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What literature can teach us about the climate crisis

Prof. Itay Marienberg-Milikowsky of Ben-Gurion University argues that the books that matter most for the environment may not be about the environment at all

Ben-Gurion University Prof. Itay Marienberg-Milikowsky supports research in climate and literature at the Goldman Sonnenfeldt School of Sustainability and Climate Change.
Women sit together to enjoy a pizza (illustrative)

Eating with someone you love could help your body regulate blood sugar, Israeli study finds

Beersheba Mayor Ruvik Danilovich with philanthropist Sylvan Adams, who pledged $100m. To help rebuild Soroka Media Center after it was hit by an Iranian missile in the 12-Day War.

From ‘city of camels’ to Israel’s new dream: Beersheba reinventing itself under Mayor Danilovich

Students at Ben Gurion University, in Beer Sheba. November 04, 2025.

Ben-Gurion University launches ASK POLA: An AI study advisor for prospective students


Israeli cancer breakthrough says which patients should get immunotherapy

Since anti-PD1 is the leading immunotherapy treatment in cancer patients, such an achievement can impact the quality of life of thousands of cancer patients worldwide every day.

 Finding ways to stop the progression of cancer (Illustrative).

A4BGU’s CEO shares his views on 21st-century Zionism

"For Zionism to survive and Israel to thrive, we need a new, compelling rallying cry to mobilize a new generation around what 21st-century Zionism truly stands for,” Seserman said. 

 Cap: Doug Seserman, CEO of Americans for Ben-Gurion University.

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.

 Israelis walking in front of the entrance to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem

BGU psychologist leads international team on socially responsible guidelines

Reggev and his international colleagues have published 10 simple rules for socially responsible science in the latest issue of PLOS Computational Biology.

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Lenovo announces new innovation center in Ben-Gurion Unviersity

Lenovo announced this week the establishment of an innovative complex in collaboration with the Cyber Center of Ben-Gurion University.

 A Lenovo laptop computer is displayed with the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system at a computer store in Hong Kong November 5, 2009

Israeli scientists find groundbreaking approach for treating Alzheimer’s - study

An Alzheimer's treatment proposed by Israeli scientists targets mitochondrial gatekeeper, controlling deterioration of cells.

 Alzheimer's disease (illustrative).

Beersheba is helping catalyze Israel's cybersecurity scene - opinion

The Beersheba region continues to add to its hub for cybersecurity innovation and excellence, with a growing number of startups and established companies working to protect our online lives.

 THE WRITER addresses the Cybertech Conference in Tel Aviv, last week.

BGU to honor Dr. Chelsea Clinton for her efforts promoting global public health

She will be honored at the university's board of governors meeting in May.

Chelsea Clinton

New research uncovers method to prevent DNA breakdown, aging - study

The research focuses on a protein called SIRT6, which seems to have remarkable properties.

 What are the scientific processes behind aging?

WATCH: BGU students protest anti-LGBTQ+ org. on campus

The protest was organized by BGU students in partnership with the Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel and other local organizations.

 Students and faculty demonstrate in support of the LGBTQ+ community at Ben-Gurion University on January 18, 2023.