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Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
How to predict PTSD severity by brain connectivity patterns: University of Haifa researcher
Historic opening of Haifa University's school of medicine to transform North Israel's healthcare
U of Haifa Law Clinic provides legal support to Israelis in the North since Oct 7
Haifa University students blocked from registering for student union elections
Shouts can be heard during some videos, asking how this was democratic, followed by calls of "shame" directed toward the university staff.
Child inadvertently breaks ancient vase at Haifa museum
The museum, which operates under the University of Haifa, specified that the vase, probably utilized for the transportation of wine and oil, was a rarity since it had been excavated whole.
Haifa University researcher documents longest ever journey of sperm whales in Mediterranean
Researchers document a sperm whale's journey, seeking to discover how the species persevered despite climate change's impact.
Army service takes health toll on military women, female relatives of soldiers - study
Researchers evaluated women serving in the military and female family members of soldiers from between 2006 to 2013, and then compared that to those between 2014 to 2020.
New study into identical twins suggests a possible treatment for people with schizophrenia disorder
Research led by Prof. Shani Stern at the University of Haifa unveils genetic discrepancies in schizophrenia discordant monozygotic twins, offering insights for treatment.
Arab students at Israeli universities facing punitive actions for support of Palestine
Coexistence affairs: “Should the perpetrators of such hate speech be protected by freedom of speech? Should they be allowed to share a classroom with the victims of the atrocities they praise?"
How can investments in education be boosted in Israel's Arab sectors? - opinion
For education to effectively strengthen the nation as a whole, it must be accessible to the entire Israeli population – including its sizable 21% Arab minority.
Genetic defects in nerve cells of autistic children develop quickly, Haifa U. finds
The study found a recurrence of this phenomenon among children with autism originating in four different types of genetic mutations.
Israeli jellyfish experts predict a summer jellyfish-free on Israel's shores
Usually, at this time of the year, huge swarms of jellyfish would have already reached Israel’s beaches, but now, they're almost completely free of them.
Faith leaders unite in Haifa to champion religious diversity amid tensions
The timing of the event is particularly significant, as political strife and surging violence dominate headlines in Israel, while the Middle East conflict continues to present complex challenges.
Israel's judicial reform is concerning, German president says in rare remark
In a rare comment, Germany's Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed 'concern' about the 'restructuring of the rule of law' in Israel.