At a Glance
Join Us for the Plenary Session @ 16:00 (IST) via Zoom
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In the aftermath of the Massacre on October 7 and the War against Hamas, antisemitism around the world has seen a disturbing resurgence across various domains, necessitating urgent attention and action. This conversation will delve into the manifestations of antisemitism on social media, where hate speech and misinformation proliferate with alarming speed and reach.
Dr. David Barak-Gorodetsky is head of the Elizabeth and Tony Comper Interdisciplinary Center for the study of Antisemitism and Racism and the director of the Ruderman Program for American-Jewish Studies at the University of Haifa.
We are excited to share the President’s Report with you – providing an overview of President Ron Robin’s eight-year term. Inside, you’ll find heartfelt messages from the Chairman of the Board of Governors, the President, and the Rector, alongside tributes to our esteemed Honorary Doctorate recipients, Batia Shani and Morris Kahn. There’s also a special feature on Herta and Paul (z”l) Amir, our generous benefactors whose legacy of giving continues to transform our University. Dive into the groundbreaking work of our ERC researchers, and explore detailed insights into our personnel and financial metrics. This interactive report is enriched with videos and links for an immersive experience. READ IT ONLINE.
Join us for the opening of Batia Shani‘s exhibition, “Embroidered in the Body,” at the inaugural event of the Younes & Soraya Nazarian Art Gallery in the Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library. This captivating new exhibition, curated by Prof. Sharon Poliakine, will be showcased from June 2 to October 24, 2024, at the inaugural event of the Younes & Soraya Nazarian Art Gallery in the Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library. The exhibition is set in our new gallery space, overlooking a serene sculpture garden.
Congratulations to Prof. Guy Bar-Oz on being Inducted into the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities
Prof. Guy Bar-Oz, three-time recipient of an European Research Council grant, was recently honored with induction into the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities. Prof. Bar-Oz is the Head of the Laboratory of Archaeozoology at the School of Archaeology and Maritime Cultures, which was recently ranked first in its field among Israeli academic institutions by the prestigious QS World University Rankings.
Recently we celebrated over 10 years of cultural exchange with the University of Haifa and more recently with Bocconi University in Milan. The reception featured remarks from distinguished guests including Michael Geist (Ottawa), Professor Nizan Geslevich Packin (University of Haifa), Laurent Manderieux (l’Université Bocconi), and Ariel Karabelnicoff (Canadian Friends of Haifa University). The event highlighted our collaborative efforts and provided networking and discussion opportunities with this year’s students from Haifa, Ottawa, and Bocconi, as well as past program alumni.
