Post Donation Category: Tel Aviv University
Thank you to everyone who has started thinking big about their future
Tel Aviv University’s campus was filled today, Thursday, February 5, with thousands of prospective students who arrived for the...
Holocaust Memory Today: A Focus on the Righteous
TAU’s “For a Righteous Cause” report explores a global trend in Holocaust commemoration centered on the Righteous Among the Nations.
Ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Center for the Study...
Tel Aviv University Launches an International MA in Jewish Studies
An English-taught, interdisciplinary program exploring Jewish civilization from antiquity to the present
Tel Aviv University (TAU) invites students from around the world to apply to its International MA in...
Undergraduate Studies at Tel Aviv University Boost Unicorn Founder Odds by 260%
New Stanford research places TAU among the world’s leading universities for entrepreneurial impact and the only one outside the U.S.
A study published by Prof. Ilya Strebulaev of Stanford University’s...
How Tel Aviv University’s Psychedelic Research is Revolutionizing Trauma Care
Inside Israel’s first center dedicated to psychoactive medicine and brain-informed therapy
As Israel grapples with the aftermath of October 7th and the ensuing war, it is facing a mental health crisis of...
TAU and Google Israel Launch New Three-Year Program to Advance Core AI Research
Google.org will provide $1 million to support foundational research, student scholarships, and new educational initiatives in AI and data science at Tel Aviv University
Google and Tel Aviv University (TAU)...
When food, memory and migration meet on the hotline
Shiri Kraus is a chef, owner and founder of The Black Cow restaurant in London, and a graduate of Tel Aviv University’s Faculty of Medicine.
Back when I was...
Two weeks of Life-Changing, Life-Saving Tech
8,500 people attended TAU’s annual AI, cybersecurity, and defense tech weeks
At Tel Aviv University, the first two weeks of December were dedicated to the many Israeli technologies now changing and saving...
Israel’s First India Chair Established at TAU During Ambassadorial Visit
Indian Ambassador J.P. Singh meets students and leadership and signs landmark cooperation agreement
During the visit, Ambassador J.P. Singh met with Indian students and researchers from across the university...
No Longer a Secret Garden
TAU’s Yehuda Naftali Botanic Garden now welcomes individual visitors
For decades, the Tel Aviv University Botanic Garden has stood as one of Israel’s leading living laboratories: an essential hub for plant...
Helping Heal a Hurting Generation
TAU trains staff to spot and respond to student distress
A young woman sits in the back row of a large lecture hall. As the professor glances up from his presentation, he notices the student’s head drop into...
Bridging the Gap: TAU Students Assist an Impoverished Town
A hands-on course at the TAU Buchmann Faculty of Law brings legal knowledge to needy citizens
A low railing separates the distressed town of Jisr al-Zarqa from the affluent coastal city of Caesarea. Just a...
Invisible Wounds: Overcoming Guilt, Shame, and Trauma after October 7th
A psychologist at the Tel Aviv University National Center for Traumatic Stress and Resilience shares stories of struggle and success in battling PTSD
Dr. Michal Kahn, a sleep researcher and clinical...
TAU Student Team Wins Gold Medal at Prestigious iGEM Competition
For Developing an Innovative Strategy Toward a New Treatment for Advanced Lung Cancer
Tel Aviv University’s iGEM student team has won a gold medal at the prestigious international iGEM competition, held...
RNA-Based Gene Therapy Offers New Hope for ALS Patients
TAU researchers identify a key molecular mechanism behind ALS and succeed in stopping, and even reversing, nerve degeneration.
A new international study led by Tel Aviv University researchers may pave the...
Rethinking Insurance in a Warming World
A new TAU study reveals how the insurance sector, one of the world’s largest financial forces, can take a leading role in the global response to climate change.
As global warming intensifies and extreme...
From Hostage Square to the Doctorate: TAU to Award Einav Zangauker an Honorary Doctorate
In recognition of her courageous and inspiring struggle for the return of all hostages held in Gaza to Israel
Tel Aviv University has announced that it will confer an Honorary Doctorate upon Ms. Einav...
A Letter from TAU President Welcoming the 2025–26 Academic Year
Wishing a successful and fruitful academic year to our thousands of students and to our academic and administrative staff!
To the University Community,
Wishing a successful and fruitful academic year to our...
From TAU’s Film School to the Red Carpet in New York
TAU alumnus Meyer Levinson-Blount wins a Student Academy Award
It’s not every day that a film student gets to live every creator’s dream — to walk the red carpet, hear the applause in a glittering New York...
PitchBook 2025: TAU Maintains 7th Place Worldwide and 1st Outside the U.S. in Entrepreneurship
Despite the war and international challenges, Tel Aviv University once again achieves a major global recognition.
Tel Aviv University continues to lead the global entrepreneurship arena: 865 alumni of Tel...
Measuring Memory Through Eye Movements
A new TAU–Ichilov study shows that tracking eye movements can assess memory more accurately than verbal reports, with potential use for infants, Alzheimer’s patients, and brain injury victims.
Researchers...
Seeing Is Believing?
A TAU-led study finds that seeing an image more than once, real or AI-generated, makes us more likely to believe it’s real.
The study— published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory,...
First Scientific Evidence of Auditory Interaction Between Plants and Animals
Astounding Discovery at Tel Aviv University: Female moths decide where to lay their eggs based on sounds emitted by nearby plants
A scientific breakthrough at Tel Aviv University: A world-first study...
Empowering Women, Advancing Peace
TAU alumna establishes scholarship fund for women in Conflict Resolution and Mediation MA at TAU
The MA in Conflict Resolution and Mediation at Tel Aviv University is proud to announce the establishment of a...
Finding Kant in New Haven
TAU Fox Fellow bridges Israeli and American academic worlds at Yale
Meet Attay Kremer, a PhD student in the Department of Philosophy at Tel Aviv University, currently pursuing research into German...
TAU Honors Ten Visionaries with Honorary Doctorates and Fellowships
Honorees include scientists, journalists, industry leaders, philanthropists, a social activist, and Israel’s national orchestra – recognized for their exceptional contributions to science, culture,...
Tel Aviv University Inaugurates the Gray Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences
The $125 million gift from the Gray Foundation is set to transform the University’s medical education and research
Tel Aviv University made history today with the naming of its new Gray Faculty of Medical...
Letter from the University President Honoring the Gray Family’s Gift to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
The Gray family has generously donated $125 million to advance and develop the Faculty.
Dear Tel Aviv University community – faculty, staff, students, Governors, and Friends of the TAU in Israel and...
New PTEN Research Could Transform Autism and Cancer Studies
Is PTEN the key to advancing autism and cancer research?
A novel scientific method developed at Tel Aviv University promises to accelerate our understanding of the gene PTEN, a key player in...
A Career Shift Rooted in Environmental Passion
Combing a background in law with water management and sustainability
For Alexa Goldner, a lawyer from Mexico City, environmental issues have always carried particular importance. Having done her thesis...
The Future of Memory: Superlubricity Sparks Breakthroughs
A two-atom-thick, frictionless layer could boost speed, efficiency, and durability.
A groundbreaking technological advancement from Tel Aviv University has, for the first time, enabled the...
Should Platforms Control Your Data?
Game theory shows data sharing benefits.
Researchers from Tel Aviv University used mathematical tools from game theory to show that in certain situations, allowing platforms to retain...
Tel Aviv University Launches TAU Shop
The merch store with Telavivian flair.
Tel Aviv University is taking university merch to the next level with the launch of TAU Shop, the official e-commerce store for TAU-branded apparel and accessories....
TAU Breaks Israeli Record in Space
Tevel 2: Israel’s Largest Satellite Constellation Launch.
The Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Tel Aviv University, and nine municipalities across Israel have announced an...
TAU Breaks Israeli Record in Space
Tevel 2: Israel’s Largest Satellite Constellation Launch.
The Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Tel Aviv University, and nine municipalities across Israel have announced an unprecedented...
Universities as Catalysts for Climate Change Solutions
TAU joins forces with international universities to tackle pressing environmental challenges
On March 3rd and 4th, a joint workshop hosted at the University of Cambridge and funded by the British Council’s...
Tel Aviv University Students Help Keep Women’s Rights on the Agenda at the UN
Traveling to Geneva, the students witnessed firsthand the challenges and urgency of sustaining international human rights efforts
From February 3 to 21, 2025, the United Nations (UN) Committee on the...
From Startups to Stagecraft: TAU’s Student Clubs Have It All
Meet the passionate international students shaping TAU’s club scene
With the second semester starting March 17, it’s the perfect time to explore Tel Aviv University’s vibrant student life. Here, everyone...
“The Complexity of the Human Brain Is What Drives People to Study Neuroscience”
Tel Aviv University’s research-intensive MSc is at the forefront of discovery
If you are eager to understand the most complex machine imaginable—the human brain—Tel Aviv University’s MSc in...
Pushing the Boundaries of Nanomedicine
International researcher Riccardo Rampado helps lead discovery of new mRNA delivery system
Legendary physicist Richard Feynman famously said, “There’s plenty of room at the bottom.” For Dr. Riccardo...
Four Tel Aviv University Professors Honored as Senior Members of the US National Academy of Inventors
Prestigious recognition highlights TAU’s leadership in innovation, with honorees from engineering and medical sciences
Four professors from Tel Aviv University (TAU) have been named Senior Members of the...
The Scholar in the “Eye of the Storm”
Julie E. Cooper’s new role as Director of the Stephen Roth Institute
As the new director of the Stephen Roth Institute for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism and Racism at Tel Aviv...
The Scholar in the “Eye of the Storm”
Julie E. Cooper’s new role as Director of the Stephen Roth Institute
As the new director of the Stephen Roth Institute for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism and Racism at Tel Aviv University, Prof....
Harvard Jewish A Capella Choir to Perform at Tel Aviv University
A musical bridge to spread joy and culture through song
Harvard’s rising Jewish a capella group, ApiChorus, is set to captivate audiences at Tel Aviv University on March 16 with a dynamic blend of songs in...
Harvard Jewish A Capella Choir to Perform at Tel Aviv University
A musical bridge to spread joy and culture through song
Harvard’s rising Jewish a capella group, ApiChorus, is set to captivate audiences at Tel Aviv University on March 16 with a dynamic blend of songs in...
The Lowy International School Supports Successful Goethe University–Tel Aviv University Winter School
Israeli and German early career researchers participate in academic exchange on adaptive cognition
Prof. Tom Schonberg, co-organizer of the Winter School, and Prof. Roy Mukamel, from TAU’s School of...
Raziel Hernandez Batista’s Environmental Mission
From Panama to Tel Aviv and back
For Raziel Hernandez Batista, the journey to studying environmental science at Tel Aviv University (TAU) has been anything but conventional. Originally from Panama, Hernandez...
Raziel Hernandez Batista’s Environmental Mission
From Panama to Tel Aviv and back
For Raziel Hernandez Batista, the journey to studying environmental science at Tel Aviv University (TAU) has been anything but conventional. Originally from Panama,...
Is the Spread of Deadly Pathogens Threatening Coral Reefs Worldwide?
From Eilat to the Indian Ocean, a relentless pathogen is ravaging marine ecosystems
An international team of researchers, led by scientists from Tel Aviv University, has discovered that the pathogen...
City Life Keeps These Birds on the Move
City birds roam, rural birds stay put—how urban life shapes movement.
Researchers from Tel Aviv University’s School of Zoology studied the behavior and movement of the common spur-winged lapwing. They...
Open Day at TAU: Choose the Unconventional, Combine Your Passions
Thousands came to discover how they can combine their areas of interest in their studies.
The winter weather, which decided to visit us in Tel Aviv for only a few hours, added to the festive atmosphere of...
Open Day at TAU: Choose the Unconventional, Combine Your Passions
Thousands came to discover how they can combine their areas of interest in their studies.
The winter weather, which decided to visit us in Tel Aviv for only a few hours, added to the festive atmosphere of...
Tel Aviv Conference: Where is Israel Headed?
Save the Date – May 7, 2025 | Smolarz Auditorium, Tel Aviv University
Following a year of profound challenges, the Tel Aviv Conference returns on May 7, 2025, at the Smolarz Auditorium, Tel Aviv...
Main Nobel Laureate Reinhard Genzel Visits TAU as a Lowy Distinguished Guest Professor
Unveiling the Universe’s Mysteries
In January, Tel Aviv University (TAU) hosted Nobel Laureate Professor Reinhard Genzel for a lecture on recent advancements in understanding black holes and their role in...
Diamonds, Gold and the New Alchemy of Materials
How can a simple shift create something more valuable than gold?
Can copper be turned into gold? For centuries, alchemists pursued this dream, unaware that such a transformation requires a nuclear...
Should Platforms Control Your Data?
Game theory shows data sharing benefits.
Researchers from Tel Aviv University used mathematical tools from game theory to show that in certain situations, allowing platforms to retain decision-making power...
The Global Music Stage Starts at Tel Aviv University
From Steinways to the sea: the TAU’s Buchmann-Mehta School of Music is the perfect place for musicians to thrive
What do you get when you combine world-class faculty of the Buchmann-Mehta School of Music,...
Triple TAU Honor: Professor Michal Feldman Wins Third ERC Grant
An outstanding milestone in economics and computer science research.
Professor Michal Feldman, a leading expert in Algorithmic Game Theory from the Blavatnik School of Computer Science at Tel Aviv...
Can Foreign DNA Outsmart Bacterial Defenses?
A step toward combating resistance and manipulating bacteria
A new study by Tel Aviv University reveals how bacterial defense mechanisms can be neutralized, enabling the efficient transfer of genetic...
Mystery in the Stones: The Truth About Rujm el-Hiri
Geodynamic shifts challenge Rujm el-Hiri’s role as an ancient observatory.
A new study by Tel Aviv University and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev reveals groundbreaking findings about the famous Rujm...
What Happens When the Brain Learns Two Behaviors at Once?
TAU researchers reveal the brain resolves conflict by blocking dual learning.
A new study from Tel Aviv University could reshape our scientific understanding of how humans learn and form memories,...
GPS for Cancer: Directing Drugs to the Tumor
A breakthrough method delivers two drugs straight to the cancer site.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a new platform using polymeric nanoparticles to deliver drug pairs to specific cancer...
TAU Student Team Wins Gold at Prestigious IGEM Competition
Develops groundbreaking cancer treatment and files patent.
The student team from Tel Aviv University (TAU) achieved a remarkable milestone by winning a gold medal at the prestigious IGEM (International...
Investing in the Academic Entrepreneurs behind Israel’s Innovation
Doctoral fellowships enable Tel Aviv University STEM students to make groundbreaking discoveries
Firewalls, pillcams, Flexible Stents, Mobileye, and Iron Dome are just a few examples of Israeli innovation at...
TAU Researchers Win Rousseeuw Prize from King Baudouin Foundation
The prestigious prize recognizes TAU innovations in statistical science.
On Dec. 3 the King Baudouin Foundation in Belgium awarded the prestigious Rousseeuw Prize in Statistics to Prof. Yoav Benjamini,...
Prof. Dan Peer Elected Fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors
TAU researcher receives top honor for innovation.
Prof. Dan Peer Vice President of R&D at Tel Aviv University was elected as a Fellow of the United States National Academy of Inventors (NAI). The...
How Can Songwriting and AI Transform Education?
Encouraging independent learning through an AI songwriting competition.
The Jaime and Joan Constantiner School of Education at Tel Aviv University recently hosted the SRL-VISION Competition, a groundbreaking...
Cotler Fellows Make a Difference
TAU international students fight antisemitism globally
In the wake of October 7th and the ensuing war, Jewish communities around the world are experiencing a troubling surge in antisemitism, while Israelis...
Eyes Wide Shut: Bats Can Navigate Long Distances Using Sound Alone
Researchers found that bats can create a mental “sound map” of their environment.
A new study by Tel Aviv University and the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History has proven, for the first...
Chemistry Researchers Awarded Prestigious ERC Synergy Grant
For research on electromagnetic impacts in molecular systems under strong light-matter coupling.
The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the results of the 2024 ERC Synergy Grant Call. Among the...
Prof. Beatriz Magaloni: 2024 BMI Prize Laureate
Congratulations to Prof. Magaloni on winning the esteemed 2024 BMI prize.
The Faculty of Social Sciences at Tel Aviv University has announced that it is awarding the 2024 BMI Prize to Prof. Beatriz Magaloni...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
Turning Organic Waste to Tomorrow’s Fuel
TAU’s new method turns raw wet waste into biofuels, potentially meeting a third of Israel’s marine fuel needs.
An innovative development by a team of Tel Aviv University researchers allows for converting the...
Can Smartwatches Prevent Pandemic Outbreaks?
Researchers Discover How Smartwatches Can Stop Disease Spread by Early Detection
Researchers from the Department of Industrial Engineering at TAU’s Faculty of Engineering led a two-year study in which...
TAU Researchers Win the Prestigious Rousseeuw Prize for Statistics
Congratulations to Prof. Yoav Benjamini, Prof. Daniel Yekutieli, and Prof. Ruth Heller for winning the prestigious Rousseeuw Prize for Statistics
The King Baudouin Foundation has awarded the prestigious...
TAU Launches New MSc in Digital Health
Program helps students to take charge of the digital healthcare revolution
With artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies revolutionizing nearly all aspects of health care, Tel Aviv...
Andi Murez Carries Flag at Paris Olympics
TAU alumna and sports scholarship recipient couldn’t be prouder of representing Israel on world stage
For Andrea “Andi” Murez—a newly-minted Tel Aviv University (TAU) international medical school alumna and...
TAU is Going Abroad
Outgoing Exchange Meeting Sees Highest Turnout Ever
This year, with the largest turnout ever, The Lowy International School once again held an event for upcoming outgoing exchange students. Approximately 140...
Revolutionary Ideas Take Center Stage at Falling Walls Lab Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv University hosts second annual research and innovation pitch competition
Growing mushrooms from plastic waste, overturning wrongful convictions, building next-gen microscopes, and training a...
Internships in Israel: Transformative Experience
International students share their stories of interning at Israeli companies during the summer
From high-tech and venture capital to recovery homes, Israel offers a unique environment for interns to...
Cyber Week 2024: Securing Cyber Strength
Shaping the Future of Cybersecurity
Amid Israel’s turbulent times, the combined annual events of Cyber Week and AI Week highlighted Tel Aviv as a foremost cyber capital. Hosted by the Blavatnik...
Standing Still Is Not an Option When It Comes to AI
Pushing new frontiers and addressing challenges: Highlights from AI Week 2024
On June 26-27, Tel Aviv University hosted the AI Week 2024, a pivotal event that set the stage for critical discussions on the...
Tel Aviv University Ranks First in Israel in the Prestigious QS Ranking for the Year 2025
The Only Israeli University to Rise in the Global Rankings
Tel Aviv University’s impressive achievement as it takes the top spot among Israeli universities in the prestigious QS (Quacquarelli Symonds)...
Main Tel Aviv University Stays Committed to Furthering Internationalization
TAU delegation participates in NAFSA 2024
From May 28 to 31, Tel Aviv University (TAU) participated in NAFSA 2024, held in New Orleans, the USA. Representing TAU were Sharon Ziv Kafri, Director of...
Faculty of Exact Sciences Symposium: Exact Sciences: Igniting Tomorrow’s Innovations
Dr. Adi Ashkenazi from the Department of Particle Physics in the School of Physics and Astronomy
Last week, Tel Aviv University hosted the symposium, “Exact Sciences: Igniting Tomorrow’s...
Bearing Witness from the Eye of a Hurricane
Documenting tragedy and life after October 7
Documenting tragedy and life after October 7
Whether one thinks about October 7, about the ongoing war, or about the global rise in antisemitism, it’s hard not...
Connecting International Researchers with Cutting-Edge Engineering Programs and Labs
TAU’s First Prospective Student Week for Engineers
At the end of May, the TAU Faculty of Engineering hosted its first Prospective Student Week, welcoming international participants eager to explore...
Grand Opening: TAU’s Innovative Nanotech Frontier
TAU Proudly Opens its New Nanotech Center
Tel Aviv University pioneered the Israeli nanoscience field with the establishment of The Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
The inauguration of the Roman...
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...
How Do We Commemorate the Holocaust in 2024?
A Graduate of the Digital Media Track Created A Video Game Based on His Grandfather’s Survival Story During the Holocaust as A Child.
Ohad Tadmor, a graduate of the Steve Tisch...
Berlin Architecture Workshop Unites Jewish and Arab TAU Students
Fourth-year students explore architecture together
Every year, Eran Neuman, professor of architecture at Tel Aviv University (TAU), takes the fourth-year students in his design studio to a different world...
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...
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...
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...












