Israeli researchers develop vaccine that is 100% effective against bacteria lethal to humans.
For the first time worldwide, a team of researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Israel Institute for Biological...
Researchers offer possible reason why neutral sequences in the genome of living creatures continue to exist millions of years later.
A new model developed at Tel Aviv University offers a possible solution...
New enrichment program created for and by Tel Aviv University’s female medical students.
Women in Medicine (WIM) is a new program created for and by TAU’s female medical students. The semester-long...
Meet female researchers from Tel Aviv University who received the prestigious European Research Council (ERC) grants this year.
Four female researchers from Tel Aviv University received the prestigious European...
“We call upon the government of Israel and the Knesset to halt legislation that fundamentally alters the democratic system of governance in Israel.”
Issued on March 1st, 2023
Since its founding,...
As far as researchers are aware the Micrelapidae family includes only three species, one in Israel and neighboring countries, and two in East Africa.
An extensive international study identified a new family...
Tel Aviv University alumna, Israela Tadela Baruch, launches project to empower Israeli women of Ethiopian descent.
“We are here to reach the forums where significant decisions are made that affect...
The 34-year-old Israeli musician and Tel Aviv University alumnus adds another top-notch orchestra to his portfolio.
Lahav Shani, Music Director with the Israel Philharmonic since 2020 and alumnus of Tel Aviv...
Findings could help predict metastatic recurrence in the brain and a worse prognosis.
Brain metastases are one of the deadliest forms of cancer metastasis, with grave survival rates of less than one year...
The Rosenberg – The German Federal Ministry of Justice in the Shadow of the Nazi Past.
In 2012, the German Federal Ministry of Justice tasked an independent academic commission with investigating the Ministry’s...
Nine emerging historians, archaeologists, curators and digital humanists will each receive $300,000 USD, in recognition of their breakthrough achievements in the study of the past.
The Dan David Prize, the...
Dr. Iftach Nachman from the Faculty of Life Sciences leads the Israeli research team, as part of an international consortium.
The European Innovation Council Pathfinder Challenges program announced a 4.95M Euro...
In recognition of his groundbreaking research developing unique strategies for delivering RNA molecules.
The National Academy of Engineering (NAE), one of the three National Academies in the USA (Sciences,...
Tel Aviv University’s observatory is among the most advanced in the world.
Tel Aviv University establishes the first satellite observatory for quantum optical communication
The Center for Quantum...
According to researchers it depends on how the saved money is spent.
Researchers from Tel Aviv University and Ben Gurion University explored the true benefit of the so-called “digital food sharing economy”:...
Two TAU-made couples share their romantic stories.
Romance can be found on Tel Aviv University campus just as it can be found elsewhere in Tel Aviv, but “TAU couples” stand out from the crowd,...
New study shows that artificial light at night can be harmful to ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health.
A new study from Tel Aviv University’s School of Zoology tested the impact of prolonged low-intensity...
Join the Coller Startup Competition 2023 for the chance to win $100,000 for your startup.
Tel Aviv University’s Coller School of Management invites students and alumni to submit (and continue to update)...
Prof. Ronit Satchi-Fainaro, Prof. Raja Giryes and Prof. Eilon Shani receive the prestigious grants from the European Research Council.
The European Research Council (ERC) recently announced the recipients...
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause for loss of eyesight at an advanced age.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University identified a new genetic risk factor for the complex eye disease AMD (Age-related...
Prospective students get a taste of campus life and explore study tracks.
Today’s Open Day for undergraduate and graduate degrees at Tel Aviv University was a festive event. Prospective students came to...
The purpose of the grant is to enable researchers to fulfill their research goals, build research teams and promote fruitful collaborations.
The European Research Council (ERC) recently announced the winners...
The selection committee: “Her creative ideas, unwavering commitment and leadership have inspired many and set a benchmark for others.”
The Federation of all the Israel Societies for Experimental...
Political orientation can be predicted by measuring brain activation while watching campaign-ads.
A first-of-its-kind study scanned the brains of dozens of politically involved participants while they watched...
Prospective students get a taste of campus life and explore study tracks.
Today’s Open Day for undergraduate and graduate degrees at Tel Aviv University was a festive event. Prospective students came to...
Findings contradict prevalent belief that people on the autism spectrum are ‘indifferent to pain’.
A new study examined the pain perception among people with autism and found that they experience...
The Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry published its annual report focusing on initiatives around the world to preserve Jewish heritage, teach about the Holocaust, and combat antisemitism and...
The appointment is the highest recognition given by the Academy, awarded to innovators whose inventions have had a decisive impact on quality of life, economic development, and social welfare.
Prof. Ehud...
Players need to quickly collect six ‘Jew hats’ from Jewish areas in the city, and bring them to one of the roundup spots.
On the eve of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a new exhibition...
Findings may contribute to development of treatments to enable normal expression of genes essential for brain development in people suffering from the syndrome.
Williams syndrome is a relatively rare, multisystem...
In a scientific first, a robot can “smell” using a biological sensor.
After having developed a robot that hears through the ear of a locust, researchers from Tel Aviv University have succeeded in equipping...
High school students on the autism spectrum were integrated for a whole semester in the research laboratories of TAU’s Faculty of Medicine.
A hugely successful pilot project was concluded in Tel Aviv University’s Sackler...
Israeli researchers find that medical clowns contribute significantly to the achievement of medical therapeutic goals.
You see them stroll around in the hospitals’ toughest wards with their red noses,...
The only Israeli business school included in ranking by CEOWORLD Magazine.
Tel Aviv University’s Coller School of Management was ranked among the 100 “Best Business Schools in The World For 2023” ...
200 students from six different disciplines find practical solutions to burning challenges in Israeli medicine.
TAU’s first competition for medical innovation ended last weekend (January 11-13) with...
The Israel Center for Applied Systems Analysis to be established.
The Israel Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology (MOST), the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) in Austria,...
TAU-SAT3 was successfully launched yesterday. The researchers: “An important step toward demonstrating reliable quantum communication”.
A new technological achievement for Tel Aviv University:...
Tel Aviv University researchers monitored the physiological data of close to 5,000 Israelis over two years.
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at Tel Aviv University equipped close to 5,000 Israelis...
Tel Aviv University researchers successfully identify new viruses, even specify which organisms they are likely to attack.
A groundbreaking Tel Aviv University study has discovered about 100,000 new types...
Ido Weisman’s short documentary film won the award at the world’s most prestigious event dedicated to the documentary genre.
“Requiem for a Whale”, a short documentary...
Israeli researchers developed innovative device designed to prevent harm caused to flying animals, in particular bats.
Every year, wind turbines around the world kill millions of bats and other flying animals...
First-of-its-kind academic collaboration between Israel and Germany.
Academic collaboration between Israel and Germany is growing, and for the first time, Tel Aviv University in Israel and Goethe University...
New center enabled by a generous gift of $10 million from Judith and Stewart Colton
Tel Aviv University has established the Colton Center, Israel’s first multidisciplinary center for the study of...
Tel Aviv University researchers develop new technology for efficient encapsulation and release of biomaterials.
In a world first, researchers found a way to control the encapsulation and release of molecules...
New study finds that men are less willing to help women if the help will empower them.
A new study by Tel Aviv and Ben-Gurion Universities reveals a phenomenon of “chivalrous sexism” towards women...
The gift from the Israeli-Australian businessman will expand TAU’s offering of global programs and collaborations; it will include a scholarship fund for outstanding international students, a fund for visiting...
Tel Aviv University researchers examined four chemical additives that are used in consumer products, including food packaging, toys, medical devices, and adhesives.
A new study by Tel Aviv University and...
Existing drugs to prevent anxiety, stress reactions and inflammation reduced the risk of the spread of cancer metastases after surgery to remove a colon tumor by tens of percent.
Although surgery to remove...
She can stretch up to 2-3 times her original length when laying eggs in the ground, without causing irreparable damage.
Every mother will do anything to know that her offspring are in a safe place. The female...
The delegation “Africa Group, Engineers Without Borders Israel – Tel Aviv” went to Tanzania during the country’s worst droughts in history
Tel Aviv University students from The Iby and Aladar...
Prof. Dina Porat: “The Pope was moved by the gesture. He thanked me wholeheartedly and said that it was a very special gift.”
Prof. Dina Porat from Tel Aviv University recently surprised Pope...
First-of-its-kind study sheds light on epoch of the first stars, 200M years after the Big Bang.
An international team of astrophysicists, including Prof. Rennan Barkana from Tel Aviv University’s...
Women’s health and wellbeing receive little attention compared to childbirth and reproduction, both in research and in clinic.
A new preliminary study from Tel Aviv University reveals that due to masculine...
Our researchers went to Egypt for the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference and returned with new insights.
The annual international climate conference held on November 6-20 was attended by world...
Tel Aviv University leads Israeli collaboration with international research organization, IIASA.
For efficient climate action – aiming to reduce human footprints, enhancing the resilience of natural and socioeconomic...
New technology from Tel Aviv University, combining ultrasound and nanobubbles, destroys tumors, eliminating need for invasive treatments.
A new technology developed at Tel Aviv University makes it possible...
International team, including leading Israeli universities, finds oldest evidence of the controlled use of fire to cook food.
The question of how early humans began using fire to cook food has been the subject...
Tel Aviv researchers reveal two-dimensional crystals exhibiting unique control of distinct electric potential steps.
Tel Aviv University research reveals two-dimensional crystals exhibiting a unique control...
TAU researchers find that exercise defeats cancer by increasing glucose consumption.
A new study at Tel Aviv University found that aerobic exercise can reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by 72%. According...
Researchers induced bone regeneration with a special hydrogel that mimics the bone’s natural environment.
An innovative technology developed at Tel Aviv University will enable bone regeneration to correct...
Lectures, workshops, and hands-on initiatives attract hundreds of students and visitors.
As world leaders gathered at the UN climate change summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, the first climate day event of its kind...
Use of drones to map illegal waste dumps could promote recycling and save Israel NIS 200 million.
A new study conducted at Tel Aviv University has mapped illegal construction waste dumps using drones. The...
TAU-developed treatment may reduce risk for lung metastasis following chemo from 52% to only 6%.
A new treatment developed at Tel Aviv University may significantly enhance the efficacy of chemotherapy in...
TAU study shows that treatment may significantly improve social abilities and condition of the autistic brain.
A new Tel Aviv University study succeeded in significantly improving social skills and the condition...
TAU ranked first in Israel and first among universities outside the U.S. that produce successful entrepreneurs.
TAU alumni ranked at the top of global entrepreneurship: 814 entrepreneurs with bachelor’s...
The Bloomberg-Sagol Center for City Leadership announces inaugural class.
As the fall semester began on TAU campus, the University’s Bloomberg-Sagol Center for City Leadership opened its doors to the program’s...
Next week’s elections in the U.S. will be critical. Tel Aviv University researchers explain why.
The U.S. 2022 midterm elections on November 8 are fast approaching, but if a new President is not on...
Ukrainian People show more national resilience than Israelis did during Operation “Guardian of the Walls”.
A first-of-its-kind study conducted by Tel Aviv University has found that the national...
Researchers confirm invasions of biblical Israel using geomagnetic fields.
A joint study by TAU and the Hebrew University, involving 20 researchers from different countries and disciplines, has accurately...
Over 3000 freshmen attend Tel Aviv University’s fall semester orientation day.
Just before the academic school year begins in Israel on Sunday October 23, 3,000 freshmen attended TAU’s “First...
Unique technique found by Tel Aviv University researchers to improve emotional well-being of women with increased risk of breast cancer, assist in decision making.
Many young women with increased risk of...
First-of-its-kind study shows how invasive marine species survive under surprising environmental conditions.
The phenomenon of marine animals invading distant regions endangers local marine environments and...
Diversity in gender and ethnicity among employees can lead to over 50% improvement in company decision-making.
Gender and ethnic diversity in the workplace are not just a matter of morality or political...
Their activities destroyed local vegetation for the copper industry.
Humans destroying ecosystems apparently dates as far back as to biblical times: Researchers from Tel Aviv University collected samples...
Opium residue was found in Israel, dating back to the 14th century BC. Researchers believe Canaanites used the psychoactive drug as offering for the dead.
A new study by the Israel Antiquities Authority,...
Tel Aviv University researchers decipher the mechanism that enables skin cancer to metastasize to the brain – delaying its spread by 80%.
Once melanoma, or skin cancer, spreads to the brain, it becomes...
New study first to establish causal link between use of the platform and reported worsening in anxiety and depression among college students.
While many studies have found a correlation between the use of...
Reproductive capacity of coral decreases with water depth.
Today, when coral reefs around the world are being severely damaged by climate change and other human impacts, many are pinning their hopes on deeper...
Bringing together industry and academia of the two countries.
A delegation of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) was hosted this week by TAU. The CII is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led,...
Team competed with 600 students from leading universities around the world.
An impressive achievement for Tel Aviv University students, who won first prize in a renowned mathematics competition, the International...
Researchers respond to the global food crisis by enabling resistance of wheat to rust diseases.
Wheat supplies about one fifth of all calories and proteins consumed by humanity. However, through the millennia,...
Innovative technology may ease global food crisis: “enriched seaweed” with extremely high nutritional value.
Researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research Institute...
Breakthrough TAU discovery can neutralize all known Covid variants.
A team of Tel Aviv University researchers has demonstrated that antibodies isolated from the immune system of recovered COVID-19 patients...
Researchers conclude there’s insufficient proof of correlation between bats and the outbreak of the epidemic.
Shortly after outbreak of the Corona epidemic, accusations were voiced among the public,...
Inhibiting energy supply to glioblastoma cells, resulted in tumor regression within days
A groundbreaking study at Tel Aviv University effectively eradicated glioblastoma, a highly lethal type of brain cancer....
TAU researchers developed musical tests to detect mental deterioration in old age.
Modern technology contributes to increased longevity and thus to the growth of the elderly population. It is therefore important...
Initiative will enable elite athletes to study and train at world-class facilities, boost Israeli sports performance.
Tel Aviv University today announced the launch of a new scholarship program for international...
Scientific discovery may facilitate speedy, objective, and accurate diagnosis of the condition using saliva.
A scientific breakthrough from the Tel Aviv and Haifa Universities may facilitate speedy, objective,...
Newly discovered molecule may allow for more accessible and effective cancer immunotherapies.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University and the University of Lisbon have discovered a potentially new immunotherapy, which...
A vice-consul, a hi-tech worker, and a musician explain how the unique Program contributed to their professional accomplishments.
There’s something about Tel Aviv University’s French Culture...
Could accelerate learning process and improve visual perception capabilities.
A new study from Tel Aviv University proposes a new learning method for people with autism that may accelerate the learning process...
University becomes first in Israel to unroll plans for ‘green’ campus transformation.
In a first among Israeli universities, Tel Aviv University announced its plans to switch entirely to renewable...
For centuries, nature lovers and scientists have been fascinated by the fact that creatures in the sea are able to glow. The phenomenon is very common in reef-building corals, but its biological role has been...
TAU Researchers caution that while the genome editing method is very effective, it is not always safe and can promote cancer.
A new study from TAU identifies risks in the use of CRISPR therapeutics – an innovative,...
Prof. Hila Shamir is among TAU scholars fighting modern slavery.
In light of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, we caught up with Prof. Hila Shamir to discuss her trailblazing legal research...
Campus landmark is currently the most modern structure with protected status from top Israeli conservation authority.
The Cymbalista Synagogue and Jewish Heritage Center at Tel Aviv University was designated...
The international ranking is based on number of publications, citations and research excellence.
The National Taiwan University (NTU) rankings for 2022, published this week, ranks Tel Aviv University first...
High-pressure oxygen therapy is now available for millions suffering from long Covid.
A groundbreaking new study from Tel Aviv University, the first of its kind in the world, found a promising treatment for...
Study by Tel Aviv University, Ben Gurion University, and Israeli Ministry of Health included 40K Israelis.
A new study by Tel Aviv University and Ben Gurion University of the Negev, in collaboration with...
TAU researchers find surprising connection between sun exposure and men’s appetite.
A new study from Tel Aviv University reveals that solar exposure increases appetite in males, but not in females....