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Making the world and Haifa a better place: a conversation with Yuval Guetta

Yuval Guetta has had her hands full since October 7. She has managed a home as her live-in boyfriend spent 260 days in active service; served multiple weeks in reserve duty herself; volunteered for a variety of campus activities; and worked hard to finish her bachelor’s degree at University of Haifa in Political Science, Economics, […]

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Balancing Civilian and Military Life, Inbal Fishbein Remains Determined to Graduate

Inbal Fishbein, 24, who is studying  law with a minor in education  at University of Haifa, has served about 200 days of reserve duty since the beginning of the Swords of Iron War as a fighter and commander in the IDF’s Home Front Command. When the new academic year kicked off, instead of being in […]

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Building bridges in a year marked by tension

By NOA AMOUYAL Marcus Mesherky has spent his time at University of Haifa not only completing his degree in biomedical sciences, but fostering meaningful connections even when political tensions make it challenging to do so. Mesherky, a Christian Arab-Israeli from Rami, a small town in northern Israel, is a second-generation student at University of Haifa. […]

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In the News

Amid war, these Israeli universities shine in global rankings

Eleven Israeli academic departments rank in world’s top 50, per Shanghai Ranking, excelling in mathematics, chemistry and communications; long decline in computer science rankings halted, marking turning point for Israeli universities

Terrorists Exploit AI for Propaganda and Operations, Exposing Critical Gaps in Tech Safeguards

Experts warn generative AI tools like chatbots and deepfake technology are transforming cyber threats, from spreading disinformation to enhancing terrorist capabilities, as governments and tech companies struggle to keep up

We’re ignoring the power of religion to resolve conflicts

(RNS) — Religion is here to stay. Rather than dismissing it as a hindrance to peace, we should consider it a potential catalyst for reconciliation.

U of Haifa Law Clinic provides legal support to Israelis in the North since Oct 7

The law clinic is working to help residents of the region receive social benefits from the government and provide support on issues for which the government has traditionally not intervened.

Israeli budget cuts ‘devastating’ for universities

Wartime austerity could slash research output and disproportionately hit disadvantaged students, sector leaders warn