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Prehistoric humans may have used fire to smoke meat one million years ago, study suggests

Over time, as the availability of large game declined, humans had to adapt to hunting smaller animals and using fire more consistently.

 Ran Barkai holds a segment of an ancient elephant at the La Polledrara site in Italy.
VIEWING the ‘Between the Vineyards and the Fields’ exhibit.

TAU exhibit features artists on autism spectrum

 Prof. Yael Steinhart, Dean of the Coller School of Management at Tel Aviv University

Tel Aviv University launches master's program in advanced technology management

 ‘DECISION-MAKERS must act urgently to devise long-term solutions for treating a large number of veterans with PTSD.’

'Israel's mental health system is in a state of emergency,' Tel Aviv University study finds


Breaking the mold: The story of Israel Prize recipient Yonina Eldar - interview

Breaking the mold comes intuitively to Yonina Eldar, a prominent Israeli professor of electrical engineering.

ACCEPTING THE Israel Prize on Independence Day, May 1

Goodman Fellowship Project Expands Opportunities for Ethiopian Students at TAU

Tel Aviv University launches Goodman Fellowship to boost Ethiopian Israeli student access, support, and success with major backing from Canadian foundation.

 THE ETHIOPIAN community in Israel serves as a vibrant link between the two nations. Here, the community celebrates the Sigd on the Haas Promenade in the shadow of the Old City, in November.

Fighting for Talent: Tel Aviv University Faculty Excellence Fund

TAU is working on bringing home the most driven, creative, and ambitious researchers

 New faculty recruit Dr. Amit Haim.

Building the future of democratic thought

Tel Aviv University is inaugurating the new home of the Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Ethics: “A space for thinking. For dialogue. For people.”

deta il of the physical home of the Safra Center for Ethics

A Vision in Concrete: The Azrieli School of Architecture Building is changing the rules

The new building, scheduled for completion within the next two years, will teach students to plan with environmental and social responsibility and design excellence.

 Architectural rendering of the Azrieli School of Architecture

Building Resilience: TAU National Center for Trauma and Resilience

The Miriam and Moshe Shuster Building will be the new home for the center and its flagship facility: The Trauma and Anxiety Clinic.

 Architectural rendering of the Miriam and Moshe Shuster Building, designed by architect Erez Shani.

Creating the future for Israeli medicine and healthcare

TAU President Prof. Ariel Porat and dean of the Gray Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences Prof. Karen Avraham explain the importance of the historic $125 million donation gifted by Jon and Mindy Gray

 TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY President Prof. Ariel Porat, and dean of the Gray Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences Prof. Karen Avraham.

TAU Is Redefining Zoological Research and Conservation

The Weisfeld Family Charitable Foundation Animal Habitat Initiative will significantly upgrade the animal and outreach facilities at its Zoological Research Garden

 Deer in the central area

Sarit Firon on AI, leadership, Israeli Resilience, and the TAU ties that still matter

WATCH: Sarit Firon, managing partner at Team8, in conversation with Jake Laznik, Senior Breaking News Desk Manager, The Jerusalem Post.

 Sarit Firon, managing partner at Team8 and Managing Partner of Team8 Capital

Bridging Science and Medicine: The Richter Institute for Medicine of the Future

This Institute is a milestone in the efforts of Tel Aviv University (TAU) to unite scientific inquiry with clinical care

 TAU biomed students in advanced labs

Tel Aviv University celebrates global achievers with Honorary Degrees at 2025 Annual Ceremony

World-renowned journalist Thomas Friedman, Head of Science at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Prof. Stephen Quake, and climate policy expert Prof. Miranda Schreurs among this year’s honorees.

 2025 TAU honorary degrees winners