University of Haifa
Discovery off Israel’s coast reveals earliest known 2,600-year-old shipment of raw iron
The discovery was made in an ancient shipwreck in the Dor Lagoon near the Carmel Coast, where archaeologists recovered nine pieces of unprocessed iron known as “blooms.”
Sexual minority Israelis report higher depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, study finds
Loneliness surged while suicidal thoughts declined after October 7, new study finds
Israeli bar exam passed by nearly 68% of first-time examinees, as divide widens
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.
Aviva Doron receives lifetime achievement award for Hebrew poetry research
Her studies changed the picture of research of Hebrew poetry in Spain and gave Doron an international reputation in the study of Spanish culture.
Are Israel's jellyfish getting larger? And what could it mean? - study
Some suggest that the decrease in human presence along the country's shores that is a direct result of the coronavirus can partially explain the phenomenon.
Boosting campus innovation, Haifa University launches student VC fund
"Our goal is to enable every student at Haifa University to understand and reach their potential," said University of Haifa rector Prof. Gustavo Mesch.
Haifa U at forefront of research into social outcomes of coronavirus
All of the projects will take between two and six months to complete, and most of the researchers are with the University's Faculties of Social Welfare and Health Sciences, and Social Sciences.
Strengthening Israel’s North: A mission to stand the test of COVID-19
Reviving downtown Haifa is just one piece of our broader mission to strengthen the North, Israel’s last frontier.
Haifa U launches innovation hub to remember Holocaust victims
Examples of student projects include a virtual reality experience telling the story of Jewish children in Holland during the Holocaust.
Study shows young Israelis are more concerned with finances than health
Researchers note that this is probably due to their age, considering the coronavirus is widely believed to be more dangerous to the elderly population.
A long way to freedom
The University of Haifa’s Clinics for Law and Social Change embarked on a mission to assess the mental health of refugees in Greece. The volunteers who listened to their stories are forever changed.
Archaeologists to study 10,000 years of climate change off Israel’s coast
A specific characteristic of the joint project is that it will combine archaeological and environmental studies.
