Post Donation Category: Tel Aviv University
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...
Tel Aviv Conference: Future of Israel Held for the Second Time
The conference, featuring prominent public figures and policymakers, discussed pressing issues on the Israeli agenda.
The Tel Aviv Conference: Future of Israel, held today (May 7, 2025) at Tel Aviv...
“Human language has not invented the words that can tell of Treblinka” – Yehudit Hendel
Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony at TAU
The Bar Shira Hall was filled to capacity for the Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day ceremony, honoring Holocaust survivors and commemorating the victims, held on...
Antisemitism Eases ,Yet Remains Alarmingly High
Antisemitism Worldwide Report for 2024.
On the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry and the Irwin Cotler Institute Democracy, Human Rights and Justice,...
Closing the Academic Gender Gap in Israel
Some 50 outstanding female TAU graduates have gone abroad for post-docs thanks to a fellowship aiming to increase women’s representation in academia
Though great progress has been made for gender equality in...
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...
From Hostage Situations to Flea Markets: How to Negotiate Anything
Prof. Hilla Dotan breaks down what it takes to negotiate like a pro
Negotiation is a skill that touches every part of our lives, from deciding who drives the kids to school or what to pay for a product, to...
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...
A Letter from TAU President Welcoming the New Academic Year
“May the hostages come back, the wounded heal, and the displaced return to their homes”.
This week, we begin the 2024-5 academic year, against the backdrop of the bloody war that rages on, and...
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...
Tel Aviv University Marks One Year Since October 7
TAU commemorates the victims and fallen of October 7th.
On October 7, 2024, Tel Aviv University held a solemn commemoration for the tragic events of October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched brutal attacks...
TAU Trains 400 Social Workers in Trauma Relief
A year into the Gaza War, frontline social workers continue to benefit from Tel Aviv University’s specialized training program.
The incredibly widespread trauma caused by the October 7th atrocities and 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...
How TAU Is Navigating Campus Co-existence:
In classrooms, labs and cafeterias, Jews and Arabs confront the reality of a post-October 7 world
When the first academic term after October 7 was about to begin at Tel Aviv University (TAU), Prof. Neta...
Global Day of Engagement: Celebrating International Ties
Tel Aviv University hosts three international delegations
On July 25, a remarkable convergence of events took place at Tel Aviv University, showcasing the spirit of innovation, solidarity, and learning....
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...
The Eighth Front: Against Academia
As published in “Haaretz” in Hebrew on July 6th, 2024. By Prof. Ariel Porat.
Today, the Ministerial Committee for Legislation will discuss a bill to amend the Council for Higher Education Law....
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...
Tech Vs. Hate: New Ways to Fight the World’s Oldest Hatred
TAU’s AI and Cyber Weeks held a seminar on the state of online antisemitism and how it can be fought with AI
Antisemitism is on the rise around the world, spreading at record speeds thanks to social media as...
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...
Therapy on Hold: Reservists’ Return to Service
Reservists with PTSD recalled before therapy completion.
With the war continuing for many months, the Clinic of the National Center for Post Trauma & Resilience at Tel Aviv University warns about a...
One in Three Arab Israelis Prefer External Governance for Gaza Post-War
TAU study reveals shifts in solidarity among Arab Israelis, with one-third advocating for new governance solutions
An extensive study from the Moshe Dayan Center at Tel Aviv University reveals significant...
Hundreds Participated in the Tel Aviv Conference Held at TAU
The event included decision-makers, media professionals, academic staff, cultural figures and family members of the hostages.
A diverse crowd gathered last week at the Tel Aviv University campus to attend...
Talking Dugri at Tel Aviv University
Course brings Arab and Jewish students together to confront hard truths
In Israel, the word ‘dugri‘ is known to Jews and Arabs alike and means talking straight. Now, two Tel Aviv University (TAU)...
Report from the Campus Battlegrounds
Three TAU PhD alumni share experiences from post-October 7th life on elite US university campuses
In the wake of the Israel-Hamas war, antisemitism has emerged as a pressing and increasingly pervasive issue...
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)...
Tel Aviv Conference: “The Future of Israel”
Will Israel’s 76th year be remembered as a crisis or an opportunity for growth?
June 19th, 2024, Smolarz Auditorium, Tel Aviv University
The surprise attack on October 7th marked one of Israel’s...
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...
TAU Trip to the Gaza Envelope: Solemn, Yet Essential Experience
Lowy International graduate students witness firsthand the aftermath of October 7th.
In early May, Conflict Resolution & Mediation and Security & Diplomacy MA students embarked on a visit to the Gaza...
“If Then There Was a Rebuilding of Personal and National Lives, So Shall It Happen Again”
Professor Dina Porat’s Remarks at the Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony at TAU
The Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony, honoring the survivors of the Holocaust and commemorating its victims, took place...
Antisemitism Worldwide Report for 2023
Concern for the Future of Jewish Life in the West
The Annual Antisemitism Worldwide Report, published by Tel Aviv University and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), reveals that 2023 saw an increase of dozens...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...