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The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is one of the world’s most distinguished academic and research institutions. The university is located in Israel, but its work transforms our global landscape. Its students, faculty, and alumni have won eight Nobel Prizes, developed treatments for diseases, and ignited innovation that has led to more than 10,750 patents. We think our founding fathers, Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, Chaim Weizmann, and Martin Buber would be quite proud.
News & Updates
Israeli Scientist’s Autism Research Gives Hope For Earlier Diagnosis In Children
November 22, 2021 — Dr. Haitham Amal, Head of The Laboratory of Neuromics, Cell Signaling, and Translational Medicine at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is conducting crucial research into brain and blood alterations that are often markers for the onset of autism. Recently identified by The […]
Hebrew University Researchers Discover Bacterial State That May Lead to New Drugs
November 17, 2021—For almost two years, the daily battle to annihilate the coronavirus has dominated the headlines. Yet it’s important to remember there are also many types of bacteria threatening human health – our survival depends on the constant quest for new antibiotics that can […]
Closer to a Simple and Efficient Method of Quantum Encryption
November 16, 2021— Quantum computers will revolutionize our computing lives. For some critical tasks, they will be mind-bogglingly faster and use much less electricity than today’s computers. This good news also has a downfall— these computers will be able to crack most of the encryption […]
3D Printing Nanoresonators: Towards Miniaturized and Multifunctional Sensors
November 10, 2021—Micro-electro-mechanical devices (MEMS) are based on the integration of mechanical and electrical components on a micrometer scale. We use it continuously in our everyday life: for example in our mobile phone there are at least a dozen MEMS that regulate different activities […]
Hebrew University Uncovers Ancient Warfare and the Assyrian Conquest of Lachish
November 9, 2021—In ancient times, the Assyrians were one of the Near East’s superpowers, controlling a landmass that stretched from Iran to Egypt. They accomplished this feat with military technologies that helped them win any open-air battle or penetrate any fortified city. While today, […]
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Hebrew University at a Glance
484 Awards of Excellence
Including 8 Nobel Prizes in Chemistry, Physics, and Economics.
3,400+ Research Projects
Representing 30% of all academic scientific research in Israel.
10,750+ registered patents
Covering 2,800 inventions, more than 900 licensed technologies, and the launch of 170 spin-off companies.
25,000
Students
Studying across 6 campuses, 7 faculties, together with 1,300 researchers.
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Special Initiatives
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.