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‘Middle Meets’ Delegation Brings Voices of Hope from Jerusalem to the Vatican

9 November, 2025

Students from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv University, and Georgetown University participating in the Middle Meets program met this week with Pope Francis and senior Vatican officials to discuss dialogue and reconciliation amid war. The initiative, founded by the Hebrew University’s Entrepreneurship Club, unites Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Druze students in open discussions about conflict and coexistence. The meeting, held in collaboration with Scholas Occurrentes, highlighted the students’ shared commitment to building trust and hope across divides

Hebrew University and University of Nairobi Sign Landmark Agreements to Strengthen Academic Cooperation

2 November, 2025

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem yesterday welcomed H.E. Lt. General (Rtd) Albert Kendagor, Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya to the State of Israel, for a visit focused on expanding academic collaboration between Israel and Kenya.

Congratulations to the 2025 “40 under 40” Leaders of Hebrew University of Jerusalem Alumni

2 November, 2025

Hebrew University proudly announces its 2025 “40 under 40”leaders—forty exceptional alumni under the age of 40 whose achievements in innovation, science, education, public policy, culture, and technology are shaping Israel and the world. Chosen from hundreds of candidates, they represent the next generation of leadership and embody the spirit of excellence that defines the Hebrew University community.

The Hebrew University Celebrates 100 Years and Illuminates Jerusalem’s Chords Bridge (Gesher HaMeitarim) Ahead of the New Academic Year

19 October, 2025

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem illuminated the iconic Chords Bridge (Gesher HaMeitarim) at the entrance to the city with the university’s emblem, in celebration of its 100th anniversary and to mark the start of the new academic year today Sunday, October 19.

Approximately 23,000 students began their studies this year at Israel’s leading academic institution, founded by some of the greatest minds of the 20th century, including Albert Einstein, Martin Buber, and Sigmund Freud.

Astronomers Detect Radio Signals from a Black Hole Tearing Apart a Star – Outside a Galactic Center

15 October, 2025

Hebrew University Alumnus Professor Joel Mokyr Wins the Nobel Prize in Economics

13 October, 2025

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem extends its warmest congratulations to Professor Joel Mokyr on being awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics. Professor Mokyr is a distinguished alumnus of the Hebrew University, where he earned his bachelor's degree with honors in Economics and History.

Gulf of Aqaba Corals Survive Record-Breaking Heatwaves, Offering Hope Amid Global Coral Crisis

19 September, 2025

Decoding Wildlife Movement to Predict the Next Pandemic

17 September, 2025

Breakthrough in the Hunt for Light Dark Matter: QROCODILE Project Reveals World-Leading Constraints

16 September, 2025

A new experiment called QROCODILE, led by the University of Zurich and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, has achieved record sensitivity in the hunt for light dark matter. Using superconducting detectors cooled to near absolute zero, the team set world-leading limits on how dark matter interacts with ordinary matter opening the door to future breakthroughs in one of physics’ greatest mysteries

The Hidden Costs of October 7: Trauma’s Link to Gambling Problems

16 September, 2025

Two years after October 7, its psychological impact continues to surface in unexpected ways. A new study at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem reveals that Israeli men with difficulties regulating their emotions were more likely to develop gambling problems in the months following the attacks and ensuing war. The findings highlight how collective trauma reverberates not only in memory, but also in private struggles for coping and survival.