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Hole in the Heart Memorial Sculpture
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(l-r) Dr. Sharon Nazarian, Soraya Nazarian, and President Gur Alroey.
The University of Haifa recently welcomed longstanding friends, Soraya and Dr. Sharon Nazarian, to inaugurate Hole in the Heart, a powerful memorial sculpture created and generously donated by Soraya, artist, philanthropist and cherished friend of the University. Installed in the University’s Memorial Plaza on the Mount Carmel campus, the sculpture honors the lives lost during the October 7th attacks and the Swords of Iron War. READ MORE
During the ceremony, Prof. Dana Vashdi, Head of the School of Political Science, announced the establishment of the Fallen Heroes Scholarship Program, which will award scholarships in memory of the sixteen students and graduates of the School who lost their lives in the war. |
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New Cyber-Archaeology Lab Marks a Milestone in Archeo-Diplomacy
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Prof. Assaf Yasur-Landau at the ceremony.
The School of Archaeology and Maritime Cultures recently inaugurated The Irwin M. Jacobs Cyber-Archaeology Lab, supported by the generosity of Irwin Jacobs, co-founder and former chairman of Qualcomm, Inc. and former UC San Diego professor of applied electrophysics. This cutting-edge facility, featuring advanced VR gear, high-performance computing, and sophisticated scanning hardware, includes an innovative data curation system to support the University’s archaeological community. Led by Prof. Assaf Yasur-Landau, the Jacobs Cyber-Archaeology lab exemplifies Archaeo-Diplomacy, aimed at enhancing international cooperation in maritime archaeology and safeguarding precious artifacts. It is a key development in the ongoing partnership between the University of Haifa and UC San Diego. READ MORE in UC San Diego Today. |
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The International MA Program in Education and Development in Early Childhood Welcomes its 8th Cohort
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Photo Credit: Guy Yechiely
President Gur Alroey, along with leaders from the Africa Division and the Israeli Agency for International Development Cooperation (MASHAV) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, attended the festive opening of the International MA Program in Education and Development in Early Childhood. The event, held at the Gallery of African Studies in Tel Aviv and supported by long-time University friends Hon. Dr. Ora Etrog Stibbe and Eytan Stibbe, celebrated its tenth anniversary. Led by Professors Yair Ziv and Avi Sagi-Schwartz, the program this year chose 20 professionals out of 200 candidates. Despite the challenges posed by the ongoing Swords of Iron War, these individuals – from fields such as education, psychology, social work, law, nursing, medicine and public health – eagerly sought acceptance into the program, aiming to become global change agents. READ MORE |
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Recent headlines have spotlighted University of Haifa researchers for their groundbreaking discoveries and significant insights:
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Neurosciences/ Autism Research
Prof. Shani Stern (Sagol Department of Neurobiology), in collaboration with scientists from Tel Aviv University, published a study in the journal Science Advances revealing new brain mechanisms related to genetic autism and potential pathways for future treatments. They discovered that mutations in the SHANK3 protein disrupt brain development and may lead to autism. This breakthrough holds promise for treating this form of autism, which impacts one million individuals globally. READ MORE in the Jerusalem Post and Times of Israel |
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Marine Sciences/ Sustainable Fishing
Prof. Roee Diamant and his team at the Underwater Acoustics and Navigation Lab, working with the University of Zagreb and supported by the Schmidt Foundation, have developed an innovative underwater robotic system. This system precisely monitors fish populations to aid fishermen and regulatory authorities in achieving ecological balance and sustainable fishery management. It operates autonomously, using acoustic signals for real-time detection and measurement of fish schools and individual fish. READ MORE |
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Archaeology/ Excavation in the Jordan Valley uncovers the largest pile of rare coins in Israel
A team from the School of Archaeology and Maritime Cultures, led by Dr. Shay Bar, Dr. Yoav Farhi and Dr. Mechael Osband, discovered 160 extremely rare coins from 80/79 BCE near Alexandrion Fortress, north of Jericho. Dating back to the era of Judah Maccabee’s grand-nephew, this significant find was made during the Hanukkah season. READ MORE in the Jerusalem Post, Times of Israel and Israel National News |
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Middle East/ Opinion
Prof. Benny Miller (School of Political Sciences) analyzes the complexities of a US-Qatar-Egypt mediated ceasefire, challenges along Israel's northern border, and shifting dynamics in the Middle East. In his interview on ILTV Israel News, he discusses the implications of President Donald Trump’s priorities for Israel and the region, including the Iran nuclear deal and normalization policies with Saudi Arabia. |
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