Hebrew University
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Hebrew University Awards Honorary Doctorates and Honors Hostage's Father
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem awarded honorary doctorates to ten figures, including three Nobel laureates, and honored Eshel Gat, father of murdered hostage Carmel Gat, with the Rothberg Prize.
New Study Links GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs to Higher Post-Operative Infection Risks
A new Israeli study links GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to higher post-operative infection risks in aesthetic surgeries, while local biotech firms navigate funding challenges and mergers.
Hebrew University to Overhaul Medical School with $90 Million Initiative
The Hebrew University plans to double its medical students via a $90 million overhaul funded partly by US philanthropist Steve Lavin. The project introduces AI monitoring and digital simulation tools to tackle Israel's severe physician shortage.
Eight Israeli Departments Enter Top 50 in 2026 Shanghai Academic Rankings
Eight Israeli academic departments entered the global top 50 in the 2026 Shanghai Ranking, down from 11 in previous years. The Hebrew University Department of Communication led national entries at 17th place globally.
Good news for the academic community: Jerusalem Municipality has granted an occupancy permit for the new dormitory complex
The complex represents a significant step in strengthening the community of students and researchers in the capital, and will provide new and advanced housing solutions in the heart of the campus alongside a learning and community environment and a variety of services. The complex, designed by Schwartz-Besnosoff Architects, enjoys exceptional transport accessibility, including a connection to the...
Israeli Pride: Weizmann Institute and Hebrew University Rank Among World's Top 100 Universities
Two Israeli institutions have secured the 71st and 89th spots in the prestigious 2026 Shanghai Ranking. The Technion, which appeared on the list for the past two years, did not make the cut this year. Harvard, Stanford, and MIT lead the global rankings.
The Hebrew University Among the Top 100 Universities in the World
The prestigious international ranking establishes the Hebrew University's place at the top "thanks to research excellence, innovation, and global impact."
Student requested maternity leave, but university mandated a one-year internship delay
Yuval, an occupational therapy student, is due to give birth in December. She asked the Hebrew University to start her internship earlier or make up the hours after a break, but the institution informed her that she would have to delay her graduation: "They asked, 'And where will you leave a week-old baby?'". The university: "It has nothing to do with the birth, a continuous internship is...