The University's iconic Eshkol Tower shines in solidarity with the "Bring Them Home Now" movement, calling for the release of hostages who have been held in Gaza for over 320 days.

 

We are filled with hope following the successful and heroic rescue of Kaid Farhan Elkadi, who was bravely retrieved from an underground tunnel in Gaza. Mr. Elkadi, 52, from a Bedouin village near Rahat in the Negev desert, stands as a testament to resilience during these challenging times. For over 321 days, our brothers and sisters have been held captive by Hamas, but we remain steadfast in our belief that their return is within reach. As a united Israeli society, it is our moral duty and collective responsibility to bring them home. This moment is critical, and we must embrace the hope and opportunity before us to secure their release. Together, we can bring them back. Time is on our side if we act now.

– President-Elect and Rector, Prof. Gur Alroey

At the recent exhibition of final graduation projects at the School of Design, several memorials were featured, honoring those who tragically lost their lives on October 7^th and during the Swords of Iron War.

"Margela Befumei" (Aramaic: 'He used to say') is a project by Sheli Piha, who was called up for reserve duty and served as an operations officer in Gaza. Inspired by the intricate calligraphy in Qur'an books he encountered, Piha created memorial posters honoring the fallen soldiers of the 401st Armored Brigade. Each poster features the soldier’s name rendered in Diwani-style Muslim calligraphy, along with a characteristic phrase provided by their family and commanders, with IDF ranks and unit symbols seamlessly integrated into the design.

Remembering Inbar Haiman, who if she had not been taken hostage and murdered by Hamas following October 7th, she would have been presenting her final graduate project in the exhibition. Several of her classmates from the Visual Communication Design department, who completed their studies this year, decided to memorialize her in their final projects. Maya Lamberg commemorates her friendship with Inbar and the struggle with loss in an illustrated book, where Maya is depicted as a sparrow and Inbar as a pink crow—the color that was closely associated with her.

About 130 graduates from the departments of Visual Communication Design, Architecture, Photography, and Fashion Design presented their projects, exploring a wide range of topics. The University of Haifa's new School of Design, formerly the Neri Bloomfield School of Design, is led by Prof. Leah Peretz.

VIEW ALL OF THE PROJECTS HERE

High school students from Shchakim School in Nahariya achieved a remarkable feat – their groundbreaking research on degenerative diseases in space was published in Astrobiology, a leading journal in the field of space biology. The study, part of the Ramon SpaceLab program by the Ramon Foundation, was conducted in collaboration with researchers from the University of Haifa and Oranim College. It involved a unique experimental system designed to investigate the effects of space travel on degenerative diseases of the nervous system, specifically Huntington's Disease, and was conducted both in space and on Earth. "The fact that high school students co-authored a paper in a leading scientific journal is an impressive and rare achievement," said Dr. Amir Sapir, who led the research from the Department of Biology and Environment at the University of Haifa-Oranim Campus. "I hope we can pursue follow-up research in the future, both in space and on Earth, alongside young researchers." READ MORE in JPost

The University of Haifa extends its heartfelt congratulations to our newest graduates as they embark on their future endeavors.

1,988 Bachelor's Degrees

2,728 Master's Degrees

+200 International graduate degrees

187 PhD Degrees

80 Teaching Certificates 

I am very happy that I decided to come to Haifa and experience Israel firsthand. For me, Israel is a safe place, and I really loved being here –that's what I'll share when I return home. I am deeply saddened and worried about the fate of the hostages, and I admire how Israelis continue with their lives despite the difficult situation. I wish peace and tranquility for the State of Israel, and I pray for it all the time.

– Kalkidan Tadesse from Ethiopia, a graduate of the Early Childhood Education & Development MA Program, and one of three graduates honored for outstanding research. 

We look forward to resuming graduation ceremonies soon.

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