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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 move toward...
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 association...
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....
Breaking the MedTech Glass Ceiling
An alumna of TAU’s program for young women entrepreneurs is developing a device that could revolutionize heart disease treatment.
Israel’s reputation as “Startup Nation” is well-deserved, but its tech industry...
Social Workers on the Frontlines
A trauma-focused course offers support and extra training to social workers treating Oct. 7 survivors.
Nearly everyone across Israel has been affected by the brutalities of October 7, whether directly or indirectly....
TAU’s Inside Woman at the UN
Gender and Law Professor Daphna Hacker speaks on women, war, and her experience at the UN.
One devastating aspect of the current war has been the world’s hesitance to speak up about the gendered violence...
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 Research...
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 decision-making...
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 mechanical...
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 chemistry....
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 the...
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 seasonal...
Standing Alongside Our Students: President Herzog’s TAU Visit
President Herzog’s Recent Visit Highlighted Our Strong Support and Fostering Environment for Students.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog and his wife, Michal Herzog, visited Tel Aviv University yesterday (03/06/24),...
Tree Planting Ceremony Honoring October 7th Victims: A Symbol of Remembrance and Hope
At Tel Aviv University Campus, a Planting Ceremony Commemorated the Fallen of the October 7th War while Expressing Hope for the Safe Return of All Captives.
In a solemn yet hopeful ceremony held at Tel...
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 to...
Open Day at Tel Aviv University
Thanks to the Thousands of Curious and Effervescent Individuals who Came to Ask the Right Questions on Open Day.
Newcomers on Campus
On Friday, February 23, Tel Aviv University hosted its open day for undergraduate...
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 challenges?...
TAU Sets New Standards: Reservists Admitted Without Psychometric Exams
TAU introduces a new admissions pathway supporting reservists, evacuated citizens and families of fallen soldiers.
Tel Aviv University announced that for the next school year, many hundreds of students who...
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 substantive...
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 the School...
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 Sciences...
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 their...
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 chemistry....
Strength in Diversity: 1 Out of Every 3 Reservists on Campus is a Woman
At TAU, where the highest number of student reservists is found (34% of them being women), we are committed to providing unwavering support to our dedicated students.
Since October 7th, hundreds of thousands...
Unveiling the Frontiers of Artificial Intelligence at Tel Aviv University AI Day 2024
From Cybersecurity to Democracy: Challenges and Innovations in AI Research and Applications.
On February 5, Tel Aviv University brought together key figures in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for...
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 tomato...
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 beginning,...
Tel Aviv University Helps Make Case Before International Court of Justice
Legal Delegation in Israel vs. South Africa Hearing included Alumni and Former Faculty.
On January 12, 2024, before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), a legal team representing Israel argued why a case...
Tel Aviv University Marks 100 Days Since the Hamas Attack
TAU aimed to reflect on the impact the last 100 days of war on various fields of research, express our support families of the hostages, and to rally together in the cry to bring all hostages home.
On January...
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 captive...
University of Pennsylvania’s Solidarity Visit to Tel Aviv University
Understanding Trauma and Building Collaborations.
Against the backdrop of escalating concerns regarding antisemitism on American university campuses, a significant delegation from the University of Pennsylvania...
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...
Tel Aviv University Urgently Launches a National PTSD Clinic for Civilians and Soldiers
Responding to the massive incidence of PTSD following the war.
Tel Aviv University is launching a National PTSD Clinic in response to urgent needs. The Clinic serves as the therapeutic arm of TAU’s National...
Planning for Postwar Israel
TAU hosted a hackathon to tackle the urgent challenges which will persist “the day after” Iron Swords.
No one knows when Iron Swords will end, but it is clear that new ideas will be needed to deal with the...
Stand with Lone Soldiers on the Front Lines: Donate to Send Care Packages
GoFundMe campaign started by the Lowy International School to fund the purchases.
Currently in Israel, brave men and women are fighting on the front lines defending our freedom and protecting our homeland....
Help Our Reservist Students Fulfill Their True Calling
Support TAU’s Uniform to University Scholarship Fund.
When duty called, they came. Now, it’s up to us to help them fulfill their true calling.
When the Hamas-Israel war broke out, Israel reenlisted its reservists....
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 groundbreaking...
“We Are Focusing on Ensuring Well-being and Safety”
Head of the Lowy International Student Life Team talks about the work of her team on campus.
In an interview for the Lowy International Bulletin, Efrat Ambar, the head of the Student Life Team at The Lowy International...
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 was...
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...
About Half of Arab Israelis Believe IDF’s Response in Gaza Justified
An in-depth survey of Arab Israelis reveals.
A comprehensive study conducted by the Moshe Dayan Center at Tel Aviv University following the outbreak of the Iron Swords war reveals some important new trends...
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. Targeting...
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 at...
Extending a Helping Hand to Farmers in Israel’s South
Tel Aviv University’s students, staff and faculty work the fields near the Gazan border.
In the last seven weeks about 800 TAU students, faculty and staff have traveled to farms near the Israeli-Gaza border to...
Ignoring the Sexual Violence of October 7 Endangers All Women
Tamar Herzig, Vice Dean for Research of the Entin Faculty of Humanities at Tel Aviv University explains:
“The cruel sexual violence inflicted on Jewish girls and women in the course of Hamas’ attack on Southern...
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 service...
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...
45 Days into the War — An Update from the TAU President
The challenges awaiting us in the near and more distant future.
Nov. 20, 2023
Dear staff and faculty members, students, alumni and friends of TAU,
Time passes, yet our grief over the calamity of October...
Offering Support to Survivors of October 7th
TAU Social Work student Ella Roim works with survivors, says all Israel is helping recovery.
As Israel struggles through a war set off by one of the worst events in its history, families from victimized communities...
‘We Need Some Light to Get Us out of the Dark We Have Been in Since October 7.’
International students hear from hostages’ families.
On November 9 and 12, TAU international students visited the Tel Aviv Museum plaza to meet with relatives of hostages held in Gaza. The visits were organized...
Voices of TAU: “It is Important to Try to Change Public Opinion and to Talk about the Hostages”
TAU PhD student is advocating for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.
The Lowy International Bulletin has talked to Neta Fibeesh, a neurobiology PhD candidate at TAU who is researching Parkinson’s...
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 the...
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, 2023. Many...
A Letter from VERA – Association of University Heads, Israel
Expressing deep concern over the discourse emanating from academia following the devastating Hamas attack on Israel on October 7.
November 1, 2023
Dear Colleagues,
We, the leaders of Israeli universities...
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 terror...
From Classes in Tel Aviv to Farming Near Gaza
Members of TAU’s international community join the Israeli-wide effort to help farmers in the south.
In the aftermath of the devastating October terrorist attacks near the Gaza Strip, Israeli agricultural settlements...
Tel Aviv University Emergency Fund: Students on IDF reserve duty to receive an initial grant of NIS 1,000
The money will help ease initial financial burdens.
Tel Aviv University announced that every student now serving as a reserve soldier in Operation Iron Swords will immediately receive a grant of NIS 1,000 ($250)...
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 from...
TAU Professor Saves Brother’s Life in the Thick of Battle
Prof. Yftach Gepner overcomes a shootout with terrorists to rush his injured brother to the hospital.
On the morning of October 7, Tel Aviv University Prof. Yftach Gepner, Faculty of Medicine, received a call...
Third Week to the War – An Update from the TAU President
Tel Aviv University continues to assist both the residents of the south and the overall war effort.
October 22, 2023
Dear members of the TAU community – faculty and staff, students, and loyal friends,
We find...
Solidarity and Support from the International Academic Community
Here are some of the messages sent from heads of universities abroad.
Dear campus community,
Since October 7th, we have been immersed in unbearable pain.
But even in the darkness there are glimmers of light....
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 impact...
Exhibit at Tel Aviv University: UNITED AGAINST TERRORISM
Pictures of over 1,000 persons abducted, missing, or killed in the Hamas attack were displayed on empty seats in the Smolarz Auditorium at Tel Aviv University.
Under the motto UNITED AGAINST TERRORISM Tel Aviv...
TAU Opens Emergency Fund
Join Tel Aviv University in its war effort.
In the State of Israel’s hour of need, Tel Aviv University is asking friends around the world to urgently assist in helping students, families from the country’s...
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 vulnerable...
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 in...
A Letter from VERA – Association of University Heads, Israel
“We all share the responsibility to educate our communities.”
To our colleagues, heads of universities around the world,
These are difficult times. We thank you for the support and concern we have...
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 against...
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 Yakov,...
War in Israel – An Update from the TAU President
Tel Aviv University addresses the current situation.
My dear Governors, Friends, Alumni, and other members of the Tel Aviv University community in Israel and around the world,
As I write these lines, the media...
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 scientifically...
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 the...
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 and...
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 Aviv...
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 link...
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 company...
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 University...
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 University...
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 20...
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 from...
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 Aviv...
Operation Guardian of the Walls: Women, Young People and Residents of the South Paid the Heaviest Price
Smartwatches prove that residents of the south suffered significantly more harm than the rest of the population.
During Operation Guardian of the Walls, which took place in May 2021, researchers from 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 Protected...
From a Dark Bunker in Ukraine to Graduation Ceremony at Tel Aviv University
Kirill Drik’s remarkable journey towards a Master’s Degree amidst war.
Kirill Drik, a master’s degree student at Tel Aviv University’s School of Political Science, Government, and...
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 and...
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 World...
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 syndrome...
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 Cancer...
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 best...
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 continuing...
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 environment...
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, tutoring,...
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 lives...
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 an undergraduate at Tel Aviv University in computer science and math, Prof. Amnon Shashua first...
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...