University of Haifa

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

Analysis of 17,523 helpline chats reveals unexpected shift in mental health concerns during national crisis

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
This stress will eventually cost you your health
A voting station for the head of the Israeli Bar Association, at the Magistrate's Court in Jerusalem, June 20, 2023

Israeli bar exam passed by nearly 68% of first-time examinees, as divide widens

Overall, 1,545 candidates passed the exam, reflecting a general pass rate of 52.32% and an average score of 59.2.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
Drone imagery of an archaeological site.

Israeli AI, drone imagery revolutionizing mapping of archaeological sites

“Sites that appear on the surface as scattered stones suddenly become coherent, organized spaces, and it saves a lot of research time,” Dr. Yitzchak Jaffe said.

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El-Wad Terrace Excavations: Excavation at the El-Wad Cave terrace on Mt. Carmel reveals layers of Natufian history, offering a window into life 15,000 years ago.

Ancient Carmel cave dwellers hunted in lakes and marshes, not the sea, new study reveals

Researchers found that Natufian culture hunters on Mt. Carmel systematically hunted waterfowl in freshwater lakes during the Ice Age. The bird bones show a rich diet and ancient lifestyle.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Haifa University’s new food security program graduates inaugural class

The diverse group of graduates has been equipped to tackle food insecurity challenges and build stronger communities.

JULY 24, 2023ByZACHY HENNESSEY
The Food Security program graduates.

Haifa U. researchers awarded $100,000 to discover shark survival secrets

78% of shark and ray species in the Red Sea are classified as threatened, including around 40 species on Israel's coast.

JULY 19, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
While Dr. Scheinin restrains the shark, Dr. Livne performs an ultrasound examination with the portable ultrasound to determine if the shark is pregnant

University of Haifa launches online platform for sharing stories about chronic pain

A new digital platform created at the University of Haifa aims to enable people to share their experiences with chronic pain and, as a result, aid development of better, more effective treatments.

JUNE 27, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
University of Haifa

Haifa U. jumps in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings report

The index examines how well universities are fulfilling the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals.

JUNE 7, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
University of Haifa

University of Haifa ranks top 200 worldwide for sustainable development

The University of Haifa jumped by 100 places compared to its ranking last year.

JUNE 5, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
University of Haifa

Prominent academics note: ‘There is still a deep reservoir of American young people tied to Israel'

MAY 25, 2023ByZVIKA KLEIN
RONALD LIEBOWITZ

Faith leaders unite in Haifa to champion religious diversity amid tensions

The timing of the event is particularly significant, as political strife and surging violence dominate headlines in Israel, while the Middle East conflict continues to present complex challenges.

MAY 21, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
On behalf of University of Haifa, Uriel Simonsohn, head of the school's Laboratory for Religious Studies, awards a plaque of appreciation to the leader of the Islamic Ahmadiyya community in Israel, Amir Muhammad Sharif Odeh

Two-thirds of Israeli universities drop in global academic rankings

Institutions of higher learning in the West are being overshadowed by those in China, which is investing huge sums in teaching and research.

MAY 15, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Israelis walking in front of the entrance to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Haifa University supports faculty member that was threatened with boycott

Dr. David Barak-Gorodetsky was threatened by faculty at the university since he wouldn't cancel the participation of Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli.

MARCH 21, 2023ByZVIKA KLEIN
DIASPORA AFFAIRS Minister Amichai Chikli speaks during a conference at Reichman University in Herzliya, earlier this month.

Int'l Women's Day: Breaking through Israel's cement ceiling - opinion

I’m an Arab. I’m a Christian. I’m a Maronite. And I’m a woman. Each of these is a crucial part of my identity.

MARCH 7, 2023ByMOUNA MAROUN
THE WRITER attends a signing of an MOU involving the University of Haifa, United Arab Emirates University, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, and GEOMAR Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research Kiel, on tackling the consequences of climate change and pollution.