Academic World

Israel cannot afford to rely solely on theoretical doctorates

In an era driven by technology, artificial intelligence, and rapid innovation, Israel’s higher education system must expand beyond the traditional research PhD model.

Prof. Eduard Yakubov, president of the Holon Institute of Technology
Person, hands and writing with tablet for research (illustrative)

Study: Younger scientists produce more disruptive research

An event at Yazamut 360: "A mission bigger than academia itself.”

At Yazamut 360, students build ventures, take risks, and shape the future of Israel’s job market

Q-Factor is led by professors from the Technion, the Weizmann Institute, and experts in the world of deep-tech startups.

Q-Factor emerges as Israel’s latest quantum computing developer with $24 million seed investment


Connecting with the Diaspora: Ono’s global vision

Ono Academic College’s CEO shares the bold vision behind the International School and its global mission.

 RANAN HARTMAN, founder and CEO of Ono Academic College.

Reichman University: Where global education meets Israel’s entrepreneurial spirit

Reichman University blends academic excellence with real-world impact. 'This place has amazing added value,' says VP Jonathan Davis, 'where Israel is one of the world’s top startup nations.'

 Jonathan Davis, Vice President for External Relations and Head of the Raphael Recanati International School

'Zionist, terrorist': Masked pro-Palestinian mob forces French geographer out of lecture

"I was giving a lecture in an amphitheater in front of about 50 students when a group of about 20 people entered, chanting: "Racists, Zionists, you're the terrorists."

 Screenshot from the video of protesters interrupting and forcing Fabrice Balanche to leave a lecture at Lyon-2 university

Doing the dance of life: Trailblazing leader advancing philanthropy, and the power of education

For Monette Malewski, national chair of Canadian Friends of Hebrew University, the cup is always three-quarters full.

MONETTE MALEWSKI, chair of Canadian Friends.

Universities, professors now using antisemitism as a way to bash Israel - opinion

King’s College’s Prof. Adam Sutcliffe doesn’t want the Holocaust or antisemitism to be seen as “exceptional” and believes people should pay less attention to it.

View of King's College London.

Trump’s administration poses danger to academic freedom - opinion

The Trump administration should reconsider its recent detrimental policies and reaffirm its longtime commitment to the principles of academic freedom and scientific integrity.

 THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.

Surprising Findings in Brain Research

Completely different mechanisms cause damage in males and females with a rare genetic syndrome.

 Prof. Illana Gozes.

Bridging borders: Ono Academic College launches international occupational therapy program for olim

For the first time, students in Israel will be able to study OT in a program tailored for new olim.

 DR. NAOMI FERZIGER, director and academic head of the International Occupational Therapy (OT) Program at Ono Academic College.

Tel-Hai College overcomes war challenges, moves toward university status

Dean Prof. Meirav Hen discusses the impact of war, student resilience, and Tel-Hai's transformation into a university to boost northern Israel's growth.

  Prof. Meirav Hen  Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Tel-Hai College.

American Historical Association Council vetoes resolution accusing Israel of 'scholasticide'

The American Association of University Professors condemned the move as disrespecting the democratic will of the association’s members.

 PROTESTERS MARCH out of Kings College Circle after leaving an anti-Israel student encampment at the University of Toronto, following an Ontario judge order for the protesters to leave their two-month-old encampment, in July.