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Adalah clashes with Israeli universities over alleged discrimination against Arabs after Oct. 7

The report reviews proceedings against Arab students at around 40 academic institutions, primarily over posts published on their private social media accounts.

Israeli-Arab students and activists protest against a bill that would ban waving Palestinian flags at Israeli universities, at the Tel Aviv University, May 28, 2023.
A new AI framework, known as SHIC-XE, developed to detect signs of pain in horses

Straight from the horse’s mouth: New Israeli AI helps horses tell us when they are in pain

Eshkol Tower, Haifa University

Due to pensions: Haifa University in huge deficit, forced to lay off staff

Liron Barda and Bar Asraf

Surrounded yet alone: The hidden loneliness behind Israel’s mental health crisis - opinion


Tensions at University of Haifa over war in Gaza

According to Adalah, an extrem-left wing organization, more than 100 Arab students have faced disciplinary proceedings over social media posts related to the war, in all academic institutions

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A surprising swarm of jellyfish has reached the Haifa shores in winter

Jellyfish have been thought only to be a summer phenomenon, however, a surprising appearance of jellyfish in December has raised new questions.

 A huge swarm of jellyfish is seen as far as the eye can see in the Haifa Bay off the coast of Israel, on July 20, 2022.

Israeli IDF reservists handed NIS 2,000 university scholarships

The University of Haifa joins two others in awarding scholarships to students who went on reserve duty.

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This fish has no cerebral cortex in its brain, but it acts like it does - study

The tropical archerfish (also known as spinner fish) have no cerebral cortex, but to the surprise of University of Haifa researchers, this species shows prosocial behavior towards their “friends.”

 The archerfish (illustrative).

AI brings Golda Meir back to life at University of Haifa

Artificial intelligence was able to recreate a speech made by Israeli prime minister Golda Meir, and experts now wonder how the use of AI will change how we study history.

 GOLDA MEIR, 1964.

New Israeli blood test can diagnose bipolar disorder - study

The blood test, made by researchers at Israel's University of Haifa, can identify peopl coping with bipolar disorder and help figure out what medications are needed for treatment.

 An illustrative photo of a blood test.

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.

 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.

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.

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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.

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