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Prof. Oron Shagrir Elected Rector of the Hebrew University
August 20, 2025 – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) is pleased to announce the election of Professor Oron Shagrir as its next Rector, following
Universal Rhythm Guides How We Speak New Study Reveals
August 20, 2025 – Have you ever noticed that a natural conversation flows like a dance—pauses, emphases, and turns arriving just in time? A new
New Machine Learning Tool That Helps Chickpea Farmers Improve Irrigation and Crop Yields Developed by Hebrew University Researchers
August 20, 2025 – A new machine learning tool that combines satellite imagery and weather data to monitor chickpea crop health has been developed by
Shanghai World University Rankings 2025: Hebrew University Ranked 88th in the World’s 100 Best Universities
August 15, 2025 – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has been ranked 88th in the world in the Shanghai World University Rankings 2025, published today,
Humanitarian Aid Inadvertently Prolongs Armed Conflicts, According to New Hebrew University Research
August 14, 2025 – In many protracted conflicts, humanitarian aid—intended to relieve suffering—often ends up sustaining the very armed groups and regimes responsible for that
Bee and Frog Proteins: Nature’s Double Defense Against Farm Superbugs
August 14, 2025 – Antibiotic resistance isn’t just a hospital problem—it’s a growing threat on the farm, too. From poultry barns to dairy sheds, the
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AFHU LEAD
AFHU LEAD identifies, cultivates, and mentors the next generation of leaders for American Friends of the Hebrew University (AFHU). By engaging seasoned facilitators and brilliant Hebrew University researchers, AFHU LEAD connects future leaders to Israel’s premier research university, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Rimon Initiative
The Rimon Philanthropic Investment Initiative is a new, philanthropy-based venture creation engine from AFHU in partnership with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Yissum, the university’s technology transfer company; and ASPER HUJI-Innovate, the university’s center for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Igniting Impact
Supporting Social Initiatives at HU, is a new campaign from AFHU designed to propel social impact initiatives with a global outreach. By selecting the project that speaks to you, you will be able to identify, support, and follow your philanthropic impact.
AFHU LEAD
AFHU LEAD identifies, cultivates, and mentors the next generation of leaders for American Friends of the Hebrew University (AFHU). By engaging seasoned facilitators and brilliant Hebrew University researchers, AFHU LEAD connects future leaders to Israel’s premier research university, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Rimon Initiative
The Rimon Philanthropic Investment Initiative is a new, philanthropy-based venture creation engine from AFHU in partnership with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Yissum, the university’s technology transfer company; and ASPER HUJI-Innovate, the university’s center for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Igniting Impact
Supporting Social Initiatives at HU, is a new campaign from AFHU designed to propel social impact initiatives with a global outreach. By selecting the project that speaks to you, you will be able to identify, support, and follow your philanthropic impact.