University of Haifa

Israel's loneliness is impossible to ignore: Lessons from University of Haifa conference - opinion

I recalled, of course – as had all those who spoke before me – the unprecedented wave of hatred that has swept across the world since October 7. But I also insisted that the battle is far from lost.

Aerial view of the Haifa university. September 20, 2018.
Katherine Kassis at the University of Haifa Department of Fashion's Graduate Fashion Show

University of Haifa’s School of Design hosts first graduate fashion show on campus

Sir Joshua Hassan CBE, MVO, QC, JP, Chief Minister of Gibraltar at his desk.

Grapevine July 15, 2026: A tribute to her father

Prof. Gur Alroey, president of the University of Haifa, speaks Tuesday night at the launch of the Contemporary Antisemitism Studies Association (CASA) during the “Contemporary Antisemitism: Haifa 2026” conference.

New academic association for contemporary antisemitism studies launched at University of Haifa


Harvard President Bacow to be awarded honorary doctorate from U of Haifa

UH and Harvard have recently been collaborating with one another in marine sciences, archaeology and environmental studies.

Harvard President Lawrence Bacow

University of Haifa prof. wins Israel Prize for Hebrew Literature

The Israel Prize is considered one of the state’s highest honors and is awarded in a ceremony on Independence Day.

Prof. Nitza Ben Dov

Haifa University professor shortens process to identify receptor function

A new computational method developed at Haifa University shortens the usually long process to identify receptors' functions.

University of Haifa.

Haifa University signs cooperation agreement with UAE research institute

The Emirati TRENDS Institute studies geopolitical shifts, international relations, security and military affairs and economic sustainability in and around the Middle East.

AN ISRAELI and a UAE model pose in Dubai in September.

COVID-19 deaths reduced by only meeting with those of same age – study

Creating microenvironments for people in the same group to meet while maintaining social distancing and wearing masks could cut mortality rates by up to 91%.

SOCIAL DISTANCING, but what to do at home?

Israel in ‘weak countries club’ if it looks away while Cyprus acts – study

In six years, Israel has done nothing to challenge Cyprus's position that it may pump gas out of the Aphrodite-Yishai field.

An Israeli gas platform, controlled by a U.S.-Israeli energy group, is seen in the Mediterranean sea, some 15 miles (24 km) west of Israel's port city of Ashdod

Medical cannabis doesn't cause cognitive decline in seniors, study finds

"Although the cannabis patients have been using it consistently for at least a year, we have not found that their cognitive function is lower than of people similar to them in age and background."

A worker touches a cannabis plant at a growing facility for the Tikun Olam company near the northern city of Safed

COVID-19 vaccine ready by elections won't help Trump – U. of Haifa expert

“In May, about 3 in 4 Americans were willing to take the vaccine immediately, now that number is down to 1 in 2. And among Republicans, it is even less.”

Bottles labeled "Vaccine" stand near medical syringe in front of "Coronavirus COVID-19" display (illustrative)

New method to curb coronavirus: Change public opinion - study

Researchers were able to change people's perceptions about health regulations using online tools, and research showed an improvement of "individuals' health preserving attitudes."

One World Trade is seen behind a sign that flashes an emergency alert, as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues in New York City, New York, U.S., March 23, 2020

Haifa U. students launch plan to aid elderly citizens amid lockdown

Upon completion of their training, every student is paired with one specific senior citizen, allowing the relationship to be built over time.

THERE IS now a broad social realization that the elderly are the main risk group that needs to be protected.