University of Haifa

Professor reveals decades of bias in israel's media coverage

In From David to Goliath, Professor Eli Avraham explores the media’s portrayal of Israel, shedding light on its biased coverage and the effects on international opinion.

Why Israel keeps losing the media war | Prof. Eli Avraham
 The Mediterranean Sea.

Discovery off Israel’s coast reveals earliest known 2,600-year-old shipment of raw iron

A depressed woman

Sexual minority Israelis report higher depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, study finds

 This stress will eventually cost you your health

Loneliness surged while suicidal thoughts declined after October 7, new study finds


Sea turtles reveal alarming rise of drug-resistant bacteria in Mediterranean, UHaifa study reveals

Sea turtles are considered crucial bioindicators of marine environmental health due to their extensive lifespans, long-distance migrations, and frequent presence in sensitive coastal zones.

 Researchers inspect sea turtles for their study.

Can coordination exercises slow down aging? New research from Haifa University

Discover how coordination exercises could slow aging by improving organ communication, according to new research.

 An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.

Invisible 'sky highway': 700 million migratory insects navigate across Israel each year

“We’ve only just begun to understand the scale and complexity of insect migration,” said Dr. Werber. “It’s a natural wonder that connects continents—and it’s happening right over our heads.”

 Migratory insects

Free weekend stays for Israel Trail hikers at University of Haifa dorms

Free lodging for Israel Trail hikers is available in Carmel through a new university partnership with the Society for the Protection of Nature.

 Dorms at the University of Haifa.

Grapevine, May 16, 2025: Generous gift to the University of Haifa

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 SHARON HESKIA and Avi Levi.

What’s in a name? Diving into the ancient names of biblical Israel

Ancient name data reveals Israel was more diverse than Judah, offering new insight into biblical-era societies through a modern statistical lens.

 Ancient seals and seal impressions.

Israeli left-wing group suspended at University of Haifa after protesting the war in Gaza

Tensions have flared in recent years at Haifa, whose campus enrolls the largest proportion of Arabs of any Israeli university.

 Activists with the group Standing Together hold a silent protest at the University of Haifa in April 2025.

How to stay safe from sharks: Tips following the Israeli coast attack

“Sharks aren’t interested in humans. We're not part of their diet. Incidents like the one in Hadera are extremely rare," said Dr. Aviad Scheinin, a researcher at the University of Haifa.

Drone view sharks swimming off the shore of Hadera, Israel, April 17, 2021

Autism, epilepsy meet next-gen medicine with Israel’s brain chip innovation

Brain organoids developed in Israel for testing and repurposing a wide variety of existing drugs to see if they could treat autism, schizophrenia, epilepsy, and more

Developing the future of science with Itay & Beyond

Literal copycats: Felines use facial mimicry to bond, study finds

New research using AI reveals cats mirror each other's facial expressions during friendly interactions, suggesting they're more social than previously thought.

Researchers used machine learning to analyze these unique features on cats’ faces in their study.