redlich Amirav of TAU’s...
The Power of Sleep
New study reveals that brain’s coordination between hippocampus and cortex during sleep boosts memory consolidation, offering hope for people with memory impairments.
While a good night’s...
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, was a guest at Tel Aviv University today together with Ilya Sutskever, Co-founder and Chief Scientist of OpenAI
The event began with a conversation with Dr. Nadav Cohen from...
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 Israel next week, the burning question remains: Is there anyone left on our campus who...
CRISPR Unveils Plant Gene Potential
Breakthrough method revolutionizes agricultural crop improvement for enhanced properties.
Since the agricultural revolution, mankind has strived to enhance plant varieties through genetic diversity....
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, unsettling studies conducted by Tel Aviv University have unveiled a deadly epidemic responsible...
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 day this year.
Tel Aviv University hosted its undergraduate Open Day, drawing in thousands...
Revolutionizing Mental Health Through Psychedelic Research
Revolutionizing Mental Health Through Psychedelic Research.
The Institute for Integrative Psychedelic Research (IPR-TLV) was inaugurated recently at Tel Aviv University. The Institute’s primary...
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 2023 Board of Governor’s Meeting.
In a festive ceremony held during the...
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 genetic disorders.
Professor Emeritus Yosef Shiloh from TAU’s Sackler Faculty of Medicine...
Empowering Israeli-Arab Students in Humanities
Inauguration of the Cohn Program for Israeli-Arab Inclusion in the Humanities at Tel Aviv University.
The Cohn Family in collaboration with The Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities and 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 Global Campaign.
This week, Tel Aviv University is hosting its annual Board of Governors...
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 their ongoing collaboration and launched a new three-year program for the promotion of...
The Jewish Wars?
Tel Aviv University hosts int’l emergency conference to address crisis in Israel-Diaspora relations and the future of Jewish identity.
Last week, Tel Aviv University held an international emergency...
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 of diplomatic relations, Tel Aviv University (TAU) is hosting its own “Mexico International...
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 by the paleogenetic laboratory of the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History at Tel Aviv...
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 fifth in cancer deaths among women, accounting for more deaths than any other cancer of the female...
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 as a Visiting Professor.
Mr. Jack Ma, who holds an Honorary Doctorate from Tel Aviv...
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 will mark this year’s Memorial Day beginning this evening (Monday night) when a...
Bats Get “Pregnancy Brain” Too
New study finds that pregnancy affects bats’ sensing capabilities.
“Pregnancy brain” – sometimes called “brain fog” or “mommy brain” – refers to a pregnant...















































