Post Donation Category: Tel Aviv University

Triple TAU Honor: Professor Michal Feldman Wins Third ERC Grant

Written on January 16, 2025.

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 University,...

General

Can Foreign DNA Outsmart Bacterial Defenses?

Written on December 31, 2024.

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 material...

Life Sciences

Mystery in the Stones: The Truth About Rujm el-Hiri

Written on December 31, 2024.

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 el-Hiri...

Archeology

What Happens When the Brain Learns Two Behaviors at Once?

Written on December 29, 2024.

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, particularly...

biology, Medicine

GPS for Cancer: Directing Drugs to the Tumor

Written on December 23, 2024.

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 types,...

Medicine

TAU Student Team Wins Gold at Prestigious IGEM Competition

Written on December 22, 2024.

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 Genetically...

General

Tel Aviv University Hosts Inaugural DefenseTech Summit

Written on December 19, 2024.

The event showcases Israel’s pioneering role in defense innovation Israel has long been recognized for its ability to transform challenges into opportunities, and its defense sector is a testament to this...

General

Investing in the Academic Entrepreneurs behind Israel’s Innovation

Written on December 19, 2024.

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...

The War’s Unexpected Impact on Coexistence in Israel

Written on December 18, 2024.

TAU study finds Arab citizens feel a growing bond with Jewish Israelis. A new study by the Konrad Adenauer Program for Jewish-Arab Cooperation at TAU’s Moshe Dayan Center, reveals encouraging data regarding...

General

TAU Researchers Win Rousseeuw Prize from King Baudouin Foundation

Written on December 16, 2024.

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....

General

Prof. Dan Peer Elected Fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors

Written on December 15, 2024.

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 appointment...

General

How Can Songwriting and AI Transform Education?

Written on December 4, 2024.

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...

General

Cotler Fellows Make a Difference

Written on November 25, 2024.

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 find...

Eyes Wide Shut: Bats Can Navigate Long Distances Using Sound Alone

Written on November 12, 2024.

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 time,...

Life Sciences

Chemistry Researchers Awarded Prestigious ERC Synergy Grant

Written on November 5, 2024.

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 funded...

General

A Letter from TAU President Welcoming the New Academic Year

Written on November 3, 2024.

“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 while...

General

Prof. Beatriz Magaloni: 2024 BMI Prize Laureate

Written on November 3, 2024.

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 from...

General

“I Applied to Several Universities, But TAU’s Documentary Film Program Stood Out”

Written on October 10, 2024.

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 Philippines,...