A new international study led by researchers from the University of Haifa in collaboration with the University of California (Davis), found for the first time a cluster of genes (OPR III) in common wheat that may provide durability in drought conditions.
University of Haifa welcomed Naomi Reinharz, newly appointed CEO of the American Society of the University of Haifa, and Ariel Karabelnicoff, new Executive Director of the University’s Canadian Friends, for an intensive orientation week.
Over 450 outstanding 8th grade students from Haifa attended a seminar at the University hosted by The Young Scientists Hub in coordination with the Division of Education at the Haifa Municipality.
The University of Haifa community hosted a number of special events and exhibitions to commemorate International Women’s Day.
Congratulations to Prof. Mouna Maroun, Vice President and Dean of Research, on being awarded a Medal of Distinction from the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation.
During a recent academic tour of the region, Harvard President Prof. Lawrence S. Bacow payed a visit to the Mt. Carmel Campus.
Dozens of Israeli business leaders, key public figures, longstanding friends of the University and members of the Board of Governors, gathered at Tel Aviv law firm FISCHER (FBC & Co.), for the annual Business Leaders Forum hosted by the Israeli Friends Association.
German Friends of the University of Haifa held a festive event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the University and its special connection with Germany at the residence of German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Since 2016, researchers from the Leon Charney School of Marine Sciences led by Dr. Aviad Scheinin have caught, sampled, and successfully released over 80 sharks around Hadera’s electric power plant.
