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At Yazamut 360, students build ventures, take risks, and shape the future of Israel’s job market

Ben-Gurion University’s entrepreneurship center turns hands-on experience, failed prototypes, and student-led communities into career-changing skills.

An event at Yazamut 360: "A mission bigger than academia itself.”
An illustration of a mother feeding a baby a bottle of formula.

What a strand of hair may reveal about the bond between mother and child

THE SITE of a 1,400 year old church at Nitzana National Park.

'Wealthy religous center': Mosaics, ancient Byzantine church discovered at Nitzana National Park

UEFA Champions League screening event at the student house at Ben-Gurion University

Delivery app launched at Ben-Gurion University


Let's talk about God: Why studying religion helps understand conflict - opinion

Without employing critical historical perspectives to explore the role of religion and the construction of God, we cannot hope to fully grasp the complex interfaith dynamics at play in the world.

 An illustrative photo of religious books.

Grapevine February 12, 2025: Not forgotten

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Hostage posters at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv

According to Ben-Gurion University's Prof. Michal Segoli, insects are the unsung heroes of nature

The BGU scholar reveals insects' vital role in ecosystems and human life: "Each species is indispensable."

 Professor Michal Segoli: "Once you start studying insects, you realize there’s nothing more fascinating."

Despite war, 600 students from 64 countries come to Ben-Gurion University

Despite global headlines focusing on conflict, international students find profound experiences in Israel.

 International students at Ben-Gurion University's campus who chose to study in Israel during the war

‘No shortage of stories’: Exploring the world of student-led media in Israel

MEDIA AFFAIRS: In an age of fake news and social networks, it’s important to learn communications, chairman of the communications department at Sapir College, Yuval Gozansky said.

 ‘RADIO CAN be therapeutic.’ From right: Buzi Raviv, Yael Goldfinger, and Boaz Ukelson outside the BGU Radio station on the Ben-Gurion University campus in Beersheba.

Prof. Yaron Ziv: Ben-Gurion University’s champion of sustainability and conservation

The pioneering ecologist blends cutting-edge research, education, and collaboration to restore ecosystems, enhance sustainability, and inspire the next generation of environmental leaders.

Professor Yaron Ziv: Perfect example of integrating ecological science with real-world applications.

Grapevine December 15, 2024: Changing of the guard

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

SHRAGA BIRAN presents his book to President Isaac Herzog.

Dietary choices could slash brain aging: new study explains how

A Ben-Gurion University study reveals the green Mediterranean diet can slow brain aging by 50%, linking glycemic control and nutrition to reduced cognitive decline.

Brain scans

Former Harvard prof.: I had to teach while bodies littered Israeli streets

Those looking to promote tolerance internationally have a very fascinating place to look for resources, according to Prof. Bar-Asher Siegal: history.

 Prof. Michal Bar-Asher Siegal, Vice President for Global Engagement at Ben-Gurion University

Majority of Israelis are concerned about climate change, and the environment - survey

The study surveyed 1,180 participants in Israel about their knowledge and attitudes regarding climate change and its effects on the environment.

Some of the 'Cool Globes' on display near Jerusalem's O;d City in 2013 to raise awareness of climate change.