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March 27, 2026, 4:14 pm

£1.5m scholarship fund to back next generation of Israeli scientists

UK supporters launch major Hebrew University fund to finance 200+ postgraduate researchers tackling global scientific challenges

By Annabel Sinclair

Students gather on the lawn at Hebrew University’s Mount Scopus campus, where daily life has begun to settle into a steadier rhythm following two difficult years. Photo: Yonit Schiller / Hebrew University

December 10, 2025, 10:23 am

Two years after 7 October, The Hebrew University learns to live – and think – through trauma

As Israel exhales after the October ceasefire, campus life slowly begins to return

By Annabel Sinclair

Screenshot: Video footage of crowds queuing for aid, released by Gaza Humanitarian Fund.

July 29, 2025, 12:09 pm

University heads urge Netanyahu to act over Gaza hunger crisis

Presidents of Israel’s top academic institutions call for immediate humanitarian action and condemnation of extremist rhetoric

By Annabel Sinclair

Protesters in Tel Aviv hold photos of children killed in the conflict. (Photo Credit: Gili Getz/X)

May 1, 2025, 1:37 pm

Israeli trauma expert: Children face ‘new kind of trauma’ after 7 October

Ahead of a London event, Professor Asher Ben-Arieh warns young survivors of 7 October need urgent new models of psychological care

By Annabel Sinclair

Hebrew University 2022 graduation ceremony

April 1, 2025, 7:43 pm

Endorsed by Einstein: celebrating 100 years of the Hebrew University

The pioneering academic institution, opened on 1 April 1925, realised the vision of its founders

By Jenni Frazer

Prof. Yinon Ben Neriah. Credit: Bruno Charbit

March 25, 2025, 6:42 pm

Hebrew University prof awarded Israel Prize for work on cancer that has led to new treatments

Yinon Ben-Neriah’s research has revealed how inflammation drives the disease

By Annabel Sinclair

International students at Hebrew University in Jerusalem

November 26, 2024, 4:56 pm

Hebrew University in Jerusalem offers BA taught entirely in English

English-speakers now have the chance to study for a degree in Israel in their native tongue

By Louisa Walters

Studio Libeskind's design for Einstein House, and the physicist whose appeal keeps on growing

March 6, 2024, 6:42 pm

Einstein House: a magnificent new home in Jerusalem for the physicist’s archive

Daniel Libeskind’s twisted-cube design under construction at the Hebrew University is intended to touch on every aspect of Einstein's genius

By Beatrice Sayers

President Isaac Herzog of Israel, Hebrew University President Prof. Asher Cohen, and Jerusalem mayor Moshe Leon at the Einstein House ceremony. Credit: Hebrew University.

June 14, 2023, 3:00 pm

President Herzog lays cornerstone for new Albert Einstein museum in Jerusalem

Visitors will be able to tour a reconstruction of Einstein's personal library and office and examine original documents.

By Jotam Confino

Teeth excavated from the medieval Jewish cemetery of Erfurt, from which DNA was extracted for the genetic study. Each tooth is shown before and after DNA extraction. Credit: David Reich ancient DNA laboratory / Harvard Medical School

December 1, 2022, 12:54 pm

Ancient DNA from medieval Germany shows Ashkenazi Jews were more diverse than today

A team of researchers, led by Hebrew University and Harvard, found DNA from Jews who lived more than 600 years ago.

By Jotam Confino in Israel

Arab Israeli students at the campus of Givat Ram at Hebrew University (Photo: Alamy)

July 12, 2022, 10:59 am

The Israeli university that wants to draw Jews, Arabs and Ethiopians closer together

More Arab-Israelis are calling themselves Palestinians and that is a sign they feel more secure as Israeli citizens, says Hebrew University's Mona Khoury-Kassabri

By Michael Daventry

June 23, 2022, 9:59 pm

Zelenskyy laments Israel’s lack of support in Hebrew University address

Ukrainian president singled out the country for not doing more to help Ukraine during an impassioned speech to the Jerusalem campus.

By Adam Decker

June 16, 2022, 10:09 am

Posthumous honour for Lord Sacks from Hebrew University

Former Chief Rabbi awarded doctorate at ceremony in Jerusalem

By Stephen Oryszczuk

May 25, 2022, 7:25 pm

Itzchak Herzog leads plaudits to outgoing British Friends of Hebrew Uni chair

Isaac Kaye, now BFHU President, is hailed for 60 years supporting its scholars and students - at its first in person event in three years, at Claridge’s Hotel.

By Toby Porter

Trustee of The Jacob Foundation and private equity investor Alan Jacobs (Jewish News)

April 6, 2022, 3:45 pm

British Friends of the Hebrew University appoints new chair

Alan Jacobs, a trustee of Jewish News owners The Jacob Foundation, said he is “honoured” to take on the prestigious role.

By Jewish News Reporter

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