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In a continuing desire and commitment to assist the University and the Faculty to raise funds for medical research, the Sackler family - [A Step Closer to Beating Melanoma?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-step-closer-to-beating-melanoma/) - New study reveals critical insights in fight against skin cancer. A new study conducted at Tel Aviv University and the Sheba Medical Center reveals how melanoma cancer cells affect their close environment to support their needs - by forming new lymph vessels in the dermis to go deeper into the skin and spread through the - [Introducing Tel Aviv University's Student Success Center](https://www.freunde-tau.org/introducing-tel-aviv-universitys-student-success-center/) - Student services get a welcome refresh. Until today, TAU’s Student Services Division has been dedicated to providing students with a vital range of services including financial aid, academic counseling, tutoring, mentoring, career guidance, and psychological support. With our increasingly networked world and today’s expectations of a more seamless and hands-on experience when seeking services, the - [The Life-to-Death Digital Continuum](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-life-to-death-digital-continuum/) - What happens to your Facebook profile when you pass away? The fate of our profiles and data which remain online after we die, or our digital remains, is of increasing importance as we live more of our lives online. However, policy and social norms have not caught up to the tide of technology. Professor Michael - [The Tel Aviv University Alumnus Super-Driving the Future](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-tel-aviv-university-alumnus-super-driving-the-future/) - Mobileye CEO and trailblazing technologist Prof. Amnon Shashua on what fuels his work and philanthropy. As an undergraduate at Tel Aviv University in computer science and math, Prof. Amnon Shashua first cultivated his skills in the discipline of scientific thinking. This approach to problem-solving was foundational to his subsequent academic career and meteoric rise as - [Imagining the Future Patient](https://www.freunde-tau.org/imagining-the-future-patient/) - Biomedical and technological progress is at the tipping point of transforming medicine into a more precise, proactive science capable of defeating human disease. The 21st century is revolutionizing our approach to healthcare, our understanding of the human body, and our ability to intervene in its most intricate processes. Tel Aviv University researchers are at the - [New Treatment Reduces ADHD Symptoms in 1 out of 3 Students](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-treatment-reduces-adhd-symptoms-in-1-out-of-3-students/) - CPAT, a groundbreaking Tel Aviv University development, offers promising results with sustained improvement months after treatment. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, and the disorder is considered a chronic and debilitating disorder that affects many aspects of an - ["Hope Is Like the Air We Breathe"](https://www.freunde-tau.org/hope-is-like-the-air-we-breathe/) - The role of hope in supporting mental health. The role of hope in supporting mental health is not sufficiently understood among relevant professionals, according to Dr. Dorit Redlich Amirav of TAU’s Department of Occupational Therapy, Steyer School of Health Professions, Sackler Faculty of Medicine. “Hope is similar to the air we breathe,” says Redlich Amirav. - ["What First, What Last Shall I Tell?": The Odyssey's Journey from Storytelling to the Silver Screen](https://www.freunde-tau.org/what-first-what-last-shall-i-tell-the-odysseys-journey-from-storytelling-to-the-silver-screen/) - Why does the oldest surviving work of Western literature continue to inspire new adaptations? As Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey arrives in theaters, a Tel Aviv University classicist explains how the epic has been reinventing itself for nearly 3,000 years. Nearly three thousand years after it was composed, The Odyssey continues to find new audiences. Christopher - [Did the Qumran Sect Really Use Its 364-Day Calendar?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/did-the-qumran-sect-really-use-its-364-day-calendar/) - A new Tel Aviv University study combines Hasmonean history with evidence from the Dead Sea Scrolls to solve a decades-old mystery. A new study from Tel Aviv University proposes a solution to a historical mystery that has puzzled researchers for decades: Was the unique calendar of the Qumran sect, based on a 364-day year, ever - [Researchers Reveal How a Rare Allergic Stomach Disease Develops](https://www.freunde-tau.org/researchers-reveal-how-a-rare-allergic-stomach-disease-develops/) - A new Tel Aviv University study identifies the immune mechanisms behind eosinophilic gastritis and introduces one of the first experimental models of the disease, opening new avenues for future treatments. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed one of the first experimental models that faithfully reproduces eosinophilic gastritis (EoG), a rare but increasingly recognized allergic - [Tel Aviv University Inaugurates $35 Million Sylvan Adams Sport Science Institute](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-inaugurates-35-million-sylvan-adams-sport-science-institute/) - Science to power performance in the new state-of-the-art center Elite athletes often speak about chasing fractions of a second or a few extra centimeters. At Tel Aviv University, those margins are becoming the focus of cutting-edge research. This week, TAU officially inaugurated the Sylvan Adams Sport Science Institute, a landmark new center that brings together researchers, physicians, - [Sharing the Stage](https://www.freunde-tau.org/sharing-the-stage/) - At Tel Aviv University, theater students learn to live, listen, and create across Israel's deepest divides. On any given evening at Tel Aviv University (TAU), the lights go up on a stage that is more than a performance space. It is a laboratory, a classroom, and, perhaps most importantly in today's reality, a rare meeting - [What's in a Name? AI Associates Jewish Names with Stereotypical Traits](https://www.freunde-tau.org/whats-in-a-name-ai-associates-jewish-names-with-stereotypical-traits/) - The traits include exceptional intelligence, extreme independence, moral complexity, and social distance. A cynical doctor. A ruthless chemist. An arrogant billionaire. A calculating mafia boss. These are not only some of today's most iconic fictional characters—they are also the figures that artificial intelligence models found most similar to fictional biographies of people with Jewish names. - [Did Israel's "Basket" Initiative Lower Grocery Bills?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/did-israels-basket-initiative-lower-grocery-bills/) - A new TAU study finds that while the government's flagship cost-of-living program lowered prices on selected products, it was accompanied by price increases across dozens of other categories. Researchers from the Coller School of Management at Tel Aviv University examined the Ministry of Economy's flagship "Israel's Basket" initiative and found that although it substantially reduced the prices - [Do Zebra Finches Understand Meaning? Prize-Winning Research Suggests They Do](https://www.freunde-tau.org/do-zebra-finches-understand-meaning-prize-winning-research-suggests-they-do/) - The 2026 Coller Dolittle Prize was awarded to Dr. Julie E. Elie for research showing that zebra finches classify calls by meaning rather than sound. The Jeremy Coller Foundation and Tel Aviv University have announced the winner of the 2026 Coller Dolittle Challenge for Two-Way Interspecies Communication. This year's US$100,000 prize was awarded to Dr. Julie - [How Cancer Turns the Immune System Against Itself](https://www.freunde-tau.org/how-cancer-turns-the-immune-system-against-itself/) - New TAU study reveals how tumors reprogram immune cells to support their own growth, opening the door to new treatment strategies. Researchers at Tel Aviv University’s Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences have uncovered how a natural and essential immune system process can be hijacked to promote cancer progression. In a new study, the research team - [Prof. Joel Mokyr Returns to TAU for a Special Campus Visit](https://www.freunde-tau.org/prof-joel-mokyr-returns-to-tau-for-a-special-campus-visit/) - The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences laureate visited campus for three days of lectures, discussions, and special events celebrating his achievements and longstanding ties to the University. This week, Tel Aviv University welcomed back Prof. Joel Mokyr, winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences and Visiting Professor at TAU's Eitan Berglas School of Economics, for a - [Newly Identified Mechanism Could Help Restore Hearing](https://www.freunde-tau.org/newly-identified-mechanism-could-help-restore-hearing/) - Tel Aviv University researchers identified a rare group of cells with the potential to regenerate sensory hair cells in the inner ear. A groundbreaking study by a team of researchers from the Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at Tel Aviv University offers new hope to millions of people suffering from irreversible hearing loss. The researchers - [Toward Needle-Free Blood Tests](https://www.freunde-tau.org/toward-needle-free-blood-tests/) - Researchers from Tel Aviv University and Sheba Medical Center developed an AI system that detects anemia and estimates key blood markers using a short eye scan. A new collaborative study by Tel Aviv University and Sheba Medical Center marks a significant advance toward non-invasive blood testing, one of the most significant unmet needs in the market. Researchers - [Tel Aviv University Ranked No. 1 in Israel in the QS World University Rankings 2027](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-ranked-no-1-in-israel-in-the-qs-world-university-rankings-2027/) - Ranked 208th globally and 29th worldwide in Citations per Faculty, TAU continues to lead Israeli academia and strengthen its position on the international stage. Tel Aviv University has once again been ranked as Israel’s leading university in the prestigious QS World University Rankings 2027. One of the world’s most influential measures of academic excellence, the - [Prof. Dan Peer Receives the Controlled Release Society’s Highest Honor](https://www.freunde-tau.org/prof-dan-peer-receives-the-controlled-release-societys-highest-honor/) - TAU’s Vice President for Research and Development has been awarded the Founders Award in recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to drug delivery science. The international Controlled Release Society (CRS) announced that Prof. Dan Peer, Vice President for Research and Development at Tel Aviv University, has been awarded the Society’s Founders Award. The Founders Award of the Controlled - [The Colton Foundation Invests $15 Million to Advance Collaborative Autoimmune Disease Research](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-colton-foundation-invests-15-million-to-advance-collaborative-autoimmune-disease-research/) - New funding will strengthen the Colton Consortium for Autoimmunity, a research network running across UPENN, NYU, Yale, and TAU The Colton Consortium for Autoimmunity based at the University of Pennsylvania, last week announced a new $15 million, three-year investment from the Colton Foundation to strengthen scientific leadership, expand faculty expertise, and advance collaborative research to accelerate breakthroughs in - [Nearly Half of TAU’s Electricity Now Comes from Renewable Energy Sources](https://www.freunde-tau.org/nearly-half-of-taus-electricity-now-comes-from-renewable-energy-sources/) - Tel Aviv University reaches a major sustainability milestone, with approximately 45% of campus electricity consumption powered by renewable energy Tel Aviv University’s Green Council is proud to announce that, as part of the implementation of the strategic plan for climate change and sustainability, approximately 45% of the campus' power consumption already comes from green energy sources. - [To Infinity and Beyond: Tel Aviv University Launches New Space Engineering Center](https://www.freunde-tau.org/to-infinity-and-beyond-tel-aviv-university-launches-new-space-engineering-center/) - “Space is no longer a distant destination; it is humanity’s next arena of activity, and we are proud to be among those shaping its future.” A small step for humanity, a giant leap for Tel Aviv University. The Iby and Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering this week inaugurated the Space Engineering Center (SEC), a new initiative that - [Tel Aviv University Researcher Elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-researcher-elected-to-the-u-s-national-academy-of-sciences/) - Prof. Judith Berman joins one of the world’s most prestigious scientific institutions, becoming the sixth Tel Aviv University researcher to receive the honor The U.S. National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has announced the election of Prof. Judith Berman of Tel Aviv University as a member. The Academy currently comprises 2,750 American scientists and an additional - [](https://www.freunde-tau.org/60029-2/) - Tel Aviv University brought together female alumni to connect, learn, and work toward gender equality “If it weren't for the brave women before us who fought for the right to study, choose, work, build careers, and have financial independence, we would not be where we are today. Therefore, we do not have the privilege to stop. We owe it - [Thousands Visit TAU’s Open Day](https://www.freunde-tau.org/thousands-visit-taus-open-day/) - Future students, high energy, and new opportunities for the academic year ahead Tel Aviv University was buzzing with excitement on Friday, May 29, as it opened its gates to thousands of prospective students eager to explore its undergraduate and graduate programs. After weeks of anticipation and preparation, the campus filled with smiles, festive energy, and - [You Revealed the Galaxy to Me!](https://www.freunde-tau.org/you-revealed-the-galaxy-to-me/) - Graduate TAU Student Develops System for Detecting Galaxies From the very beginning of his undergraduate studies, Daniel Pakula entered the world of astrophysics research, and today, as a Master’s student in physics at TAU's Faculty of Exact Sciences, he is developing systems that help identify faint galaxies that previous surveys failed to detect. Dwarf galaxies, dark - [Why Did Early Humans Stop Using Massive Stone Tools?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/why-did-early-humans-stop-using-massive-stone-tools/) - New TAU study suggests the answer lies not in human intelligence alone but in the disappearance of giant animals A new study by Tel Aviv University researchers offers a novel explanation for a longstanding mystery in prehistoric research: why the heavy-duty stone tools used by early humans for more than a million years disappeared and - [Responsible, Renewable, Remilk](https://www.freunde-tau.org/responsible-renewable-remilk/) - TAU-launched startup Remilk’s cow-free dairy is poised to change milk production forever Can we build a dairy industry that does not rely on cows? This is the ultimate goal of Remilk, a company producing real “cow” milk--not on a farm, but in a lab. The product is truly innovative: it uses real milk proteins as its foundation, meaning that at the - [Why Exercise Alone Often Isn’t Enough for Weight Loss](https://www.freunde-tau.org/why-exercise-alone-often-isnt-enough-for-weight-loss/) - New TAU-led study reveals how the body adapts to physical activity by conserving energy elsewhere Many of us invest considerable time and effort in physical exercise with the goal of losing weight, yet the results often fall short of expectations. A new and groundbreaking international study, led by researchers from Tel Aviv University in collaboration - [New TAU Treatment for Spinal Cord Injuries Shows Dramatic Recovery Results](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-tau-treatment-for-spinal-cord-injuries-shows-dramatic-recovery-results/) - Researchers developed an innovative therapy that reduces nerve cell damage after spinal cord injury and restored up to 80% of motor function in animal models A new study led by Tel Aviv University offers real hope to millions worldwide affected by spinal cord injury (SCI), a devastating condition in which damage continues to spread after - [New Trend Survey Among Arab Citizens of Israel: 75% Support Voluntary Non-Military Civic Service](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-trend-survey-among-arab-citizens-of-israel-75-support-voluntary-non-military-civic-service/) - Presented for the first time at the Tel Aviv Conference: Future of Israel, held at Tel Aviv University in collaboration with the Kadar Foundation A comprehensive trend study conducted by the Dayan Center and presented at the Tel Aviv Conference held at TAU in collaboration with the Kadar Foundation, reveals for the first time that - [Tel Aviv Conference 2026: Leading Voices Discuss the Future of Israeli Democracy and the Middle East](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-conference-2026-leading-voices-discuss-the-future-of-israeli-democracy-and-the-middle-east/) - Among the conference participants were public leaders, policymakers shaping the Israeli agenda, and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. Against the backdrop of a dramatic year in which the boundaries of conflict, power, and democracy are being redefined — and with one of the most consequential elections in Israel’s history already on the horizon — - [A Remarkable Achievement: 10 TAU Researchers Named Senior Members of the U.S. National Academy of Inventors](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-remarkable-achievement-10-tau-researchers-named-senior-members-of-the-u-s-national-academy-of-inventors/) - Research includes the use of cannabis oil for treating autism, identifying casualties in war, and predicting cancer cells. Tel Aviv University celebrates an exceptional milestone: ten of its researchers have been selected as Senior Members of the United States National Academy of Inventors (NAI) for 2026, one of the most prestigious recognitions for academic innovation - [Gender @ TAU: Promoting Women’s Equality](https://www.freunde-tau.org/gender-tau-promoting-womens-equality/) - TAU held a conference this week to promote women’s equality through learning and community building Women’s equality benefits everyone. At Tel Aviv University, this understanding drives action. This week, TAU held a conference for its community to learn about women’s studies research and the practical steps that still must be taken to advance gender equality. Over 200 participants heard from academic and on-the-ground experts in fields from - [When Does a Liquid Become Solid?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/when-does-a-liquid-become-solid/) - TAU Researchers Offer a New Way to Observe the Elusive “Glass Transition” A scientific discovery by researchers at Tel Aviv University’s School of Chemistry offers a new perspective on a long-standing scientific mystery: how does a flowing liquid suddenly become a rigid, almost frozen material, without changing its structure? This phenomenon, known as the “glass - [A New Global Hub for Sustainability Studies at Tel Aviv University](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-new-global-hub-for-sustainability-studies-at-tel-aviv-university/) - TAU launches a renewed international master’s program in environmental studies Tel Aviv University’s New Environment School (NES) and the Faculty of Social Sciences are unveiling an interdisciplinary curriculum for international students. By joining forces with the School of Social and Policy Studies, the NES has introduced a renewed, one-year English-taught master’s in environmental studies – designed as a - [Why We Abandon Our Shopping Carts](https://www.freunde-tau.org/why-we-abandon-our-shopping-carts/) - TAU Study Reveals the Psychological Cost Behind Billions in Lost E-commerce Revenue Shopping cart abandonment is one of the greatest financial challenges faced by the global e-commerce industry. According to recent estimates, more than 70% of online shopping carts are abandoned before payment. This means that customers who have already reached an advanced stage in - [Leading the Nation in Academic Sustainability](https://www.freunde-tau.org/leading-the-nation-in-academic-sustainability/) - Through many new initiatives, TAU is creating a completely green campus and a better climate future Climate change is already here, and it affects everyone. In addition to the impactful research at Tel Aviv University’s New Environmental School, TAU is doing its part to combat global warming with a recent commitment to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions on campus. To do this, every detail of emissions across TAU was mapped - [Lights On, Immune System Off?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/lights-on-immune-system-off/) - TAU Study Finds Artificial Light at Night May Disrupt Biological Rhythms and Increase Mortality A new study from Tel Aviv University indicates for the first time that artificial lighting may disrupt natural rhythms of the immune system in wild rodents. According to the study, even exposure to minimal artificial light at night (ALAN), at intensities - [Sharp Rise in Antisemitic Violence, Highest in Over Three Decades](https://www.freunde-tau.org/sharp-rise-in-antisemitic-violence-highest-in-over-three-decades/) - Antisemitism Worldwide Report for 2025. In the shadow of the war in Gaza, there was a surge in the number of cases of severe violence against Jews in the West in 2025, according to the annual report on the state of antisemitism in the world published this morning by Tel Aviv University. During 2025, 20 - [A Performance 100 Years in the Making](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-performance-100-years-in-the-making/) - A TAU-led team is reviving lost popular Yiddish plays, starting with the TAU premiere of an original Hebrew adaptation of a buried classic At Tel Aviv University’s theatre department, imposing ghostly white figures sing to an old woman on a stage designed like a surreal graveyard. This is the recent production of The Dybbuk, a - [The Electronics of the Future](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-electronics-of-the-future/) - TAU researchers develop ultra-efficient graphene switch at the nanometer scale A team of researchers from Tel Aviv University, in collaboration with colleagues from Japan, has taken an important step toward the next generation of electronics. The scientists achieved highly precise control of the internal structure of graphene — an exceptionally thin and strong material — - [World-Scale Discovery in Northern Israel Reveals Early Humans’ Sense of Aesthetics](https://www.freunde-tau.org/world-scale-discovery-in-northern-israel-reveals-early-humans-sense-of-aesthetics/) - Rare archaeological findings in the Sakhnin Valley suggest that Homo erectus attributed meaning and visual significance to natural features hundreds of thousands of years ago A Tel Aviv University Archaeologist and a resident of the Arab city of Sakhnin recently led an exceptional archaeological discovery in Lower Galilee Sakhnin Valley, shedding new light on the - [Most Cited: Tel Aviv University Ranked No. 1 in Israel in the International Webometrics Ranking](https://www.freunde-tau.org/most-cited-tel-aviv-university-ranked-no-1-in-israel-in-the-international-webometrics-ranking/) - In citations per faculty publications, Tel Aviv University ranks among the global top ten out of 12,000 institutions worldwide Tel Aviv University was ranked 152nd worldwide and first in Israel in the Webometrics Ranking, which evaluates the web presence of more than 32,000 higher education institutions across 263 countries. The ranking is published twice a - [Major Achievement: Tel Aviv Climbs to 4th Place Worldwide in the Global Startup Ecosystem Ranking for 2025](https://www.freunde-tau.org/major-achievement-tel-aviv-climbs-to-4th-place-worldwide-in-the-global-startup-ecosystem-ranking-for-2025/) - According to the Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) 2025 by Startup Genome Tel Aviv University’s technology ecosystem has reached a historic milestone. According to the Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) 2025 by Startup Genome, Tel Aviv has climbed to 4th place worldwide among the best startup ecosystems. This marks a one-place rise compared to last - [Main Tel Aviv University Ranked in the Global Top 300 in the Shanghai Ranking 2025](https://www.freunde-tau.org/main-tel-aviv-university-ranked-in-the-global-top-300-in-the-shanghai-ranking-2025/) - The Department of Nursing Maintains Its Position as No. 1 in Israel Tel Aviv University continues to strengthen its standing as one of the world’s leading research universities. In the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) — widely known as the Shanghai Ranking — for 2025, the University was ranked in the 201–300 range worldwide. - [Tel Aviv University Ranked No. 1 in Israel and No. 213 Worldwide in the Taiwan Ranking 2025](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-ranked-no-1-in-israel-and-no-213-worldwide-in-the-taiwan-ranking-2025/) - A significant research achievement in the NTU ranking, which evaluates scientific excellence and the quality of academic publications The prestigious Taiwan Ranking (NTU Ranking) for 2025 places Tel Aviv University first in Israel and 213th worldwide. Based entirely on scientific publications, the Taiwan Ranking evaluates the top 1,000 universities in the world. The top five - [Tel Aviv University Ranked 199th in the U.S. News Rankings for 2025](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-ranked-199th-in-the-u-s-news-rankings-for-2025/) - The ranking is based on both quantitative and qualitative academic indicators, as well as global and regional peer assessments Tel Aviv University continues to strengthen its standing as one of the world’s leading research institutions. In the latest U.S. News ranking for 2025–2026, the University is ranked 199th worldwide, 43rd in Asia, and 2nd in - [Tel Aviv University Ranked No. 1 in Israel and No. 223 Worldwide in the 2026 QS Rankings](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-ranked-no-1-in-israel-and-no-223-worldwide-in-the-2026-qs-rankings/) - Continues to lead Israeli academia and maintain its position at the forefront of research and teaching on the international stage Tel Aviv University maintains its standing as Israel’s leading academic institution. In the prestigious QS World University Rankings for 2026, the University was ranked 223rd worldwide. This year’s ranking is the most comprehensive ever published - [On the Rise: Tel Aviv University Climbs to 216th Place Worldwide in the 2026 TIMES Ranking](https://www.freunde-tau.org/on-the-rise-tel-aviv-university-climbs-to-216th-place-worldwide-in-the-2026-times-ranking/) - Ranked the top academic institution in Israel out of 2,191 universities included in the prestigious index Tel Aviv University continues to strengthen its position at the forefront of global academia. In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2026, the University recorded a significant rise, ranking 216th worldwide — an improvement of 12 places - [What Makes a Bat Bold?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/what-makes-a-bat-bold/) - A new TAU study shows that early-life experiences — more than innate personality — shape how bats behave in the wild. A new study from Tel Aviv University’s School of Zoology reveals that the environment in which a bat is raised during the first months of its life largely determines how it will behave in the wild, - [TAU Doctoral Students on the Global Scientific Stage at GYSS 2026](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-doctoral-students-on-the-global-scientific-stage-at-gyss-2026/) - Connecting with Nobel and Turing Laureates at the Global Young Scientists Summit in Singapore Each year, Tel Aviv University sends outstanding doctoral students to the Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) in Singapore, an interdisciplinary forum for emerging researchers worldwide. In 2026, Arielle Kaim from the Gray Faculty of Medical Sciences and Alon Itzkovitch from the - [Turtles and the Origins of the Visual Brain](https://www.freunde-tau.org/turtles-and-the-origins-of-the-visual-brain/) - TAU Study Reveals Advanced Visual Processing Evolved Hundreds of Millions of Years Ago A new study from the School of Neurobiology, Biochemistry, and Biophysics reveals a surprising insight into the operation of the ancestral brain: the visual cortex of turtles is capable of detecting unexpected visual stimuli in a way that is independent of their - [Meeting the Needs of Every Student](https://www.freunde-tau.org/meeting-the-needs-of-every-student/) - The TAU Student Success Center is ensuring that students of all abilities have access to higher education Each student has unique needs on their path to success. This is a simple principle, but meeting different needs of thousands of students requires a deep commitment to educational equity. At Tel Aviv University, the Student Success Center (SSC) is - [Want to lose weight? Start strength training](https://www.freunde-tau.org/want-to-lose-weight-start-strength-training/) - A new TAU study shows that strength training is the most effective way to lose weight while preserving muscle mass for both women and men. A new study conducted at the Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences and the Sylvan Adams Sports Science Institute at Tel Aviv University reveals a clear conclusion: strength (resistance) training is the most - [Rising Stars in Cancer Research: Meet Three Inspiring Women Scientists at Tel Aviv University](https://www.freunde-tau.org/rising-stars-in-cancer-research-meet-three-inspiring-women-scientists-at-tel-aviv-university/) - Groundbreaking discoveries, big dreams, and the joy of life in the lab from TAU’s next generation of cancer experts. On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we spoke with three outstanding female cancer researchers at Tel Aviv University’s Gray School of Medical Sciences. They shared insights into their groundbreaking work, what they love most - [Dreaming Big: Thousands of Prospective Students Attend TAU Open Day](https://www.freunde-tau.org/dreaming-big-thousands-of-prospective-students-attend-tau-open-day/) - Thank you to everyone who has started thinking big about their future Tel Aviv University’s campus was filled today, Thursday, February 5, with thousands of prospective students who arrived for the university’s traditional Open Day. Under the message “Start thinking big about your future,” students were placed at the heart of the experience — from - [Can Traumatic Memories Be Rewritten?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/can-traumatic-memories-be-rewritten/) - Preliminary TAU findings suggest noninvasive brain stimulation may reduce intrusive PTSD symptoms A new study conducted at Tel Aviv University introduces an innovative approach to treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), generating particular interest in light of the sharp rise in the number of individuals coping with the condition following the events of October 7 and - [Have We Reached a Point of No Return in Sea Urchin Extinction?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/have-we-reached-a-point-of-no-return-in-sea-urchin-extinction/) - Researchers warn that patterns seen in the Canary Islands may emerge in other regions worldwide. A global study by an international research team, including Prof. Omri Bronstein of the School of Zoology, Wise Faculty of Life Sciences and the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History at Tel Aviv University - who is leading global efforts to study the wave of sea - [Holocaust Memory Today: A Focus on the Righteous](https://www.freunde-tau.org/holocaust-memory-today-a-focus-on-the-righteous/) - TAU’s “For a Righteous Cause” report explores a global trend in Holocaust commemoration centered on the Righteous Among the Nations. Ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry at Tel Aviv University is publishing, for the fifth year, the “For a Righteous Cause” Report, which examines initiatives and activities around - [Israeli Breakthrough: The Brain Can Boost Vaccine Effectiveness](https://www.freunde-tau.org/israeli-breakthrough-the-brain-can-boost-vaccine-effectiveness/) - New research reveals that activating the brain’s reward system through positive anticipation strengthens the immune response and increases antibody production Can positive anticipation that activates the brain’s reward system strengthen the body’s immune defenses? A new study by Tel Aviv University, the Technion, and Tel Aviv Medical Center (Ichilov), published in the prestigious journal Nature Medicine, - [Tel Aviv University Launches an International MA in Jewish Studies](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-launches-an-international-ma-in-jewish-studies/) - An English-taught, interdisciplinary program exploring Jewish civilization from antiquity to the present Tel Aviv University (TAU) invites students from around the world to apply to its International MA in Jewish Studies, a dynamic program in English offering an in-depth exploration of Jewish civilization from antiquity to the present. Hosted within the framework of TAU’s Faculty - [How Corals Pulse in Perfect Sync Without a Brain?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/how-corals-pulse-in-perfect-sync-without-a-brain/) - A TAU–University of Haifa study solves a long-standing mystery about rhythmic movement in nature A joint study by Tel Aviv University and the University of Haifa set out to solve a scientific mystery: how a soft coral is able to perform the rhythmic, pulsating movements of its tentacles without a central nervous system. The study’s - [When Your Face Decides Before You Do](https://www.freunde-tau.org/when-your-face-decides-before-you-do/) - New TAU study shows facial mimicry is part of how we make choices Imagine sitting across from someone describing two movies to you. You listen attentively, trying to decide which one interests you more — but during that time, without noticing, your face already reveals what you prefer. You smile slightly when they smile, raise - [RNA-Based Gene Therapy Offers New Hope for ALS Patients](https://www.freunde-tau.org/rna-based-gene-therapy-offers-new-hope-for-als-patients-2/) - TAU researchers identify a key molecular mechanism behind ALS and succeed in stopping, and even reversing, nerve degeneration. A new international study led by Tel Aviv University researchers may pave the way for an effective treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a fatal and currently incurable neurodegenerative disease. The team uncovered a previously unknown molecular - [Underwater Robotics Expert Lectures at Tel Aviv University](https://www.freunde-tau.org/underwater-robotics-expert-lectures-at-tel-aviv-university/) - Prof. Benedetto Allotta from the University of Florence joins TAU as a visiting scholar Quick Facts: Lowy Distinguished Guest Professors Who they are: Renowned international scholars invited to TAU through the Institute of Advanced Studies What they do: Lead research, give talks, and collaborate with TAU teams Duration: 1-week to 3-month visits More information For Prof. Benedetto Allotta, this - [TAU Student Team Wins Gold Medal at Prestigious iGEM Competition](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-student-team-wins-gold-medal-at-prestigious-igem-competition-2/) - For Developing an Innovative Strategy Toward a New Treatment for Advanced Lung Cancer Tel Aviv University’s iGEM student team has won a gold medal at the prestigious international iGEM competition, held recently in Paris, France, for developing an innovative therapeutic strategy aimed at treating metastatic lung cancer - offering new hope for patients who until - [New TAU Study: 75% of Arab Israelis Support an Arab Party in the Coalition](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-tau-study-75-of-arab-israelis-support-an-arab-party-in-the-coalition/) - A new study from Tel Aviv University’s Moshe Dayan Center finds major shifts in political attitudes among Arab citizens of Israel, including record-high support for an Arab party joining the next governing coalition. A comprehensive study conducted by the Konrad Adenauer Program for Jewish-Arab Cooperation at the Moshe Dayan Center shows that over 75% of - [Bridging the Gap: TAU Students Assist an Impoverished Town](https://www.freunde-tau.org/bridging-the-gap-tau-students-assist-an-impoverished-town-2/) - A hands-on course at the TAU Buchmann Faculty of Law brings legal knowledge to needy citizens A low railing separates the distressed town of Jisr al-Zarqa from the affluent coastal city of Caesarea. Just a thin barrier, yet it represents a vast divide—socially, economically, and historically. Nestled along Israel’s Mediterranean coast, Jisr al-Zarqa is the - [Helping Heal a Hurting Generation](https://www.freunde-tau.org/helping-heal-a-hurting-generation-2/) - TAU trains staff to spot and respond to student distress A young woman sits in the back row of a large lecture hall. As the professor glances up from his presentation, he notices the student’s head drop into her hands and her awkward attempt to hide her tear-streaked face. He pauses mid-sentence, not knowing - [Main Why Pursue an Undergraduate Degree at Tel Aviv University?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/main-why-pursue-an-undergraduate-degree-at-tel-aviv-university/) - It’s your launchpad to a truly global career Your undergraduate years shape your academic direction, personal growth, and future opportunities. At Tel Aviv University, you’ll study at a globally respected research institution while living in the heart of Israel’s most dynamic city. You'll learn alongside students from around the world, engage deeply with your - [Dreams and Dreaming in the Theatre](https://www.freunde-tau.org/dreams-and-dreaming-in-the-theatre/) - Students Curate a Collaborative Exhibition on Theatre Histories Dreams and Dreaming in the Theatre: Curating Theatre Histories is a new Israeli–German exhibition at the Genia Schreiber University Art Gallery. Created by theatre research students from Tel Aviv University’s Department of Theater Arts and the Institute of Theatre and Media Culture of the University of Cologne, it draws on rich archival - [No Longer a Secret Garden](https://www.freunde-tau.org/no-longer-a-secret-garden-tau/) - TAU’s Yehuda Naftali Botanic Garden now welcomes individual visitors For decades, the Tel Aviv University Botanic Garden has stood as one of Israel’s leading living laboratories: an essential hub for plant sciences research, a sanctuary for native species, and a cornerstone of environmental education. Yet despite its scientific significance and rich biodiversity, the garden - [Israel’s First India Chair Established at TAU During Ambassadorial Visit](https://www.freunde-tau.org/israels-first-india-chair-established-at-tau-during-ambassadorial-visit-2/) - Indian Ambassador J.P. Singh meets students and leadership and signs landmark cooperation agreement During the visit, Ambassador J.P. Singh met with Indian students and researchers from across the university and held discussions with Tel Aviv University leadership. The visit culminated in the signing of an agreement to establish Israel’s first India Chair at TAU. - [TAU and Google Israel Launch New Three-Year Program to Advance Core AI Research](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-and-google-israel-launch-new-three-year-program-to-advance-core-ai-research-2/) - Google.org will provide $1 million to support foundational research, student scholarships, and new educational initiatives in AI and data science at Tel Aviv University Google and Tel Aviv University (TAU) are continuing their collaboration, now launching a new three-year program to promote research in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science. The new program focuses on - [How Tel Aviv University’s Psychedelic Research is Revolutionizing Trauma Care](https://www.freunde-tau.org/how-tel-aviv-universitys-psychedelic-research-is-revolutionizing-trauma-care-2/) - Inside Israel’s first center dedicated to psychoactive medicine and brain-informed therapy As Israel grapples with the aftermath of October 7th and the ensuing war, it is facing a mental health crisis of unprecedented proportions. The demand for treatment has quickly outpaced what traditional therapy can deliver and the need for innovation is urgent. At Tel - [From AI Week to Your Degree: Shaping What Comes Next at Tel Aviv University](https://www.freunde-tau.org/from-ai-week-to-your-degree-shaping-what-comes-next-at-tel-aviv-university/) - Discover international undergraduate and graduate programs where research connects knowledge to action Each year, AI Week and Cyber Week bring global researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, and students to Tel Aviv University to explore how artificial intelligence and cybersecurity are reshaping the world. This year’s events highlighted something even more significant: the way these technologies cut across disciplines, - [Why We Sometimes Avoid the Truth and Other Times Can’t Stop Looking for It](https://www.freunde-tau.org/why-we-sometimes-avoid-the-truth-and-other-times-cant-stop-looking-for-it-2/) - A new TAU study reveals the emotional logic behind how we choose what information to face and what to avoid A new study by Prof. Yaniv Shani of the Coller School of Management at Tel Aviv University and Prof. Marcel Zeelenberg of the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences reveals a surprising insight into how - [Undergraduate Studies at Tel Aviv University Boost Unicorn Founder Odds by 260%](https://www.freunde-tau.org/undergraduate-studies-at-tel-aviv-university-boost-unicorn-founder-odds-by-260-2/) - New Stanford research places TAU among the world’s leading universities for entrepreneurial impact and the only one outside the U.S. A study published by Prof. Ilya Strebulaev of Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business finds that undergraduate studies at Tel Aviv University increase the likelihood of becoming a founder of a unicorn company by - [Breast Cancer and the Brain: A Breakthrough in Understanding Metastasis](https://www.freunde-tau.org/breast-cancer-and-the-brain-a-breakthrough-in-understanding-metastasis/) - For the first time, researchers uncover the biological mechanism that enables breast cancer to spread to the brain, opening new paths for treatment and early detection A large-scale international study, led by researchers from the Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at Tel Aviv University, has uncovered a mechanism that allows breast cancer to - [Melanoma’s Hidden Defense Mechanism Revealed](https://www.freunde-tau.org/melanomas-hidden-defense-mechanism-revealed/) - TAU-led study uncovers how cancer cells disable the immune system A new international study led by the Gray Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences at Tel Aviv University finds: melanoma cancer cells paralyze immune cells by secreting extracellular vesicles (EVs), which are tiny, bubble-shaped containers secreted from a given cell. The research team believes that this - [Undergraduate Studies at Tel Aviv University Boost Unicorn Founder Odds by 260%](https://www.freunde-tau.org/undergraduate-studies-at-tel-aviv-university-boost-unicorn-founder-odds-by-260/) - New Stanford research places TAU among the world’s leading universities for entrepreneurial impact and the only one outside the U.S. A study published by Prof. Ilya Strebulaev of Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business finds that undergraduate studies at Tel Aviv University increase the likelihood of becoming a founder of a unicorn company by 260% - [Why We Sometimes Avoid the Truth and Other Times Can’t Stop Looking for It](https://www.freunde-tau.org/why-we-sometimes-avoid-the-truth-and-other-times-cant-stop-looking-for-it/) - A new TAU study reveals the emotional logic behind how we choose what information to face and what to avoid A new study by Prof. Yaniv Shani of the Coller School of Management at Tel Aviv University and Prof. Marcel Zeelenberg of the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences reveals a surprising insight into how we - [How Tel Aviv University’s Psychedelic Research is Revolutionizing Trauma Care](https://www.freunde-tau.org/how-tel-aviv-universitys-psychedelic-research-is-revolutionizing-trauma-care/) - Inside Israel’s first center dedicated to psychoactive medicine and brain-informed therapy As Israel grapples with the aftermath of October 7th and the ensuing war, it is facing a mental health crisis of unprecedented proportions. The demand for treatment has quickly outpaced what traditional therapy can deliver and the need for innovation is urgent. At Tel Aviv - [TAU and Google Israel Launch New Three-Year Program to Advance Core AI Research](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-and-google-israel-launch-new-three-year-program-to-advance-core-ai-research/) - Google.org will provide $1 million to support foundational research, student scholarships, and new educational initiatives in AI and data science at Tel Aviv University Google and Tel Aviv University (TAU) are continuing their collaboration, now launching a new three-year program to promote research in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science. The new program focuses on - [Two weeks of Life-Changing, Life-Saving Tech](https://www.freunde-tau.org/two-weeks-of-life-changing-life-saving-tech/) - 8,500 people attended TAU’s annual AI, cybersecurity, and defense tech weeks At Tel Aviv University, the first two weeks of December were dedicated to the many Israeli technologies now changing and saving lives. Three different conferences—AI Week, Cyber Week, and DefenseTech Week—were held on the TAU campus, all run by TAU’s Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center. A combined 8,500 innovators, stakeholders, and experts attended - [Israel’s First India Chair Established at TAU During Ambassadorial Visit](https://www.freunde-tau.org/israels-first-india-chair-established-at-tau-during-ambassadorial-visit/) - Indian Ambassador J.P. Singh meets students and leadership and signs landmark cooperation agreement During the visit, Ambassador J.P. Singh met with Indian students and researchers from across the university and held discussions with Tel Aviv University leadership. The visit culminated in the signing of an agreement to establish Israel’s first India Chair at TAU. At - [The Dinosaurs That Forgot How to Fly](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-dinosaurs-that-forgot-how-to-fly/) - A Rare Discovery Sheds New Light on the Evolution of Flight A new study led by a researcher from the School of Zoology and the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History at Tel Aviv University examined dinosaur fossils preserved with their feathers and found that these dinosaurs had lost the ability to fly. According to the - [No Longer a Secret Garden](https://www.freunde-tau.org/no-longer-a-secret-garden/) - TAU’s Yehuda Naftali Botanic Garden now welcomes individual visitors For decades, the Tel Aviv University Botanic Garden has stood as one of Israel’s leading living laboratories: an essential hub for plant sciences research, a sanctuary for native species, and a cornerstone of environmental education. Yet despite its scientific significance and rich biodiversity, the garden long lacked the resources - [Helping Heal a Hurting Generation](https://www.freunde-tau.org/helping-heal-a-hurting-generation/) - TAU trains staff to spot and respond to student distress A young woman sits in the back row of a large lecture hall. As the professor glances up from his presentation, he notices the student’s head drop into her hands and her awkward attempt to hide her tear-streaked face. He pauses mid-sentence, not knowing how to react, then turns his - [Bridging the Gap: TAU Students Assist an Impoverished Town](https://www.freunde-tau.org/bridging-the-gap-tau-students-assist-an-impoverished-town/) - A hands-on course at the TAU Buchmann Faculty of Law brings legal knowledge to needy citizens A low railing separates the distressed town of Jisr al-Zarqa from the affluent coastal city of Caesarea. Just a thin barrier, yet it represents a vast divide—socially, economically, and historically. Nestled along Israel’s Mediterranean coast, Jisr al-Zarqa is the - [Invisible Wounds: Overcoming Guilt, Shame, and Trauma after October 7th](https://www.freunde-tau.org/invisible-wounds-overcoming-guilt-shame-and-trauma-after-october-7th/) - A psychologist at the Tel Aviv University National Center for Traumatic Stress and Resilience shares stories of struggle and success in battling PTSD Dr. Michal Kahn, a sleep researcher and clinical psychologist in trauma recovery, is confronting an epidemic of invisible wounds. The survivors of the October 7 attacks and the Iron Swords War arrive - [TAU Student Team Wins Gold Medal at Prestigious iGEM Competition](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-student-team-wins-gold-medal-at-prestigious-igem-competition/) - For Developing an Innovative Strategy Toward a New Treatment for Advanced Lung Cancer Tel Aviv University’s iGEM student team has won a gold medal at the prestigious international iGEM competition, held recently in Paris, France, for developing an innovative therapeutic strategy aimed at treating metastatic lung cancer - offering new hope for patients who until - [Why Sea Urchins Are Dying?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/why-sea-urchins-are-dying/) - TAU meta-analysis finds pathogens, storms, and extreme temperatures are the leading causes of sea urchin mass mortality events. Two pioneering studies by researchers from the School of Zoology and the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History at Tel Aviv University, led by Dr. Omri Bronstein, have identified the primary drivers of sea urchin mass mortality events over recent - [Israeli Breakthrough: First Human Trial of Engineered Spinal Cord](https://www.freunde-tau.org/israeli-breakthrough-first-human-trial-of-engineered-spinal-cord-2/) - TAU researchers begin to prepare for implantation of engineered spinal cord tissues in humans — a new development that brings fresh hope to paralyzed patients. What if we could restore the ability to walk to people paralyzed by injury or illness? This vision is now moving closer to reality. Three years ago, Tel Aviv University - [TAU Researchers Fold Glass into Microscopic 3D Optical Devices](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-researchers-fold-glass-into-microscopic-3d-optical-devices-2/) - With a new method called photonic origami, researchers can bend ultra-thin glass sheets into complex, ultra-smooth structures directly on a chip — a step toward new optical devices for data processing, sensing, and experimental physics. Researchers explain that traditional 3D printers produce rough structures that lack the smoothness and optical uniformity required for high-performance optics. - [TAU to Honor Steve Witkoff with the George S. Wise Medal](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-to-honor-steve-witkoff-with-the-george-s-wise-medal/) - In recognition of his role in securing the return of the hostages, ending the war, and initiating a path toward regional peace Tel Aviv University is proud to announce that it is awarding Steve Witkoff the George S. Wise Medal, one of the University’s highest honors. This accolade recognizes his pivotal contributions to the - [TAU Visiting Professor Joel Mokyr Awarded Nobel Prize in Economics](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-visiting-professor-joel-mokyr-awarded-nobel-prize-in-economics-2/) - The distinguished economic historian, who teaches at TAU’s Berglas School of Economics, recognized for groundbreaking research on innovation and economic growth Prof. Joel Mokyr, Visiting Lecturer at Tel Aviv University’s Eitan Berglas School of Economics, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. He shares the prize with Philippe Aghion and Peter - [Jewish Life at Tel Aviv University: Find Your Home Away from Home](https://www.freunde-tau.org/jewish-life-at-tel-aviv-university-find-your-home-away-from-home/) - Where Jewish tradition meets university life Jewish life at Tel Aviv University is thriving, thanks to the dedicated efforts of Eitan and Elana Phillips, TAU’s onsite rabbinic couple and the M.D. Katz Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus (JLIC) program directors. They are successfully building a welcoming and inclusive environment for students wishing to observe a - [From TAU’s Film School to the Red Carpet in New York](https://www.freunde-tau.org/from-taus-film-school-to-the-red-carpet-in-new-york-2/) - TAU alumnus Meyer Levinson-Blount wins a Student Academy Award It’s not every day that a film student gets to live every creator’s dream — to walk the red carpet, hear the applause in a glittering New York theater, and win one of the most coveted prizes in the film world. Meyer Levinson-Blount, a graduate - [TAU’s Irwin Cotler Fellowship Welcomes Its Most Diverse Cohort Yet](https://www.freunde-tau.org/taus-irwin-cotler-fellowship-welcomes-its-most-diverse-cohort-yet/) - 24 international students from 21 countries explore democracy, human rights, and Israel’s story at Tel Aviv University Quick Facts: Irwin Cotler Fellowship Who can participate: International students enrolled at TAU Program focus: Israeli society & history Program includes: Lectures and discussions Field trips across Israel Public speaking workshops Leadership and advocacy training In a - [Azerbaijan and Israel Strengthen Academic Ties Through TAU–AzTU Collaboration](https://www.freunde-tau.org/azerbaijan-and-israel-strengthen-academic-ties-through-tau-aztu-collaboration/) - Azerbaijan Technical University visits TAU to explore joint research, innovation, and exchange opportunities On October 22, 2025, Tel Aviv University (TAU) welcomed a high-level delegation from Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), marking an important step in strengthening academic cooperation between the two institutions. Led by Vice-Rector Prof. Fariz Mammadov, the Azerbaijani delegation visited TAU to explore - [A Letter from TAU President Welcoming the 2025–26 Academic Year](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-letter-from-tau-president-welcoming-the-2025-26-academic-year-2/) - Wishing a successful and fruitful academic year to our thousands of students and to our academic and administrative staff! To the University Community, Wishing a successful and fruitful academic year to our thousands of students and to our academic and administrative staff! A special greeting goes out to the students beginning their first year - [Important Campus Updates](https://www.freunde-tau.org/important-campus-updates/) - "We Stand Strong and Keep Our Sights on a Better Future" Letter from TAU President Welcoming the 2025–26 Academic Year To the University Community, Wishing a successful and fruitful academic year to our thousands of students and to our academic and administrative staff! A special greeting goes out to the students beginning their first - [New Biological Mechanism Boosts Myelin Production in the Brain](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-biological-mechanism-boosts-myelin-production-in-the-brain-2/) - AU researchers discover how to increase myelin production — a finding that could aid treatments for Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis. Researchers from Tel Aviv University have discovered a new biological mechanism that enhances the production of myelin — a substance essential for proper brain function and nerve communication. “Our findings may serve as the basis - [Cosmic Particles Help Archaeologists Detect Hidden Underground Spaces](https://www.freunde-tau.org/cosmic-particles-help-archaeologists-detect-hidden-underground-spaces-2/) - TAU study demonstrates how muon detectors can be used to map subterranean voids before excavation, offering archaeologists a powerful new tool. A technological breakthrough at Tel Aviv University offers archaeologists a way to identify underground spaces before digging. The system detects muons — elementary particles generated when cosmic rays hit Earth’s atmosphere — which can - [From Hostage Square to the Doctorate: TAU to Award Einav Zangauker an Honorary Doctorate](https://www.freunde-tau.org/from-hostage-square-to-the-doctorate-tau-to-award-einav-zangauker-an-honorary-doctorate-sn/) - In recognition of her courageous and inspiring struggle for the return of all hostages held in Gaza to Israel Tel Aviv University has announced that it will confer an Honorary Doctorate upon Ms. Einav Zangauker, honoring her courageous and inspiring fight—led over nearly two years together with the Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum - [Why Do We Tip? TAU Study Challenges Common Assumptions](https://www.freunde-tau.org/why-do-we-tip-tau-study-challenges-common-assumptions-2/) - New research reveals that tipping is driven more by social conformity than genuine appreciation, offering only weak motivation for better service, yet pushing tipping rates ever higher. What makes us tip? A new study explores two main motives: genuine appreciation for the service and conformity with social norms. Those who truly value the service tend - [Meet the Community Leaders Supporting International Students at TAU](https://www.freunde-tau.org/meet-the-community-leaders-supporting-international-students-at-tau/) - Empowering students to build lasting connections and discover Israel On October 19, the Lowy International School welcomed the 2025/26 cohort of international students starting their undergraduate, graduate and postgrad degrees at Tel Aviv University. Supporting them throughout their journey will be the School’s Community Leaders, offering guidance, organizing events, and immersing students in Israeli - [Exploring the Living Laboratory of the Earth](https://www.freunde-tau.org/exploring-the-living-laboratory-of-the-earth/) - TAU Geophysics students travel to Iceland with support from the university A group of 18 students from Tel Aviv University’s Department of Geophysics recently returned from a unique study trip to Iceland, which brought textbook theory to life amid glaciers, geysers, icebergs, and volcanic fields. The trip was made possible thanks to the support of - [Rethinking Insurance in a Warming World](https://www.freunde-tau.org/rethinking-insurance-in-a-warming-world-_sn/) - A new TAU study reveals how the insurance sector, one of the world’s largest financial forces, can take a leading role in the global response to climate change. As global warming intensifies and extreme weather events become more frequent, insurance systems worldwide are under pressure. In the United States, for instance, rising flood and hurricane - [From Hostage Square to the Doctorate: TAU to Award Einav Zangauker an Honorary Doctorate](https://www.freunde-tau.org/from-hostage-square-to-the-doctorate-tau-to-award-einav-zangauker-an-honorary-doctorate/) - In recognition of her courageous and inspiring struggle for the return of all hostages held in Gaza to Israel Tel Aviv University has announced that it will confer an Honorary Doctorate upon Ms. Einav Zangauker, honoring her courageous and inspiring fight—led over nearly two years together with the Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum - [Rethinking Insurance in a Warming World](https://www.freunde-tau.org/rethinking-insurance-in-a-warming-world/) - A new TAU study reveals how the insurance sector, one of the world’s largest financial forces, can take a leading role in the global response to climate change. As global warming intensifies and extreme weather events become more frequent, insurance systems worldwide are under pressure. In the United States, for instance, rising flood and hurricane - [RNA-Based Gene Therapy Offers New Hope for ALS Patients](https://www.freunde-tau.org/rna-based-gene-therapy-offers-new-hope-for-als-patients/) - TAU researchers identify a key molecular mechanism behind ALS and succeed in stopping, and even reversing, nerve degeneration. A new international study led by Tel Aviv University researchers may pave the way for an effective treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a fatal and currently incurable neurodegenerative disease. The team uncovered a previously unknown molecular - [TAU Technology Moves Closer to First Human Implant for Spinal Cord Injury](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-technology-moves-closer-to-first-human-implant-for-spinal-cord-injury/) - Matricelf and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) sign agreement to begin manufacturing patient-specific nerve implants based on Tel Aviv University innovation. Matricelf biotech company announced significant progress on the path toward the world’s first-of-its-kind treatment for paralysis resulting from spinal cord injuries. The groundbreaking procedure, originating in a lab at TAU, aims to - [Why Do We Tip? TAU Study Challenges Common Assumptions](https://www.freunde-tau.org/why-do-we-tip-tau-study-challenges-common-assumptions/) - New research reveals that tipping is driven more by social conformity than genuine appreciation, offering only weak motivation for better service, yet pushing tipping rates ever higher. What makes us tip? A new study explores two main motives: genuine appreciation for the service and conformity with social norms. Those who truly value the service tend - [When Bats Confront Rats: The Seasonal Struggle for Survival](https://www.freunde-tau.org/when-bats-confront-rats-the-seasonal-struggle-for-survival/) - TAU researchers reveal how fruit bats adjust their behavior, from caution to confrontation, in the competition for food. A new study from the School of Zoology at Tel Aviv University reveals that fruit bats employ a variety of strategies in their competition with other animals for food. The research team examined bat behavior in the - [A Letter from TAU President Welcoming the 2025–26 Academic Year](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-letter-from-tau-president-welcoming-the-2025-26-academic-year/) - Wishing a successful and fruitful academic year to our thousands of students and to our academic and administrative staff! To the University Community, Wishing a successful and fruitful academic year to our thousands of students and to our academic and administrative staff! A special greeting goes out to the students beginning their first year at - [Israel’s Mediterranean: A “Green Treasure” Beneath the Waves](https://www.freunde-tau.org/israels-mediterranean-a-green-treasure-beneath-the-waves/) - TAU researchers conduct Israel’s first ecological–biotechnological seaweed survey, revealing a natural hotspot of resilient, nutrient-rich species. A team of researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research Institute (IOLR) has conducted the first comprehensive ecological–biotechnological seaweed survey in Israel. Their findings suggest that the unique ecological conditions along the Israeli Mediterranean - [From TAU’s Film School to the Red Carpet in New York](https://www.freunde-tau.org/from-taus-film-school-to-the-red-carpet-in-new-york/) - TAU alumnus Meyer Levinson-Blount wins a Student Academy Award It’s not every day that a film student gets to live every creator’s dream — to walk the red carpet, hear the applause in a glittering New York theater, and win one of the most coveted prizes in the film world. Meyer Levinson-Blount, a graduate of Tel - [New Biological Mechanism Boosts Myelin Production in the Brain](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-biological-mechanism-boosts-myelin-production-in-the-brain/) - TAU researchers discover how to increase myelin production — a finding that could aid treatments for Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis. Researchers from Tel Aviv University have discovered a new biological mechanism that enhances the production of myelin — a substance essential for proper brain function and nerve communication. “Our findings may serve as the basis - [Most Massive Stars in the Early Universe Were Born in Pairs](https://www.freunde-tau.org/most-massive-stars-in-the-early-universe-were-born-in-pairs/) - A new TAU study offers the first strong evidence that most massive stars in the early universe formed as binary systems — pairs of stars orbiting closely together. A study led by Dr. Tomer Shenar from TAU’s School of Physics and Astronomy, Dr. Hugues Sana of KU Leuven University in Belgium, and Dr. Julia Bodensteiner of - [TAU Visiting Professor Joel Mokyr Awarded Nobel Prize in Economics](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-visiting-professor-joel-mokyr-awarded-nobel-prize-in-economics/) - The distinguished economic historian, who teaches at TAU’s Berglas School of Economics, recognized for groundbreaking research on innovation and economic growth Prof. Joel Mokyr, Visiting Lecturer at Tel Aviv University’s Eitan Berglas School of Economics, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. He shares the prize with Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt for - [Radio Telescopes Could Reveal Dark Matter in the Early Universe](https://www.freunde-tau.org/radio-telescopes-could-reveal-dark-matter-in-the-early-universe/) - A new TAU study predicts that radio waves from the cosmic dark ages can help uncover the properties of dark matter, offering astrophysicists a new observational tool. A new study from Tel Aviv University has predicted, for the first time, the groundbreaking results that can be obtained from detecting radio waves coming to us from - [Cosmic Particles Help Archaeologists Detect Hidden Underground Spaces](https://www.freunde-tau.org/cosmic-particles-help-archaeologists-detect-hidden-underground-spaces/) - TAU study demonstrates how muon detectors can be used to map subterranean voids before excavation, offering archaeologists a powerful new tool. A technological breakthrough at Tel Aviv University offers archaeologists a way to identify underground spaces before digging. The system detects muons — elementary particles generated when cosmic rays hit Earth’s atmosphere — which can - [Liver Fat, Not Weight, Predicts Health Risks in Obese Children](https://www.freunde-tau.org/liver-fat-not-weight-predicts-health-risks-in-obese-children/) - A new study from Tel Aviv University and Dana Dwek Children’s Hospital shows that obese children can remain healthy if liver fat is kept low — highlighting diet quality as a key factor in preventing disease. A study conducted at Tel Aviv University and Dana Dwek Children’s Hospital in Tel Aviv found that disease can - [Kidney in a Dish: TAU and Sheba’s Six-Month Breakthrough](https://www.freunde-tau.org/kidney-in-a-dish-tau-and-shebas-six-month-breakthrough-2/) - A lab-grown kidney model is giving researchers a rare view into human development, birth defects, and potential new therapies. For the first time researchers from both Tel Aviv University and Sheba Medical Center have grown human kidney organoids ,a synthetic 3D organ culture, from tissue stem cells in the laboratory mirroring human fetal kidney development. - [Rare Genetic Disease Decoded by TAU’s All-Women Research Team](https://www.freunde-tau.org/rare-genetic-disease-decoded-by-taus-all-women-research-team-2/) - A new model developed at TAU following a family's request is helping researchers study a rare brain disorder known to affect only 40 people worldwide. When the parents of an 8-year-old Israeli boy reached out to Tel Aviv University, a research team at the Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences stepped up. Their mission: to find - [Breakthrough at TAU: Blocking One Protein Could Prevent Food Allergy Disease](https://www.freunde-tau.org/breakthrough-at-tau-blocking-one-protein-could-prevent-food-allergy-disease-2/) - TAU researchers found that blocking the protein TSLP may prevent a painful, food allergy–driven disease on the rise worldwide. A new study from the Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at Tel Aviv University may mark a breakthrough in the treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) — a chronic inflammatory disease of the esophagus caused - [Research in Resilience: TAU’s Summer That Almost Wasn’t](https://www.freunde-tau.org/research-in-resilience-taus-summer-that-almost-wasnt/) - Eight weeks, two tracks, dozens of projects, and one extraordinary summer Quick Facts: Summer Research Internships Duration: 8 weeks in Tel Aviv| Work one-on-one with a TAU faculty mentor Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences tracks Hands-on research and skill development Final symposium to present your findings Tel Aviv University’s 2025 Summer Research Programs - [Earliest Evidence of Neanderthal–Homo sapiens Interbreeding Found in Israel](https://www.freunde-tau.org/earliest-evidence-of-neanderthal-homo-sapiens-interbreeding-found-in-israel-2/) - A TAU-led international study reveals the world’s oldest human fossil showing traits of both Neanderthals and Homo sapiens — a five-year-old child who lived 140,000 years ago in Mount Carmel’s Skhul Cave. An international study led by researchers from Tel Aviv University and the French National Centre for Scientific Research provides the first scientific evidence - [Seeing Is Believing?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/seeing-is-believing-2/) - A TAU-led study finds that seeing an image more than once, real or AI-generated, makes us more likely to believe it’s real. The study— published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, a prestigious scientific journal of the American Psychological Association (APA) — was led by Guy Grinfeld, a doctoral student at the School - [TAU’s Coller School of Management Included in LinkedIn’s 2025 Top MBA Programs](https://www.freunde-tau.org/taus-coller-school-of-management-included-in-linkedins-2025-top-mba-programs/) - The recognition highlights TAU’s MBA as one of the programs best preparing graduates for global career success Tel Aviv University’s MBA program, offered by the Coller School of Management, has been included in LinkedIn’s 2025 Top MBA Programs, an annual global ranking of the 100 business schools that best set their alumni up for long-term career - [Measuring Memory Through Eye Movements](https://www.freunde-tau.org/measuring-memory-through-eye-movements-2/) - A new TAU–Ichilov study shows that tracking eye movements can assess memory more accurately than verbal reports, with potential use for infants, Alzheimer’s patients, and brain injury victims. Researchers from Tel Aviv University and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (“Ichilov”) have measured subjects' memory without asking whether they remembered something or not - -simply by tracking their - [PitchBook 2025: TAU Maintains 7th Place Worldwide and 1st Outside the U.S. in Entrepreneurship](https://www.freunde-tau.org/pitchbook-2025-tau-maintains-7th-place-worldwide-and-1st-outside-the-u-s-in-entrepreneurship/) - Despite the war and international challenges, Tel Aviv University once again achieves a major global recognition. Tel Aviv University continues to lead the global entrepreneurship arena: 865 alumni of Tel Aviv University’s undergraduate programs, who founded 736 companies over the past decade and raised a total of $30 billion, place TAU in 7th place worldwide - [Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Inflammatory Bowel Disease](https://www.freunde-tau.org/gene-therapy-shows-promise-for-inflammatory-bowel-disease/) - TAU researchers have developed a targeted method of delivering locked nucleic acids (LNAs) using lipid nanoparticles, achieving therapeutic effect against inflammatory bowel disease in preclinical models — without side effects. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a new approach for using locked nucleic acids (LNAs) – a particularly stable type of RNA – to - [Measuring Memory Through Eye Movements](https://www.freunde-tau.org/measuring-memory-through-eye-movements/) - A new TAU–Ichilov study shows that tracking eye movements can assess memory more accurately than verbal reports, with potential use for infants, Alzheimer’s patients, and brain injury victims. Researchers from Tel Aviv University and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (“Ichilov”) have measured subjects' memory without asking whether they remembered something or not - -simply by tracking their - [Innovative Gene Therapy Preserves Hearing and Balance in Preclinical Study](https://www.freunde-tau.org/innovative-gene-therapy-preserves-hearing-and-balance-in-preclinical-study/) - TAU researchers created a gene therapy that protects against hearing and balance impairments caused by inner ear dysfunction. Scientists from the Gray Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences at Tel Aviv University introduced an innovative gene therapy method to treat impairments in hearing and balance caused by inner ear dysfunction. According to the researchers, “This treatment constitutes - [TAU Researchers Fold Glass into Microscopic 3D Optical Devices](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-researchers-fold-glass-into-microscopic-3d-optical-devices/) - With a new method called photonic origami, researchers can bend ultra-thin glass sheets into complex, ultra-smooth structures directly on a chip — a step toward new optical devices for data processing, sensing, and experimental physics. Researchers explain that traditional 3D printers produce rough structures that lack the smoothness and optical uniformity required for high-performance optics. - [Israeli Breakthrough: First Human Trial of Engineered Spinal Cord](https://www.freunde-tau.org/israeli-breakthrough-first-human-trial-of-engineered-spinal-cord/) - TAU researchers begin to prepare for the world’s first spinal cord implant in humans — a new development that brings fresh hope to paralyzed patients. What if we could restore the ability to walk to people paralyzed by injury or illness? This vision is now moving closer to reality. Three years ago, Tel Aviv University - [Earliest Evidence of Neanderthal–Homo sapiens Interbreeding Found in Israel](https://www.freunde-tau.org/earliest-evidence-of-neanderthal-homo-sapiens-interbreeding-found-in-israel/) - A TAU-led international study reveals the world’s oldest human fossil showing traits of both Neanderthals and Homo sapiens — a five-year-old child who lived 140,000 years ago in Mount Carmel’s Skhul Cave. An international study led by researchers from Tel Aviv University and the French National Centre for Scientific Research provides the first scientific evidence - [Seeing Is Believing?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/seeing-is-believing/) - A TAU-led study finds that seeing an image more than once, real or AI-generated, makes us more likely to believe it’s real. The study— published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, a prestigious scientific journal of the American Psychological Association (APA) — was led by Guy Grinfeld, a doctoral student at the School - [From Israel’s Social Margins to the Top](https://www.freunde-tau.org/from-israels-social-margins-to-the-top/) - TAU’s Periphery Program for Outstanding Students ensures that high-achieving students from all backgrounds can study at Israel’s most influential university For students from Israel’s periphery—disadvantaged communities and cities which are often far from the country’s geographic center—academic education at a leading university can be difficult to access. For 20 years, Tel Aviv University’s Periphery Program - [Breakthrough at TAU: Blocking One Protein Could Prevent Food Allergy Disease](https://www.freunde-tau.org/breakthrough-at-tau-blocking-one-protein-could-prevent-food-allergy-disease/) - TAU researchers found that blocking the protein TSLP may prevent a painful, food allergy–driven disease on the rise worldwide A new study from the Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at Tel Aviv University may mark a breakthrough in the treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) — a chronic inflammatory disease of the esophagus caused by food - [TAU Revisits 100-Year Mystery of Inherited Traits](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-revisits-100-year-mystery-of-inherited-traits/) - An international team led by TAU’s Prof. Oded Rechavi is recreating century-old experiments to explore how traits can be inherited beyond genetics. In 1902, three prominent Jewish biologists established the Biologische Versuchsanstalt (BVA) in what was then Austro-Hungarian Vienna. Now, an international team led by Tel Aviv University’s Prof. Oded Rechavi has been awarded a - [Kidney in a Dish: TAU and Sheba’s Six-Month Breakthrough](https://www.freunde-tau.org/kidney-in-a-dish-tau-and-shebas-six-month-breakthrough/) - A lab-grown kidney model is giving researchers a rare view into human development, birth defects, and potential new therapies. For the first time researchers from both Tel Aviv University and Sheba Medical Center have grown human kidney organoids ,a synthetic 3D organ culture, from tissue stem cells in the laboratory mirroring human fetal kidney development. - [Why Pursue an Undergraduate Degree at Tel Aviv University?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/why-pursue-an-undergraduate-degree-at-tel-aviv-university-2/) - It’s your launchpad to a truly global career Considering an international education for your undergraduate degree? If you’re exploring university degrees abroad and looking into undergraduate programs in Israel, Tel Aviv University (TAU) offers an exciting, accessible and academically rigorous alternative to traditional US options. From affordable tuition to a globally recognized degree and exclusive - [World’s First mRNA Vaccine Against a Deadly Bacterium](https://www.freunde-tau.org/worlds-first-mrna-vaccine-against-a-deadly-bacterium-2/) - Groundbreaking collaborative research leads to a novel mRNA-based vaccine targeting a lethal bacterial infection Researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Israel Institute for Biological Research in Ness Ziona have used the platform developed for COVID-19 vaccines to create the world’s first mRNA-based vaccine against a deadly, antibiotic-resistant bacterium. In this groundbreaking study, the - [Unexpected Founders, Unlikely Team, Unstoppable Idea](https://www.freunde-tau.org/unexpected-founders-unlikely-team-unstoppable-idea/) - How the Sofaer Global MBA turned doubts into drive and launched a multicultural music-tech startup in Tel Aviv At Tel Aviv University’s Sofaer Global MBA, innovation happens in the classroom, on the beach, over hummus, and between classmates from opposite ends of the globe. The 3rd annual Sofaer Startup Competition was proof of that, awarding first - [Class of 2025: A Year We’ll Never Forget](https://www.freunde-tau.org/class-of-2025-a-year-well-never-forget/) - At this year’s end-of-year ceremony, TAU’s international students celebrated a journey shaped by challenge, growth, and community spirit. On a warm evening of July 24, friends, families, faculty, and graduates gathered at Tel Aviv University (and tuned in from around the globe) to honor the Class of 2025. They came from over 50 countries. - [Jewish Studies MA in Israel: Why Study Jewish Civilization in Tel Aviv?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/jewish-studies-ma-in-israel-why-study-jewish-civilization-in-tel-aviv/) - Now accepting applications: a new international MA program in Jewish Studies at Tel Aviv University brings together global perspectives, top faculty, and a flexible study path Quick Facts: Partnership: Tel Aviv University + Goethe University + Koret Center Study options: Online, hybrid, and on-campus Language: English Duration: 3–4 semesters Tuition: $11,100 Application Requirements: BA with - [Rare Genetic Disease Decoded by TAU’s All-Women Research Team](https://www.freunde-tau.org/rare-genetic-disease-decoded-by-taus-all-women-research-team/) - A new model developed at TAU following a family’s request is helping researchers study a rare brain disorder known to affect only 40 people worldwide. When the parents of an 8-year-old Israeli boy reached out to Tel Aviv University, a research team at the Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences stepped up. Their mission: to find - [BOG 2025: Canada Champions Student Success](https://www.freunde-tau.org/bog-2025-canada-champions-student-success/) - Tel Aviv University Canada makes a substantial impact at this year’s Board of Governors meeting. Tel Aviv University welcomed an especially strong delegation from Canada to campus during the 2025 Board of Governors events. Their presence was marked by active participation, major project ceremonies, and the dedication of two significant new scholarship funds—each aimed at - [A Star’s Return? TAU Researchers Offer New Insight into Black Hole Encounters](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-stars-return-tau-researchers-offer-new-insight-into-black-hole-encounters/) - Similar flares detected two years apart suggest stars may survive black hole disruptions. Researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU), together with international collaborators, have identified what may be the first confirmed case of a star surviving an encounter with a supermassive black hole—and returning. The finding is based on a newly observed flare that closely - [First Scientific Evidence of Auditory Interaction Between Plants and Animals](https://www.freunde-tau.org/first-scientific-evidence-of-auditory-interaction-between-plants-and-animals/) - Astounding Discovery at Tel Aviv University: Female moths decide where to lay their eggs based on sounds emitted by nearby plants A scientific breakthrough at Tel Aviv University: A world-first study shows an acoustic interaction between plants and insects. In this study, the team focused on female moths and found that they make a critical decision—where - [World’s First mRNA Vaccine Against a Deadly Bacterium](https://www.freunde-tau.org/worlds-first-mrna-vaccine-against-a-deadly-bacterium/) - Groundbreaking collaborative research leads to a novel mRNA-based vaccine targeting a lethal bacterial infection Researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Israel Institute for Biological Research in Ness Ziona have used the platform developed for COVID-19 vaccines to create the world’s first mRNA-based vaccine against a deadly, antibiotic-resistant bacterium. In this groundbreaking study, the researchers - [Stone Age BBQ: How Early Humans Preserved Meat with Fire](https://www.freunde-tau.org/stone-age-bbq-how-early-humans-preserved-meat-with-fire-2/) - Did Early Humans Smoke Meat Million Years Ago? Did prehistoric humans know that smoking meat could preserve it and extend its shelf life? Researchers from the Alkow Department of Archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern Cultures at Tel Aviv University believe they did. Their new study presents a fresh perspective on a question that has long preoccupied - [Can CRISPR Make a Better Tomato?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/can-crispr-make-a-better-tomato-2/) - Researchers from Tel Aviv University used CRISPR to edit thousands of genes in tomato plants. Researchers from the School of Plant Sciences and Food Security at the Wise Faculty of Life Sciences at Tel Aviv University have developed a genetic editing method tailored to crop plants, which has influenced various traits in tomato plants, including the - [Is This the Future of Burn Care?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/is-this-the-future-of-burn-care-2/) - TAU researchers and Sheba Medical Center developed bioengineered skin that accelerates healing time. Researchers from Tel Aviv University and Sheba Tel Hashomer Medical Center have developed an innovative bioengineered skin equivalent for grafting in burn victims. The bioengineered skin produced from the patient’s cells is more stable, robust, and flexible than current treatments, making it - [When Teaching Calls You Back](https://www.freunde-tau.org/when-teaching-calls-you-back/) - Rediscovering professional identity through TESOL training Sometimes the most transformative educational journeys begin with a moment of unexpected discovery. For Haneen Abu-Khet, this year’s Tel Aviv University MA in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) graduate, that moment came through a simple Facebook scroll that would completely redirect her academic and professional path. - [Important Campus Updates - We Stand Strong and Keep Our Sights on a Better Future](https://www.freunde-tau.org/important-campus-updates-we-stand-strong-and-keep-our-sights-on-a-better-future/) - "We Stand Strong and Keep Our Sights on a Better Future" June 26, 2025 Message from Tel Aviv University After nearly two weeks of uncertainty and disruption, Tel Aviv University has reopened its campus following the Israel-Iran ceasefire. The abrupt end to the semester was challenging for everyone in our community—students, faculty, and staff alike—but - ["It's the Place Where You Can Experience It All"](https://www.freunde-tau.org/its-the-place-where-you-can-experience-it-all/) - Meet the Class of 2025 graduate who found her path through Tel Aviv University's double-major BA When Tyla Shur first arrived in Israel for her gap year, she had no intention of staying longer than planned. But something about the energy of the country, the warmth of the people, and the opportunities that lay - [Global Learning in Changing Times: A Guide to TAU’s Student Exchange Program](https://www.freunde-tau.org/global-learning-in-changing-times-a-guide-to-taus-student-exchange-program/) - Even in challenging times, we at TAU continue to dream, learn, and build new global opportunities, including through our Student Exchange Program. Despite our daily routine changing and shifting, Tel Aviv University remains committed to global partnerships, offering our students opportunities for learning, growth, and connection. Through the Student Exchange Program, you can spend - [TAU Students Develop RNA-Based Therapy to Fight Lung Cancer](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-students-develop-rna-based-therapy-to-fight-lung-cancer-2/) - As part of 2025 iGEM competition, team prepares to highlight their work on global stage A team of 12 Tel Aviv University (TAU) students, from undergraduates to PhDs, is currently developing a novel, RNA-targeted therapy for lung cancer. The project, Oncoligo, aims to disrupt cancer at its genetic roots, using advanced modeling and molecular - [Empowering Women, Advancing Peace](https://www.freunde-tau.org/empowering-women-advancing-peace-2/) - TAU alumna establishes scholarship fund for women in Conflict Resolution and Mediation MA at TAU The MA in Conflict Resolution and Mediation at Tel Aviv University is proud to announce the establishment of a new scholarship fund made possible by a generous donation from Alexandra Seaman, a Class of 2025 program alumna. The Alexandra - [Two Out of Every Three Arab Citizens Support Political Partnership Between Arabs and Jews](https://www.freunde-tau.org/two-out-of-every-three-arab-citizens-support-political-partnership-between-arabs-and-jews-2/) - New study by the Moshe Dayan Center at Tel Aviv University examines the views of Arab citizens in Israel – after the war with Iran A new study by the Konrad Adenauer Program for Jewish-Arab Cooperation at TAU's Moshe Dayan Center finds that a large majority (73.2%) of Israel's Arab citizens support the inclusion of an Arab party - [Why Pursue an Undergraduate Degree at Tel Aviv University?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/why-pursue-an-undergraduate-degree-at-tel-aviv-university/) - It’s your launchpad to a truly global career Considering an international education for your undergraduate degree? Tel Aviv University (TAU) offers an exciting, accessible and academically rigorous alternative to traditional US options. From affordable tuition to a globally recognized degree and exclusive opportunities for early-career experience, here’s why studying at TAU should be on - [Dramatic Discovery at Tel Aviv University: 15th-Century Holy Books of Ethiopian Jewry—the Oldest Found to Date](https://www.freunde-tau.org/dramatic-discovery-at-tel-aviv-university-15th-century-holy-books-of-ethiopian-jewry-the-oldest-found-to-date-2/) - Two Orit books (the Torah of Beta Israel – Ethiopian Jewry) from the 15th century were discovered by the Orit Guardians program of TAU's Department of Biblical Studies. A Rare Discovery: A traveling workshop of TAU's Orit Guardians program discovered two 15th-century Orit books – the oldest found to date in the possession of Beta - [Dramatic Discovery at Tel Aviv University: 15th-Century Holy Books of Ethiopian Jewry—the Oldest Found to Date](https://www.freunde-tau.org/dramatic-discovery-at-tel-aviv-university-15th-century-holy-books-of-ethiopian-jewry-the-oldest-found-to-date/) - Two Orit books (the Torah of Beta Israel – Ethiopian Jewry) from the 15th century were discovered by the Orit Guardians program of TAU's Department of Biblical Studies. A Rare Discovery: A traveling workshop of TAU's Orit Guardians program discovered two 15th-century Orit books – the oldest found to date in the possession of Beta - [Empowering Women, Advancing Peace](https://www.freunde-tau.org/empowering-women-advancing-peace/) - TAU alumna establishes scholarship fund for women in Conflict Resolution and Mediation MA at TAU The MA in Conflict Resolution and Mediation at Tel Aviv University is proud to announce the establishment of a new scholarship fund made possible by a generous donation from Alexandra Seaman, a Class of 2025 program alumna. The Alexandra Ruth Seaman - [TAU Students Develop RNA-Based Therapy to Fight Lung Cancer](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-students-develop-rna-based-therapy-to-fight-lung-cancer/) - As part of 2025 iGEM competition, team prepares to highlight their work on global stage A team of 12 Tel Aviv University (TAU) students, from undergraduates to PhDs, is currently developing a novel, RNA-targeted therapy for lung cancer. The project, Oncoligo, aims to disrupt cancer at its genetic roots, using advanced modeling and molecular biology - [Two out of every three Arab citizens support political partnership between Arabs and Jews](https://www.freunde-tau.org/two-out-of-every-three-arab-citizens-support-political-partnership-between-arabs-and-jews/) - New study by the Moshe Dayan Center at Tel Aviv University examines the views of Arab citizens in Israel- after the war with Iran A new study by the Konrad Adenauer Program for Jewish-Arab Cooperation at TAU's Moshe Dayan Center finds that a large majority (73.2%) of Israel's Arab citizens support the inclusion of an Arab party in the - [Is This the Future of Burn Care?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/is-this-the-future-of-burn-care/) - TAU researchers and Sheba Medical Center developed bioengineered skin that accelerates healing time. Researchers from Tel Aviv University and Sheba Tel Hashomer Medical Center have developed an innovative bioengineered skin equivalent for grafting in burn victims. The bioengineered skin produced from the patient’s cells is more stable, robust, and flexible than current treatments, making it - [Can CRISPR Make a Better Tomato?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/can-crispr-make-a-better-tomato/) - Researchers from Tel Aviv University used CRISPR to edit thousands of genes in tomato plants. Researchers from the School of Plant Sciences and Food Security at the Wise Faculty of Life Sciences at Tel Aviv University have developed a genetic editing method tailored to crop plants, which has influenced various traits in tomato plants, including the taste - [TAU Honors Ten Visionaries with Honorary Doctorates and Fellowships](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-honors-ten-visionaries-with-honorary-doctorates-and-fellowships-2/) - Honorees include scientists, journalists, industry leaders, philanthropists, a social activist, and Israel’s national orchestra - recognized for their exceptional contributions to science, culture, society, and peace. At a moving and festive ceremony, Tel Aviv University awarded honorary doctorates and fellowships to ten extraordinary individuals and organizations in recognition of their outstanding contributions to science, - [Laying the Foundation for a Global Future](https://www.freunde-tau.org/laying-the-foundation-for-a-global-future/) - Tel Aviv University celebrates the cornerstone ceremony for the new home of the Lowy International School dedicated to the memory of Shirley Lowy In a festive event held on May 14 on the Tel Aviv University (TAU) campus, the cornerstone was laid for the new building of the Lowy International School—marking a key step - [TAU Prof Raanan Rein Honored in Buenos Aires](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-prof-raanan-rein-honored-in-buenos-aires/) - How a Tel Aviv historian became a voice in Latin America’s scholarly and public debates On June 6, 2025, the University of Buenos Aires awards Prof. Raanan Rein an honorary doctorate: a tribute to a career that has crossed borders—disciplinary, linguistic and national—in pursuit of deeper, more inclusive understandings of history. “This recognition has - [Tel Aviv University’s Gray Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences Poised for Global Impact After Record Gift](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-universitys-gray-faculty-of-medical-health-sciences-poised-for-global-impact-after-record-gift/) - $125 million donation will help advance research possibilities, collaboration, international studies and more When Mindy and Jon Gray donated $125 million to Tel Aviv University (TAU) in May 2025, it was a defining moment—not only for the institution but for Israel’s place in global biomedical science. Now renamed TAU’s Gray Faculty of Medical & Health - [‘Hackathon’ Led by Tel Aviv University and UConn Brings Together Students from Middle East, North Africa and the U.S.](https://www.freunde-tau.org/hackathon-led-by-tel-aviv-university-and-uconn-brings-together-students-from-middle-east-north-africa-and-the-u-s/) - Joint event fosters peacebuilding, dialogue and real-world problem solving At a time when campuses across the world are grappling with polarization, dozens of students from the U.S., Israel, Palestine, Morocco, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates gathered virtually for a recent two-day ‘hackathon’ of collaboration, innovation and inspiration. The first-ever Abrahamic Hackathon was a - [Finding Kant in New Haven](https://www.freunde-tau.org/finding-kant-in-new-haven-2/) - TAU Fox Fellow bridges Israeli and American academic worlds at Yale Meet Attay Kremer, a PhD student in the Department of Philosophy at Tel Aviv University, currently pursuing research into German philosophy—with a focus on Kant—at Yale as a Fox International Fellow. Throughout this academic year, he is taking part in events across the Ivy - [The Lowy Quarterly Newsletter: Fresh Edition](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-lowy-quarterly-newsletter-fresh-edition/) - "We Stand Strong and Keep Our Sights on a Better Future" May 27, 2025 Message from Prof Milette Shamir, Vice President International, Tel Aviv University "In these turbulent months, I’ve been deeply moved by the extraordinary acts of humanity and expressions of hope that continue to emerge. Since October 7, my colleagues and I have witnessed countless - [Stone Age BBQ: How Early Humans Preserved Meat with Fire](https://www.freunde-tau.org/stone-age-bbq-how-early-humans-preserved-meat-with-fire/) - Did Early Humans Smoke Meat Million Years Ago? Did prehistoric humans know that smoking meat could preserve it and extend its shelf life? Researchers from the Alkow Department of Archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern Cultures at Tel Aviv University believe they did. Their new study presents a fresh perspective on a question that has long preoccupied prehistory - [Finding Kant in New Haven](https://www.freunde-tau.org/finding-kant-in-new-haven/) - TAU Fox Fellow bridges Israeli and American academic worlds at Yale Meet Attay Kremer, a PhD student in the Department of Philosophy at Tel Aviv University, currently pursuing research into German philosophy—with a focus on Kant—at Yale as a Fox International Fellow. Throughout this academic year, he is taking part in events across the Ivy League - [TAU Honors Ten Visionaries with Honorary Doctorates and Fellowships](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-honors-ten-visionaries-with-honorary-doctorates-and-fellowships/) - Honorees include scientists, journalists, industry leaders, philanthropists, a social activist, and Israel’s national orchestra - recognized for their exceptional contributions to science, culture, society, and peace. At a moving and festive ceremony, Tel Aviv University awarded honorary doctorates and fellowships to ten extraordinary individuals and organizations in recognition of their outstanding contributions to science, culture, - [Unlocking Quantum Mysteries with Pendula](https://www.freunde-tau.org/unlocking-quantum-mysteries-with-pendula-2/) - Pendulum Experiment Sheds Light on Quantum Mysteries in Topological Materials, Revealing Insights Unreachable by Traditional Methods A recent study conducted at Tel Aviv University has devised a large mechanical system that operates under dynamical rules akin to those found in quantum systems. The dynamics of quantum systems, composed of microscopic particles like atoms or electrons, - [Letter from the University President Honoring the Gray Family's Gift to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences](https://www.freunde-tau.org/letter-from-the-university-president-honoring-the-gray-familys-gift-to-the-faculty-of-medicine-and-health-sciences-2/) - The Gray family has generously donated $125 million to advance and develop the Faculty. Dear Tel Aviv University community – faculty, staff, students, Governors, and Friends of the TAU in Israel and worldwide, Today, a special event took place at the University: the naming of the Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, as well as - [Tel Aviv University Inaugurates the Gray Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-inaugurates-the-gray-faculty-of-medical-health-sciences-2/) - The $125 million gift from the Gray Foundation is set to transform the University’s medical education and research Tel Aviv University made history today with the naming of its new Gray Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, Gray School of Medicine, and Gray School of Medical Sciences. The generous donation from the Gray Foundation - [Study without Fees at Tel Aviv University](https://www.freunde-tau.org/study-without-fees-at-tel-aviv-university/) - Top Tuition-Free Degree Programs in Israel Looking to pursue a master’s of science (MSc) program in Israel without the burden of tuition fees? Then consider Tel Aviv University (TAU), the #1 choice for Israeli students. At the heart of Israel’s cutting-edge innovation and high-tech industries, TAU offers several tuition-free degree programs for international students - [Tel Aviv University Inaugurates the Gray Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-inaugurates-the-gray-faculty-of-medical-health-sciences/) - The $125 million gift from the Gray Foundation is set to transform the University’s medical education and research Tel Aviv University made history today with the naming of its new Gray Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, Gray School of Medicine, and Gray School of Medical Sciences. The generous donation from the Gray Foundation – - [Letter from the University President Honoring the Gray Family's Gift to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences](https://www.freunde-tau.org/letter-from-the-university-president-honoring-the-gray-familys-gift-to-the-faculty-of-medicine-and-health-sciences/) - The Gray family has generously donated $125 million to advance and develop the Faculty. Dear Tel Aviv University community – faculty, staff, students, Governors, and Friends of the TAU in Israel and worldwide, Today, a special event took place at the University: the naming of the Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, as well as - [Tel Aviv Conference: Future of Israel Held for the Second Time](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-conference-future-of-israel-held-for-the-second-time/) - The conference, featuring prominent public figures and policymakers, discussed pressing issues on the Israeli agenda. The Tel Aviv Conference: Future of Israel, held today (May 7, 2025) at Tel Aviv University in collaboration with the Kadar Foundation, drew a large and diverse audience. The annual conference aims to broaden and deepen public discourse by making - [Antisemitism Eases After War, Yet Remains Alarmingly High](https://www.freunde-tau.org/antisemitism-eases-after-war-yet-remains-alarmingly-high/) - Antisemitism Worldwide Report for 2024. On the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry and the Irwin Cotler Institute Democracy, Human Rights and Justice, both at Tel Aviv University, publishes the Annual Antisemitism Worldwide Report, which focuses on 2024. The 160-page report was prepared by 11 researchers. The annual study has - [Can AI Help Doctors Make Better Diagnoses?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/can-ai-help-doctors-make-better-diagnoses-2/) - A new TAU study explores how accurate AI can be when assisting with diagnoses in virtual urgent care. A new study led by Prof. Dan Zeltzer, a digital health expert from the Berglas School of Economics at Tel Aviv University, compared the quality of diagnostic and treatment recommendations made by artificial intelligence (AI) and physicians at Cedars-Sinai - ["Human language has not invented the words that can tell of Treblinka" - Yehudit Hendel](https://www.freunde-tau.org/human-language-has-not-invented-the-words-that-can-tell-of-treblinka-yehudit-hendel-2/) - Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony at TAU Yitzhak Wolster, his granddaughter, Noga Shahar and Iris Ben Moshe, a sign language interpreter, at the Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025. The Bar Shira Hall was filled to capacity for the Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day ceremony, honoring Holocaust survivors and commemorating the victims, held on campus in the - [Sustainability Without Borders](https://www.freunde-tau.org/sustainability-without-borders/) - TAU’s Sustainable Development Alumni Share Global Career Stories This April, graduates of the MA in Sustainable Development and Nitsan Sustainable Development Lab got together on Tel Aviv University campus for the first official alumni meet-up—with more alumni tuning in from abroad—from Kenya, South Africa, India, France, and beyond. A Network Rooted in Action Now in its fifth cohort, the - ["Human language has not invented the words that can tell of Treblinka" - Yehudit Hendel](https://www.freunde-tau.org/human-language-has-not-invented-the-words-that-can-tell-of-treblinka-yehudit-hendel/) - Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony at TAU The Bar Shira Hall was filled to capacity for the Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day ceremony, honoring Holocaust survivors and commemorating the victims, held on campus in the presence of a large audience, including students, administrative and academic staff, and other guests. The feeling this year is that, as - [Antisemitism Eases,Yet Remains Alarmingly High](https://www.freunde-tau.org/antisemitism-easesyet-remains-alarmingly-high/) - Antisemitism Worldwide Report for 2024. On the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry and the Irwin Cotler Institute Democracy, Human Rights and Justice, both at Tel Aviv University, publishes the Annual Antisemitism Worldwide Report, which focuses on 2024. The 160-page report was prepared by 11 researchers. The annual study has - [Closing the Academic Gender Gap in Israel](https://www.freunde-tau.org/closing-the-academic-gender-gap-in-israel-2/) - Some 50 outstanding female TAU graduates have gone abroad for post-docs thanks to a fellowship aiming to increase women’s representation in academia Though great progress has been made for gender equality in recent decades, academia today still struggles with a severe underrepresentation of women in senior positions. Even at Tel Aviv University, where women make - [Bias, Blame, and Brainpower: What Happens When Minds and Machines Collide](https://www.freunde-tau.org/bias-blame-and-brainpower-what-happens-when-minds-and-machines-collide/) - Highlights from the LMU-TAU AI-Humanity-Society Workshop From March 17–19, 2025, early-career researchers from Tel Aviv University and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) gathered in Munich for an interdisciplinary workshop on how artificial intelligence is reshaping our understanding of society, culture, and human behavior. Building on the virtual session in November 2024, the in-person - [Why We Really Exercise: First AI Study Reveals True Motivation](https://www.freunde-tau.org/why-we-really-exercise-first-ai-study-reveals-true-motivation-2/) - A first-of-its-kind AI study finds 23.9% exercise for appearance and 18.9% for health. A new study from Tel Aviv University used AI tools for the first time to discover what motivates people to exercise and which strategies are most effective for maintaining physical fitness. The researchers used tools of artificial intelligence and machine learning to - [The Bat’s Walking Cane: How a Tail Becomes a Sensor in the Dark](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-bats-walking-cane-how-a-tail-becomes-a-sensor-in-the-dark-2/) - New research highlights a unique evolutionary adaptation: a bat’s tail acting as a reverse walking cane. A new study from Tel Aviv University reveals that the Greater Mouse-Tailed Bat (Rhinopoma microphyllum) uses its long tail as a natural tactile sensor to navigate backward in dark caves. The researchers discovered that the bat’s long tail functions - [Can Stem Cells Restore Bone Marrow?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/can-stem-cells-restore-bone-marrow-2/) - Doubling adult stem cells for bone marrow and immune system regeneration. An international research team, led by scientists from Tel Aviv University and Sheba Medical Center, has unveiled an innovative method for activating adult stem cells from human bone marrow, enabling their expansion outside the body for use in bone marrow regeneration and the construction - [Can AI Help Doctors Make Better Diagnoses?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/can-ai-help-doctors-make-better-diagnoses/) - A new TAU study explores how accurate AI can be when assisting with diagnoses in virtual urgent care. A new study led by Prof. Dan Zeltzer, a digital health expert from the Berglas School of Economics at Tel Aviv University, compared the quality of diagnostic and treatment recommendations made by artificial intelligence (AI) and physicians at Cedars-Sinai Connect, - [This Is Why Children Took Part in Creating Prehistoric Cave Art](https://www.freunde-tau.org/this-is-why-children-took-part-in-creating-prehistoric-cave-art/) - TAU study suggests that children were seen as mediators between the physical and spiritual worlds. A team of Tel Aviv University researchers from prehistoric archaeology has proposed an innovative hypothesis regarding an intriguing question: Why did ancient humans bring their young children to cave painting sites, deep underground - through dark, meandering, hazardous passages? The - [The Bat’s Walking Cane: How a Tail Becomes a Sensor in the Dark](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-bats-walking-cane-how-a-tail-becomes-a-sensor-in-the-dark/) - New research highlights a unique evolutionary adaptation: a bat’s tail acting as a reverse walking cane. A new study from Tel Aviv University reveals that the Greater Mouse-Tailed Bat (Rhinopoma microphyllum) uses its long tail as a natural tactile sensor to navigate backward in dark caves. The researchers discovered that the bat’s long tail functions - [Why We Really Exercise: First AI Study Reveals True Motivation](https://www.freunde-tau.org/why-we-really-exercise-first-ai-study-reveals-true-motivation/) - A first-of-its-kind AI study finds 23.9% exercise for appearance and 18.9% for health. A new study from Tel Aviv University used AI tools for the first time to discover what motivates people to exercise and which strategies are most effective for maintaining physical fitness. The researchers used tools of artificial intelligence and machine learning to - [What Happens Inside a Cell Under Stress?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/what-happens-inside-a-cell-under-stress/) - A novel AI-based method reveals how cells respond to drug treatments. Researchers from Tel Aviv University have developed an innovative method that can help to understand better how cells behave in changing biological environments, such as those found within a cancerous tumor. The new system, called scNET, combines information on gene expression at the single-cell - [Closing the Academic Gender Gap in Israel](https://www.freunde-tau.org/closing-the-academic-gender-gap-in-israel/) - Some 50 outstanding female TAU graduates have gone abroad for post-docs thanks to a fellowship aiming to increase women’s representation in academia Though great progress has been made for gender equality in recent decades, academia today still struggles with a severe underrepresentation of women in senior positions. Even at Tel Aviv University, where women make - [What Can Bob Dylan Teach Researchers?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/what-can-bob-dylan-teach-researchers/) - TAU postdocs get a crash course in the art of scientific discovery The Postdoc Researcher Club kicked off at the Lowy International School with a thought-provoking session on the creative process of science, led by Prof. Judith Berman of TAU’s Faculty of Life Sciences and Prof. Itai Yanai, a biochemist at New York University and - [Can Stem Cells Restore Bone Marrow?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/can-stem-cells-restore-bone-marrow/) - Doubling adult stem cells for bone marrow and immune system regeneration. An international research team, led by scientists from Tel Aviv University and Sheba Medical Center, has unveiled an innovative method for activating adult stem cells from human bone marrow, enabling their expansion outside the body for use in bone marrow regeneration and the construction - [Tel Aviv University Launches TAU Shop](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-launches-tau-shop/) - The merch store with Telavivian flair. Tel Aviv University is taking university merch to the next level with the launch of TAU Shop, the official e-commerce store for TAU-branded apparel and accessories. This isn’t just another university merch shop—it’s stylish, it’s unique, and true Tel Aviv essence. Designed for students, alumni, and anyone who wants - [TAU Breaks Israeli Record in Space](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-breaks-israeli-record-in-space-2/) - Tevel 2: Israel's Largest Satellite Constellation Launch. The Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Tel Aviv University, and nine municipalities across Israel have announced an unprecedented milestone in space research and scientific education: a constellation of nine research nanosatellites—the largest Israeli satellite constellation ever—has been launched into space from Vandenberg Space Force Base in - [Should Platforms Control Your Data?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/should-platforms-control-your-data-2/) - Game theory shows data sharing benefits. Researchers from Tel Aviv University used mathematical tools from game theory to show that in certain situations, allowing platforms to retain decision-making power over the collection and commercialization of their users’ data can enhance overall welfare. The study was conducted by Prof. Yaron Yehezkel from the Coller School - [The Future of Memory: Superlubricity Sparks Breakthroughs](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-future-of-memory-superlubricity-sparks-breakthroughs-2/) - A two-atom-thick, frictionless layer could boost speed, efficiency, and durability. A groundbreaking technological advancement from Tel Aviv University has, for the first time, enabled the application of the scientific phenomenon of superlubricity in electronic components. As a result, the research team successfully harnessed frictionless sliding to significantly enhance the performance of memory components in - [A Career Shift Rooted in Environmental Passion](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-career-shift-rooted-in-environmental-passion/) - Combing a background in law with water management and sustainability For Alexa Goldner, a lawyer from Mexico City, environmental issues have always carried particular importance. Having done her thesis on the legal protection of the environment and endangered species in Mexico, she then chose to pursue an MA in Environmental Studies at Tel Aviv University - [New PTEN Research Could Transform Autism and Cancer Studies](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-pten-research-could-transform-autism-and-cancer-studies-2/) - Is PTEN the key to advancing autism and cancer research? A novel scientific method developed at Tel Aviv University promises to accelerate our understanding of the gene PTEN, a key player in cellular growth. This breakthrough will help scientists better understand how cells grow and divide, potentially leading to advancements in the treatment of various - [The Scholar in the “Eye of the Storm”](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-scholar-in-the-eye-of-the-storm-2/) - Julie E. Cooper’s new role as Director of the Stephen Roth Institute As the new director of the Stephen Roth Institute for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism and Racism at Tel Aviv University, Prof. Julie E. Cooper brings a perspective that extends beyond historical analysis of antisemitism to its intersection with Jewish political thought. - [New PTEN Research Could Transform Autism and Cancer Studies](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-pten-research-could-transform-autism-and-cancer-studies/) - Is PTEN the key to advancing autism and cancer research? A novel scientific method developed at Tel Aviv University promises to accelerate our understanding of the gene PTEN, a key player in cellular growth. This breakthrough will help scientists better understand how cells grow and divide, potentially leading to advancements in the treatment of various - [Gender-Specific Damage in Rare Genetic Syndrome](https://www.freunde-tau.org/gender-specific-damage-in-rare-genetic-syndrome/) - .ADNP Protein Causes Different Brain Damage in Males and Females. Researchers at Tel Aviv University, led by Prof. Illana Gozes, examined the effects of different mutations in the ADNP protein, which is essential for normal brain development and aging, on the brain cells of mice — distinguishing between males and females. To their surprise, they - [TAU Breaks Israeli Record in Space](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-breaks-israeli-record-in-space/) - Tevel 2: Israel's Largest Satellite Constellation Launch. The Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Tel Aviv University, and nine municipalities across Israel have announced an unprecedented milestone in space research and scientific education: a constellation of nine research nanosatellites—the largest Israeli satellite constellation ever—has been launched into space from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. - [Half the Tumors Gone: TAU Scientists Remove a Cancer Gene with CRISPR](https://www.freunde-tau.org/half-the-tumors-gone-tau-scientists-remove-a-cancer-gene-with-crispr/) - This gene-editing success from TAU could change cancer treatment forever. Researchers from Tel Aviv University utilized CRISPR to cut a single gene from cancer cells of head and neck tumors – and successfully eliminated 50% of the tumors in model animals. This groundbreaking study was led by Dr. Razan Masarwy, MD, Ph.D. from the lab - [Universities as Catalysts for Climate Change Solutions](https://www.freunde-tau.org/universities-as-catalysts-for-climate-change-solutions/) - TAU joins forces with international universities to tackle pressing environmental challenges On March 3rd and 4th, a joint workshop hosted at the University of Cambridge and funded by the British Council’s Wohl Clean Growth Alliance brought together experts from Tel Aviv University, the University of Cambridge, and other universities in the UK, France, Italy, and - [Tel Aviv University Students Help Keep Women’s Rights on the Agenda at the UN](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-students-help-keep-womens-rights-on-the-agenda-at-the-un/) - Traveling to Geneva, the students witnessed firsthand the challenges and urgency of sustaining international human rights efforts From February 3 to 21, 2025, the United Nations (UN) Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) convened in Geneva, Switzerland for its 90th session, addressing critical issues affecting women’s rights globally. Among those present were - [From Startups to Stagecraft: TAU’s Student Clubs Have It All](https://www.freunde-tau.org/from-startups-to-stagecraft-taus-student-clubs-have-it-all/) - Meet the passionate international students shaping TAU’s club scene With the second semester starting March 17, it’s the perfect time to explore Tel Aviv University’s vibrant student life. Here, everyone can find their niche—whether in business, creativity, or many other fields. At the heart of it all are student clubs, driving connections, new experiences, and - [“The Complexity of the Human Brain Is What Drives People to Study Neuroscience”](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-complexity-of-the-human-brain-is-what-drives-people-to-study-neuroscience/) - Tel Aviv University’s research-intensive MSc is at the forefront of discovery If you are eager to understand the most complex machine imaginable—the human brain—Tel Aviv University’s MSc in Neuroscience offers a rigorous, research-driven program at the intersection of biology, psychology, medicine, engineering, computation, and many other fields. Designed for ambitious students ready to tackle some of neuroscience’s - [The Future of Memory: Superlubricity Sparks Breakthroughs](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-future-of-memory-superlubricity-sparks-breakthroughs/) - A two-atom-thick, frictionless layer could boost speed, efficiency, and durability. A groundbreaking technological advancement from Tel Aviv University has, for the first time, enabled the application of the scientific phenomenon of superlubricity in electronic components. As a result, the research team successfully harnessed frictionless sliding to significantly enhance the performance of memory components in computers - [Why Do City Bats Give Birth Earlier?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/why-do-city-bats-give-birth-earlier/) - Research reveals the city’s surprising effect on birth timing. A groundbreaking study from Tel Aviv University, the first of its kind on mammals, has found that bats living in urban environments give birth, on average, about 2.5 weeks earlier than bats living in rural areas. The researchers attribute this difference in birthing times between the - [Pushing the Boundaries of Nanomedicine](https://www.freunde-tau.org/pushing-the-boundaries-of-nanomedicine/) - International researcher Riccardo Rampado helps lead discovery of new mRNA delivery system Legendary physicist Richard Feynman famously said, “There’s plenty of room at the bottom.” For Dr. Riccardo Rampado, an international postdoctoral fellow at Tel Aviv University (TAU) working at the cutting edge of nanomedicine (and specifically mRNA drug delivery), this quote—originally about manipulating matter at - [Four Tel Aviv University Professors Honored as Senior Members of the US National Academy of Inventors](https://www.freunde-tau.org/four-tel-aviv-university-professors-honored-as-senior-members-of-the-us-national-academy-of-inventors/) - Prestigious recognition highlights TAU’s leadership in innovation, with honorees from engineering and medical sciences Four professors from Tel Aviv University (TAU) have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) in a single year—an unprecedented recognition that underscores the university’s role as a global leader in innovation. With three honorees from TAU’s Faculty - [The Scholar in the “Eye of the Storm”](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-scholar-in-the-eye-of-the-storm/) - Julie E. Cooper’s new role as Director of the Stephen Roth Institute As the new director of the Stephen Roth Institute for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism and Racism at Tel Aviv University, Prof. Julie E. Cooper brings a perspective that extends beyond historical analysis of antisemitism to its intersection with Jewish political thought. In - [Harvard Jewish A Capella Choir to Perform at Tel Aviv University](https://www.freunde-tau.org/harvard-jewish-a-capella-choir-to-perform-at-tel-aviv-university/) - A musical bridge to spread joy and culture through song Harvard’s rising Jewish a capella group, ApiChorus, is set to captivate audiences at Tel Aviv University on March 16 with a dynamic blend of songs in Yiddish, Hebrew, and English. Open to all, the concert promises to be a moving music experience, celebrating tradition, culture, and - [Raziel Hernandez Batista's Environmental Mission](https://www.freunde-tau.org/raziel-hernandez-batistas-environmental-mission/) - From Panama to Tel Aviv and back For Raziel Hernandez Batista, the journey to studying environmental science at Tel Aviv University (TAU) has been anything but conventional. Originally from Panama, Hernandez Batista began her academic path as a chemical engineer and found her passion for sustainability through professional experiences that revealed the scale of global - [Harvard Jewish A Capella Choir to Perform at Tel Aviv University](https://www.freunde-tau.org/harvard-jewish-a-capella-choir-to-perform-at-tel-aviv-university-2/) - A musical bridge to spread joy and culture through song Harvard’s rising Jewish a capella group, ApiChorus, is set to captivate audiences at Tel Aviv University on March 16 with a dynamic blend of songs in Yiddish, Hebrew, and English. Open to all, the concert promises to be a moving music experience, celebrating tradition, culture, and - [The Lowy International School Supports Successful Goethe University–Tel Aviv University Winter School](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-lowy-international-school-supports-successful-goethe-university-tel-aviv-university-winter-school/) - Israeli and German early career researchers participate in academic exchange on adaptive cognition Prof. Tom Schonberg, co-organizer of the Winter School, and Prof. Roy Mukamel, from TAU’s School of Psychological Sciences, speak to the audience Goethe University Frankfurt (GU) and Tel Aviv University (TAU) recently held a Winter School that brought together leading early career - [Is the Spread of Deadly Pathogens Threatening Coral Reefs Worldwide?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/is-the-spread-of-deadly-pathogens-threatening-coral-reefs-worldwide/) - From Eilat to the Indian Ocean, a relentless pathogen is ravaging marine ecosystems An international team of researchers, led by scientists from Tel Aviv University, has discovered that the pathogen responsible for the mass deaths of sea urchins along the Red Sea coast is the same one responsible for mass mortality events among sea urchins - [Raziel Hernandez Batista's Environmental Mission](https://www.freunde-tau.org/raziel-hernandez-batistas-environmental-mission-2/) - From Panama to Tel Aviv and back For Raziel Hernandez Batista, the journey to studying environmental science at Tel Aviv University (TAU) has been anything but conventional. Originally from Panama, Hernandez Batista began her academic path as a chemical engineer and found her passion for sustainability through professional experiences that revealed the scale of global - [City Life Keeps These Birds on the Move](https://www.freunde-tau.org/city-life-keeps-these-birds-on-the-move/) - City birds roam, rural birds stay put—how urban life shapes movement. Researchers from Tel Aviv University’s School of Zoology studied the behavior and movement of the common spur-winged lapwing. They compared the habits of “urban lapwings” to those of their “rural” counterparts. In this latest study — the third in a series — the researchers tracked spur-winged - [When Marine Animals Become 'Plastic Distributors'](https://www.freunde-tau.org/when-marine-animals-become-plastic-distributors/) - Marine animals eat and release microplastics, harming the environment. A new Tel Aviv University study has uncovered alarming findings about the spread of microplastic particles in the marine food web. In recent years, numerous studies have examined the dangers of aquatic animals and more specifically, filter-feeding organisms, ingesting non-degradable microplastic particles. In the current study, - [First of Its Kind: mRNA Drugs Delivered Straight to the Gut](https://www.freunde-tau.org/first-of-its-kind-mrna-drugs-delivered-straight-to-the-gut/) - Potential new therapy for Crohn’s, colitis, and other inflammatory diseases. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have achieved a breakthrough in drug delivery: they have successfully transported lipid nanoparticles encapsulating messenger RNA (mRNA) to the immune system of the small and large intestines — bypassing the liver upon systemic administration. By simply altering the composition of - [Open Day at TAU: Choose the Unconventional, Combine Your Passions](https://www.freunde-tau.org/open-day-at-tau-choose-the-unconventional-combine-your-passions/) - Thousands came to discover how they can combine their areas of interest in their studies. The winter weather, which decided to visit us in Tel Aviv for only a few hours, added to the festive atmosphere of the Open Day held on February 6th at our campus. Thousands of prospective students gathered to learn about - [Innovative Technology from Tel Aviv University researchers can double IVF Success Rates](https://www.freunde-tau.org/innovative-technology-from-tel-aviv-university-researchers-can-double-ivf-success-rates/) - New tech enhances sperm selection, boosting IVF success. A new technology developed at Tel Aviv University and implemented at Barzilai Medical Center in Ashkelon has demonstrated a significant increase in the success rates of fertilization, pregnancy, and the birth of a healthy baby through in vitro fertilization (IVF). According to the findings collected thus far, - [Tel Aviv Conference: Where is Israel Headed?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-conference-where-is-israel-headed/) - Save the Date – May 7, 2025 | Smolarz Auditorium, Tel Aviv University Following a year of profound challenges, the Tel Aviv Conference returns on May 7, 2025, at the Smolarz Auditorium, Tel Aviv University, inviting the public to take part in a critical conversation about Israel’s future. Last year, hundreds of policymakers, researchers, and - [Open Day at TAU: Choose the Unconventional, Combine Your Passions](https://www.freunde-tau.org/open-day-at-tau-choose-the-unconventional-combine-your-passions-2/) - Thousands came to discover how they can combine their areas of interest in their studies. The winter weather, which decided to visit us in Tel Aviv for only a few hours, added to the festive atmosphere of the Open Day held on February 6th at our campus. Thousands of prospective students gathered to learn about - [Main Nobel Laureate Reinhard Genzel Visits TAU as a Lowy Distinguished Guest Professor](https://www.freunde-tau.org/main-nobel-laureate-reinhard-genzel-visits-tau-as-a-lowy-distinguished-guest-professor/) - Unveiling the Universe’s Mysteries In January, Tel Aviv University (TAU) hosted Nobel Laureate Professor Reinhard Genzel for a lecture on recent advancements in understanding black holes and their role in shaping galaxies, as part of TAU’s annual Ne’eman Physics Colloquium. Genzel visited under the auspices of the Lowy Distinguished Guest Professors framework, made possible by The - [Diamonds, Gold and the New Alchemy of Materials](https://www.freunde-tau.org/diamonds-gold-and-the-new-alchemy-of-materials/) - How can a simple shift create something more valuable than gold? Can copper be turned into gold? For centuries, alchemists pursued this dream, unaware that such a transformation requires a nuclear reaction. In contrast, graphite—the material found in pencil tips—and diamond are both composed entirely of carbon atoms; the key difference lies in how these - [From Hostage Situations to Flea Markets: How to Negotiate Anything](https://www.freunde-tau.org/from-hostage-situations-to-flea-markets-how-to-negotiate-anything/) - Prof. Hilla Dotan breaks down what it takes to negotiate like a pro Negotiation is a skill that touches every part of our lives, from deciding who drives the kids to school or what to pay for a product, to high-stakes deals like selling a startup or resolving court disputes. A poignant example today is Israel's - [Against Hate: Expanding Holocaust Memory](https://www.freunde-tau.org/against-hate-expanding-holocaust-memory/) - TAU Study Examines Holocaust Education in Muslim Nations. Every year, Tel Aviv University publishes two reports addressing antisemitism: 1. On the eve of International Holocaust Remembrance Day – the “For A Righteous Cause" report, which reviews initiatives to combat antisemitism and promote Holocaust education; 2. On the eve of Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day – the - [The Global Music Stage Starts at Tel Aviv University](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-global-music-stage-starts-at-tel-aviv-university/) - From Steinways to the sea: the TAU’s Buchmann-Mehta School of Music is the perfect place for musicians to thrive What do you get when you combine world-class faculty of the Buchmann-Mehta School of Music, excellent rehearsal and concert facilities featuring beautiful Steinway pianos, and full-tuition scholarships for international students? For Illia Ovcharenko, a talented pianist from Ukraine, - [Should Platforms Control Your Data?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/should-platforms-control-your-data/) - Game theory shows data sharing benefits. Researchers from Tel Aviv University used mathematical tools from game theory to show that in certain situations, allowing platforms to retain decision-making power over the collection and commercialization of their users’ data can enhance overall welfare. The study was conducted by Prof. Yaron Yehezkel from the Coller School of Management at - [Triple TAU Honor: Professor Michal Feldman Wins Third ERC Grant](https://www.freunde-tau.org/triple-tau-honor-professor-michal-feldman-wins-third-erc-grant/) - An outstanding milestone in economics and computer science research. Professor Michal Feldman, a leading expert in Algorithmic Game Theory from the Blavatnik School of Computer Science at Tel Aviv University, has achieved a remarkable milestone: she has been awarded the prestigious European Research Council (ERC) grant for the third time. Recognized for her groundbreaking achievements, she was - [Why Is There No Cave Art in Israel's Ancient Caves?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/why-is-there-no-cave-art-in-israels-ancient-caves/) - Research suggests: extinct animals explain Israel’s lack of cave art. For over a century, archaeologists have puzzled over the absence of cave art in the Levant in general, and specifically in Israel. Clearly, the reason is not a lack of caves, knowledge, or artistic skill. Now, a team of archaeologists from Tel Aviv University proposes - [Can Foreign DNA Outsmart Bacterial Defenses?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/can-foreign-dna-outsmart-bacterial-defenses/) - A step toward combating resistance and manipulating bacteria A new study by Tel Aviv University reveals how bacterial defense mechanisms can be neutralized, enabling the efficient transfer of genetic material between bacteria. The researchers believe this discovery could pave the way for developing tools to address the antibiotic resistance crisis and promote more effective genetic - [Mystery in the Stones: The Truth About Rujm el-Hiri](https://www.freunde-tau.org/mystery-in-the-stones-the-truth-about-rujm-el-hiri/) - Geodynamic shifts challenge Rujm el-Hiri’s role as an ancient observatory. A new study by Tel Aviv University and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev reveals groundbreaking findings about the famous Rujm el-Hiri site (known as the "Wheel of Ghosts") in the Golan Heights. Based on geomagnetic analysis and tectonic reconstruction, the researchers determined that geodynamic movement - [What Happens When the Brain Learns Two Behaviors at Once?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/what-happens-when-the-brain-learns-two-behaviors-at-once/) - TAU researchers reveal the brain resolves conflict by blocking dual learning. A new study from Tel Aviv University could reshape our scientific understanding of how humans learn and form memories, particularly through classical and operant conditioning. The research team found that our brain engages in fierce competition between these two learning systems and that only - [](https://www.freunde-tau.org/9552-2/) - TAU research overturns myths about ancient copper pollution. A new study from Tel Aviv University overturns prevailing scientific beliefs that King Solomon’s Mines not only harmed workers' health in the ancient copper industry but also posed risks to the health of modern residents living near the site. In the new study, researchers conducted geochemical surveys - [GPS for Cancer: Directing Drugs to the Tumor](https://www.freunde-tau.org/gps-for-cancer-directing-drugs-to-the-tumor/) - A breakthrough method delivers two drugs straight to the cancer site. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a new platform using polymeric nanoparticles to deliver drug pairs to specific cancer types, including skin and breast cancer. The researchers explain that having both drugs arrive at the tumor site significantly amplifies their therapeutic effects and - [TAU Student Team Wins Gold at Prestigious IGEM Competition](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-student-team-wins-gold-at-prestigious-igem-competition/) - Develops groundbreaking cancer treatment and files patent. The student team from Tel Aviv University (TAU) achieved a remarkable milestone by winning a gold medal at the prestigious IGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) competition held recently in Paris. This renowned competition focuses on synthetic biology. The team conducted pioneering research aimed at developing a treatment for - [Tel Aviv University Hosts Inaugural DefenseTech Summit](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-hosts-inaugural-defensetech-summit/) - The event showcases Israel's pioneering role in defense innovation Israel has long been recognized for its ability to transform challenges into opportunities, and its defense sector is a testament to this ingenuity. Reflecting this ethos, Tel Aviv University (TAU), in collaboration with the Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D), hosted the first-ever DefenseTech Summit. - [Investing in the Academic Entrepreneurs behind Israel’s Innovation](https://www.freunde-tau.org/investing-in-the-academic-entrepreneurs-behind-israels-innovation/) - Doctoral fellowships enable Tel Aviv University STEM students to make groundbreaking discoveries Firewalls, pillcams, Flexible Stents, Mobileye, and Iron Dome are just a few examples of Israeli innovation at its very best—discoveries made by Israeli researchers that have strengthened the nation’s economy and security while benefiting millions of people around the world. At Tel Aviv - [The War’s Unexpected Impact on Coexistence in Israel](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-wars-unexpected-impact-on-coexistence-in-israel/) - TAU study finds Arab citizens feel a growing bond with Jewish Israelis. A new study by the Konrad Adenauer Program for Jewish-Arab Cooperation at TAU's Moshe Dayan Center, reveals encouraging data regarding coexistence in Israel. According to the survey, 57.8% believe that the ongoing war has fostered a sense of shared destiny between Arabs and Jews - [TAU Researchers Win Rousseeuw Prize from King Baudouin Foundation](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-researchers-win-rousseeuw-prize-from-king-baudouin-foundation/) - The prestigious prize recognizes TAU innovations in statistical science. On Dec. 3 the King Baudouin Foundation in Belgium awarded the prestigious Rousseeuw Prize in Statistics to Prof. Yoav Benjamini, Prof. Daniel Yekutieli, and Prof. Ruth Heller from the Department of Statistics and Operations Research at Tel Aviv University for their pioneering work on the False Discovery Rate - [Prof. Dan Peer Elected Fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors](https://www.freunde-tau.org/prof-dan-peer-elected-fellow-of-the-us-national-academy-of-inventors/) - TAU researcher receives top honor for innovation. Prof. Dan Peer Vice President of R&D at Tel Aviv University was elected as a Fellow of the United States National Academy of Inventors (NAI). The appointment to the rank of NAI Fellow is the highest recognition given by the Academy, awarded to innovators whose inventions have had - [Is This the Birthplace of Religious Rituals?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/is-this-the-birthplace-of-religious-rituals/) - A rare discovery of early rituals in the levant. A rare prehistoric ritual complex has been uncovered in the darkest depths of Manot Cave in Western Galilee, Israel. The complex is enclosed naturally by impressive stalagmites that create a distinctive entrance to the site and feature a unique and impressive rock with geometric engravings resembling - [TAU Discovery Decodes a Rare Neurological Disease](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-discovery-decodes-a-rare-neurological-disease/) - This breakthrough could pave the way for neurological treatments. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed an innovative research model that allowed them to decode the mechanism underlying a severe and rare neurological disease. The disease is characterized by symptoms such as epilepsy, developmental delay, and intellectual disability. According to the researchers: "Decoding the disease - [How Can Songwriting and AI Transform Education?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/how-can-songwriting-and-ai-transform-education/) - Encouraging independent learning through an AI songwriting competition. The Jaime and Joan Constantiner School of Education at Tel Aviv University recently hosted the SRL-VISION Competition, a groundbreaking event focused on creating songs using generative AI to explore innovative ways of fostering independent learning in education. This unique initiative was part of a course led by - [What Can Locusts Teach Us About Efficiency in Design?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/what-can-locusts-teach-us-about-efficiency-in-design/) - Research shows locusts’ digging valves are built just right for their task. Researchers at Tel Aviv University examined the mechanical wear of digging valves located at the tip of the female locust’s abdomen, used to dig pits for laying eggs 3 to 4 times during her lifetime. They found that, unlike organs with remarkably high - [Exposing Hamas' Ground Movements on October 7th with Seismic Data](https://www.freunde-tau.org/exposing-hamas-ground-movements-on-october-7th-with-seismic-data/) - New research shows analysis of seismic data reveals Hamas' movements on October 7th. A groundbreaking study in the field of forensic seismology, conducted by Tel Aviv University researchers, has identified the seismic signature of Hamas forces' movement before the October 7th attack. Researchers from the Department of Geophysics at Tel Aviv University's Porter School of - [Does Looking Good Lead to Doing Good?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/does-looking-good-lead-to-doing-good/) - New study finds that feeling attractive can lead to more generosity and kindness. Does the global beauty trend have positive social aspects as well? A new study from Tel Aviv University shows that people who make an effort to improve their appearance—whether this effort is real or imagined, in the physical world or on social - [Cotler Fellows Make a Difference](https://www.freunde-tau.org/cotler-fellows-make-a-difference/) - TAU international students fight antisemitism globally In the wake of October 7th and the ensuing war, Jewish communities around the world are experiencing a troubling surge in antisemitism, while Israelis find it increasingly difficult to advocate for the country on the international stage. One timely Tel Aviv University initiative, the Irwin Cotler Fellowship Program, is actively - [Is Treatment for Genetic Autism on the Horizon?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/is-treatment-for-genetic-autism-on-the-horizon/) - New study reveals brain mechanisms involved in genetically based autism which may lead to effective treatment A groundbreaking study from Tel Aviv University expands the understanding of the biological mechanism underlying genetically-based autism, specifically mutations in the SHANK3gene, responsible for nearly one million cases of autism worldwide. Based on these discoveries, the research team applied - [Nasal Spray Revolutionizes COVID Protection](https://www.freunde-tau.org/nasal-spray-revolutionizes-covid-protection/) - Researchers created an affordable, needle-free nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine. A breakthrough in vaccine development: Prof. Ronit Satchi-Fainaro's lab at TAU's Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences collaborated with Professor Helena Florindo’s lab at the University of Lisbon to produce a novel nano-vaccine for COVID-19. The nano-vaccine, a 200-nanometer particle, trains the immune system against all common COVID-19 - [How Does the Brain Keep Calm?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/how-does-the-brain-keep-calm/) - New Insight into Brain Stability: The Key Role of NMDA Receptors Researchers at Tel Aviv University have made a fundamental discovery: the NMDA receptor (NMDAR)—long studied primarily for its role in learning and memory—also plays a crucial role in stabilizing brain activity. By setting the “baseline” level for activity in neural networks, the NMDAR helps - [Is There a Way to Stop Parkinson’s Disease at Its Source?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/is-there-a-way-to-stop-parkinsons-disease-at-its-source/) - TAU Researchers discovered a potential new target for developing effective treatments for Parkinson's disease. Researchers at Tel Aviv University discovered a new factor in the pathology of Parkinson's disease, which in the future may serve as a target for developing new treatments for this terrible ailment, affecting close to 10 million people worldwide. The researchers: - [Eyes Wide Shut: Bats Can Navigate Long Distances Using Sound Alone](https://www.freunde-tau.org/eyes-wide-shut-bats-can-navigate-long-distances-using-sound-alone/) - Researchers found that bats can create a mental "sound map" of their environment. A new study by Tel Aviv University and the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History has proven, for the first time, that bats can navigate in nature over many kilometers using only echolocation, without relying on other senses. The researchers explain: “It’s well-known - [Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: A Promising Treatment for PTSD Symptoms](https://www.freunde-tau.org/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-a-promising-treatment-for-ptsd-symptoms/) - Biological damage in PTSD sufferers can be treated with a specialized protocol. Researchers at Tel Aviv University and the Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research at the Shamir Medical Center have demonstrated that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) improves the condition of PTSD sufferers who have not responded to psychotherapy or psychiatric medications. The researchers: "Our unique - [Buzzed but Never Tipsy: Hornets’ Remarkable Alcohol Tolerance](https://www.freunde-tau.org/buzzed-but-never-tipsy-hornets-remarkable-alcohol-tolerance/) - Oriental hornets are the only animals able to drink unlimited amounts of alcohol. A new study from the School of Zoology and the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History at Tel Aviv University has revealed that the Oriental hornet is the only known animal capable of chronically consuming alcohol in high concentrations with almost no negative effects on its - [Chemistry Researchers Awarded Prestigious ERC Synergy Grant](https://www.freunde-tau.org/chemistry-researchers-awarded-prestigious-erc-synergy-grant/) - For research on electromagnetic impacts in molecular systems under strong light-matter coupling. The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the results of the 2024 ERC Synergy Grant Call. Among the funded projects is an international collaboration, coordinated by Tel Aviv University researchers and titled "Unravelling the Mysteries of Vibrational Strong Coupling" (UNMYST). The prestigious ERC - [A Letter from TAU President Welcoming the New Academic Year](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-letter-from-tau-president-welcoming-the-new-academic-year/) - "May the hostages come back, the wounded heal, and the displaced return to their homes". This week, we begin the 2024-5 academic year, against the backdrop of the bloody war that rages on, and while we still lack a clear sense of how this war will unfold, particularly in relation to Iran. The anguish over - [Prof. Beatriz Magaloni: 2024 BMI Prize Laureate](https://www.freunde-tau.org/prof-beatriz-magaloni-2024-bmi-prize-laureate/) - Congratulations to Prof. Magaloni on winning the esteemed 2024 BMI prize. The Faculty of Social Sciences at Tel Aviv University has announced that it is awarding the 2024 BMI Prize to Prof. Beatriz Magaloni from Stanford University, in recognition of her significant contributions to the study of authoritarianism. This esteemed prize is presented annually by the The - [TAU Breakthrough Reveals Mechanism That Eliminates Tumors](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-breakthrough-reveals-mechanism-that-eliminates-tumors/) - Researchers identified a mechanism that eliminates tumors—even those resistant to immunotherapy. A technological breakthrough by medical researchers at Tel Aviv University enabled the discovery of a cancer mechanism that prevents the immune system from attacking tumors. The researchers were surprised to find that reversing this mechanism stimulates the immune system to fight the cancer cells, - [Let Them Migrate in Peace](https://www.freunde-tau.org/let-them-migrate-in-peace/) - Migratory birds in times of war. Israel, a stopover for over 500 million migratory birds heading to warmer lands, has been at war on multiple fronts for a year. As these birds migrate south, they face not only the usual dangers but also added risks from fighter jets, missiles, and UAVs along their northern arrival - [“By October, a War Was Happening And I Was Covering a War.”](https://www.freunde-tau.org/by-october-a-war-was-happening-and-i-was-covering-a-war/) - TAU international graduate thrust into the heart of national drama while working on Israeli TV. Dheekshi Arvind, a graduate of Tel Aviv University’s MA in Security and Diplomacy program, began working as an associate producer at i24, an Israeli English-language TV channel, in September 2023, right after completing her degree. She initially took the job - [Did Child Labor Fuel the Ancient Pottery Industry?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/did-child-labor-fuel-the-ancient-pottery-industry/) - New finds uncover children's pottery creations from 4,500 years ago. Archaeologists from Tel Aviv University and the National Museum in Copenhagen analyzed 450 pottery vessels made in Tel Hama, a town at the edge of the Ebla Kingdom, one of the most important Syrian kingdoms in the Early Bronze Age (about 4,500 years ago). They - [“I Applied to Several Universities, But TAU's Documentary Film Program Stood Out”](https://www.freunde-tau.org/i-applied-to-several-universities-but-taus-documentary-film-program-stood-out/) - Kristoffer Brugada is now in his second year of the international MFA in Documentary Cinema at Tel Aviv University. Currently working on his final project, a documentary on gay conversion therapy in the Philippines, Brugada reflects on his time in the program and the valuable lessons he’s gained. Choosing TAU In 2022, Brugada was searching - [Why Do Employees Keep Their Ideas from Their Bosses?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/why-do-employees-keep-their-ideas-from-their-bosses/) - TAU research reveals that 1 in 4 employees hide their inventions from their employers. A new study from the Coller School of Management at Tel Aviv University sheds light for the first time on an important issue in the business world: employees withholding their inventions from the companies they work for. Although the law and/or - [Tel Aviv University Marks One Year Since October 7](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-marks-one-year-since-october-7/) - TAU commemorates the victims and fallen of October 7th. On October 7, 2024, Tel Aviv University held a solemn commemoration for the tragic events of October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched brutal attacks that left around 1,200 civilians dead and many others injured and traumatize, impacting Israel for years to come. The event began at - [TAU President’s Speech for October 7 Commemoration](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-presidents-speech-for-october-7-commemoration/) - TAU marked one year since the October 7 tragedy and the Iron Swords War. A year has gone by since Israel went through the most terrible calamity in its history, the Jewish people's worst disaster since the Holocaust. A year has passed, and 101 hostages are still held by Hamas in the dreadful tunnels of - [TAU Trains 400 Social Workers in Trauma Relief](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-trains-400-social-workers-in-trauma-relief/) - A year into the Gaza War, frontline social workers continue to benefit from Tel Aviv University’s specialized training program. The incredibly widespread trauma caused by the October 7th atrocities and the ensuing war hit Israel’s social workers with a wave of responsibilities for which they could never have prepared. Quickly, Tel Aviv University’s Shapell School of Social - [Corals on Drugs: A Threat We Can't Ignore](https://www.freunde-tau.org/corals-on-drugs-a-threat-we-cant-ignore/) - 10 different pharmaceuticals detected in corals in the Gulf of Eilat. Severe environmental contamination: A new study from Tel Aviv University and the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History detected traces of 10 common medications in coral samples collected from both shallow and deep sites in the Gulf of Eilat. Sulfamethoxazole, an antibiotic used for respiratory - [TAU Scientist Featured on Nobel Prize Prediction List](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-scientist-featured-on-nobel-prize-prediction-list/) - Prof. Rafi Bistritzer, an award-winning physicist, made the prestigious citation list. Every year, Clarivate, the organization behind the Web of Science database, attempts to predict the next Nobel laureates in science. Their success rate is quite impressive, having accurately predicted 75 winners in the past through in-depth analysis of top researchers' publications and citations. This - [TAU Students Once Again Lead in Bar Exam Success with 95% Pass Rate](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-students-once-again-lead-in-bar-exam-success-with-95-pass-rate/) - The Buchmann Faculty of Law at TAU continues to top the rankings with a 95% bar exam pass rate. According to data published by the Bar Association, the Buchmann Faculty of Law at Tel Aviv University continues to lead among Israeli institutions and is one of the leading faculties in Israel, once again topping the - [Could Cancer Vulnerabilities Be Hidden in Chromosome Changes?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/could-cancer-vulnerabilities-be-hidden-in-chromosome-changes/) - TAU researchers uncover cancer weaknesses, paving the way for targeted treatments. Two complementary studies from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at Tel Aviv University, in collaboration with the European Institute of Oncology in Milan, have extensively examined the characteristics of cells with an abnormal number of chromosomes - known as aneuploid cells - and - [Spotting Parkinson’s Early: A New TAU Breakthrough](https://www.freunde-tau.org/spotting-parkinsons-early-a-new-tau-breakthrough/) - Researchers at Tel Aviv University cooperated with three major Israeli medical centers to develop a new method for detecting protein aggregation in cells – a hallmark of Parkinson's disease. The technology can enable diagnosis up to 20 years before the first motor symptoms appear, facilitating treatment or even prevention of the severe disease which is - [How Can We See Through Closed Eyes?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/how-can-we-see-through-closed-eyes/) - Tel Aviv University tech tracks pupil changes in sleep and anesthesia. A new technological development allows for the first time to monitor changes in pupil size and gaze direction behind closed eyes using touchless infrared imaging. In the future, tracking changes in pupil size will help identify a state of wakefulness in sleep, anesthesia, and - [Unlocking Green Energy from Microscopic Plants](https://www.freunde-tau.org/unlocking-green-energy-from-microscopic-plants/) - TAU post-doc Tamar Elman is creating a startup to harness hydrogen gas produced by algae during photosynthesis. Recent reports that 2023 was the world’s hottest year on record highlights the urgency of mitigating climate change. One unavoidable change will be to clean up the energy sector, which currently produces 70% of industrial waste including greenhouse - [Crushing the Longtime Myth of Masada](https://www.freunde-tau.org/crushing-the-longtime-myth-of-masada/) - TAU archaeologists reveal the Roman siege of Masada likely lasted weeks, not years, according to new research findings. Researchers from the Sonia & Marco Nadler Institute of Archaeology at Tel Aviv University used various modern technologies, including drones, remote sensing, and 3D digital modeling, to generate the first objective, quantified analysis of the Roman siege - [ERC 2024 Awarded to 11 TAU Researchers](https://www.freunde-tau.org/erc-2024-awarded-to-11-tau-researchers/) - Congratulations to 11 TAU Researchers on the Prestigious ERC Starting Grant 2024. The European Research Council (ERC) announced the winners of the ERC Starting Grant for 2024. Among the winners are eleven researchers from Tel Aviv University from various research fields. The grant is aimed at promising early-career scientists, enabling them to achieve their research - [Just Like Us: Retired Eagles Like to Stay In](https://www.freunde-tau.org/just-like-us-retired-eagles-like-to-stay-in/) - It turns out that older eagles go out less and prefer to stay home. A new Tel Aviv University study, the first of its kind, has revealed that vultures, much like humans, experience changes in movement habits and social relationships as they age. Young vultures frequently move between roosting sites and “hang out with friends”. - [Free vs. Paid Real Estate: The Pricing Difference](https://www.freunde-tau.org/free-vs-paid-real-estate-the-pricing-difference/) - Free real estate ads might cost you: Paid listings fetch thousands more. Researchers from Tel Aviv University found that there may be a cost to the zero-price effect: statistically identical homes that were published in free service ads on the Israeli “Yad2” online classified service received fewer clicks, sold more slowly, and at a lower - [Eilat’s Sponges’ Unique Way to Deter Predators](https://www.freunde-tau.org/eilats-sponges-unique-way-to-deter-predators/) - Beware, We’re Toxic! Sponges Use Precious Metal to Warn Predators. A new study at Tel Aviv University found that sponges in the Gulf of Eilat have developed an original way to keep predators away. The researchers found that the sponges contain an unprecedented concentration of the highly toxic mineral molybdenum (Mo). In addition, they identified - [TAU Ranks 7th Globally for Graduate Entrepreneurship](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-ranks-7th-globally-for-graduate-entrepreneurship/) - TAU once again makes headlines in the 2024 PitchBook University Rankings. Tel Aviv University shines once again in the 2024 PitchBook university rankings. According to the data, the university's graduates impressively rank 7th globally in entrepreneurship, among the top 100 institutions worldwide, for the number of graduates who founded companies and raised capital. This achievement - [Can Parkinson's Treatment be Enhanced by AI Tech?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/can-parkinsons-treatment-be-enhanced-by-ai-tech/) - TAU researchers developed an AI-powered wearable to track FOG episodes in Parkinson's patients. Researchers at TAU's Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences invited the international community of machine learning researchers to participate in a contest devised to advance their study and assist neurologists: developing a machine learning model to support a wearable sensor for continuous, - [Building Bridges Through Cuisine](https://www.freunde-tau.org/building-bridges-through-cuisine/) - TAU graduate fosters unity in Tel Aviv through culinary creativity Aliya Fastman, the founder and owner of Citrus&Salt cooking studio in Tel Aviv, is a California native who has made a significant impact on the city’s culinary landscape. A graduate of Tel Aviv University’s International MA in Conflict Resolution and Mediation, Fastman now calls Tel Aviv - [The Reason Behind the Dancing Sunflowers](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-reason-behind-the-dancing-sunflowers/) - As they grow, sunflowers "dance" to avoid blocking each other's sunlight Flowers have long fascinated scientists and nature enthusiasts alike, not just for their beauty, but also for their subtle, almost imperceptible movements. Over a century ago, Charles Darwin was the first to observe that plants, including flowers, exhibit a kind of cyclical movement as - [Want to Fall in Love? Step Outside in The Sun](https://www.freunde-tau.org/want-to-fall-in-love-step-outside-in-the-sun-2/) - Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from sunlight enhances romantic passion in humans Any Tel Avivian will tell you that the perfect place for a first date is at the beach. Now, we have the science to support that claim. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have found that exposure to ultraviolet radiation from sunlight enhances romantic passion - [Animals Experience War Stress Too](https://www.freunde-tau.org/animals-experience-war-stress-too/) - TSU study examines the impact of the Israel-Hamas war on wildlife A new study conducted at Tel Aviv University’s School of Zoology, Wise Faculty of Life Sciences and Steinhardt Museum of Natural History reveals that the Israel-Hamas war has had a severe impact on animals. The study, which focused on geckos, found that the sound of explosions from - [Turning Organic Waste to Tomorrow's Fuel](https://www.freunde-tau.org/turning-organic-waste-to-tomorrows-fuel/) - TAU’s new method turns raw wet waste into biofuels, potentially meeting a third of Israel’s marine fuel needs. An innovative development by a team of Tel Aviv University researchers allows for converting the wet raw waste that we throw in the trash into liquid and solid biofuels, without the need to dry the waste. The - [Can Smartwatches Prevent Pandemic Outbreaks?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/can-smartwatches-prevent-pandemic-outbreaks/) - Researchers Discover How Smartwatches Can Stop Disease Spread by Early Detection Researchers from the Department of Industrial Engineering at TAU's Faculty of Engineering led a two-year study in which participants wore smartwatches that measured biomarkers and answered questions about their health every day. The results indicate that the wearable technology identified a change in key physiological parameters - [TAU Researchers Win the Prestigious Rousseeuw Prize for Statistics](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-researchers-win-the-prestigious-rousseeuw-prize-for-statistics/) - Congratulations to Prof. Yoav Benjamini, Prof. Daniel Yekutieli, and Prof. Ruth Heller for winning the prestigious Rousseeuw Prize for Statistics The King Baudouin Foundation has awarded the prestigious Rousseeuw Prize for Statistics to Prof. Yoav Benjamini, Prof. Daniel Yekutieli, and Prof. Ruth Heller from the Department of Statistics and Operations Research at Tel Aviv University for their - [How a Brain Parasite Becomes a Brain Cure](https://www.freunde-tau.org/how-a-brain-parasite-becomes-a-brain-cure/) - TAU research paves the way to brain healing with parasites Have you ever imagined that parasites could be beneficial for brain diseases? TAU Researchers have reengineered Toxoplasma gondii, the 'cat parasite,' transforming it from a feared threat into a groundbreaking tool for delivering drugs directly to the brain. This surprising innovation not only overturns our - [How TAU Is Navigating Campus Co-existence:](https://www.freunde-tau.org/how-tau-is-navigating-campus-co-existence/) - In classrooms, labs and cafeterias, Jews and Arabs confront the reality of a post-October 7 world When the first academic term after October 7 was about to begin at Tel Aviv University (TAU), Prof. Neta Ziv, TAU’s vice president of equity, diversity and community, wasn’t sure exactly what to expect, however she knew it would - [Global Day of Engagement: Celebrating International Ties](https://www.freunde-tau.org/global-day-of-engagement-celebrating-international-ties/) - Tel Aviv University hosts three international delegations On July 25, a remarkable convergence of events took place at Tel Aviv University, showcasing the spirit of innovation, solidarity, and learning. The Lowy International School hosted visits from Columbia University faculty, leadership of several Indian universities, and a large group of American undergraduate students. Columbia University Solidarity - [TAU Launches New MSc in Digital Health](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-launches-new-msc-in-digital-health/) - Program helps students to take charge of the digital healthcare revolution With artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies revolutionizing nearly all aspects of health care, Tel Aviv University (TAU) is launching the MSc in Digital Health – a new master’s program anchored in a multinational network, which aims to equip those in healthcare with the tools - [Andi Murez Carries Flag at Paris Olympics](https://www.freunde-tau.org/andi-murez-carries-flag-at-paris-olympics/) - TAU alumna and sports scholarship recipient couldn’t be prouder of representing Israel on world stage For Andrea “Andi” Murez—a newly-minted Tel Aviv University (TAU) international medical school alumna and recipient of a TAU Sylvan Adams Olympic scholarship—being able to compete and carry Israel’s flag at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris has been one of - [Can Bats Think Ahead of Time?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/can-bats-think-ahead-of-time/) - TAU researchers discover that bats have episodic memory and plan ahead Researchers at Tel Aviv University tracked free-ranging Egyptian fruit bats from a colony based in the TAU’s I. Meier Segals Garden for Zoological Research to answer a long-standing scientific question: Do animals have high and complex cognitive abilities, previously attributed only to humans? In - [Next-Level Drone Detection Could Enhance Airspace Protection](https://www.freunde-tau.org/next-level-drone-detection-could-enhance-airspace-protection/) - TAU research introduces smart tagging to identify and track drones in extreme weather conditions A new development by researchers at the Faculty of Engineering at Tel Aviv University will help identify small drones in challenging scenarios, such as urban environments, low flight altitudes, and extreme weather conditions, enhancing the protection of airspaces via smart tagging. The research - [How Close Are We to Thought-Based Communication?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/how-close-are-we-to-thought-based-communication/) - Researchers achieve success in allowing a patient to “speak” using only the power of thought A scientific breakthrough by researchers from Tel Aviv University and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov Hospital) has demonstrated the potential for speech by a silent person using the power of thought only. In an experiment, a silent participant imagined - [Will Wearable Tech Transform Neurological Diagnosis?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/will-wearable-tech-transform-neurological-diagnosis/) - New study tracks step length for neurological disease and aging Researchers at Tel Aviv University and Ichilov’s Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center led a multidisciplinary international study in which an innovative model based on machine learning was developed to accurately estimate step length. The new model can be integrated into a wearable device that is - [TAU is Going Abroad](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-is-going-abroad/) - Outgoing Exchange Meeting Sees Highest Turnout Ever This year, with the largest turnout ever, The Lowy International School once again held an event for upcoming outgoing exchange students. Approximately 140 Tel Aviv University (TAU) undergraduate and graduate students attended as they prepared to study at universities in Europe, Asia, Australia, North America, and elsewhere. “The - [How Did Prehistoric Stone Tools Evolve After Elephants Disappeared?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/how-did-prehistoric-stone-tools-evolve-after-elephants-disappeared/) - TAU study identifies tools developed by early humans for butchering fallow deer after elephants disappeared. A new study from Tel Aviv University identified the earliest appearance worldwide of special stone tools, used 400,000 years ago to process fallow deer. The tools, called Quina scrapers (after the site in France where they were first discovered), were - [Could Graphene be the Future of Nanoelectronics?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/could-graphene-be-the-future-of-nanoelectronics/) - New study offers a breakthrough development that may facilitate the use of graphene nanoribbons in nanoelectronics An international collaborative study that features researchers from TAU presents a new method for growing ultra-long and ultra-narrow strips of graphene (a derivative of graphite), which exhibit semiconducting properties that can be harnessed by the nanoelectronics industry. The researchers - [Revolutionary Ideas Take Center Stage at Falling Walls Lab Tel Aviv](https://www.freunde-tau.org/revolutionary-ideas-take-center-stage-at-falling-walls-lab-tel-aviv/) - Tel Aviv University hosts second annual research and innovation pitch competition Growing mushrooms from plastic waste, overturning wrongful convictions, building next-gen microscopes, and training a brain-aware chatbot—these are just some of the breakthrough solutions presented at the Falling Walls Lab Tel Aviv competition hosted by Tel Aviv University on July 11. Falling Walls Lab participants - [Internships in Israel: Transformative Experience](https://www.freunde-tau.org/internships-in-israel-transformative-experience/) - International students share their stories of interning at Israeli companies during the summer From high-tech and venture capital to recovery homes, Israel offers a unique environment for interns to gain hands-on experience in their field of interest. This summer, Tel Aviv University's Lowy International School welcomed international students for an eight-week internship. Students' accounts highlight transformative - [How Does Origami Enhance Bioprinting?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/how-does-origami-enhance-bioprinting/) - TAU researchers apply the art of origami to advance 3D bioprinting Researchers at Tel Aviv University relied on principles of origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, to develop an original and innovative solution for a problem troubling researchers worldwide: positioning sensors inside 3D-bioprinted tissue models. Instead of bioprinting tissue over the sensors (found to - [The Eighth Front: Against Academia](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-eighth-front-against-academia/) - As published in "Haaretz" in Hebrew on July 6th, 2024. By Prof. Ariel Porat. Today, the Ministerial Committee for Legislation will discuss a bill to amend the Council for Higher Education Law. This bill would enable the Council for Higher Education to instruct academic institutions in Israel to fire professors for making statements that, in - [Cyber Week 2024: Securing Cyber Strength](https://www.freunde-tau.org/cyber-week-2024-securing-cyber-strength/) - Shaping the Future of Cybersecurity Amid Israel's turbulent times, the combined annual events of Cyber Week and AI Week highlighted Tel Aviv as a foremost cyber capital. Hosted by the Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center, the Yuval Ne’eman Workshop for Science, Technology and Security, Tel Aviv University, the Israeli National Cyber Directorate, and the Ministry of Foreign - [Tech Vs. Hate: New Ways to Fight the World’s Oldest Hatred](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tech-vs-hate-new-ways-to-fight-the-worlds-oldest-hatred/) - TAU’s AI and Cyber Weeks held a seminar on the state of online antisemitism and how it can be fought with AI Antisemitism is on the rise around the world, spreading at record speeds thanks to social media as well as clandestine online efforts by hate groups and political entities. As part of its simultaneous Cyber - [Standing Still Is Not an Option When It Comes to AI](https://www.freunde-tau.org/standing-still-is-not-an-option-when-it-comes-to-ai/) - Pushing new frontiers and addressing challenges: Highlights from AI Week 2024 On June 26-27, Tel Aviv University hosted the AI Week 2024, a pivotal event that set the stage for critical discussions on the future of AI, its interconnection with cybersecurity, and the challenges ahead. Speakers underscored the need for sustained investment in both software - [Therapy on Hold: Reservists' Return to Service](https://www.freunde-tau.org/therapy-on-hold-reservists-return-to-service/) - Reservists with PTSD recalled before therapy completion. With the war continuing for many months, the Clinic of the National Center for Post Trauma & Resilience at Tel Aviv University warns about a troubling phenomenon: many IDF reservists diagnosed with PTSD after serving in Gaza have recently been called up again, before completing the required therapeutic - [One in Three Arab Israelis Prefer External Governance for Gaza Post-War](https://www.freunde-tau.org/one-in-three-arab-israelis-prefer-external-governance-for-gaza-post-war/) - TAU study reveals shifts in solidarity among Arab Israelis, with one-third advocating for new governance solutions An extensive study from the Moshe Dayan Center at Tel Aviv University reveals significant trends among Arab Israelis, eight months into the Iron Swords War. Findings indicate that a third of Israel's Arab citizens (34.3%) believe that an external non-Palestinian body - [Tel Aviv University Shatters Limits with Self-Repairing Glass](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-shatters-limits-with-self-repairing-glass/) - TAU researchers create transparent, self-repairing adhesive glass that forms in contact with water. Researchers from TAU have created a new type of glass with unique and even contradictory properties, such as being a strong adhesive (sticky) and incredibly transparent at the same time. The glass, which forms spontaneously when in contact with water at room - [Hundreds Participated in the Tel Aviv Conference Held at TAU](https://www.freunde-tau.org/hundreds-participated-in-the-tel-aviv-conference-held-at-tau/) - The event included decision-makers, media professionals, academic staff, cultural figures and family members of the hostages. A diverse crowd gathered last week at the Tel Aviv University campus to attend the "Tel Aviv Conference - The Future of Israel". The conference aimed to address the current state of Israeli society and explore possible ways to - [Talking Dugri at Tel Aviv University](https://www.freunde-tau.org/talking-dugri-at-tel-aviv-university/) - Course brings Arab and Jewish students together to confront hard truths In Israel, the word 'dugri' is known to Jews and Arabs alike and means talking straight. Now, two Tel Aviv University (TAU) professors — one Arab, the other Jewish — have come together to offer a course called Dugri to help students grapple with the hard truths - [Report from the Campus Battlegrounds](https://www.freunde-tau.org/report-from-the-campus-battlegrounds/) - Three TAU PhD alumni share experiences from post-October 7th life on elite US university campuses In the wake of the Israel-Hamas war, antisemitism has emerged as a pressing and increasingly pervasive issue on college campuses across the United States. What once may have been sporadic incidents or isolated sentiments has now coalesced into a disturbing - [Tel Aviv University Ranks First in Israel in the Prestigious QS Ranking for the Year 2025](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-ranks-first-in-israel-in-the-prestigious-qs-ranking-for-the-year-2025/) - The Only Israeli University to Rise in the Global Rankings Tel Aviv University's impressive achievement as it takes the top spot among Israeli universities in the prestigious QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) rankings for 2025, is noteworthy. It's the only Israeli university to have risen in the rankings from last year, now standing at 209th place globally, - [Tel Aviv Conference: "The Future of Israel"](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-conference-the-future-of-israel/) - Will Israel's 76th year be remembered as a crisis or an opportunity for growth? June 19th, 2024, Smolarz Auditorium, Tel Aviv University The surprise attack on October 7th marked one of Israel's toughest wars. This crisis has deeply impacted every aspect of citizens' lives. How can we address internal divisions and global challenges as we move forward? - [Why Did Early Humans Prefer to Hunt Near Water Sources?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/why-did-early-humans-prefer-to-hunt-near-water-sources/) - Elephant Hunting and Stone Quarries in the Paleolithic Era Archaeologists from Tel Aviv University have uncovered the mystery surrounding extensive Paleolithic stone quarrying and tool-making sites: Why did Homo erectus repeatedly revisit the very same locations for hundreds of thousands of years? The answer lies in the migration routes of elephants, which they hunted and - [Main Tel Aviv University Stays Committed to Furthering Internationalization](https://www.freunde-tau.org/main-tel-aviv-university-stays-committed-to-furthering-internationalization/) - TAU delegation participates in NAFSA 2024 From May 28 to 31, Tel Aviv University (TAU) participated in NAFSA 2024, held in New Orleans, the USA. Representing TAU were Sharon Ziv Kafri, Director of International Development; Konstantin Platonov, Director of Asia Engagement; and Roy Robinson, Director of the North American TAU Office. They joined other Israeli - [Faculty of Exact Sciences Symposium: Exact Sciences: Igniting Tomorrow's Innovations](https://www.freunde-tau.org/faculty-of-exact-sciences-symposium-exact-sciences-igniting-tomorrows-innovations/) - Dr. Adi Ashkenazi from the Department of Particle Physics in the School of Physics and Astronomy Last week, Tel Aviv University hosted the symposium, "Exact Sciences: Igniting Tomorrow's Innovations," attracting a packed audience. The event explored the pivotal role of TAU’s Raymond and Beverly Sackler Faculty of Exact Sciences in shaping the foundational pillars of - [Bearing Witness from the Eye of a Hurricane](https://www.freunde-tau.org/bearing-witness-from-the-eye-of-a-hurricane/) - Documenting tragedy and life after October 7 Documenting tragedy and life after October 7 Whether one thinks about October 7, about the ongoing war, or about the global rise in antisemitism, it’s hard not to feel in the middle of a hurricane, as Eden Golan so bravely and beautifully sang. But what does it mean - [Connecting International Researchers with Cutting-Edge Engineering Programs and Labs](https://www.freunde-tau.org/connecting-international-researchers-with-cutting-edge-engineering-programs-and-labs/) - TAU's First Prospective Student Week for Engineers At the end of May, the TAU Faculty of Engineering hosted its first Prospective Student Week, welcoming international participants eager to explore academic and research opportunities at TAU. With a focus on graduate and postgraduate programs, the event provided a comprehensive overview of the university. Early career researchers - [Grand Opening: TAU's Innovative Nanotech Frontier](https://www.freunde-tau.org/grand-opening-taus-innovative-nanotech-frontier/) - TAU Proudly Opens its New Nanotech Center Tel Aviv University pioneered the Israeli nanoscience field with the establishment of The Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology The inauguration of the Roman Abramovich Building for Nano and Quantum Science & Technology and the Jan Koum Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology took place during the events of the annual - [Global Coral Crisis: Deadly Sea Urchin Disease Discovered](https://www.freunde-tau.org/global-coral-crisis-deadly-sea-urchin-disease-discovered/) - TAU Researchers Found the Cause of Sea Urchin Deaths in the Red Sea, Potentially Threatening Coral Reefs Worldwide. A continuing study from TAU found that the deadly epidemic discovered last year, which has essentially wiped out Eilat's most abundant and ecologically significant sea urchins, has spread across the Red Sea and into the Indian Ocean. - [Wake-Up Call: Global Warming and Deforestation Threaten Wildlife](https://www.freunde-tau.org/wake-up-call-global-warming-and-deforestation-threaten-wildlife/) - A New TAU Study Shows that Global Warming and Deforestation Could Cause Mass Animal Extinctions. A joint study by TAU and the University of Colorado (CU) states that the combination of global warming and extreme heat events, alongside the continued expansion of deforestation in the world, may be devastating for many species of animals, especially - [Will Existing Drugs Stop Cancer's Bone Spread?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/will-existing-drugs-stop-cancers-bone-spread/) - Existing Meds May Prevent Bone Spread in Breast Cancer Patients Researchers at TAU developed a new therapeutic strategy based on existing medications to inhibit bone metastasis in breast cancer patients. Using both an animal model and tissue samples from patients in Israel and the US, they demonstrated that a combination of drugs already available on the market can - [How Do Lightning Storms Affect North Pole Sea Ice?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/how-do-lightning-storms-affect-north-pole-sea-ice/) - TAU Research Shows that Lightning Storms are Causing Sea Ice to Melt Faster at the North Pole A new international study with the participation of researchers from Tel Aviv University found that alongside the general warming of the globe, lightning storms have been directly hastening the ongoing process of sea ice retreat covering the Arctic - [TAU Trip to the Gaza Envelope: Solemn, Yet Essential Experience](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-trip-to-the-gaza-envelope-solemn-yet-essential-experience/) - Lowy International graduate students witness firsthand the aftermath of October 7th. In early May, Conflict Resolution & Mediation and Security & Diplomacy MA students embarked on a visit to the Gaza Envelope, including the Nova festival site and the now-infamous "car cemetery," to witness firsthand the aftermath of October 7th. For Dalia Gabay, who is studying Conflict Resolution & - ["If Then There Was a Rebuilding of Personal and National Lives, So Shall It Happen Again"](https://www.freunde-tau.org/if-then-there-was-a-rebuilding-of-personal-and-national-lives-so-shall-it-happen-again-2/) - Professor Dina Porat's Remarks at the Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony at TAU The Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony, honoring the survivors of the Holocaust and commemorating its victims, took place on the Tel Aviv University campus, attended by a large audience of students, faculty, administrative staff, and other guests. The sentiment was that this year, more - [Israel at the Movies](https://www.freunde-tau.org/israel-at-the-movies-2/) - Film critic Prof. Shmulik Duvdevani speaks on how Israeli cinema gets to the heart of Jewish history, identity and trauma To start, can you describe your background and your role at TAU? I teach Israeli cinema and documentary cinema at the TAU Steve Tisch School of Film and Television. I did all three of my degrees - [Antisemitism Worldwide Report for 2023](https://www.freunde-tau.org/antisemitism-worldwide-report-for-2023/) - Concern for the Future of Jewish Life in the West The Annual Antisemitism Worldwide Report, published by Tel Aviv University and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), reveals that 2023 saw an increase of dozens of percentage points in the number of antisemitic incidents in Western countries in comparison to 2022. A particularly steep increase was recorded - [The Center for Russian Studies at Tel Aviv University has begun its work](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-center-for-russian-studies-at-tel-aviv-university-has-begun-its-work/) - The “Chubays Project” at TAU turned out to be scientific, it will deal with the history of Russia to study its future The Center for Russian Studies (CRS) at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Tel Aviv University has begun its work. On April 16, there was a presentation of the launch report of the - [How Do We Commemorate the Holocaust in 2024?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/how-do-we-commemorate-the-holocaust-in-2024/) - A Graduate of the Digital Media Track Created A Video Game Based on His Grandfather's Survival Story During the Holocaust as A Child. Ohad Tadmor, a graduate of the Steve Tisch School of Film and Television and a digital media track alum, created a video game that not only entertains but also educates players about - [Is the Heaviest Black Hole in Our Galaxy Closer Than We Think?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/is-the-heaviest-black-hole-in-our-galaxy-closer-than-we-think/) - Gaia Spacecraft Reveals Massive Black Hole in Milky Way An international team of researchers, with the participation of researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU) led by Prof. Tsevi Mazeh, discovered a star which orbits a black hole 33 times heavier than the sun’s mass, and lies 1500 light-years away from Earth. The black hole, discovered - [Heart Disease's Cancer Link Unveiled](https://www.freunde-tau.org/heart-diseases-cancer-link-unveiled/) - A Recent TAU Study Exposes the Connection Between Heart Disease and Cancer Researchers at Tel Aviv University and the Leviev Cardiothoracic and Vascular Center at the Sheba Medical Center have found a mechanism that is responsible for increasing the risk of developing cancer among patients with heart disease: those small extracellular bubbles, or vesicles (sEVs), - [Water Management in the Jordan Valley and Negev Desert](https://www.freunde-tau.org/water-management-in-the-jordan-valley-and-negev-desert/) - TAU Lecturer Works with Palestinian and Bedouin Communities to Advance Solutions For more than a decade, Clive Lipchin has led the Center for Transboundary Water Management at the Arava Institute, working with local Bedouin and Palestinian partners to develop water and wastewater solutions. Since October 7 and the start of the war, that work has only continued. “Since - [Berlin Architecture Workshop Unites Jewish and Arab TAU Students](https://www.freunde-tau.org/berlin-architecture-workshop-unites-jewish-and-arab-tau-students-2/) - Fourth-year students explore architecture together Every year, Eran Neuman, professor of architecture at Tel Aviv University (TAU), takes the fourth-year students in his design studio to a different world city for an architecture and urban design workshop. This year, the trip almost didn’t happen, however the students had different plans. “I thought the students - [Go Fish: Decline in Poleward-Moving Fish](https://www.freunde-tau.org/go-fish-decline-in-poleward-moving-fish/) - How Does Global Warming Impact Fish Abundance? An extensive international study led by researchers from Tel Aviv University found a decline in the abundance of marine fish species that rapidly move toward the poles to escape rising sea temperatures. The researchers explain that many animal species are currently moving toward cooler regions as a result of global - [Do Green Environments Help Heart Patients Live Longer?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/do-green-environments-help-heart-patients-live-longer/) - Grass Is Greener, Lives Are Longer: Nature's Impact on Heart Patients' Health. In a long-term study, unprecedented in its kind and scope, researchers from Tel Aviv University examined the association between a greener environment, which is most likely saturated with vegetation, and the mortality rate of coronary heart patients after undergoing bypass surgery – which - [TAU Receives $12.67M Grant for Medical Simulation Center](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-receives-12-67m-grant-for-medical-simulation-center/) - The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at Tel Aviv University Receives a $12.67 Million Grant from the Helmsley Charitable Trust to Create a Medical Simulation Training Center. TEL AVIV, Israel & NEW YORK—A $12.67 million lead grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust will support the creation of the Helmsley - [Prof. Hagit Messer-Yaron: Eco-Tech 'Nobel' in Electrical Engineering](https://www.freunde-tau.org/prof-hagit-messer-yaron-eco-tech-nobel-in-electrical-engineering/) - Congratulations to Prof. Hagit Messer-Yaron on receiving the IEEE Medal, the 'Nobel Prize' of Electrical Engineering for Eco-Technologies. Tel Aviv University applauds and congratulates Prof. Hagit Messer-Yaron from the Fleischman Faculty of Engineering for winning the 2024 IEEE Medal for Environmental and Safety Technologies, for her outstanding "contributions to sensing of the environment using wireless - [Breaking the MedTech Glass Ceiling](https://www.freunde-tau.org/breaking-the-medtech-glass-ceiling/) - An alumna of TAU’s program for young women entrepreneurs is developing a device that could revolutionize heart disease treatment. Israel’s reputation as “Startup Nation” is well-deserved, but its tech industry suffers from a lack of gender diversity. Hoping to bring in a wealth of untapped potential, Tel Aviv University’s Entrepreneurship Center created a semester-long hands-on - [Social Workers on the Frontlines](https://www.freunde-tau.org/social-workers-on-the-frontlines/) - A trauma-focused course offers support and extra training to social workers treating Oct. 7 survivors. Nearly everyone across Israel has been affected by the brutalities of October 7, whether directly or indirectly. Social workers, though very experienced working with traumatized and disadvantaged populations, found themselves overwhelmed in the face of such monumental horror. To help - [TAU’s Inside Woman at the UN](https://www.freunde-tau.org/taus-inside-woman-at-the-un/) - Gender and Law Professor Daphna Hacker speaks on women, war, and her experience at the UN. One devastating aspect of the current war has been the world’s hesitance to speak up about the gendered violence which took place on October 7th. TAU’s own Prof. Daphna Hacker is a member of the United Nations Committee on - [Prof. Ehud Gazit: Meitner-Humboldt Award Winner](https://www.freunde-tau.org/prof-ehud-gazit-meitner-humboldt-award-winner/) - Congratulations to Prof. Ehud Gazit on receiving the esteemed Meitner-Humboldt Research Award. Alexander von Humboldt Foundation of Germany has announced that it is awarding the Meitner-Humboldt Research Award for the year 2024 to Prof. Ehud Gazit of Tel Aviv University, in recognition of his extensive academic achievements. The award is bestowed upon eminent international researchers - [Do Viruses Have Consciousness?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/do-viruses-have-consciousness/) - Bacteria-Targeting Viruses Adapt, Improving their Decision-Making. Researchers from the Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research at Tel Aviv University have deciphered a novel complex decision-making process that helps viruses choose to turn nasty or stay friendly to their bacterial host. In a new paper, they describe how viruses co-opt a bacterial immune system, intended to combat - [Unlocking Quantum Mysteries with Pendula](https://www.freunde-tau.org/unlocking-quantum-mysteries-with-pendula/) - Pendulum Experiment Sheds Light on Quantum Mysteries in Topological Materials, Revealing Insights Unreachable by Traditional Methods. A recent study conducted at Tel Aviv University has devised a large mechanical system that operates under dynamical rules akin to those found in quantum systems. The dynamics of quantum systems, composed of microscopic particles like atoms or electrons, - [Could Restarting Change the Game for Chemical Research?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/could-restarting-change-the-game-for-chemical-research-2/) - Not only in Information Technology: Restart Also Works in Chemical Simulations. A new study from Tel Aviv University discovered that a common practice in Information Technology can also be applied in chemistry. Researchers found that to enhance the sampling in chemical simulations, all you need to do is stop and restart. The research was led - [Bye Bye Birdie: How Will Crows Survive Without Us?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/bye-bye-birdie-how-will-crows-survive-without-us/) - When the Humans Are Away, Do the Crows Still Play? A new study from Tel Aviv University examined what happens to birds that are accustomed to living around humans, when their habitat is suddenly emptied of the presence of humans. The study found that when humans are suddenly absent from the urban environment, the activity - [Summer Glow: How Sun Exposure Boosts Fertility in Women Ages 30-40](https://www.freunde-tau.org/summer-glow-how-sun-exposure-boosts-fertility-in-women-ages-30-40/) - Exposure to The Sun's UV Radiation May Have a Positive Effect on Fertility in Women Aged 30-40. A research team from Tel Aviv University and the Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer investigated seasonal fluctuations in AMH (anti-Müllerian hormone) levels. Their pioneering study revealed that during the summer, women of a late reproductive age — - [Standing Alongside Our Students: President Herzog's TAU Visit](https://www.freunde-tau.org/standing-alongside-our-students-president-herzogs-tau-visit/) - President Herzog's Recent Visit Highlighted Our Strong Support and Fostering Environment for Students. Israeli President Isaac Herzog and his wife, Michal Herzog, visited Tel Aviv University yesterday (03/06/24), meeting returning reservist students, international students and leading researchers. The pair – both alumni of TAU’s Buchmann Faculty of Law, were accompanied by the University’s President, Prof. - [Tree Planting Ceremony Honoring October 7th Victims: A Symbol of Remembrance and Hope](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tree-planting-ceremony-honoring-october-7th-victims-a-symbol-of-remembrance-and-hope/) - At Tel Aviv University Campus, a Planting Ceremony Commemorated the Fallen of the October 7th War while Expressing Hope for the Safe Return of All Captives. In a solemn yet hopeful ceremony held at Tel Aviv University, students, faculty and members of the community gathered to plant the Avenue of Remembrance and Hope to honor - [Tel Aviv University's New Academic Integration Tracks Welcome Olim](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-universitys-new-academic-integration-tracks-welcome-olim/) - TAU partners with Israel Student Authority to launch new degree options for recent immigrants. Since the beginning of the October 7 war, there has been a noticeable surge in citizenship requests and Aliyah to Israel, particularly from France and the United States, but not exclusively. Responding to this growing trend, Tel Aviv University (TAU) is - [Open Day at Tel Aviv University](https://www.freunde-tau.org/open-day-at-tel-aviv-university/) - Thanks to the Thousands of Curious and Effervescent Individuals who Came to Ask the Right Questions on Open Day. Newcomers on Campus On Friday, February 23, Tel Aviv University hosted its open day for undergraduate and graduate degrees on campus, attracting thousands of interested individuals who came to learn about admission conditions and registration process, - [Elevate Your Future with TAU's Pioneering MSc Programs in Engineering](https://www.freunde-tau.org/elevate-your-future-with-taus-pioneering-msc-programs-in-engineering/) - TAU introduces two new English-taught MSc degrees: Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Engineering. Are you intrigued by the prospect of developing organs on a chip or addressing water contamination challenges? Look no further! In the upcoming academic year, Tel Aviv University (TAU) is introducing two groundbreaking MSc degrees: Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Engineering. The programs welcome - [Exploring Responses to Challenges and Cultivating Collaborations](https://www.freunde-tau.org/exploring-responses-to-challenges-and-cultivating-collaborations/) - Tel Aviv University hosts a delegation from UCLA. The Lowy International School hosted the UCLA delegation at Tel Aviv University on February 20 as part of their solidarity trip to Israel. In a substantive round-table discussion, 27 UCLA faculty members spanning diverse research disciplines engaged in insightful conversations surrounding the events of October 7, the ongoing - [TAU Sets New Standards: Reservists Admitted Without Psychometric Exams](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-sets-new-standards-reservists-admitted-without-psychometric-exams/) - TAU introduces a new admissions pathway supporting reservists, evacuated citizens and families of fallen soldiers. Tel Aviv University announced that for the next school year, many hundreds of students who serve in the IDF reserves will be eligible for admission to study for a bachelor’s degree through a new admission route that will be opened - [Could Restarting Change the Game for Chemical Research?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/could-restarting-change-the-game-for-chemical-research/) - Not only in Information Technology: restart also works in chemical simulations. A new study from Tel Aviv University discovered that a common practice in Information Technology can also be applied in chemistry. Researchers found that to enhance the sampling in chemical simulations, all you need to do is stop and restart. The research was led - [Revolutionizing Plant Cloning: Boosting Global Agriculture?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/revolutionizing-plant-cloning-boosting-global-agriculture/) - Can better rooting in plant cloning improve crop variety, cost, and climate resilience? In an extensive and multi-phased international study that lasted for eight years, led by researchers from the School of Plant Sciences and Food Security at TAU and the Volcani Institute, there were new compounds developed that significantly increased the rooting efficiency of cuttings (typically - [Are We Close to Ending Alzheimer's Memory Loss?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/are-we-close-to-ending-alzheimers-memory-loss/) - TAU Researchers Successfully Prevent Memory Deterioration in Alzheimer’s in an Animal Model. In 2022, a team of researchers from the laboratory of Prof. Inna Slutsky from the Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences and the Sagol School of Neuroscience at TAU uncovered a pathological brain phenomenon in an animal model that precedes the first appearance - [How Does Science Make Us Fall in Love?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/how-does-science-make-us-fall-in-love/) - From ancient spells to smelling like other animals, the lengths we go to for love have always been remarkable. Are you the sort of person who plans their Valentine’s Day weeks or months in advance with their partner, or the sort who wakes up on February 14th and scrambles up a plan? Either way, It's - [Strength in Diversity: 1 Out of Every 3 Reservists on Campus is a Woman](https://www.freunde-tau.org/strength-in-diversity-1-out-of-every-3-reservists-on-campus-is-a-woman/) - At TAU, where the highest number of student reservists is found (34% of them being women), we are committed to providing unwavering support to our dedicated students. Since October 7th, hundreds of thousands of citizens, including students, have answered the call for military duty, setting aside all personal responsibilities to protect civilians from the attacks - [Unveiling the Frontiers of Artificial Intelligence at Tel Aviv University AI Day 2024](https://www.freunde-tau.org/unveiling-the-frontiers-of-artificial-intelligence-at-tel-aviv-university-ai-day-2024/) - From Cybersecurity to Democracy: Challenges and Innovations in AI Research and Applications. On February 5, Tel Aviv University brought together key figures in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the highly anticipated AI Day 2024. This gathering served as a forum for researchers, industry professionals, and experts to delve into crucial issues in AI - [A Scientific Breakthrough That Will Help Increase Plant Yields in Dry Conditions](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-scientific-breakthrough-that-will-help-increase-plant-yields-in-dry-conditions/) - Using CRISPR technology, researchers succeed in growing tomatoes that consume less water without compromising yield. A new discovery by Tel Aviv University has succeeded in cultivating and characterizing tomato varieties with higher water use efficiency without compromising yield. The researchers, employing CRISPR genetic editing technology, were able to grow tomatoes that consume less water while - [TAU’s Academic Term Officially Begins](https://www.freunde-tau.org/taus-academic-term-officially-begins/) - After Waiting Months, Students Share Their Experiences of Being Back on Campus. On December 31, 2023, while many around the world celebrated the close of a year, Tel Aviv University (TAU) marked a new beginning, albeit one that was originally supposed to occur two and a half months before on October 15: the official start - [Tel Aviv University Helps Make Case Before International Court of Justice](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-helps-make-case-before-international-court-of-justice/) - Legal Delegation in Israel vs. South Africa Hearing included Alumni and Former Faculty. Photo credit: UN Photo/ICJ-CIJ/Frank van Beek. Courtesy of the ICJ. All rights reserved On January 12, 2024, before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), a legal team representing Israel argued why a case by South Africa accusing the Jewish state of genocide - [Voices of Resilience and Hope Echo in Solidarity](https://www.freunde-tau.org/voices-of-resilience-and-hope-echo-in-solidarity/) - Lowy International School Marks 100 Days since October 7. On January 14, the Lowy International School community commemorated 100 days since October 7, marking a somber milestone with 136 hostages held captive during all this time. TAU international students met with October 7 survivors and hostage representatives, and the bell-ringing ceremony was held in the - [Tel Aviv University Marks 100 Days Since the Hamas Attack](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-marks-100-days-since-the-hamas-attack/) - TAU aimed to reflect on the impact the last 100 days of war on various fields of research, express our support families of the hostages, and to rally together in the cry to bring all hostages home. On January 14, the Tel Aviv University community marked 100 days since the Hamas attack on Israel. In - [University of Pennsylvania's Solidarity Visit to Tel Aviv University](https://www.freunde-tau.org/university-of-pennsylvanias-solidarity-visit-to-tel-aviv-university/) - Understanding Trauma and Building Collaborations. Against the backdrop of escalating concerns regarding antisemitism on American university campuses, a significant delegation from the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) embarked on a solidarity visit to Tel Aviv University on January 4. The purpose of their visit was twofold: to express unwavering support for their Israeli counterparts and to - [New Technology Interprets Archaeological Findings from Biblical Times](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-technology-interprets-archaeological-findings-from-biblical-times/) - Researchers rely on the earth's magnetic field to verify an event mentioned in the Old Testament. A breakthrough achieved by researchers from four Israeli universities – Tel Aviv University, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Bar-Ilan University and Ariel University– will enable archaeologists to identify burnt materials discovered in excavations and estimate their firing temperatures. Applying - [Planning for Postwar Israel](https://www.freunde-tau.org/planning-for-postwar-israel/) - TAU hosted a hackathon to tackle the urgent challenges which will persist “the day after” Iron Swords. No one knows when Iron Swords will end, but it is clear that new ideas will be needed to deal with the damage caused to Israel and its citizens. Tel Aviv University students Amitai Mintzer and Nir Komem - [Stand with Lone Soldiers on the Front Lines: Donate to Send Care Packages](https://www.freunde-tau.org/stand-with-lone-soldiers-on-the-front-lines-donate-to-send-care-packages/) - GoFundMe campaign started by the Lowy International School to fund the purchases. Currently in Israel, brave men and women are fighting on the front lines defending our freedom and protecting our homeland. Many of them are IDF lone soldiers, who risk their lives in combat zones far away from their homes and communities. Students from - [Tel Aviv University Urgently Launches a National PTSD Clinic for Civilians and Soldiers](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-urgently-launches-a-national-ptsd-clinic-for-civilians-and-soldiers/) - Responding to the massive incidence of PTSD following the war. Tel Aviv University is launching a National PTSD Clinic in response to urgent needs. The Clinic serves as the therapeutic arm of TAU’s National Center for Traumatic Stress and Resilience, which combines research, training, and intervention in the field of post-trauma and related mental health - [Help Our Reservist Students Fulfill Their True Calling](https://www.freunde-tau.org/help-our-reservist-students-fulfill-their-true-calling/) - Support TAU’s Uniform to University Scholarship Fund. When duty called, they came. Now, it’s up to us to help them fulfill their true calling. When the Hamas-Israel war broke out, Israel reenlisted its reservists. Over 6,000 of them are Tel Aviv University students. They already completed regular IDF duty and are now in a different - [New Findings About the Early Universe 50 Million Years After the Big Bang](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-findings-about-the-early-universe-50-million-years-after-the-big-bang/) - Astronomical breakthrough: The history and contents of the Universe can be determined using radio telescopes on the moon. A new research study from Tel Aviv University has predicted for the first time the groundbreaking results that can be obtained from a lunar-based detection of radio waves. The study’s findings show that the measured radio signals - ["We Are Focusing on Ensuring Well-being and Safety"](https://www.freunde-tau.org/we-are-focusing-on-ensuring-well-being-and-safety/) - Head of the Lowy International Student Life Team talks about the work of her team on campus. In an interview for the Lowy International Bulletin, Efrat Ambar, the head of the Student Life Team at The Lowy International School, talks about the adjustments to the student life calendar, challenges presented by the current war, and the overarching goals - [Presenting an Accurate, Fact-based Picture of the Oct. 7th War](https://www.freunde-tau.org/presenting-an-accurate-fact-based-picture-of-the-oct-7th-war/) - New academic course for international students. Tel Aviv University is offering the first academic course on the Israel-Hamas war that began on Oct. 7th, 2023. Targeting international students, the course was launched as early as the first semester of the current academic year. TAU officials explain that to offset the distorted, simplistic picture of the - [A Letter from VERA – Association of University Heads, Israel](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-letter-from-vera-association-of-university-heads-israel-3/) - Public Statement by Presidents of Israel Research Universities Regarding Statements by American University Presidents in Congressional Hearings. Since the horrifying atrocity of October 7th, there has been a distressing surge in anti-Semitism and anti-Israel sentiment on numerous campuses across the United States, including some of its most esteemed universities. Instead of offering empathy and support - [About Half of Arab Israelis Believe IDF's Response in Gaza Justified](https://www.freunde-tau.org/about-half-of-arab-israelis-believe-idfs-response-in-gaza-justified/) - An in-depth survey of Arab Israelis reveals. A comprehensive study conducted by the Moshe Dayan Center at Tel Aviv University following the outbreak of the Iron Swords war reveals some important new trends among Arab Israelis. The findings indicate that about half of the Arab population (47%) feel that Israel's response to the Hamas attack - [First Academic Course on the Current War Launched at TAU for International Students](https://www.freunde-tau.org/first-academic-course-on-the-current-war-launched-at-tau-for-international-students/) - The course aims to present an accurate, fact-based, and complex perspective on the conflict. Tel Aviv University is offering the first academic course on the Israel-Hamas war that began on October 7, 2023. Targeting international students, the course was launched as early as the first semester of the current academic year to provide a nuanced - [TAU Volunteers Make Far-Reaching Impact](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-volunteers-make-far-reaching-impact/) - 1,000 University members are helping all affected by the Iron Swords War through a multitude of exceptional initiatives. When war broke out on October 7th, 6,000 Tel Aviv University students were drafted to reserve duty. With the school year postponed, students left back home wanted to do their part for the country however they could. - [Promoting Volunteering among the Ultra-Orthodox during Wartime](https://www.freunde-tau.org/promoting-volunteering-among-the-ultra-orthodox-during-wartime/) - Tel Aviv University Haredi researcher sees “a real change”. Minutes after Shabbat ended on what Israelis now call “Black Saturday”—the 7th of October, 2023—Dr. Nechumi Yaffe, researcher and senior lecturer at Tel Aviv University’s Department of Public Policy, began organizing what became the “Unity War Room”—one of the largest efforts of Israel’s ultra-Orthodox population for - [Extending a Helping Hand to Farmers in Israel’s South](https://www.freunde-tau.org/extending-a-helping-hand-to-farmers-in-israels-south/) - Tel Aviv University’s students, staff and faculty work the fields near the Gazan border. In the last seven weeks about 800 TAU students, faculty and staff have traveled to farms near the Israeli-Gaza border to provide much-needed assistance in agricultural work. Farmers in border communities found themselves among the groups most affected by war ever - [Ignoring the Sexual Violence of October 7 Endangers All Women](https://www.freunde-tau.org/ignoring-the-sexual-violence-of-october-7-endangers-all-women/) - Tamar Herzig, Vice Dean for Research of the Entin Faculty of Humanities at Tel Aviv University explains: “The cruel sexual violence inflicted on Jewish girls and women in the course of Hamas’ attack on Southern Israel was filmed by body cameras and uploaded to social media by the perpetrators and their collaborators on October 7. - [International Admissions 2024/25 Now Open](https://www.freunde-tau.org/international-admissions-2024-25-now-open/) - Start Your Academic Journey at Tel Aviv University. The Lowy International School of Tel Aviv University is now accepting applications for degree programs for next year. In 2024/25, TAU will be offering four undergraduate and twenty graduate degrees taught entirely in English. International students are invited to choose from a variety of interdisciplinary fields, ranging - [45 Days into the War — An Update from the TAU President](https://www.freunde-tau.org/45-days-into-the-war-an-update-from-the-tau-president/) - The challenges awaiting us in the near and more distant future. Nov. 20, 2023 Dear staff and faculty members, students, alumni and friends of TAU, Time passes, yet our grief over the calamity of October 7 refuses to fade. Every day we learn more about the atrocities committed by the Hamas murderers and about the - [TAU Announces Second Round of Assistance for Every Student on Reserve Duty](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-announces-second-round-of-assistance-for-every-student-on-reserve-duty/) - Tel Aviv University announces: 6,000 students called up to reserve duty will receive a second round of financial assistance - between 2,000 and 9,000 NIS, based on needs and the type and duration of service in the reserves. As previously reported, when the war broke out TAU announced the first round of assistance - an - [Offering Support to Survivors of October 7th](https://www.freunde-tau.org/offering-support-to-survivors-of-october-7th/) - TAU Social Work student Ella Roim works with survivors, says all Israel is helping recovery. As Israel struggles through a war set off by one of the worst events in its history, families from victimized communities have been evacuated from their homes and are just beginning to process what they experienced. Many are staying in - [‘We Need Some Light to Get Us out of the Dark We Have Been in Since October 7.’](https://www.freunde-tau.org/we-need-some-light-to-get-us-out-of-the-dark-we-have-been-in-since-october-7/) - International students hear from hostages' families. On November 9 and 12, TAU international students visited the Tel Aviv Museum plaza to meet with relatives of hostages held in Gaza. The visits were organized by the Lowy International Student Life team at the request of the students who have been actively participating in various volunteer initiatives - [Message from the University President Ariel Porat](https://www.freunde-tau.org/message-from-the-university-president-ariel-porat/) - 240 hostages, including babies, children, and elderly civilians are being held by Hamas since October 7, 2023. Many were snatched from their beds or captured in the midst of a pastoral music festival during the barbaric attack by Hamas terrorist, where over 1,300 Israelis were murdered. These people are still held hostage, in clear violation - [Voices of TAU: "It is Important to Try to Change Public Opinion and to Talk about the Hostages"](https://www.freunde-tau.org/voices-of-tau-it-is-important-to-try-to-change-public-opinion-and-to-talk-about-the-hostages/) - TAU PhD student is advocating for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza. The Lowy International Bulletin has talked to Neta Fibeesh, a neurobiology PhD candidate at TAU who is researching Parkinson's disease under the supervision of Dr. Ben Maoz and Prof. Uri Ashery. You are involved in a project in the UK helping to - [#TAU_WOMEN_POWER](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau_women_power/) - Meet female researchers from Tel Aviv University who received the prestigious European Research Council (ERC) grants this year. Four female researchers from Tel Aviv University received the prestigious European Research Council (ERC) grants, aimed to help promising mid-career researchers achieve their research goals. We spoke with the winners to hear how they feel about the award and hear - [A Glimpse into the Wardrobes of King David and King Solomon](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-glimpse-into-the-wardrobes-of-king-david-and-king-solomon/) - Archaeologists discover fabric dyed royal purple, dating back to the time of King David and King Solomon. “King Solomon made for himself the carriage; he made it of wood from Lebanon. Its posts he made of silver, its base of gold. Its seat was upholstered with purple, its interior inlaid with love.” (Song of Songs - [COVID-19 Vaccinations at TAU](https://www.freunde-tau.org/covid-19-vaccinations-at-tau/) - 400 students received their second COVID-vaccine on campus this month. While an impressive number of Israelis (close to 5.2 million) have received at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose, there are individuals that do not belong to any of the Israeli health providers who have found themselves ineligible for Covid-19 vaccine. Maureen Adiri Meyer, Director of - [British Variant 45% More Contagious than Original Virus](https://www.freunde-tau.org/british-variant-45-more-contagious-than-original-virus/) - According to TAU study, based on data from 300,000 tests for Covid-19. A new study at Tel Aviv University found that the British variant (termed: B.1.1.7) of Covid-19 is 45% more contagious than the original virus. The researchers relied on data from about 300,000 PCR tests for Covid-19 obtained from the COVID-19 testing lab, which - [A New Tool for Combating Discrimination](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-new-tool-for-combating-discrimination/) - After decade long study, the Kantor Center has published a special book edition on legislation against discrimination and racism around the globe. The Kantor Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry recently completed writing four extensive volumes of legislation covering existing anti-discrimination laws on the grounds of racism, religion and ethnicity in all 195 - [Der Heilung auf der Spur - Jüdische Allgemeine](https://www.freunde-tau.org/der-heilung-auf-der-spur-juedische-allgemeine/) - "Israelische Forscher entdecken den Mechanismus, der bei ALS-Erkrankten die Nerven zerstört von Jérôme Lombard 23.12.2021 12:09 Uhr Wieso erkranken Menschen an Amyotropher Lateralsklerose (ALS)? Obwohl diese äußerst schwere degenerative Erkrankung des Nervensystems seit mehr als 100 Jahren bekannt ist, gilt die Frage nach dem Krankheitsauslöser in der Medizin bis heute als Rätsel." ... Der ganze - [TAU Researchers Identified a Serious Security Flaw in Samsung's Galaxy Series](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-researchers-identified-a-serious-security-flaw-in-samsungs-galaxy-series/) - TAU Researchers Identified a Serious Security Flaw in Samsung's Galaxy Series. Tel Aviv University researchers have discovered a serious security flaw in Samsung's flagship Galaxy series. The researchers contacted Samsung in May 2021, and in October the company released a software update that fixed the loophole. According to the researchers, users who have not updated - [The Hitchhiker's Guide for Hostile Species](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-hitchhikers-guide-for-hostile-species/) - First-of-its-kind study shows how invasive marine species survive under surprising environmental conditions. The phenomenon of marine animals invading distant regions endangers local marine environments and their resident species. A new study from Tel Aviv University included a pioneering experiment simulating the changing environmental conditions encountered en route by marine animals 'hitching a ride' by clinging - [Disinformation regarding terror support](https://www.freunde-tau.org/disinformation-regarding-terror-support/) - An update from the TAU rector, Prof. Mark Shtaif. Dear staff, faculty and students As we grieve for our lost ones and grapple with the events of October 7th, attempting to comprehend their profound impact on our lives within and beyond campus, we find ourselves confronted with a troubling surge of disinformation and, at times, - [Tel Aviv University calls academics around the world to join us in a univocal call for the immediate release of all hostages](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-calls-academics-around-the-world-to-join-us-in-a-univocal-call-for-the-immediate-release-of-all-hostages/) - "This is a clear crime against humanity, and one that we must condemn and fight." 240 hostages, including babies, children, and elderly civilians are being held by Hamas since October 7th, 2023. Many were snatched from their beds or captured in the midst of a pastoral music festival during the barbaric attack by Hamas terrorist, - [From Classes in Tel Aviv to Farming Near Gaza](https://www.freunde-tau.org/from-classes-in-tel-aviv-to-farming-near-gaza/) - Members of TAU’s international community join the Israeli-wide effort to help farmers in the south. In the aftermath of the devastating October terrorist attacks near the Gaza Strip, Israeli agricultural settlements face severe challenges, including the loss of loved ones and a shortage of foreign laborers. Farmers struggle to tend to their crops, resulting in - [Tel Aviv University Emergency Fund: Students on IDF reserve duty to receive an initial grant of NIS 1,000](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-emergency-fund-students-on-idf-reserve-duty-to-receive-an-initial-grant-of-nis-1000/) - The money will help ease initial financial burdens. Tel Aviv University announced that every student now serving as a reserve soldier in Operation Iron Swords will immediately receive a grant of NIS 1,000 ($250) from the University. An estimated 5,239 TAU students have been called up since war broke out on Oct. 7. All of - [Open Letter by TAU International Students](https://www.freunde-tau.org/open-letter-by-tau-international-students/) - "What is happening in Israel right now is a threat to all humans everywhere, and therefore all should unite against it." We are a group of international students at Tel Aviv University coming from all corners of the globe. We have different backgrounds, a spectrum of study interests, diverse political views, races, and religions. However, - [A Letter from VERA – Association of University Heads, Israel](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-letter-from-vera-association-of-university-heads-israel-2/) - Expressing deep concern over the discourse emanating from academia following the devastating Hamas attack on Israel on October 7. November 1, 2023 Dear Colleagues, We, the leaders of Israeli universities and research institutions, write to express deep concern over the discourse emanating from academia following the devastating Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 and - [TAU International Students Unite to Combat Disinformation and Oppose Terror](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-international-students-unite-to-combat-disinformation-and-oppose-terror/) - A diverse group of international students have banded together to use their networks and platforms to share the verified truth of Israel’s October 7 terror attack. Following the horrific October 7, 2023 terror attack by Hamas and the disturbing proliferation of fake news across digital platforms, a group of about 30 international students at Tel - [TAU Professor Saves Brother’s Life in the Thick of Battle](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-professor-saves-brothers-life-in-the-thick-of-battle/) - Prof. Yftach Gepner overcomes a shootout with terrorists to rush his injured brother to the hospital. On the morning of October 7, Tel Aviv University Prof. Yftach Gepner, Faculty of Medicine, received a call from his brother, Elad, to come help defend their moshav. Little did he know Elad would be shot and that he - [Third Week to the War - An Update from the TAU President](https://www.freunde-tau.org/third-week-to-the-war-an-update-from-the-tau-president/) - Tel Aviv University continues to assist both the residents of the south and the overall war effort. October 22, 2023 Dear members of the TAU community – faculty and staff, students, and loyal friends, We find ourselves in the third week of the war. In these days of mourning and sorrow, the likes of which - [Solidarity and Support from the International Academic Community](https://www.freunde-tau.org/solidarity-and-support-from-the-international-academic-community/) - Here are some of the messages sent from heads of universities abroad. Dear campus community, Since October 7th, we have been immersed in unbearable pain. But even in the darkness there are glimmers of light. As is probably true for many of you, my email inbox has been flooded with dozens of messages from friends - [Exhibit at Tel Aviv University: UNITED AGAINST TERRORISM](https://www.freunde-tau.org/exhibit-at-tel-aviv-university-united-against-terrorism/) - Pictures of over 1,000 persons abducted, missing, or killed in the Hamas attack were displayed on empty seats in the Smolarz Auditorium at Tel Aviv University. Under the motto UNITED AGAINST TERRORISM Tel Aviv University held an exhibit on Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Smolarz Auditorium which contains over 1,000 seats. Pictures of all persons - [TAU Opens Emergency Fund](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-opens-emergency-fund/) - Join Tel Aviv University in its war effort. In the State of Israel's hour of need, Tel Aviv University is asking friends around the world to urgently assist in helping students, families from the country's south, and members of the wider community. Within half a day of the Hamas invasion on October 7th, TAU's - [Alleviating Nightmares of Israel’s War-Traumatized Children](https://www.freunde-tau.org/alleviating-nightmares-of-israels-war-traumatized-children/) - Tel Aviv University to provide psychological relief for young victims of Hamas attacks. The conflict that erupted in Israel on October 7, 2023, has wrought unimaginable devastation, leaving some of the most vulnerable victims children bereaved, homeless, or both. These young survivors, many of whom now find themselves in temporary accommodations across the country, sustained - [The Academy Lights Israel Up](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-academy-lights-israel-up/) - University and college buildings across the country were illuminated in the colors of the Israeli flag this evening: University and college buildings across the country, from Tel Hai in the North, to Sapir in the South, were illuminated in the colors of the Israeli flag this evening (Tuesday) at 7:30 p.m., in an effort to - [A Letter from VERA – Association of University Heads, Israel](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-letter-from-vera-association-of-university-heads-israel/) - "We all share the responsibility to educate our communities." To our colleagues, heads of universities around the world, These are difficult times. We thank you for the support and concern we have already received from so many of you. As you are aware, early last Saturday morning, Hamas carried out an unusually brutal and violent - [War in Israel - New Update from the TAU President](https://www.freunde-tau.org/war-in-israel-new-update-from-the-tau-president/) - Dear faculty, staff, and students, Let me begin by expressing deep, almost unbearable sorrow for the death of over 1,200 women, men, and children, murdered or killed in the horrific crime perpetrated against the Jewish people in its homeland. I am immensely grieved by the death of 11 of our students and relatives of our - [Tel Aviv University Commemorates the Fallen Members of Our University Community](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-commemorates-the-fallen-members-of-our-university-community/) - TAU mourns with and shares the sorrow of the families who have lost loved ones in Operation Iron Swords Roee Negri, a computer science and management student Yuval Ben Yakov, son of Dr. Haim Ben Yakov, From the Department for Foreign Relations Dan Ariel, son of Prof. Meir Ariel - [War in Israel - An Update from the TAU President](https://www.freunde-tau.org/war-in-israel-an-update-from-the-tau-president/) - Tel Aviv University addresses the current situation. My dear Governors, Friends, Alumni, and other members of the Tel Aviv University community in Israel and around the world, As I write these lines, the media is reporting that over 700 individuals have tragically lost their lives in the horrendous terror attack on the State of Israel. - [Impact of the Constitutional Overhaul on National Resilience in Israel](https://www.freunde-tau.org/impact-of-the-constitutional-overhaul-on-national-resilience-in-israel/) - Rise in national resilience of coalition supporters vs. steep decline among supporters of the opposition. A joint study by researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Tel-Hai Academic College demonstrates scientifically what we have all noted in the media, in the social networks, and in the streets: while the national resilience of coalition supporters has - [Tel Aviv University ranked first outside the USA in the number of unicorns established by alumni](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-ranked-first-outside-the-usa-in-the-number-of-unicorns-established-by-alumni/) - The Prestigious Stanford index ranks TAU as Israel's leading entrepreneurial university. A new study from Stanford University ranks Tel Aviv University first in Israel and first in the world outside the USA in the number of unicorns (privately held startup companies valued at over US$1 billion) established by its alumni. According to the study, led by entrepreneurship - [Head of Science at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Meets TAU’s Scientific Community](https://www.freunde-tau.org/head-of-science-at-the-chan-zuckerberg-initiative-meets-taus-scientific-community/) - Prof. Stephen Quake visited Tel Aviv University and talked about science and collaboration. Prof. Stephen Quake, the head of science at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, visited Tel Aviv University recently and met with its leading scientists. CZI, which was founded by Facebook's co-founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan in 2015, is looking to - [Destroying Cancer: new drug delivery system containing RNA therapy can target cancer cells in bone marrow](https://www.freunde-tau.org/destroying-cancer-new-drug-delivery-system-containing-rna-therapy-can-target-cancer-cells-in-bone-marrow/) - Researchers from Tel Aviv University develop nanoparticles containg RNA molecules, similar to those used in the COVID-19 vaccine, that inhibit the ability of cancer cells to divide. Researchers at Tel Aviv University destroyed 90% of the multiple myeloma blood cancer cells under laboratory conditions, and 60% in human tissues taken from patients at Rabin Medical - [A visit focused on developing further collaboration, tech transfer opportunities and cyber security](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-visit-focused-on-developing-further-collaboration-tech-transfer-opportunities-and-cyber-security/) - The German Federal Minister of Education & Research, Bettina Stark-Watzinger, visited TAU for the first time recently and met with the University's leaders and faculty. The visit was focused on developing further collaboration, tech transfer opportunities, cyber security and the activities of the Minerva Centers at TAU, which the Ministry supports. Stark-Watzinger praised the innovative - [Stress Makes Vaccines Less Effective](https://www.freunde-tau.org/stress-makes-vaccines-less-effective/) - Researchers at Tel Aviv University find correlation between behavioral stress and vaccine effectiveness. Researchers at Tel Aviv University demonstrated for the first time that there is a significant link between behavioral stress and the effectiveness of vaccines. They found that acute stress in lab models 9-12 days after vaccination increases antibody response to the vaccine - [Barbie Buzz: Mattel CEO Shares Branding Wisdom with Tel Aviv University Students](https://www.freunde-tau.org/barbie-buzz-mattel-ceo-shares-branding-wisdom-with-tel-aviv-university-students/) - Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz, an alumnus of Tel Aviv University’s Coller School of Management, spoke to students about business leadership. The movie Barbie, based on the iconic doll created by American toy company Mattel, premiered this weekend in movie theaters worldwide to much critical acclaim. The movie’s release marks a significant point in the transformation - [Unearthing Ancient Intelligence](https://www.freunde-tau.org/unearthing-ancient-intelligence/) - Early humans in Israel's Hula Valley invested in systematic procurement of raw materials hundreds of thousands of years ago – much earlier than previously assumed. A new study from Tel Aviv University and Tel-Hai College solves an old mystery: Where did early humans in the Hula Valley, in northern Israel, get flint to make the - [Researchers Produce Highly Efficient, Low-cost “Green” Hydrogen](https://www.freunde-tau.org/researchers-produce-highly-efficient-low-cost-green-hydrogen/) - Initial hope for mass production of green hydrogen, which will dramatically reduce global CO2 emissions. Tel Aviv University researchers have achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully producing highly efficient and low-cost “green” hydrogen. By harnessing the power of green electricity and utilizing a highly efficient biocatalyst, this innovative process generates hydrogen without any air pollution. - [Researchers Induce Cancer Cell "Suicide"](https://www.freunde-tau.org/researchers-induce-cancer-cell-suicide/) - Tel Aviv University's breakthrough study unleashes self-produced toxin, targeting and eliminating cancer cells with impressive results. For the first time in the world: researchers at Tel Aviv University encoded a toxin produced by bacteria into mRNA (messenger RNA) molecules and delivered these particles directly to cancer cells, causing the cells to produce the toxin – - [Metabolomics – A New Frontier in Preventive Medicine](https://www.freunde-tau.org/metabolomics-a-new-frontier-in-preventive-medicine/) - Tel Aviv University's new Metabolite Medicine Division at the BLAVATNIK Center for Drug Discovery poised to revolutionize the field. Even the simplest blood tests of today – which monitor about 20 substances in our body – have powerful predictive and diagnostic power. For example, high cholesterol suggests possible heart trouble, and abnormal glucose could indicate - [Older Bats do Suffer from Age-related Hearing Loss](https://www.freunde-tau.org/older-bats-do-suffer-from-age-related-hearing-loss/) - Recent study challenges the prevailing belief that bats are immune to age-related hearing loss, suggesting the existence of unique adaptations that may slow down the deterioration process. A new study from Tel Aviv University disproves the prevailing scientific assumption that bats are immune to age-related hearing loss. This assumption led researchers to mistakenly believe that - [One Third of Normal-Weight Individuals are Obese](https://www.freunde-tau.org/one-third-of-normal-weight-individuals-are-obese/) - Researchers at Tel Aviv University found that the widely used Body Mass Index (BMI) measurement is less sensitive to define obesity than we thought. Researchers from the School of Public Health at Tel Aviv University's Faculty of Medicine examined the anthropometric [the scientific study of the measurements and proportions of the human body] data of - [Operation Guardian of the Walls: Women, Young People and Residents of the South Paid the Heaviest Price](https://www.freunde-tau.org/operation-guardian-of-the-walls-women-young-people-and-residents-of-the-south-paid-the-heaviest-price/) - Smartwatches prove that residents of the south suffered significantly more harm than the rest of the population. During Operation Guardian of the Walls, which took place in May 2021, researchers from Tel Aviv University carried out a groundbreaking study by equipping Israelis with smartwatches and a dedicated mobile application. The study aimed to examine the - [Due to Climate Change, More Animals will Become Extinct Outside of Nature Reserves than Within Them](https://www.freunde-tau.org/due-to-climate-change-more-animals-will-become-extinct-outside-of-nature-reserves-than-within-them/) - According to int'l study surveying more than 14,000 species of amphibians and reptiles. A new international study has found that amphibians and reptiles inhabiting the world’s nature reserves, or Protected Areas (PAs), will be better protected against climate change than species found outside of these areas, but are still likely to be harmed. The research - [From a Dark Bunker in Ukraine to Graduation Ceremony at Tel Aviv University](https://www.freunde-tau.org/from-a-dark-bunker-in-ukraine-to-graduation-ceremony-at-tel-aviv-university/) - Kirill Drik's remarkable journey towards a Master's Degree amidst war. Kirill Drik, a master's degree student at Tel Aviv University's School of Political Science, Government, and International Affairs, experienced an incredible ordeal during the war between Russia and Ukraine. For ten months, he hid from the Ukrainian army, who sought to recruit him, in a desolate - [Discovery May Lead to Personalized Medicine for Infectious Diseases](https://www.freunde-tau.org/discovery-may-lead-to-personalized-medicine-for-infectious-diseases/) - Tel Aviv University researchers open new doors for applying personalized medicine to infectious diseases, moving beyond cancer and Alzheimer's. In the world of healthcare, personalized medicine has made significant strides in certain disease areas, notably cancer. However, when it comes to infection diseases, the application of personalized medicine tools remains largely unexplored. Thanks to a - [Tel Aviv University Introduces Tuition-Free Teaching Certificate Program](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-introduces-tuition-free-teaching-certificate-program/) - The University is taking a proactive and socially responsible approach to address country-wide decline in aspiring teachers. Tel Aviv University is dedicated to enhancing Israel's education system and addressing the critical shortage of teachers. To tackle this challenge, the School of Education has launched an innovative program that allows students to seamlessly integrate their existing - [Tel Aviv University 1st in Israel in QS World University Ranking 2024](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-1st-in-israel-in-qs-world-university-ranking-2024/) - International ranking evaluates top 1,500 universities worldwide. Tel Aviv University has achieved a remarkable feat by securing the first position among Israeli universities in the highly esteemed QS World University Ranking 2024. This prominent ranking evaluates 1,500 universities from across the globe. The top three universities globally are MIT, Cambridge, and Oxford. The QS - [Breakthrough Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Severe Developmental Epilepsy in Children](https://www.freunde-tau.org/breakthrough-gene-therapy-offers-hope-for-severe-developmental-epilepsy-in-children/) - Advancing treatment and improving quality of life. Researchers at Tel Aviv University, among other institutions, have developed an innovative gene therapy that may help children suffering from Dravet syndrome (DS), a severe developmental epilepsy caused by a random mutation in the SCN1A gene during fetal development. DS is characterized by uncontrollable epilepsy, developmental delays, cognitive - [Prof. Isaac P. Witz Honored with 2023 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research](https://www.freunde-tau.org/prof-isaac-p-witz-honored-with-2023-szent-gyoergyi-prize-for-progress-in-cancer-research/) - Renowned Tel Aviv University Professor Emeritus recognized for his groundbreaking scientific contributions. An Impressive achievement: Professor Isaac P. Witz from the Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research at Tel Aviv University's George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, was chosen by the prize selection committee of the National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) in the US to - [The Secret Sauce of Academic Growth](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-secret-sauce-of-academic-growth/) - Post-doc researchers propel cross-pollination of ideas around the globe. How do universities worldwide expand academic ties, develop new research approaches, and tap into emerging ideas? One of the best ways to achieve these goals is to attract a talented and diverse group of recent PhD graduates for post-doctoral positions, which have long been considered as - [The Power of Sleep](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-power-of-sleep/) - New study reveals that brain's coordination between hippocampus and cortex during sleep boosts memory consolidation, offering hope for people with memory impairments. While a good night's sleep is known to be critical for the consolidation of long-lasting memories, so far there has been little evidence regarding the precise processes at work during human sleep. A - [OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was hosted by Tel Aviv University](https://www.freunde-tau.org/openai-ceo-sam-altman-was-hosted-by-tel-aviv-university/) - Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, was a guest at Tel Aviv University today together with Ilya Sutskever, Co-founder and Chief Scientist of OpenAI The event began with a conversation with Dr. Nadav Cohen from the Blavatnik School of Computer Science. There were questions from the audience that included students, researchers and faculty members, high-tech people and - [Revolutionizing Mental Health Through Psychedelic Research](https://www.freunde-tau.org/revolutionizing-mental-health-through-psychedelic-research/) - Revolutionizing Mental Health Through Psychedelic Research. The Institute for Integrative Psychedelic Research (IPR-TLV) was inaugurated recently at Tel Aviv University. The Institute's primary focus is to foster interdisciplinary research on psychedelics and deepen the understanding of brain-mind-body interactions. With the vision to revolutionize mental health, IPR-TLV aims to become a global leader in the scientific - [Sam Altman to Visit Tel Aviv University](https://www.freunde-tau.org/sam-altman-to-visit-tel-aviv-university/) - TAU to host the OpenAI Founder and CEO as part of his globetrotting OpenAI world tour. As Altman is due to visit Israel next week, the burning question remains: Is there anyone left on our campus who hasn't experienced the wonders of ChatGPT? Altman's highly-anticipated visit to Tel Aviv University on Monday June 5, part - [CRISPR Unveils Plant Gene Potential](https://www.freunde-tau.org/crispr-unveils-plant-gene-potential/) - Breakthrough method revolutionizes agricultural crop improvement for enhanced properties. Since the agricultural revolution, mankind has strived to enhance plant varieties through genetic diversity. However, until recently, our understanding was limited to the functions of individual genes, which account for just 20% of the genome. The remaining 80%, comprised of genes grouped in families, remained a - [New Studies Expose Coral Reef Crisis in Eilat](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-studies-expose-coral-reef-crisis-in-eilat/) - Deadly epidemic killed all the black sea urchins in the Gulf of Eilat, placing coral reefs at risk. Recent, unsettling studies conducted by Tel Aviv University have unveiled a deadly epidemic responsible for the widespread decimation of black sea urchins in the Mediterranean Sea and the Gulf of Eilat. Over the span of just a - [Thousands Participate in Tel Aviv University's Open Day](https://www.freunde-tau.org/thousands-participate-in-tel-aviv-universitys-open-day/) - Prospective students get a taste of campus life and explore study tracks on the University's second open day this year. Tel Aviv University hosted its undergraduate Open Day, drawing in thousands of prospective students. The event provided valuable insights into admission requirements, application processes, and the opportunity to interact with faculty members and current students - [Prof. Yosef Shiloh Elected as International Member of US National Academy of Sciences](https://www.freunde-tau.org/prof-yosef-shiloh-elected-as-international-member-of-us-national-academy-of-sciences/) - Renowned Tel Aviv University Professor Emeritus recognized for pioneering cancer research and advocacy for rare genetic disorders. Professor Emeritus Yosef Shiloh from TAU’s Sackler Faculty of Medicine was elected an international member of the US National Academy of Sciences (NAS). The Academy includes approximately 2,500 American scientists from all fields of science and another approximately - [Tel Aviv University Honors Nine Remarkable Individuals with Honorary Degrees](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-honors-nine-remarkable-individuals-with-honorary-degrees/) - The recipients were honoured for their profound impact on the world in an extraordinary ceremony at the University's 2023 Board of Governor's Meeting. In a festive ceremony held during the 2023 Board of Governors Meeting, Tel Aviv University awarded honorary degrees to 9 individuals, all of whom have had an exceptionally positive impact on the - [Empowering Israeli-Arab Students in Humanities](https://www.freunde-tau.org/empowering-israeli-arab-students-in-humanities/) - Inauguration of the Cohn Program for Israeli-Arab Inclusion in the Humanities at Tel Aviv University. The Cohn Family in collaboration with The Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities and the Commission for Equity, Diversity and Community at Tel Aviv University inaugurated the Cohn Program for Israeli-Arab inclusion in the Humanities during the University's annual Board - [This Week: TAU's Board of Governors Meeting 2023](https://www.freunde-tau.org/this-week-taus-board-of-governors-meeting-2023/) - This year's event, May 14—21, provides a special cause for celebration marking the end of our $1 billion Global Campaign. This week, Tel Aviv University is hosting its annual Board of Governors Meeting, with over 500 friends and supporters arriving from all over the world. The program is packed with a variety of exciting events: - [Google and Tel Aviv University Launch New AI and Data Science Research Program](https://www.freunde-tau.org/google-and-tel-aviv-university-launch-new-ai-and-data-science-research-program/) - Three-Year Program Focused on AI for Sustainability and Education. Google and Tel Aviv University are continuing their ongoing collaboration and launched a new three-year program for the promotion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data science research, through the TAD - Center for Artificial Intelligence & Data Science at TAU, headed by Prof. Meir Feder (from - [“Stay Close to Them, but Avoid Clinging to Them”](https://www.freunde-tau.org/stay-close-to-them-but-avoid-clinging-to-them-2/) - TAU professor and early childhood expert on how to help children feel secure in times of conflict. During difficult and stressful times, children are particularly reliant on adult presence and support. They need our help to make sense of everything, and to restore their sense of security. We asked Prof. Dorit Aram, from TAU’s The - [The Jewish Wars?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-jewish-wars/) - Tel Aviv University hosts int'l emergency conference to address crisis in Israel-Diaspora relations and the future of Jewish identity. Last week, Tel Aviv University held an international emergency conference in collaboration with Brandeis University and the World Zionist Organization, under the title: 'The Jewish Wars?'. The participants, including leading public and academic figures from Israel - [Tel Aviv University Celebrates Long Tradition of Academic Collaboration With Mexico](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-celebrates-long-tradition-of-academic-collaboration-with-mexico/) - University hosts "Mexico International Week" on May 8-10. As Israel and Mexico mark 70 years of diplomatic relations, Tel Aviv University (TAU) is hosting its own "Mexico International Week" on campus between May 8-10, in celebration of its longstanding academic relations with Mexican academic institutions. “During Mexico International Week we celebrate the strong academic - [International Study Reveals Genetic Link Between Modern Wine Grapes and Ancient Varieties](https://www.freunde-tau.org/international-study-reveals-genetic-link-between-modern-wine-grapes-and-ancient-varieties/) - International Study Reveals Genetic Link Between Modern Wine Grapes and Ancient Varieties. A new study led by the paleogenetic laboratory of the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History at Tel Aviv University and the University of Haifa analyzed DNA from ancient local winegrape seeds discovered at archaeological excavations in the Negev. One seed was found to - [Tel Aviv University Researchers Present New Treatment for Ovarian Cancer](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-researchers-present-new-treatment-for-ovarian-cancer/) - Using RNA-based nanodrugs the researchers achieve 80% survival rate in lab models. Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women, accounting for more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. In a study conducted at Tel Aviv University researchers used protein CKAP5 (cytoskeleton-associated protein) for the first time as a therapeutic - [Jack Ma joins Tel Aviv University as Visiting Professor](https://www.freunde-tau.org/jack-ma-joins-tel-aviv-university-as-visiting-professor/) - We are delighted to announce that Mr. Jack Ma, renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist, will join the University as a Visiting Professor. Mr. Jack Ma, who holds an Honorary Doctorate from Tel Aviv University, is expected to contribute to the University's research efforts on sustainable agriculture and food. The University’s faculty and students are also enthusiastic - [Bats Get “Pregnancy Brain” Too](https://www.freunde-tau.org/bats-get-pregnancy-brain-too/) - New study finds that pregnancy affects bats' sensing capabilities. "Pregnancy brain" - sometimes called “brain fog” or “mommy brain" - refers to a pregnant woman's forgetfulness during and shortly after pregnancy. And there have indeed been several studies pointing to an impairment of the cognitive abilities of pregnant women. Apparently, the condition does not just - [Tel Aviv University Halts Studies to Mark Israel's Memorial Day](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-halts-studies-to-mark-israels-memorial-day/) - University students and faculty members attend moving ceremony for fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism. Israel will mark this year's Memorial Day beginning this evening (Monday night) when a siren will sound across the country. According to tradition, Tel Aviv University organized a university-wide break in studies for its Yom Hazikaron Memorial Ceremony which was - [Haredi Jews – The Main Target of Antisemitic Assaults](https://www.freunde-tau.org/haredi-jews-the-main-target-of-antisemitic-assaults/) - The Annual Report on Antisemitism Worldwide – 2022. On the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day 2023, The Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry at Tel Aviv University published its 22nd annual Antisemitism Worldwide Report in collaboration with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Attacking The Most Vulnerable According to the Report, visibly identifiable Jews, particularly - [Drug-Free Alternative for People with Social Anxiety](https://www.freunde-tau.org/drug-free-alternative-for-people-with-social-anxiety/) - Technology-driven treatment found to be as effective as psychiatric medications. A new clinical trial conducted at Tel Aviv University has demonstrated an effective technology-driven alternative to psychiatric medications for people with social anxiety. The groundbreaking study found that Gaze-Contingent Music Reward Therapy (GC-MART) is as effective in treating social anxiety disorder as drugs from the - ["Family Smoking" on The Porch](https://www.freunde-tau.org/family-smoking-on-the-porch/) - Six out of ten children whose parents restrict their smoking to the porch are at risk for being harmed by tobacco smoke. Many parents think that they are protecting their children by smoking on the porch or next to the window in a room. However, a new study by Tel Aviv University finds that, in - [Three TAU Professors Awarded Israel Prize 2023](https://www.freunde-tau.org/three-tau-professors-awarded-israel-prize-2023/) - Prof. Yoram Dinstein, Prof. Emanuel Peled and Prof. Avital Gasith are all recipients of the prestigious award. Three TAU professors were awarded the Israel Prize in the fields of law, chemistry and environmental sciences research. The Israel Prize is the State of Israel’s highest cultural honor and is awarded annually in a public ceremony on - [Plants Emit Sounds – Especially When Stressed](https://www.freunde-tau.org/plants-emit-sounds-especially-when-stressed/) - In a world first, Tel Aviv University researchers record and analyze sounds distinctly emitted by plants. Do you talk to your plants? While you may not be able to hear them, yaour plants could very well be chatting away as well (perhaps they are not such great listeners after all), and that's especially true if - [Tiny Robot Navigates in Physiological Environment and Captures Targeted Damaged Cells](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tiny-robot-navigates-in-physiological-environment-and-captures-targeted-damaged-cells/) - Meet the hybrid micro-robot: innovative technology only 10 microns across. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a hybrid micro-robot, the size of a single biological cell (about 10 microns across), that can be controlled and navigated using two different mechanisms - electric and magnetic. The micro-robot is able to navigate between different cells in - [Hyperbaric Treatment More Effective than Medicines for Fibromyalgia Caused by Head Injury](https://www.freunde-tau.org/hyperbaric-treatment-more-effective-than-medicines-for-fibromyalgia-caused-by-head-injury/) - Researchers say "results were dramatic" for patients who underwent hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Researchers from Tel Aviv University compared treatment with a dedicated protocol of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to the pharmacology (drugs) treatment available today for patients suffering from fibromyalgia, a chronic pain syndrome, caused by traumatic brain injury (TBI). Their findings showed that dedicated - [“Super Seaweed” Produces Natural Health Compounds and Medicine from the Sea](https://www.freunde-tau.org/super-seaweed-produces-natural-health-compounds-and-medicine-from-the-sea/) - New Israeli technology could lead to anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and antibiotic treatments. After developing an innovative technology that enables the growth of seaweed enriched with proteins and minerals such as zinc, iron, iodine, magnesium, and calcium for humans and animals, researchers from Tel Aviv University's School of Zoology at The George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences - [Promoting Women in Medicine](https://www.freunde-tau.org/promoting-women-in-medicine/) - New enrichment program created for and by Tel Aviv University's female medical students. Women in Medicine (WIM) is a new program created for and by TAU's female medical students. The semester-long program kicks off on March 15 and aims to offer open dialogue and a community of female students from the Sackler Faculty of Medicine where they can - [World's First mRNA Vaccine Against Deadly Bacteria](https://www.freunde-tau.org/worlds-first-mrna-vaccine-against-deadly-bacteria/) - Israeli researchers develop vaccine that is 100% effective against bacteria lethal to humans. For the first time worldwide, a team of researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Israel Institute for Biological Research have developed an mRNA-based vaccine that is 100% effective against a type of bacteria that is lethal to humans. The study, conducted - [Do We Need 'Junk DNA'?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/do-we-need-junk-dna/) - Researchers offer possible reason why neutral sequences in the genome of living creatures continue to exist millions of years later. A new model developed at Tel Aviv University offers a possible solution to the scientific question of why neutral sequences, sometimes referred to as "junk DNA", are not eliminated from the genome of living creatures - [Declaration of the Tel Aviv University Senate Regarding the Violation of Israeli Democracy](https://www.freunde-tau.org/declaration-of-the-tel-aviv-university-senate-regarding-the-violation-of-israeli-democracy/) - "We call upon the government of Israel and the Knesset to halt legislation that fundamentally alters the democratic system of governance in Israel." Issued on March 1st, 2023 Since its founding, Tel Aviv University has upheld the core principles of academic excellence, improving Israeli society, and nurturing critical and creative thinking. We, the members of - [Breaking Glass Ceilings](https://www.freunde-tau.org/breaking-glass-ceilings/) - Tel Aviv University alumna, Israela Tadela Baruch, launches project to empower Israeli women of Ethiopian descent. "We are here to reach the forums where significant decisions are made that affect our daily lives and those of our children." This is an excerpt from a Facebook post from November 2nd 2022 that launched the "Tzahai" project - [New Snake Family Identified](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-snake-family-identified/) - As far as researchers are aware the Micrelapidae family includes only three species, one in Israel and neighboring countries, and two in East Africa. An extensive international study identified a new family of snakes: Micrelapidae. According to the researchers, Micrelaps, small snakes usually with black and yellow rings, diverged from the rest of the evolutionary - [Dan David Prize Announces 2023 Winners](https://www.freunde-tau.org/dan-david-prize-announces-2023-winners/) - Nine emerging historians, archaeologists, curators and digital humanists will each receive $300,000 USD, in recognition of their breakthrough achievements in the study of the past. The Dan David Prize, the largest history prize in the world, today announced its 2023 winners - nine emerging scholars and practitioners, whose work illuminates the past in bold and - [Munich Philharmonic Names Lahav Shani its Next Chief Conductor](https://www.freunde-tau.org/munich-philharmonic-names-lahav-shani-its-next-chief-conductor/) - The 34-year-old Israeli musician and Tel Aviv University alumnus adds another top-notch orchestra to his portfolio. Lahav Shani, Music Director with the Israel Philharmonic since 2020 and alumnus of Tel Aviv University's Buchmann-Mehta School of Music, will take over as chief conductor of the Munich Philharmonic, a leading German and international orchestra, starting September 2026. The - [Researchers Discover Mechanism that Facilitates Formation of Brain Metastases](https://www.freunde-tau.org/researchers-discover-mechanism-that-facilitates-formation-of-brain-metastases/) - Findings could help predict metastatic recurrence in the brain and a worse prognosis. Brain metastases are one of the deadliest forms of cancer metastasis, with grave survival rates of less than one year in many cases. The incidence of brain metastases has been increasing in recent years and developing better therapeutic strategies for brain metastasis - [Travelling exhibition displayed for the first time in Israel](https://www.freunde-tau.org/travelling-exhibition-displayed-for-the-first-time-in-israel/) - The Rosenberg – The German Federal Ministry of Justice in the Shadow of the Nazi Past. In 2012, the German Federal Ministry of Justice tasked an independent academic commission with investigating the Ministry’s national-socialist past during the early years of the newly founded Federal Republic of Germany. The commission was given unrestricted access to the - [Prestigious Grant from the European Innovation Council Awarded to Tel Aviv University’s Research Team](https://www.freunde-tau.org/prestigious-grant-from-the-european-innovation-council-awarded-to-tel-aviv-universitys-research-team/) - Dr. Iftach Nachman from the Faculty of Life Sciences leads the Israeli research team, as part of an international consortium. The European Innovation Council Pathfinder Challenges program announced a 4.95M Euro funding to an international consortium from six countries. Dr. Iftach Nachman from the School of Neurobiology, Biochemistry & Biophysics at The George S. Wise - [Prof. Dan Peer Appointed as Member of the Prestigious American National Academy of Engineering](https://www.freunde-tau.org/prof-dan-peer-appointed-as-member-of-the-prestigious-american-national-academy-of-engineering/) - In recognition of his groundbreaking research developing unique strategies for delivering RNA molecules. The National Academy of Engineering (NAE), one of the three National Academies in the USA (Sciences, Medicine, and Engineering), has announced the appointment of Prof. Dan Peer from Tel Aviv University, currently TAU's VP R&D and Head of the Nanomedicine Lab at - [First Satellite Observatory for Quantum Optical Communication in Israel](https://www.freunde-tau.org/first-satellite-observatory-for-quantum-optical-communication-in-israel/) - Tel Aviv University's observatory is among the most advanced in the world. Tel Aviv University establishes the first satellite observatory for quantum optical communication The Center for Quantum Science and Technology at Tel Aviv University has built the first ground station in Israel – and among the most advanced in the world – for tracking, - [Does a Food Sharing Economy Benefit the Environment?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/does-a-food-sharing-economy-benefit-the-environment/) - According to researchers it depends on how the saved money is spent. Researchers from Tel Aviv University and Ben Gurion University explored the true benefit of the so-called "digital food sharing economy": when people advertise and pass on surplus food items to others instead of throwing them away. Is this indeed an environmentally friendly practice - [Love Blossoms at Tel Aviv University](https://www.freunde-tau.org/love-blossoms-at-tel-aviv-university/) - Two TAU-made couples share their romantic stories. Romance can be found on Tel Aviv University campus just as it can be found elsewhere in Tel Aviv, but "TAU couples" stand out from the crowd, with their shared love of science and passionate pursuit of the unknown! This Valentine's Day, we tracked down two of our academic - [Light Pollution is Killing Desert Rodents](https://www.freunde-tau.org/light-pollution-is-killing-desert-rodents/) - New study shows that artificial light at night can be harmful to ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health. A new study from Tel Aviv University's School of Zoology tested the impact of prolonged low-intensity light pollution on two species of desert rodents: the diurnal golden spiny mouse, and the nocturnal common spiny mouse. The findings were - [Are You an Entrepreneur at Heart?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/are-you-an-entrepreneur-at-heart/) - Join the Coller Startup Competition 2023 for the chance to win $100,000 for your startup. Tel Aviv University's Coller School of Management invites students and alumni to submit (and continue to update) your submission until May 10, 2023. Selected ventures will receive valuable feedback on their startup and get the chance to win an investment of - [Three Tel Aviv University Researchers Awarded the ERC Proof of Concept (PoC) grants](https://www.freunde-tau.org/three-tel-aviv-university-researchers-awarded-the-erc-proof-of-concept-poc-grants/) - Prof. Ronit Satchi-Fainaro, Prof. Raja Giryes and Prof. Eilon Shani receive the prestigious grants from the European Research Council. The European Research Council (ERC) recently announced the recipients of its 2022 call for Proof of Concept (PoC) grants, and three Tel Aviv University researchers were included on the list. The grants – each worth 150.000 - [Researchers Identify A New Genetic Risk Factor for Age-related Eye Disease](https://www.freunde-tau.org/researchers-identify-a-new-genetic-risk-factor-for-age-related-eye-disease/) - Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause for loss of eyesight at an advanced age. Researchers at Tel Aviv University identified a new genetic risk factor for the complex eye disease AMD (Age-related Macular Degeneration), a leading cause for loss of eyesight at an advanced age. For the first time, the researchers identified proteins - [Thousands Take Part in Tel Aviv University's Open Day](https://www.freunde-tau.org/thousands-take-part-in-tel-aviv-universitys-open-day/) - Prospective students get a taste of campus life and explore study tracks. Today's Open Day for undergraduate and graduate degrees at Tel Aviv University was a festive event. Prospective students came to learn about admission requirements and application processes, and to meet with academic staff and students from a variety of fields. This year's Open - [Five Tel Aviv University Researchers Win Prestigious ERC Grants](https://www.freunde-tau.org/five-tel-aviv-university-researchers-win-prestigious-erc-grants/) - The purpose of the grant is to enable researchers to fulfill their research goals, build research teams and promote fruitful collaborations. The European Research Council (ERC) recently announced the winners of its 2022 call for research grants for mid-career researchers, and Tel Aviv University won five of these grants. The highly coveted grants enable promising - [Prof. Karen Avraham Wins Prestigious FISEB STAR Award for Scientific Excellence and Leadership](https://www.freunde-tau.org/prof-karen-avraham-wins-prestigious-fiseb-star-award-for-scientific-excellence-and-leadership/) - The selection committee: "Her creative ideas, unwavering commitment and leadership have inspired many and set a benchmark for others." The Federation of all the Israel Societies for Experimental Biology (FISEB) announced that Prof. Karen Avraham, Dean of Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University is the winner of the STAR Award for Scientific Excellence - [Do You Have a Rightist or a Leftist Brain?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/do-you-have-a-rightist-or-a-leftist-brain/) - Political orientation can be predicted by measuring brain activation while watching campaign-ads. A first-of-its-kind study scanned the brains of dozens of politically involved participants while they watched campaign-ads and speeches by parties from both ends of the political spectrum, just before one of the last rounds of elections. The participants, half right-wing and half left-wing, - [People With Autism Experience Pain at a Higher Intensity](https://www.freunde-tau.org/people-with-autism-experience-pain-at-a-higher-intensity/) - Findings contradict prevalent belief that people on the autism spectrum are 'indifferent to pain'. A new study examined the pain perception among people with autism and found that they experience pain at a higher intensity than the general population and are less adaptable to the sensation. This finding is contrary to the prevalent belief that - [Holocaust Education is Expanding in Africa, the Arab World, and Eastern Europe](https://www.freunde-tau.org/holocaust-education-is-expanding-in-africa-the-arab-world-and-eastern-europe/) - The Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry published its annual report focusing on initiatives around the world to preserve Jewish heritage, teach about the Holocaust, and combat antisemitism and racism in general. On the eve of International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2023, The Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry at Tel Aviv - [Lessons in Tolerance and DNA Extraction in Tel Aviv University's Medical Labs](https://www.freunde-tau.org/lessons-in-tolerance-and-dna-extraction-in-tel-aviv-universitys-medical-labs/) - High school students on the autism spectrum were integrated for a whole semester in the research laboratories of TAU's Faculty of Medicine. A hugely successful pilot project was concluded in Tel Aviv University's Sackler Faculty of Medicine, in which nine curious high school students on the autism spectrum from the Ahad Ha'Am School in Petah Tikva (a - [Prof. Ehud Gazit Elected Fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors](https://www.freunde-tau.org/prof-ehud-gazit-elected-fellow-of-the-us-national-academy-of-inventors/) - The appointment is the highest recognition given by the Academy, awarded to innovators whose inventions have had a decisive impact on quality of life, economic development, and social welfare. Prof. Ehud Gazit of Tel Aviv University was recently elected as a Fellow of the United States National Academy of Inventors (NAI). The appointment to the - [New Exhibition at the Wiener Library Features "Jews out!" – a Children's Board Game from Nazi Germany](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-exhibition-at-the-wiener-library-features-jews-out-a-childrens-board-game-from-nazi-germany/) - Players need to quickly collect six 'Jew hats' from Jewish areas in the city, and bring them to one of the roundup spots. On the eve of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a new exhibition at the Wiener Library for the Study of the Nazi Era and the Holocaust at Tel Aviv University features the appalling - [Researchers Uncover New Factors Linked to Williams Syndrome](https://www.freunde-tau.org/researchers-uncover-new-factors-linked-to-williams-syndrome/) - Findings may contribute to development of treatments to enable normal expression of genes essential for brain development in people suffering from the syndrome. Williams syndrome is a relatively rare, multisystem genetic syndrome that causes disorders in brain development. A new study by the Tel Aviv University and Hebrew University found that abnormal processes lead to - [Robot, Can You Smell This?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/robot-can-you-smell-this/) - In a scientific first, a robot can “smell” using a biological sensor. After having developed a robot that hears through the ear of a locust, researchers from Tel Aviv University have succeeded in equipping a robot with the sense of smell, using a biological sensor. The sensor sends electrical signals as a response to the - [Tel Aviv University's First MedTech Hackathon Sets a High Bar](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-universitys-first-medtech-hackathon-sets-a-high-bar/) - 200 students from six different disciplines find practical solutions to burning challenges in Israeli medicine. TAU's first competition for medical innovation ended last weekend (January 11-13) with spectacular results. The TAU MedTech Hackathon, organized by four entrepreneurial students from Tel Aviv University's faculties of Medicine and Engineering, included 200 students who participated alongside 120 mentors and - [Medical Clowns - No Laughing Matter](https://www.freunde-tau.org/medical-clowns-no-laughing-matter/) - Israeli researchers find that medical clowns contribute significantly to the achievement of medical therapeutic goals. You see them stroll around in the hospitals' toughest wards with their red noses, colorful clothes, and unwavering smiles, spreading laughter and cheerfulness wherever they go. They are the medical clowns: trained professionals whose goal is to change the hospital - [Coller School of Management Among World's Top 100 Business Schools](https://www.freunde-tau.org/coller-school-of-management-among-worlds-top-100-business-schools/) - The only Israeli business school included in ranking by CEOWORLD Magazine. Tel Aviv University's Coller School of Management was ranked among the 100 "Best Business Schools in The World For 2023" by CEOWORLD Magazine, the only Israeli school to be included in this comprehensive international ranking. The ranking was conducted through the 2023 Global Business - [New National Research Center at Tel Aviv University](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-national-research-center-at-tel-aviv-university/) - The Israel Center for Applied Systems Analysis to be established. The Israel Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology (MOST), the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) in Austria, and Tel Aviv University (TAU) are proud to announce the establishment of a new national Research Center for Applied Systems Analysis, called the Israel Center for - [First Israeli Nanosatellite Designed to Communicate from Space with Optical Ground Station](https://www.freunde-tau.org/first-israeli-nanosatellite-designed-to-communicate-from-space-with-optical-ground-station/) - TAU-SAT3 was successfully launched yesterday. The researchers: "An important step toward demonstrating reliable quantum communication". A new technological achievement for Tel Aviv University: in less than two years TAU launched three nanosatellites into space. The third, TAU-SAT3, was launched yesterday on SpaceX's launch vehicle Falcon 9, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. According - [Researchers use Smartwatches to Measure Safety of COVID Vaccine](https://www.freunde-tau.org/researchers-use-smartwatches-to-measure-safety-of-covid-vaccine/) - Tel Aviv University researchers monitored the physiological data of close to 5,000 Israelis over two years. In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at Tel Aviv University equipped close to 5,000 Israelis with smartwatches and monitored their physiological parameters over two years. Of those monitored, 2,038 received the booster dose of the coronavirus vaccine, allowing the researchers - [Researchers Identify 100,000 New Types of Viruses](https://www.freunde-tau.org/researchers-identify-100000-new-types-of-viruses/) - Tel Aviv University researchers successfully identify new viruses, even specify which organisms they are likely to attack. A groundbreaking Tel Aviv University study has discovered about 100,000 new types of previously unknown viruses – a ninefold increase in the amount of RNA viruses known to science until now. The viruses were discovered in global environmental - ["Requiem for a Whale" Won Best Student Film Award at the IDA Documentary Awards Ceremony](https://www.freunde-tau.org/requiem-for-a-whale-won-best-student-film-award-at-the-ida-documentary-awards-ceremony/) - Ido Weisman's short documentary film won the award at the world's most prestigious event dedicated to the documentary genre. "Requiem for a Whale", a short documentary film by Ido Weisman, an alumnus of The Steve Tisch School of Film and Television at Tel Aviv University's Faculty of the Arts, won the best student film award - [TAU Students Continue to Work on Solving the Water Crisis in Northern Tanzania](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-students-continue-to-work-on-solving-the-water-crisis-in-northern-tanzania/) - The delegation "Africa Group, Engineers Without Borders Israel – Tel Aviv" went to Tanzania during the country's worst droughts in history Tel Aviv University students from The Iby and Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering and the Raymond & Beverly Sackler Faculty of Exact Sciences recently returned from the Babati district in northern Tanzania, where they - [Tel Aviv University Establishes Multidisciplinary Center for Research of Autoimmune Diseases](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-establishes-multidisciplinary-center-for-research-of-autoimmune-diseases/) - New center enabled by a generous gift of $10 million from Judith and Stewart Colton Tel Aviv University has established the Colton Center, Israel's first multidisciplinary center for the study of autoimmune diseases – chronic conditions involving an abnormal response of the immune system within body tissues. The Center will collaborate with Israel's medical centers - [Could a Drone Save Bats from the Terror of Wind Turbine Blades?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/could-a-drone-save-bats-from-the-terror-of-wind-turbine-blades/) - Israeli researchers developed innovative device designed to prevent harm caused to flying animals, in particular bats. Every year, wind turbines around the world kill millions of bats and other flying animals that fly into the turbine's blades. A new study by Tel Aviv University and the University of Haifa offers an original solution to the - [TAU and Goethe University Establish a Joint Center for the Study of Religious and Interreligious Dynamics](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-and-goethe-university-establish-a-joint-center-for-the-study-of-religious-and-interreligious-dynamics/) - First-of-its-kind academic collaboration between Israel and Germany. Academic collaboration between Israel and Germany is growing, and for the first time, Tel Aviv University in Israel and Goethe University in Frankfurt will establish a joint center for with a focus on interfaith studies. The center will promote research on religion, in particular the monotheistic faiths – - [Breakthrough in the Field of Controlled Drug Delivery](https://www.freunde-tau.org/breakthrough-in-the-field-of-controlled-drug-delivery/) - Tel Aviv University researchers develop new technology for efficient encapsulation and release of biomaterials. In a world first, researchers found a way to control the encapsulation and release of molecules by exposure to UV light. The technology will advance the development of controlled release delivery systems for drugs and biomaterials. Efficient encapsulation of molecules is - [Men Engage in "Chivalrous Sexism" when Donating to Women in Need](https://www.freunde-tau.org/men-engage-in-chivalrous-sexism-when-donating-to-women-in-need/) - New study finds that men are less willing to help women if the help will empower them. A new study by Tel Aviv and Ben-Gurion Universities reveals a phenomenon of "chivalrous sexism" towards women in need. According to the study, about 2 out of 3 men (62%) would be willing to help a woman in - [Sir Frank Lowy Donates $18M USD to Tel Aviv University’s International School](https://www.freunde-tau.org/sir-frank-lowy-donates-18m-usd-to-tel-aviv-universitys-international-school/) - The gift from the Israeli-Australian businessman will expand TAU's offering of global programs and collaborations; it will include a scholarship fund for outstanding international students, a fund for visiting professors; and it will fund a new building for the International School. Sir Frank Lowy is donating $18M USD (65M NIS) to Tel Aviv University to - [Plastic Additives Harm Corals' Reproductive Processes](https://www.freunde-tau.org/plastic-additives-harm-corals-reproductive-processes/) - Tel Aviv University researchers examined four chemical additives that are used in consumer products, including food packaging, toys, medical devices, and adhesives. A new study by Tel Aviv University and the Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences in Eilat examined the effect of plastic additives on the reproductive process and larvae development of corals and other - [Common Medications May Reduce Risk of Metastases after Colon and Rectal Cancer](https://www.freunde-tau.org/common-medications-may-reduce-risk-of-metastases-after-colon-and-rectal-cancer/) - Existing drugs to prevent anxiety, stress reactions and inflammation reduced the risk of the spread of cancer metastases after surgery to remove a colon tumor by tens of percent. Although surgery to remove primary tumors is the mainstay of all cancer treatments, the risk of metastases after tumor removal is estimated at 35% among colon - [The Superpowers of the Female Locust](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-superpowers-of-the-female-locust/) - She can stretch up to 2-3 times her original length when laying eggs in the ground, without causing irreparable damage. Every mother will do anything to know that her offspring are in a safe place. The female locust, however, takes it to a whole new level: A new Tel Aviv University study has discovered that - [Surprising the Pope with The Artwork 'Jesus from the Soil of the Holy Land'](https://www.freunde-tau.org/surprising-the-pope-with-the-artwork-jesus-from-the-soil-of-the-holy-land/) - Prof. Dina Porat: "The Pope was moved by the gesture. He thanked me wholeheartedly and said that it was a very special gift." Prof. Dina Porat from Tel Aviv University recently surprised Pope Francis when she handed him the artwork 'Jesus from the Soil of the Holy Land' while in Rome. The Pope thanked Prof. - [Researchers Characterize Earliest Galaxies in the Universe](https://www.freunde-tau.org/researchers-characterize-earliest-galaxies-in-the-universe/) - First-of-its-kind study sheds light on epoch of the first stars, 200M years after the Big Bang. An international team of astrophysicists, including Prof. Rennan Barkana from Tel Aviv University's Sackler School of Physics and Astronomy at Raymond & Beverly Sackler Faculty of Exact Sciences, has managed for the first time to statistically characterize the first - [Will COP27 Change the World Order?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/will-cop27-change-the-world-order/) - Our researchers went to Egypt for the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference and returned with new insights. The annual international climate conference held on November 6-20 was attended by world leaders, climate researchers and key officials from all over the world. On the agenda for this year's summit was the implementation of decisions made at - [CRISPR Therapeutics can Damage the Genome](https://www.freunde-tau.org/crispr-therapeutics-can-damage-the-genome/) - TAU Researchers caution that while the genome editing method is very effective, it is not always safe and can promote cancer. A new study from TAU identifies risks in the use of CRISPR therapeutics – an innovative, Nobel-prize-winning method that involves cleaving and editing DNA, already employed for the treatment of conditions like cancer, liver - [Why do Corals Glow?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/why-do-corals-glow/) - For centuries, nature lovers and scientists have been fascinated by the fact that creatures in the sea are able to glow. The phenomenon is very common in reef-building corals, but its biological role has been the subject of constant debate. Numerous hypotheses have been tested over the years. Some suggested that this phenomenon protect against - [Tel Aviv University Researchers Develop Long Covid Treatment](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-researchers-develop-long-covid-treatment/) - High-pressure oxygen therapy is now available for millions suffering from long Covid. A groundbreaking new study from Tel Aviv University, the first of its kind in the world, found a promising treatment for long-term COVID-19 symptoms, based on advanced hyperbaric (high-pressure oxygen) therapy (HBOT). Long COVID, which affects up to 30% of patients infected by - [TAU's Open Day for BA Studies Draws Over 6000 Visitors](https://www.freunde-tau.org/taus-open-day-for-ba-studies-draws-over-6000-visitors/) - Participants met with professors and students, learned about academic programs and participated in guided tours on campus. After two consecutive years on Zoom, it was such a joy to finally be able to open our campus for visitors to TAU Open Day today. Over 6000 prospective students arrived throughout the day to learn about the various - [A New Generation of TAU-Germany Ties](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-new-generation-of-tau-germany-ties/) - Who knew that there were so many Germany-related projects going on here at TAU? Academic collaboration between Tel Aviv University and Germany is growing, as part of TAU's wider efforts to develop research ties with the world's leading institutions, attract outstanding students from across the globe, and provide Israeli students with the tools they need to prosper - [Ukrainian Refugees Arriving in Europe](https://www.freunde-tau.org/ukrainian-refugees-arriving-in-europe/) - TAU researcher explains the unprecedented show of EU solidarity. Over 6.5 million people have fled Ukraine over the last three months, following the Russian military invasion. Several more millions are still making their way to the borders, experts estimate, and numbers may continue to grow, depending on the course and outcomes of the war. EU’s - [The Thinnest Possible Ladder](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-thinnest-possible-ladder/) - Tel Aviv researchers reveal two-dimensional crystals exhibiting unique control of distinct electric potential steps. Tel Aviv University research reveals two-dimensional crystals exhibiting a unique control of distinct electric potential steps by sliding atomically thin layers against each other. The consecutive, ultimately thin, electrical switches reported are a highly desired resource for information technology and novel - [Are Today's Gynecologists Ignoring Women's Health Issues?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/are-todays-gynecologists-ignoring-womens-health-issues/) - Women's health and wellbeing receive little attention compared to childbirth and reproduction, both in research and in clinic. A new preliminary study from Tel Aviv University reveals that due to masculine dominance of the gynecological science field, most gynecological research focuses on childbirth and reproduction rather than women's health and wellbeing. Mapping scientific journals in - [The World's Oldest Grilled Fish Recipe](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-worlds-oldest-grilled-fish-recipe/) - International team, including leading Israeli universities, finds oldest evidence of the controlled use of fire to cook food. The question of how early humans began using fire to cook food has been the subject of much scientific discussion for over a century. Cooking is defined as the ability to process food by controlling the temperature - [Mobilizing for Efficient Climate Action](https://www.freunde-tau.org/mobilizing-for-efficient-climate-action/) - Tel Aviv University leads Israeli collaboration with international research organization, IIASA. For efficient climate action – aiming to reduce human footprints, enhancing the resilience of natural and socioeconomic systems and help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals - individual, organizations and countries must be mobilized for concerted efforts. The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, - [Removal of Cancerous Tumors Without Surgery](https://www.freunde-tau.org/removal-of-cancerous-tumors-without-surgery/) - New technology from Tel Aviv University, combining ultrasound and nanobubbles, destroys tumors, eliminating need for invasive treatments. A new technology developed at Tel Aviv University makes it possible to destroy cancerous tumors in a targeted manner, via a combination of ultrasound and the injection of nanobubbles into the bloodstream. Unlike invasive treatment methods or the - [New Hope for Patients with Severe Bone Loss](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-hope-for-patients-with-severe-bone-loss/) - Researchers induced bone regeneration with a special hydrogel that mimics the bone's natural environment. An innovative technology developed at Tel Aviv University will enable bone regeneration to correct large bone defects by means of a special hydrogel. Following successful tests in a lab model, the researchers now plan to move forward to clinical trials. The - [Drones Against Illegal Waste Dumpsites](https://www.freunde-tau.org/drones-against-illegal-waste-dumpsites/) - Use of drones to map illegal waste dumps could promote recycling and save Israel NIS 200 million. A new study conducted at Tel Aviv University has mapped illegal construction waste dumps using drones. The researchers attempted to assess the actual amounts of construction waste dumped at unauthorized sites, as well as the contents of the - [Aerobic Activity can Reduce Risk of Metastatic Cancer by 72%](https://www.freunde-tau.org/aerobic-activity-can-reduce-risk-of-metastatic-cancer-by-72/) - TAU researchers find that exercise defeats cancer by increasing glucose consumption. A new study at Tel Aviv University found that aerobic exercise can reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by 72%. According to the researchers, intensity aerobic exercise increases the glucose (sugar) consumption of internal organs, thereby reducing the availability of energy to the tumor. - [TAU Ready for Climate Action](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-ready-for-climate-action/) - Lectures, workshops, and hands-on initiatives attract hundreds of students and visitors. As world leaders gathered at the UN climate change summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, the first climate day event of its kind took place here at Tel Aviv University campus. Researchers from various faculties participated, and the meetings touched on a wide variety of topics - [TAU 7th in World for Entrepreneurship](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-7th-in-world-for-entrepreneurship/) - TAU ranked first in Israel and first among universities outside the U.S. that produce successful entrepreneurs. TAU alumni ranked at the top of global entrepreneurship: 814 entrepreneurs with bachelor's degrees from Tel Aviv University have established 677 companies and raised a total of $26.5 billion. After staring as number 8 in the world for 4 - [Breakthrough Treatment May Improve Efficacy of Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer Patients](https://www.freunde-tau.org/breakthrough-treatment-may-improve-efficacy-of-chemotherapy-in-breast-cancer-patients/) - TAU-developed treatment may reduce risk for lung metastasis following chemo from 52% to only 6%. A new treatment developed at Tel Aviv University may significantly enhance the efficacy of chemotherapy in breast cancer patients, reducing the risk for lung metastasis following chemo from 52% to only 6%. Conducted in a lab model, the study identified - [Pressure Chamber Therapy Effective in Improvement of Autism](https://www.freunde-tau.org/pressure-chamber-therapy-effective-in-improvement-of-autism/) - TAU study shows that treatment may significantly improve social abilities and condition of the autistic brain. A new Tel Aviv University study succeeded in significantly improving social skills and the condition of the autistic brain through pressure chamber therapy. The study was conducted on lab models of autism. In it, the researchers identified changes in - [20 Mayors Begin TAU’s World-class Training Program](https://www.freunde-tau.org/20-mayors-begin-taus-world-class-training-program/) - The Bloomberg-Sagol Center for City Leadership announces inaugural class. As the fall semester began on TAU campus, the University’s Bloomberg-Sagol Center for City Leadership opened its doors to the program’s first cohort of students. 20 mayors and municipal heads from across Israel arrived to participate in the intensive, yearlong executive education and training program that - [Will Biden Lose Congress?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/will-biden-lose-congress/) - Next week's elections in the U.S. will be critical. Tel Aviv University researchers explain why. The U.S. 2022 midterm elections on November 8 are fast approaching, but if a new President is not on the menu, then why should we care? What are U.S. Midterms? In the U.S. midterms, Americans vote on representatives in Congress, - [Ukrainian Citizens Display High Resilience Amid Fighting](https://www.freunde-tau.org/ukrainian-citizens-display-high-resilience-amid-fighting/) - Ukrainian People show more national resilience than Israelis did during Operation "Guardian of the Walls". A first-of-its-kind study conducted by Tel Aviv University has found that the national resilience of the citizens of Ukraine, who are currently fighting for their independence, is comparatively very high (4.35) on a scale of 1 to 6. It is, - [Are Corals in Deep Trouble?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/are-corals-in-deep-trouble/) - Reproductive capacity of coral decreases with water depth. Today, when coral reefs around the world are being severely damaged by climate change and other human impacts, many are pinning their hopes on deeper reefs to provide a ’lifeline’ of support for shallow-water coral reefs, which may be more exposed to some hazards. A new Tel - [Improving the Well-being of Women with BRCA Gene, Responsible for Breast Cancer](https://www.freunde-tau.org/improving-the-well-being-of-women-with-brca-gene-responsible-for-breast-cancer/) - Unique technique found by Tel Aviv University researchers to improve emotional well-being of women with increased risk of breast cancer, assist in decision making. Many young women with increased risk of breast cancer (carriers of BRCA1/BRCA2 genes) suffer from a state of uncertainty regarding their future, mainly due to the realization that they are highly - [The Bible - Fact or Fiction?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-bible-fact-or-fiction/) - Researchers confirm invasions of biblical Israel using geomagnetic fields. A joint study by TAU and the Hebrew University, involving 20 researchers from different countries and disciplines, has accurately dated 21 destruction layers at 17 archaeological sites in Israel by reconstructing the direction and/or intensity of the earth's magnetic field recorded in burnt remnants. The new - [Ready, Set, Study!](https://www.freunde-tau.org/ready-set-study/) - Over 3000 freshmen attend Tel Aviv University's fall semester orientation day. Just before the academic school year begins in Israel on Sunday October 23, 3,000 freshmen attended TAU's "First Date" event, organized especially for them by the University and its Student Union, to help students arrive ready and confident for their first day of studies. The - [Want Success in Business? Have a Diverse Workforce](https://www.freunde-tau.org/want-success-in-business-have-a-diverse-workforce/) - Diversity in gender and ethnicity among employees can lead to over 50% improvement in company decision-making. Gender and ethnic diversity in the workplace are not just a matter of morality or political correctness, according to Prof. Thalma Lobel of Tel Aviv University’s School of Psychological Sciences. Lobel explains that diversity, in fact, contributes to the - [Our Ancestors Irreparably Damaged the Timna Valley Environment 3000 Years Ago](https://www.freunde-tau.org/our-ancestors-irreparably-damaged-the-timna-valley-environment-3000-years-ago/) - Their activities destroyed local vegetation for the copper industry. Humans destroying ecosystems apparently dates as far back as to biblical times: Researchers from Tel Aviv University collected samples of charcoal used as fuel for metallurgical furnaces in the Timna Valley, located in Israel’s southern desert region, during the 11th-9th centuries BCE and examined them under - [World’s Earliest Evidence of Opium Use](https://www.freunde-tau.org/worlds-earliest-evidence-of-opium-use/) - Opium residue was found in Israel, dating back to the 14th century BC. Researchers believe Canaanites used the psychoactive drug as offering for the dead. A new study by the Israel Antiquities Authority, Tel Aviv University and The Weizmann Institute of Science has revealed the earliest known evidence of the use of the hallucinogenic drug opium, - [Slowing Down Skin Cancer](https://www.freunde-tau.org/slowing-down-skin-cancer/) - Tel Aviv University researchers decipher the mechanism that enables skin cancer to metastasize to the brain - delaying its spread by 80%. Once melanoma, or skin cancer, spreads to the brain, it becomes extremely aggressive. Individuals with this stage of cancer are given an average 15 months to live, and that is following surgery, radiation, - [Facebook Proven to Negatively Impact Mental Health](https://www.freunde-tau.org/facebook-proven-to-negatively-impact-mental-health/) - New study first to establish causal link between use of the platform and reported worsening in anxiety and depression among college students. While many studies have found a correlation between the use of social media and various symptoms related to mental health, so far, it has been challenging to ascertain whether social media was actually - [Stop Blaming the Bats for Covid-19](https://www.freunde-tau.org/stop-blaming-the-bats-for-covid-19/) - Researchers conclude there's insufficient proof of correlation between bats and the outbreak of the epidemic. Shortly after outbreak of the Corona epidemic, accusations were voiced among the public, as well as within the scientific community, claiming that the bats are considered a health threat, as reservoirs of viruses', including the Covid-19 virus. A new Tel - [Covid-19 Antibodies May Eliminate Need for Boosters](https://www.freunde-tau.org/covid-19-antibodies-may-eliminate-need-for-boosters/) - Breakthrough TAU discovery can neutralize all known Covid variants. A team of Tel Aviv University researchers has demonstrated that antibodies isolated from the immune system of recovered COVID-19 patients are effective in neutralizing all known strains of the virus, including the Delta and the Omicron variants. The discovery may eliminate the need for repeated booster - [Like Manna from the Sea](https://www.freunde-tau.org/like-manna-from-the-sea/) - Innovative technology may ease global food crisis: “enriched seaweed” with extremely high nutritional value. Researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research Institute in Haifa have developed an innovative technology that enables the growth of “enriched seaweed” infused with nutrients, proteins, dietary fiber, and minerals for human and animal needs. According - [Making Wheat Rust-Resistant](https://www.freunde-tau.org/making-wheat-rust-resistant/) - Researchers respond to the global food crisis by enabling resistance of wheat to rust diseases. Wheat supplies about one fifth of all calories and proteins consumed by humanity. However, through the millennia, the process of cultivation has reduced the diversity of wheat varieties, and consequently modern wheat varieties are more vulnerable than their predecessors to - [Tel Aviv University and Industries in India Strengthen their Ties](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-and-industries-in-india-strengthen-their-ties/) - Bringing together industry and academia of the two countries. A delegation of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) was hosted this week by TAU. The CII is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led, and industry-managed organization, with around 9000 members from the private as well as public sectors. CII has an additional, indirect membership of over - [TAU Students Team Wins 1st Place in Int'l Mathematics Competition](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-students-team-wins-1st-place-in-intl-mathematics-competition/) - Team competed with 600 students from leading universities around the world. An impressive achievement for Tel Aviv University students, who won first prize in a renowned mathematics competition, the International Mathematics Competition (IMC). The competition took place in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, with the participation of 600 students from leading universities around the world. At the end - [Eradicating Deadly Brain Tumors by 'Starvation'](https://www.freunde-tau.org/eradicating-deadly-brain-tumors-by-starvation/) - A groundbreaking study at Tel Aviv University effectively eradicated glioblastoma, a highly lethal type of brain cancer. The researchers achieved the dramatic outcome using a method they developed based on their discovery of two critical mechanisms in the brain that support tumor growth and survival: one protects cancer cells from the immune system, while the - [Can Music Help Prevent Severe Cognitive Decline?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/can-music-help-prevent-severe-cognitive-decline/) - TAU researchers developed musical tests to detect mental deterioration in old age. Modern technology contributes to increased longevity and thus to the growth of the elderly population. It is therefore important to take steps to ensure their quality of life, including inventing tools for accessible and quick diagnosis of age-related conditions. While preventative tests are - [TAU's French Culture Program Helps Propel Careers](https://www.freunde-tau.org/taus-french-culture-program-helps-propel-careers/) - A vice-consul, a hi-tech worker, and a musician explain how the unique Program contributed to their professional accomplishments. There's something about Tel Aviv University's French Culture Program (Hebrew website) of the Faculty of Humanities, a certain "je ne sais quoi," which translates into happy graduates with exciting, wide-ranging - and perhaps even surprising - careers. - [New Learning Method for People with Autism](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-learning-method-for-people-with-autism/) - Could accelerate learning process and improve visual perception capabilities. A new study from Tel Aviv University proposes a new learning method for people with autism that may accelerate the learning process and significantly improve capabilities in terms of visual perception. According to the researchers, improving the perceptual capacity of people with autism is often a - [Scientific discovery may facilitate speedy, objective, and accurate diagnosis of the condition using saliva](https://www.freunde-tau.org/scientific-discovery-may-facilitate-speedy-objective-and-accurate-diagnosis-of-the-condition-using-saliva/) - Scientific discovery may facilitate speedy, objective, and accurate diagnosis of the condition using saliva. A scientific breakthrough from the Tel Aviv and Haifa Universities may facilitate speedy, objective, and accurate diagnosis of people suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder, PTSD, using saliva samples, as well as developing microbiotic related medications (associated with the body's microbial ecology). - [TAU Launches Israel’s 1st Scholarship Program for International Student-Athletes](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-launches-israels-1st-scholarship-program-for-international-student-athletes/) - Initiative will enable elite athletes to study and train at world-class facilities, boost Israeli sports performance. Tel Aviv University today announced the launch of a new scholarship program for international student-athletes, making it the first of its kind at a university in Israel. TAU is due to welcome the first cohort of recipients to campus - [Tel Aviv University 1st in Israel According to Taiwan University Rankings for 2022](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-1st-in-israel-according-to-taiwan-university-rankings-for-2022/) - The international ranking is based on number of publications, citations and research excellence. The National Taiwan University (NTU) rankings for 2022, published this week, ranks Tel Aviv University first in Israel and 112th in the world. In the ranking for 2021, the University was ranked 144th. The Hebrew University ranked 273rd, followed by the Technion in - [Tiny Molecule Makes Big Impact on Cancer Treatment](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tiny-molecule-makes-big-impact-on-cancer-treatment/) - Newly discovered molecule may allow for more accessible and effective cancer immunotherapies. Researchers at Tel Aviv University and the University of Lisbon have discovered a potentially new immunotherapy, which may lead to more affordable and effective treatments. Immunotherapy activates the patient’s immune system to fight cancer cells. In this significant step in the fight against - [TAU to Switch to Sustainable Electricity within Two Years](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-to-switch-to-sustainable-electricity-within-two-years/) - University becomes first in Israel to unroll plans for 'green' campus transformation. In a first among Israeli universities, Tel Aviv University announced its plans to switch entirely to renewable electricity within two years. The pledge comes following the completion of a comprehensive assessment of campus' greenhouse gas emissions (direct and indirect), as part of initial - [New Perspectives on Tackling Human Trafficking](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-perspectives-on-tackling-human-trafficking/) - Prof. Hila Shamir is among TAU scholars fighting modern slavery. In light of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, we caught up with Prof. Hila Shamir to discuss her trailblazing legal research aimed at combating human trafficking in Israel and around the globe. According to the latest estimates, over 40 million - [Historic Designation for TAU’s Cymbalista Synagogue & Jewish Heritage Center](https://www.freunde-tau.org/historic-designation-for-taus-cymbalista-synagogue-jewish-heritage-center/) - Campus landmark is currently the most modern structure with protected status from top Israeli conservation authority. The Cymbalista Synagogue and Jewish Heritage Center at Tel Aviv University was designated as a protected “Heritage Site” by one of Israel’s top conservation authorities, TAU announced this week. Completed in 1998, the building is currently the most-modern from - [While You Were Sleeping](https://www.freunde-tau.org/while-you-were-sleeping/) - Could we be one step closer to verifying whether a seemingly unconscious person is truly unaware of his or her surroundings? A new TAU discovery may provide a key to a great scientific enigma: How does the awake brain transform sensory input into a conscious experience? The researchers were surprised to discover that the brain's - [4th Covid-19 Vaccine Reduces Risk of Death by 72% Amongst Elderly](https://www.freunde-tau.org/4th-covid-19-vaccine-reduces-risk-of-death-by-72-amongst-elderly/) - Study by Tel Aviv University, Ben Gurion University, and Israeli Ministry of Health included 40K Israelis. A new study by Tel Aviv University and Ben Gurion University of the Negev, in collaboration with the Israeli Ministry of Health, found that the fourth COVID-19 vaccine is effective in protecting the elderly from the Omicron variant. The - [Startups On the Right Track](https://www.freunde-tau.org/startups-on-the-right-track/) - These teams wowed the judges with their innovative ideas at this year's Coller Startup Competition. The sixth annual Coller Startup Competition final took place recently on TAU campus, as the final teams of TAU students and alumni pitched their startups for an investment of $100 000 on each track. Encouraging Entrepreneurial Venturing The goal of - [Going to the Beach? Sun Exposure Makes Men Hungrier than Women](https://www.freunde-tau.org/going-to-the-beach-sun-exposure-makes-men-hungrier-than-women/) - TAU researchers find surprising connection between sun exposure and men's appetite. A new study from Tel Aviv University reveals that solar exposure increases appetite in males, but not in females. It is the first gender-dependent medical study ever conducted on UV exposure, and for the first time, the molecular connection between UV exposure and appetite - [Impressive achievement for Tel Aviv University in the Bar Association Exam](https://www.freunde-tau.org/impressive-achievement-for-tel-aviv-university-in-the-bar-association-exam/) - 100% of the TAU alumni who took the Bar Association exams for the first time, passed successfully and Tel Aviv University also leads with the highest average grade. For the first time, 100% of the TAU examinees who took their Bar Association exams for the first time, passed it successfully, according to the Israel Bar - [Two New Planets Found in Milky Way](https://www.freunde-tau.org/two-new-planets-found-in-milky-way/) - TAU team leads discovery of giant planets, similar in size to Jupiter, in remote corner of the galaxy. Tel Aviv University researchers led the recent discovery of two new planets in remote solar systems within the Milky Way galaxy. They identified the giant planets, named Gaia-1b and Gaia-2b, as part of a study in collaboration with teams - [Diagnosing Diseases in Space](https://www.freunde-tau.org/diagnosing-diseases-in-space/) - TAU researchers successfully test genetic diagnosis under microgravity conditions. If pursuing the unknown in space is on your bucket list, you can take comfort in knowing that TAU researchers recently conducted a unique experiment at the International Space Station to test genetic diagnosis under microgravity conditions. The researchers launched a kit together with Israeli astronaut - [Tackling a Worrying Rise in Cyber Crimes and Warfare](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tackling-a-worrying-rise-in-cyber-crimes-and-warfare/) - Israel's 12th annual Cyber Week highlights critical need for coordinated response. Israel’s 12th Annual Cyber Week Conference was attended last week by 300 speakers, 7000 in person and 2000 online attendees from 80 countries. The speakers included top Israeli government figures such as then Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Defense Minister Benny Gantz; leading American and British cyber figures, - [Prof. Karen Avraham Elected Dean of TAU’s Medical Faculty](https://www.freunde-tau.org/prof-karen-avraham-elected-dean-of-taus-medical-faculty/) - Israeli-American geneticist is the first woman appointed to the position. Prof. Karen Avraham was selected as the next Dean of the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University. She is the first woman appointed to the position. She will replace Prof. Ehud Grossman, and her tenure will begin on September 1. Prior to this - ["Ein großer Fortschritt" im Kampf gegen AIDS - Beitrag auf ntv - Wissen](https://www.freunde-tau.org/ein-grosser-fortschritt-im-kampf-gegen-aids-beitrag-auf-n-tv-wissen/) - Es ist eine Pandemie, die nicht enden will: Das AIDS-Virus HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) ist zwar kontrollierbar, aber bisher nicht bezwungen. Ein Forscherteam um Adi Barzel und Alessio Nehmad von der Universität Tel Aviv versucht es mit einem neuen Ansatz: Weiße Blutkörperchen - sogenannte B-Zellen - werden gentechnisch so verändert, dass sie Antikörper erzeugen, die - [Cyber Week 2022 at TAU: Combating 'Real and Growing' Threats](https://www.freunde-tau.org/cyber-week-2022-at-tau-combating-real-and-growing-threats/) - Thousands due to attend mega event returning to its full in-person format. Cyber Week, one of the top cybersecurity events in the world, is making a full return to Tel Aviv University campus in its usual in-person format on June 27th - 30th. With thousands of attendees from more than 80 countries, including top CISOs - [Asper Foundation, TAU Launch Innovative Clean Water Project](https://www.freunde-tau.org/asper-foundation-tau-launch-innovative-clean-water-project/) - Gift enhances partnership between Tel Aviv University and one of Canada’s largest foundation. Tel Aviv University together with the Canadian Friends of Tel Aviv University (CFTAU) on June 14 inaugurated the Asper Clean Water Fund, established with a $407,000 gift from The Asper Foundation, one of Canada’s largest private foundations. The funds will bolster the - [Olive Trees Were First Domesticated 7,000 Years Ago](https://www.freunde-tau.org/olive-trees-were-first-domesticated-7000-years-ago/) - Earliest evidence for cultivation of a fruit tree, according to researchers. A joint study by researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Hebrew University unraveled the earliest evidence for domestication of a fruit tree. The researchers analyzed remnants of charcoal from the Chalcolithic site of Tel Zaf in the Jordan Valley and determined that they - [Breakthrough Technology Could Lead to One-Time HIV Treatment](https://www.freunde-tau.org/breakthrough-technology-could-lead-to-one-time-hiv-treatment/) - TAU researchers demonstrate initial success in neutralizing the virus with a single vaccine. Researchers from Tel Aviv University demonstrated success of a novel technology that may be developed into a one-time vaccine to treat people with HIV and AIDS. The team used CRISP systems, best known as a gene-editing technique, to engineer type B white - [Das »Frankfurt-Tel Aviv Center for Study of Religious and Interreligious Dynamics« nimmt seine Arbeit auf](https://www.freunde-tau.org/das-frankfurt-tel-aviv-center-for-study-of-religious-and-interreligious-dynamics-nimmt-seine-arbeit-auf/) - Die Vorfreude ist auf beiden Seiten groß. »Es gibt bereits eine Vielzahl an Kooperationen, aber ein solches Zentrum ist neu und international einmalig«, betonte Christian Wiese, Professor der Frankfurter Goethe-Universität. Wiese ist der Initiator des neuen »Frankfurt-Tel Aviv Center for Study of Religious and Interreligious Dynamics«, dessen Gründung auch mit Menachem Fisch, Direktor des Zentrums - [Blavatnik Prizes for Computer Science Awarded to Doctoral Fellows](https://www.freunde-tau.org/blavatnik-prizes-for-computer-science-awarded-to-doctoral-fellows/) - TAU hosts annual ceremony recognizing standout research in growing field. The second annual Blavatnik Prizes for Outstanding Israeli Doctoral Students in Computer Science were awarded on June 8 to four recipients, in a ceremony at Tel Aviv University. With generous funding from the Blavatnik Family Foundation, the Prizes were established to highlight excellent research by - [BOG 2022: Smolarz Family Building Dedicated](https://www.freunde-tau.org/bog-2022-smolarz-family-building-dedicated/) - Building to serve as “Bridge to the Future” for Wise Faculty of Life Sciences. In a warm and emotional ceremony during the Board of Governors meeting, TAU inaugurated the Smolarz Family Building-- a home base to hundreds of students in the Smolarz Family Graduate School in Life Sciences. The Building, which opened in 2020 as - [BOG 2022: Kadar Family Award for Outstanding Research Presented to Four TAU Scholars](https://www.freunde-tau.org/bog-2022-kadar-family-award-for-outstanding-research-presented-to-four-tau-scholars/) - 8th annual Kadar Award ceremony honors excellence in science and teaching. In recognition of their trailblazing academic work, the 2022 Kadar Family Award for Outstanding Research was presented to four Tel Aviv University scholars: Prof. Michal Feldman (Exact Sciences), Prof. Leo Corry (Humanities), Prof. Jonathan Berant (Exact Sciences) and Dr. Roy Tzohar (Humanities). Now in - [The “Nobel of Mathematics”: TAU Prof. Noga Alon Wins the Prestigious Shaw Prize in Mathematical Sciences](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-nobel-of-mathematics-tau-prof-noga-alon-wins-the-prestigious-shaw-prize-in-mathematical-sciences/) - The second Israeli in history to receive the prize. Prof. Noga Alon of Tel Aviv University and Princeton University has won the 2002 Shaw Prize in Mathematical Sciences. Prof. Alon, one of the world's leading researchers in mathematics and computer science, is the second Israeli in history to receive the prestigious prize. Noga Alon, born - [If We Let Them Go, They Won't Come Crawling Back](https://www.freunde-tau.org/if-we-let-them-go-they-wont-come-crawling-back/) - One in every five species of reptiles is facing extinction. There are over 12,000 species of reptiles crawling our planet, but according to a new international study, involving researchers from Tel Aviv University and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, 21% of these, or a total of about 2,000 species, are threatened with extinction. How can - [BOG 2022: From Making Tahini to Advocating Rights](https://www.freunde-tau.org/bog-2022-from-making-tahini-to-advocating-rights/) - TAU’s Ramniceanu Prize goes to tahini manufacturer and philanthropist Julia Zaher. In an especially moving ceremony during Tel Aviv University’s 2022 Board of Governors meeting, Israeli Arab businesswoman Julia Zaher was honored for her entrepreneurship and civic leadership role with the Hugo Ramniceanu Prize for Economics. Zaher is CEO of Al-Arz Tahini in Nazareth. She - [BOG 2022: Celebrating Life through Science ](https://www.freunde-tau.org/bog-2022-celebrating-life-through-science/) - Argentinean Friends of TAU award Life Sciences fellowships in honor of Honorary Doctor and Governor Miriam Smolar. Tel Aviv University has always cherished the longstanding partnership between the George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences and TAU’s Argentinean Friends Association. The partnership, which extends over two decades, helped the Faculty blossom into one of the - [“A True Chance to Follow My Dream”](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-true-chance-to-follow-my-dream/) - TAU medical student Batya Sonnenfeld follows in the footsteps of late Prof. Dina Lev, as the inaugural recipient of memorial scholarship. Since high school, TAU medical student Batya Sonnenfeld knew she wanted to pursue a medical career. Having grown up in the Chabad ultra-Orthodox education system in the southern Israeli city of Kiryat Malachi, though, - [BOG 2022: Strauss Brain Bank Inaugurated](https://www.freunde-tau.org/bog-2022-strauss-brain-bank-inaugurated/) - Israel’s first MRI brain database launched to prevent brain disease. In a festive ceremony during the 2022 Board of Governors meeting, TAU inaugurated the Strauss Neuroplasticity Brain Bank—Israel’s first MRI brain database, poised to become the largest in the Middle East. Data gathered and analyzed through the Brain Bank will be used for discovering new - [Pride Week on TAU Campus](https://www.freunde-tau.org/pride-week-on-tau-campus/) - Some events worth checking out during Tel Aviv Pride 2022. The annual Pride Month in Tel Aviv, one of the most gay friendly cities in the world, is a colorful, fun and crazy period - and impossible to miss. Join our fun events on TAU campus: Open Stage for Queer Creation The Achva - LGBTI Student's Association in - [TAU Opens Registration for New Management & Liberal Arts BA](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-opens-registration-for-new-management-liberal-arts-ba/) - International program will equip future business leaders with academic and practical experience at Tel Aviv’s innovation hub. Tel Aviv University launched a new International BA in Management and Liberal Arts, with an emphasis on entrepreneurship, and recently opened enrollment for the inaugural class beginning in the 2022-23 academic year. The competitive three-year, double-major track will - [Outstanding Navigators, both Night and Day](https://www.freunde-tau.org/outstanding-navigators-both-night-and-day/) - Researchers find that bats navigate well, also during the day, thanks to their unique sensory integration. It is time to bust a myth about bats – bats actually see well during the day and they know how to navigate the space during daylight hours. A new Tel Aviv University study has found that fruit bats - [TAU Researchers Find Gene Mechanism Linked to Autism and Alzheimer's](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-researchers-find-gene-mechanism-linked-to-autism-and-alzheimers/) - Experimental drug has potential to treat rare syndromes that impair brain functions. Researchers at Tel Aviv University, led by Prof. Illana Gozes from the Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine and the Sagol School of Neuroscience, have unraveled a mechanism shared by mutations in certain genes which cause - [BOG 2202: Prajs-Drimmer Fellowships Presented to Students Researching Drug Development](https://www.freunde-tau.org/bog-2202-prajs-drimmer-fellowships-presented-to-students-researching-drug-development/) - Twenty PhD students to continue breakthrough research for anti-degenerative drugs. TAU’s Prajs-Drimmer Institute for the Development of Anti-Degenerative Drugs awarded 20 graduate fellowships to students on May 15, during TAU’s Board of Governors meeting. The fellowships were established to bolster the quality of research in the field of anti-degenerative drugs and attract top talent to - [BOG 2022: Closner Family Chair for Next Generation Organ and Tissue Implants Inaugurated](https://www.freunde-tau.org/bog-2022-closner-family-chair-for-next-generation-organ-and-tissue-implants-inaugurated/) - Endowment to support innovative research in transplant medicine. TAU inaugurated the Closner Family Chair for Next Generation Organ and Tissue Implants on May 16 during its 2022 Board of Governors meeting. Headed by Prof. Tal Dvir, the Chair will boost TAU’s capacity to pioneer replacement organs and tissues that reduce the need for organ donations - [BOG 2022: Standout Students Win Michel Gelrubin Prize in Architecture](https://www.freunde-tau.org/bog-2022-standout-students-win-michel-gelrubin-prize-in-architecture/) - Three international students and three TAU teams recognized for projects that redefine architecture. The 2022 Michel Gelrubin Prize in Architecture (MIG Prize) was awarded to students—both from international institutions and from Tel Aviv University—on May 16, at a ceremony held during TAU’s Board of Governors meeting. Now in its ninth year, the Prize is awarded - [Tel Aviv University Launches the International Graduate School for Social Sciences](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-launches-the-international-graduate-school-for-social-sciences/) - School manifests Israel's leadership in many arenas related to the social sciences. The Gershon H. Gordon Faculty of Social Sciences at Tel Aviv University, under the leadership of its Dean, Prof. Itai Sened, is launching a new initiative that targets the global arena: The International Graduate School of Social Sciences. The School will offer a - [European Parliament President at TAU: “Where There's Dialogue, There’s Hope”](https://www.freunde-tau.org/european-parliament-president-at-tau-where-theres-dialogue-theres-hope/) - In first stop of Israel visit, Roberta Metsola pledges to work toward bolstered Israel-EU ties. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola on Sunday visited Tel Aviv University and discussed critical global and regional issues with students in her first stop on a three-day visit to Israel. Metsola told a packed hall at TAU’s Sourasky Central Library - [TAU Student Film "Kinship" to Compete at Cannes](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-student-film-kinship-to-compete-at-cannes/) - Steve Tisch School to grace the red carpet for the 17th time. We are excited to share that the film "Kinship" by TAU student Orin Kadouri will be screened at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival on May 26, as part of the La Cinéf competition. The competition was established within the Cannes Film Festival in - [BOG 2022: TAU Inaugurates Pouran and Parviz Izak Nazarian Building](https://www.freunde-tau.org/bog-2022-tau-inaugurates-pouran-and-parviz-izak-nazarian-building/) - Hundreds honor legacy of long-time University benefactors. Tel Aviv University inaugurated the Pouran and Parviz Izak Nazarian Building on May 15 in honor of the distinguished TAU benefactors and long-time friends, as part of the 2022 Board of Governors meeting. The building provides world-class facilities for visitors to the University. It also houses the Citizen’s - [TAU graduates are making waves in Israel and beyond](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-graduates-are-making-waves-in-israel-and-beyond/) - Alumni News. Alumni Advisory Committee: Spotlight ​ Udy Danino, founder and CEO of SAIPS, an international algorithmic solutions provider, is among leading alumni who devote their time and resources to TAU’s Alumni Advisory Community. Danino is a graduate of the Blavatnik School of Computer Science and Fleischman Faculty of Engineering. In 2016, under Danino’s leadership, SAIPS was - [Standing Up to Climate Change](https://www.freunde-tau.org/standing-up-to-climate-change/) - TAU researchers are making significant environmental impact on the ground—now. A software programmer, an ecologist and a wildlife photographer enter a room. This is not the preamble to a joke. This is a normal scene in Dr. Ofir Levy’s Tel Aviv University lab, where a diverse group of scientists develop advanced tools to protect wildlife - [BOG 2022: Arbib Entrance Plaza Named](https://www.freunde-tau.org/bog-2022-arbib-entrance-plaza-named/) - Canadian donors inaugurate hub of student and community activity. In a festive ceremony held during Tel Aviv University's 2022 Board of Governors meeting, the Arbib Family Entrance Plaza was dedicated at the Millie Phillips Student City complex by benefactor Stephen Arbib, Vice Chair of the Canadian Friends of TAU – Ontario & Western Canada, and - [BOG 2022: TAU Inaugurates Sagol Center for Regenerative Medicine](https://www.freunde-tau.org/bog-2022-tau-inaugurates-sagol-center-for-regenerative-medicine/) - Game-changing program will incorporate cutting-edge field into mainstream medical practice. Regenerative Medicine is an emerging field that develops methods to regrow, repair or replace damaged or diseased cells, organs or tissues. Now, Tel Aviv University has launched the Sagol Center for Regenerative Medicine to accelerate research and training in this new and burgeoning field at - [BOG 2022: Exposing Hidden Truths from the Female Perspective](https://www.freunde-tau.org/bog-2022-exposing-hidden-truths-from-the-female-perspective/) - TAU Honorary Doctors and groundbreaking women share their stories in inspirational panel. Jodi Kantor, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist; Prof. Katalin Karikó, co-creator of mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines; and Prof. Cornelia Bargmann, prominent neurobiologist and geneticist, offered a glimpse into their exceptional lives in a lively discussion. “You’ve made your way through smoke-filled editorial rooms and - [Helping Thousands of Students and Alumni Job-hunt](https://www.freunde-tau.org/helping-thousands-of-students-and-alumni-job-hunt/) - More than 3000 job applications were submitted during TAU's annual career fair. el Aviv University this week held a massive employment fair on campus, after two years of being held online. Dozens of companies and organization took part in the event, meeting with thousands of students and alumni, informing them about open employment opportunities. Over - [Big Brains Helped Large Animals Survive Extinction](https://www.freunde-tau.org/big-brains-helped-large-animals-survive-extinction/) - TAU researchers: more brain power helped animals adapt to changing conditions and increased chances of survival. What do an elephant, a rhino and a hippopotamus all have in common? All three, along with other large animals, survived the mass extinction that took place for a period of about 120,000 years, starting from the time the - [BOG 2022: TAU Inaugurates Koret Center for Jewish Civilization](https://www.freunde-tau.org/bog-2022-tau-inaugurates-koret-center-for-jewish-civilization/) - Center, uniting TAU and ANU Museum, aims to bridge divides between Israel and Diaspora, boost understanding of contemporary Jewish thought and identity. Tel Aviv University, together with the Koret Foundation and with ANU - Museum of the Jewish People (ANU), on Sunday, May 15 inaugurated the Koret Center for Jewish Civilization. The festive ceremony took - [BOG 2022: Nine Winners Receive Reimagined Dan David Prize](https://www.freunde-tau.org/nine-winners-receive-reimagined-dan-david-prize/) - New focus on history reaffirms importance of field, supports early and midcareer researchers and practitioners. The Dan David Prize was awarded to a diverse cohort of historians and researchers from around the world on May 11, at a multimedia ceremony during Tel Aviv University’s Board of Governors meeting. The Prize, which for the first time - [BOG 2022: TAU Awards Honorary Degrees to Change-Making Cohort](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-awards-honorary-degrees-to-change-making-cohort/) - 11 distinguished individuals and one organization from diverse fields receive University’s top honor. In a festive ceremony held during the 2022 Board of Governors meeting, Tel Aviv University awarded honorary degrees to 11 individuals and an organization, all of whom have made exceptionally positive impact on the world. The recipients were: Jodi Kantor, New York - [BOG 2022: TAU Inaugurates Sylvan Adams Sports Center](https://www.freunde-tau.org/bog-2022-tau-inaugurates-sylvan-adams-sports-center/) - Upgraded facility "will nurture world-class athletes and future medal winners. At a festive ceremony held on May 11, Tel Aviv University inaugurated the Sylvan Adams Sports Center. The Sylvan Adams sponsored sports facilities at TAU now include both the Sports Center and the adjacent Sports Institute in his name. “It is my mission to - [Want to Live Longer? Find Out if You Snore](https://www.freunde-tau.org/want-to-live-longer-find-out-if-you-snore/) - Women over 50 who snore face an elevated risk of sleep apnea. If you’re a woman and over 50, we recommend that you find out whether or not you snore at nights (your bed partner may or may already have alerted you to the issue). TAU researchers found that women aged 55 and over who - [This Week: TAU Welcomes Governors to Annual Meeting](https://www.freunde-tau.org/this-week-tau-welcomes-governors-to-annual-meeting/) - Festive event brings hundreds of Governors and friends to campus from around the world, for first time since 2019. The annual TAU Board of Governors Meeting will be taking place between May 11-16. For the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic, the festive event will fully take place live on campus. Here's a selection of - [On Israel’s Independence Day, TAU Celebrates Breakthroughs](https://www.freunde-tau.org/on-israels-independence-day-tau-celebrates-breakthroughs/) - 3D human spinal cord implants, a new type of prehistoric human and what could be the ultimate solution to Global Warming. Birthdays are a great opportunity to reflect on achievements in the year that passed and to set new goals. As we celebrate Israel's 74th birthday, we look back at some of our top accomplishments - [New Collaborations between TAU and Leading Turkish Universities](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-collaborations-between-tau-and-leading-turkish-universities/) - Following warming of relations between Israel and Turkey. The warming of relations between Turkey and Israel, which peaked recently with the summit meeting between the President of Israel Yitzhak Herzog and the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, is now expressed in the academic arena as well. For the first time in about a decade, - [How are the Birds Coping with Climate Change?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/how-are-the-birds-coping-with-climate-change/) - Researchers detect changes in birds’ bodies, probably caused by global warming. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have found changes in the morphology of many birds in Israel over the past 70 years, which they interpret to be a response to climate change. The body mass of some species decreased, while in others body length increased - [Antisemitism in 2021: War and Covid-19 Catalyzed Global Uptick](https://www.freunde-tau.org/antisemitism-in-2021-war-and-covid-19-catalyzed-global-uptick/) - TAU researchers stress need for reevaluation of strategies to combat antisemitism. On the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day, The Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry issues its annual report on the state of global antisemitism Antisemitic incidents dramatically increased over the past year in almost all countries with large Jewish populations, according to - [The Ultimate Solution to Global Warming?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-ultimate-solution-to-global-warming/) - Breakthrough TAU discovery may accelerate an industrial transition to sustainable energy. Hydrogen-powered bicycles and cars have been in serial production for years. In these vehicles, the regular polluting lithium battery has been replaced by a fuel cell that converts hydrogen, a non-polluting fuel, to electricity. Most of today’s hydrogen is, however, still produced from natural - [First Israeli Research Book Published in Abu Dhabi](https://www.freunde-tau.org/first-israeli-research-book-published-in-abu-dhabi/) - The work was issued by the UAE's largest public research institute. For the first time since the signing of the Abraham Accords, an Israeli research book was published in Abu Dhabi. The UAE's largest public research institute, the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research, has published Zionism in Arab Discourse by TAU's Prof. Uriya - [TAU Researchers Invent Healthy Weapon Against Covid](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-researchers-invent-healthy-weapon-against-covid/) - Vaccines of dietary supplements can help protect us against Corona and winter illnesses. Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, humanity has led an arms race against mutations, variants, and extensive contagion, in order to minimize damage to human life and the economy. Currently the battle against the virus relies mainly on RNA-based vaccines, alongside - [TAU Launches Manufacturing Research Center in India](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-launches-manufacturing-research-center-in-india/) - Initiative will promote cutting-edge research with applications in biomedicine, space, defense, and more. Tel Aviv University and Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET) in India have agreed to jointly build a collaborative research establishment to explore advanced production technologies. The Future of Cutting-Edge Production The new Thapar-Tel Aviv University Center of Excellence in Advanced - [Is the Vaccine Safe? Consult the Smart Sensor!](https://www.freunde-tau.org/is-the-vaccine-safe-consult-the-smart-sensor/) - Innovative technology will prevent the reliance on self-reports for future vaccines, using smart sensors to ensure vaccine safety. In most methods used today, clinical trials designed to evaluate the safety of a new drug or vaccine employ self-report questionnaires, asking participants how they feel before and after receiving the treatment. A new study from Tel Aviv - [Research based on a comprehensive study of 8,000 birds in Israel](https://www.freunde-tau.org/research-based-on-a-comprehensive-study-of-8000-birds-in-israel/) - Tel Aviv University (TAU) researchers say that climate change may be responsible for changes in the morphology of many birds in Israel over the past 70 years. The body mass of some species decreased while in others body length increased, in both cases increasing the ratio between surface area and volume. The researchers contend that - [Work created by TAU-affiliated artists can't exist on earth](https://www.freunde-tau.org/work-created-by-tau-affiliated-artists-cant-exist-on-earth/) - Many think that physics is an exact science that requires the application of analytical and quantitative abilities, while art is based on emotion and creativity. A collaboration between the physicist Dr. Yasmine Meroz of Tel Aviv University (TAU) and the contemporary artist Liat Segal challenges the boundaries between the two fields. Their joint work, called - [TAU Nanodrug Enables 2-in-1 Attack on Cancer](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-nanodrug-enables-2-in-1-attack-on-cancer/) - Innovation pinpoints hard-to-treat cancers and amplifies their responsiveness to treatments. To overcome the resistance of certain cancers to different types of treatments, Tel Aviv University researchers developed a nanodrug technology that simultaneously delivers two therapies to attack malignancy with precision. The approach lays the groundwork for cancer treatments that can work faster and with fewer - [Strengthening Local Leadership in Israel](https://www.freunde-tau.org/strengthening-local-leadership-in-israel/) - New TAU program will help mayors of cities across Israel improve services, strengthen social bonds, and foster relationship with mayors globally. Bloomberg Philanthropies and The Sagol Family announced a major new effort to strengthen local leadership across Israel through The Bloomberg-Sagol Center for City Leadership at Tel Aviv University. Inspired by the Bloomberg Harvard City - [TAU Welcomes Ukrainian Emergency Fellowship Students](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-welcomes-ukrainian-emergency-fellowship-students/) - Some “need time to unfreeze”, as they begin their studies on campus. Tel Aviv University officially welcomed seven Ukrainian graduate students, who arrived within the framework of the Emergency Fellowship Fund recently announced by the University in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing refugee crisis. The all-women group of students hail from - [Prof. Ehud Gazit – First Israeli to Receive Prestigious International Recognition in Chemistry](https://www.freunde-tau.org/prof-ehud-gazit-first-israeli-to-receive-prestigious-international-recognition-in-chemistry/) - Selected as International Solvay Chair in Chemistry for 2023. Prof. Ehud Gazit from The Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research at The George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences and The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at The Iby and Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering, was selected as the International Solvay Chair in - [Minor Head Injury Leads to Chronic Post-Concussion Syndrome in 1 of 4 Children](https://www.freunde-tau.org/minor-head-injury-leads-to-chronic-post-concussion-syndrome-in-1-of-4-children/) - Long term consequences of mild head injury in children are underdiagnosed, causing prolonged suffering. A new study by Tel Aviv University, Kaplan Medical Center and Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh) found that one in four children (25.3%) who have been discharged from the emergency room after a mild head injury are misdiagnosed and continue to - [Inventive Study to Develop Biological Solutions for Agriculture](https://www.freunde-tau.org/inventive-study-to-develop-biological-solutions-for-agriculture/) - TAU and ag-biotech company PlantArcBio to collaborate on development of RNAi-based products. Genetically improved plants can be a real-life magic stick for solving global famine issues. In a first-of-its-kind study, Ramot, the Technology Transfer Company of Tel Aviv University will cooperate with ag-biotech company PlantArcBio to develop innovative RNAi-based biological solutions for agriculture. RNAi technology enables a temporary external - [TAU Technology Could Prevent Repeat Heart Valve Surgery](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-technology-could-prevent-repeat-heart-valve-surgery/) - Invention may lead to a dramatic improvement in the quality of life of many heart patients. An international study led by a researcher from Tel Aviv University offers a novel technology that can assist many patients implanted with bioprosthetic heart valve by avoiding additional complicated replacement surgery. Today, many heart patients implanted with such valves - [Unravelling Recycling Practices from 500,000 Years Ago](https://www.freunde-tau.org/unravelling-recycling-practices-from-500000-years-ago/) - The urge to collect in the prehistoric world: preserving memory of ancestors and connectedness with place and time. What drove prehistoric humans to collect and recycle flint tools that had been made, used, and discarded by their predecessors? In a first-of-its-kind study at Tel Aviv University, researchers examined flint tools from one layer at the - [From War in Ukraine to Studies at TAU](https://www.freunde-tau.org/from-war-in-ukraine-to-studies-at-tau/) - We welcome PhD researcher Maryana Sytar, who left her war-torn country. Tel Aviv University welcomed the first Ukrainian researcher who will spend the coming semester at the University after she was forced to leave her home country due to war. On Thursday night, Maryana Sytar arrived safe and sound in Israel from the escalating war - [Want Respect in the Workplace? Drop the Smileys](https://www.freunde-tau.org/want-respect-in-the-workplace-drop-the-smileys/) - Employees who communicate with images and emojis are perceived as less powerful. If you wish to signal power to your colleagues, your boss, or your subordinates, you should consider reducing your use of pictures and emojis in favor of words – these are the conclusions of a new study at Tel Aviv University's Coller School - [Investment in Social Funds Leads to a Reduction in Charitable Donations](https://www.freunde-tau.org/investment-in-social-funds-leads-to-a-reduction-in-charitable-donations/) - Researchers warn that this substitution effect may impact charities negatively. A new TAU study, the first of its kind, examined whether there is a connection between the rapid growth of investment in social investment funds and the decrease in donations to charitable organizations. The researchers studied the actual investment behavior of approximately 10,000 clients of - [TAU Special Briefing: Crisis in Ukraine](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-special-briefing-crisis-in-ukraine/) - Experts dissect the war and its implications for the Jewish community, Europe and the world. As the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters a second week, Tel Aviv University on Sunday hosted an expert briefing on the crisis. The special panel included: Mr. Boris Lozhkin, President of the Jewish Confederation of Ukraine, Vice President of the - [TAU Launches Emergency Fellowship Fund for Ukrainian Graduate Students](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-launches-emergency-fellowship-fund-for-ukrainian-graduate-students/) - Tel Aviv University to host students whose studies have been halted due to the unfolding crisis. In response to the escalating war and dire humanitarian situation in Ukraine, Tel Aviv University today announced the launch of the Emergency Fellowship Fund for Ukrainian Graduate Students. The University established the fellowship program alongside a fundraising drive to support - [The New Dan David Prize Announces Inaugural Cohort of Winners](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-new-dan-david-prize-announces-inaugural-cohort-of-winners/) - Nine outstanding scholars and practitioners of history to receive $300,000 each in recognition of breakthrough achievements in the study of the past. The Dan David Prize, the world’s largest history prize, has announced its first cohort of winners, which includes a historian who investigates the environmental impact of big business, a researcher who uncovers Jewish hiding - [What the Ukraine Crisis Means for Cyber Warfare](https://www.freunde-tau.org/what-the-ukraine-crisis-means-for-cyber-warfare/) - What the Ukraine Crisis Means for Cyber Warfare. While Russia's invasion of Ukraine rapidly unfolds, we sat down with Omree Wechsler, a senior researcher in TAU's Yuval Ne’eman Workshop for Science, Technology and Security, to discuss the cyber security aspects of the conflict in Ukraine. Omree, Ukraine's vice prime minister recently said the country had launched an 'IT army' to - [AI Week 2022 Draws over 5,000](https://www.freunde-tau.org/ai-week-2022-draws-over-5000/) - Three-day virtual event hosted by TAU forecasts an exciting future in artificial intelligence. Israel’s leading AI Week was recently organized by Tel Aviv University and covered breakthroughs and innovations in AI, as well as its application in business strategy, policy, and future development, gathering a whopping 5,000 AI practitioners and data scientists from 75 countries. TAU's third - [Israeli Breakthrough in Treating PTSD](https://www.freunde-tau.org/israeli-breakthrough-in-treating-ptsd/) - World first: TAU-led team shows success of oxygen therapy in alleviating symptoms of PTSD in military veterans. Researchers from Tel Aviv University and Israel's Shamir Medical Center were able to successfully relieve the symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military combat veterans using a new protocols of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). In a controlled clinical - [Prof. Oded Lipschits Awarded the 2022 EMET Prize in Archaeology](https://www.freunde-tau.org/prof-oded-lipschits-awarded-the-2022-emet-prize-in-archaeology/) - The annual prize is considered the “Israeli Nobel Prize”. Prof. Oded Lipschits, head of The Sonia & Marco Nadler Institute of Archaeology at The Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities at Tel Aviv University was announced as a recipient of the 2022 EMET Prize (for art, science and culture). He will be awarded the - [Microplastics Increase Toxicity of Organic Pollutants by a Factor of 10](https://www.freunde-tau.org/microplastics-increase-toxicity-of-organic-pollutants-by-a-factor-of-10/) - May cause severe damage to our health. Microplastics are tiny fragments of plastic that are found almost everywhere: in wells, soil, food products, water bottles, and even in glaciers at the North Pole. A new study by Tel Aviv University researchers found that in a marine environment, microplastics encounter environmental pollutants that attach to their surface and increase their toxicity - [Why do Locusts Form Destructive Swarms?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/why-do-locusts-form-destructive-swarms/) - TAU researchers may have the answer. Locust swarms that ruin all crops in their path have been a major cause of famine from Biblical times to the present. Over the last three years, large parts of Africa, India and Pakistan have been hard-hit by locust outbreaks, and climate change is expected to exacerbate the problem - [Discovery May Enable Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s](https://www.freunde-tau.org/discovery-may-enable-early-diagnosis-of-alzheimers/) - Can your sleep predict your chance of developing the disease? A new study at Tel Aviv University revealed abnormal brain activity that precedes the onset of Alzheimer's first symptoms by many years: increased activity in the hippocampus, a region of the brain which plays a key role in memory processes, during anesthesia and sleep, resulting - [Can Higher Temperatures Accelerate the Rate of Evolution?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/can-higher-temperatures-accelerate-the-rate-of-evolution/) - TAU researchers use worms to demonstrate that epigenetic inheritance of sexual attractiveness can impact the evolutionary process. Can environment impact genetic diversity in face of changing conditions, such as higher temperatures (think global warming)? Researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered that epigenetic inheritance – inheritance which does not involving changes in the DNA sequence - - [Finding the Optimal Location for the Tribal Bonfire](https://www.freunde-tau.org/finding-the-optimal-location-for-the-tribal-bonfire/) - Early humans’ placement of cave hearths ensured maximum benefit and minimum smoke exposure. In a first-of-its kind study, the researchers developed a software-based smoke dispersal simulation model and applied it to a known prehistoric site. They discovered that the early humans who occupied the cave had placed their hearth at the optimal location – - [And Let There Be Light](https://www.freunde-tau.org/and-let-there-be-light/) - Efforts by TAU’s Clinical Law Program will help keep electricity running for those who are struggling to pay utility bills. The recent drop in temperature in Israel has led to a significant increase in electricity consumption. But what about those who simply cannot afford basic necessities? A petition jointly filed by Tel Aviv University’s Human Rights - [More than 16,000 participants on TAU’s Open Day 2022](https://www.freunde-tau.org/__trashed/) - Online format of the event has increased number of participants from all across Israel. This years TAU Open Day took place on February 1-2, 2022 and comprised 165 Zoom meetings where potential incoming students could learn about various study programs for B.A.s and more advanced degrees, take advantage of personal counselling sessions, receive tips on how to choose a suitable field of study for oneself and - [Learning from The Fastest Growing Alga in The World](https://www.freunde-tau.org/learning-from-the-fastest-growing-alga-in-the-world/) - In scientific first, researchers successfully map photosynthetic properties of the Chlorella ohadii. Sustainable food are grown, produced, distributed and consumed whilst keeping the environment in mind, and thus believed to help combat climate change. In a recent study, researchers set out to reveal the secret behind the rapid growth of “the fastest growing plant cell - [TAU Breakthrough Offers New Hope to Help People With Paralysis Walk Again](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-breakthrough-offers-new-hope-to-help-people-with-paralysis-walk-again/) - Researchers successfully engineer world's first 3D human spinal cord tissue transplant. Paralysis from spinal injury has long remained untreatable. Could scientific developments get people affected on their feet again sooner than imagined? In a worldwide first, Tel Aviv University researchers have engineered 3D human spinal cord tissues and implanted them in a lab model with long-term - [Reading Tea Leaves](https://www.freunde-tau.org/reading-tea-leaves/) - What is the origin of tea, and does the climate crisis threaten its production? Tea - the ancient beverage comes in different flavors and colors. The Queen of England will never go without her afternoon tea, in India it's enjoyed with milk and spices and we all like to pour ourselves an occasional cup of Earl - [Ketogenic Diet Likely to Reduce Damage from Traumatic Brain Injuries](https://www.freunde-tau.org/ketogenic-diet-likely-to-reduce-damage-from-traumatic-brain-injuries/) - TAU-led study finds diet improves spatial and visual memory, lowers signs of brain inflammation, reduces neuronal death and slows down cellular aging. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and long-term disability in the developed world. It is estimated that every year over 10 million people worldwide suffer from traumatic brain injury - [How Can We Boost Our Fight Against Marine Plastic Pollution?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/how-can-we-boost-our-fight-against-marine-plastic-pollution/) - TAU researchers say global standardization must be established. Plastic wastes endanger marine life in many ways: animals get entangled in large plastic items or swallow small particles and chemicals, consequently dying of suffocation, starvation or poisoning. Awareness is growing, and research is expanding, but the effort to monitor and prevent plastic pollution encounters many obstacles, - [Start Up Nation in Ancient Canaan](https://www.freunde-tau.org/start-up-nation-in-ancient-canaan/) - Thanks to advanced management skills, the Arava became the copper power of the ancient world. A new Tel Aviv University study has determined that thanks to advanced management methods and impressive technological creativity, about three thousand years ago, the Arava Valley’s [located deep in the Southern Negev desert in Israel, along the Jordanian border] copper - [Viruses and Game Theory](https://www.freunde-tau.org/viruses-and-game-theory/) - TAU researchers discover new mechanism for communication between viruses and bacteria. Phages are viruses that attack bacteria. Many phages can exist in one of two states: active (lysis), in which the phages attack and destroy bacteria, or dormant, in which they remain passive within the bacteria, replicating themselves but doing no damage (lysogeny). Phages of - [What’s The Link Between Electrical Voltage and Brain Adaptability?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/whats-the-link-between-electrical-voltage-and-brain-adaptability/) - New study finds direct and significant link between changes in G-protein-coupled receptors and the brain’s ability to adapt to external changes. Our brain has a large amount of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCR). Activation of these proteins causes a chain of chemical reactions within the cell. These proteins are very common in the brain and are - [Annual Review – Positive Trends in Fighting Antisemitism and Radicalization around the World](https://www.freunde-tau.org/annual-review-positive-trends-in-fighting-antisemitism-and-radicalization-around-the-world/) - The Kantor Center at Tel Aviv University presents for the 1st time International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2022 The Report was presented to Israel’s President Isaac Herzog on International Holocaust Remembrance Day Legal precedents in the battle against antisemitism l Enhanced resources to protect Jewish communities l Expanded restoration of Jewish cemeteries l Top sports teams - [Health Revelations from Ancient Jerusalem](https://www.freunde-tau.org/health-revelations-from-ancient-jerusalem/) - Relic provides "window into the lives of people in ancient times". ‘Who is wealthy?... Rabbi Yosef says: Anyone who has a bathroom close to his table.’ (The Talmud, Bavli Shabbat 25: 2). Having a toilet was indeed an indicator of wealth in Jerusalem 2,700 years ago. The wealth was, however, no guarantee for good health, - [Out of This World](https://www.freunde-tau.org/out-of-this-world/) - A new star and satellite observatory is currently being set up on the roof of TAU’s Shenkar building, and is set to become one of the most sophisticated labs in the world. If you’d like to take a look at the positioning of the receivers at the International Space Station or see how TAU’s own - [Over the Past 1.5 Million Years, Human Hunting Preferences have Wiped Out Large Animals](https://www.freunde-tau.org/over-the-past-1-5-million-years-human-hunting-preferences-have-wiped-out-large-animals/) - Breakthrough study tracks development of early humans' hunting habits. A groundbreaking study by researchers from Tel Aviv University tracks the development of humans' hunting practices over the last 1.5 million years – as reflected in the animals we’ve hunted and consumed. The researchers believe that at any given time early humans preferred to hunt the - [The “COTS-Capsule” that protects electronic systems from hazardous radiation effects in space](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-cots-capsule-that-protects-electronic-systems-from-hazardous-radiation-effects-in-space/) - An Innovative Technology has been Launched into Space... Tel Aviv University recently launched TauSat-3 satellite to space. TauSat-3 is a technological demonstrator of the COTS-Capsule, an innovative space mechanism for detecting and mitigating cosmic-rays induced damage to space systems. The satellite was launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, onboard a Falcon 9 rocket - [The Magnificent TAU Trees](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-magnificent-tau-trees/) - They paint our campus in a variety of colors throughout the seasons, provide us with shade on hot sunny days and fill our souls with gladness. Our campus wouldn’t have been the same without them, and what better time than Tu B’Shvat to celebrate them? Below are some of the most interesting trees of Tel Aviv - [TAU Ventures Raises $50M to Boost Israeli Startups](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-ventures-raises-50m-to-boost-israeli-startups/) - Israel’s first university investment arm leverages academic power to enrich startup ecosystem. Tel Aviv University's own investment arm, TAU Ventures, recently announced that it has secured $50 million for a new fund to invest in startups, with the potential to top-up to $70 million. According to Prof. Ariel Porat, President of Tel Aviv University, “TAU Ventures provide entrepreneurs - [For the 1st time at an Israeli university: Air and Space Power Center](https://www.freunde-tau.org/for-the-1st-time-at-an-israeli-university-air-and-space-power-center/) - Tel Aviv University and the Israeli Air Force establish a joint center that will harness the world of civilian research and knowledge to advance various areas related to policymaking and strategic thinking on issues of air and space. On Thursday Dec. 30, Tel Aviv University and the Israeli Air Force launched the Air and Space - [Rising Temperatures Fuel Increase in Violence: TAU Study](https://www.freunde-tau.org/rising-temperatures-fuel-increase-in-violence-tau-study/) - Findings demonstrate first direct link between climate change and criminal behavior. Rising temperatures increase the likelihood of violent crimes, according to a new study led by Tel Aviv University‘s Dr. Ram Fishman of TAU's Department of Public Policy, Gershon H. Gordon Faculty of Social Sciences. The novel findings indicate that for every 1-degree Celsius rise over the average daily temperature, the rate of - [As Pandemic Persists, TAU Forges Ahead with COVID-19 Research on All Fronts](https://www.freunde-tau.org/as-pandemic-persists-tau-forges-ahead-with-covid-19-research-on-all-fronts/) - The University’s Center for Combating Pandemics leads research efforts in a range of fields. As the COVID-19 pandemic nears the end of a second year, Tel Aviv University is maintaining its fast pace of scientific discovery in the global battle against coronavirus. Building on the University’s innovation record, TAU in 2020 launched the Center for Combating Pandemics. The Center harnesses the collective power of academia, hospitals, government and industry to - [First Anniversary of Morocco-USA-Israel Agreement](https://www.freunde-tau.org/first-anniversary-of-morocco-usa-israel-agreement/) - TAU hosted celebration one year after the signing of the Tripartite Agreement. Tel Aviv University hosted a celebration of the first anniversary of the signing of the Tripartite Agreement between Morocco, USA and Israel. The event was attended by Mr. Abderrahim Beyyoudh, Head of the Liaison Office of the Kingdom of Morocco to the State - [TAU Students Racing Towards a Greener Campus](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-students-racing-towards-a-greener-campus/) - As part of Tel Aviv University’s initiative to reduce its environmental footprint to help combat the global climate crisis, the Entrepreneurship Center rallied 73 students to the cause and held a hackathon aimed at generating innovative solutions for a greener and more sustainable campus. The event was organized in cooperation with Shlomo Meltzer Institute for - [Medicinal Cannabis Oil Effective for Treating Autism](https://www.freunde-tau.org/medicinal-cannabis-oil-effective-for-treating-autism/) - Treatment improves both behavioral and biochemical parameters of the disease. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disease, and its main symptoms are social deficiencies and compulsive behaviors. Cases range from mild to severe, and causes are both genetic and environmental. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have successfully treated autism in animal models with medical cannabis oil, improving - [TAU and Goethe University Establish Joint Center for Interfaith Studies](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-and-goethe-university-establish-joint-center-for-interfaith-studies/) - First-of-its-kind academic collaboration between Israel and Germany. Academic collaboration between Israel and Germany is growing, and for the first time, Tel Aviv University in Israel and Goethe University in Frankfurt will establish a joint center. With a focus on interfaith studies, the center will promote research on religion, in particular the monotheistic faiths – a - [Parent Smartphone Use Could Harm Child Development](https://www.freunde-tau.org/parent-smartphone-use-could-harm-child-development/) - Mothers devote only 25% of their attention to toddlers when distracted, consequences can be far-reaching. A new study from Tel Aviv University found that mothers devote only 25% of their attention to their toddlers while using smartphones, a practice which may impair child development. The researchers believe the findings are applicable to fathers as well. - [TAU Experts on Omicron: “Don't Panic”](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-experts-on-omicron-dont-panic/) - Our COVID-19 researchers weigh in on the latest strain. As scientists race to understand the newest Omicron variant of COVID-19, Tel Aviv University experts share insights—largely reassuring—on the situation. The latest coronavirus strain dominating headlines was first discovered in South Africa in November. Cases have since emerged around the globe, including in Israel. Under the - [Breakthrough TAU Discovery Key to Reversing ALS](https://www.freunde-tau.org/breakthrough-tau-discovery-key-to-reversing-als/) - Findings may lead to ways to delay, or even roll back, the course of the fatal disease in its early stages. A Tel Aviv University-led research team has uncovered a core mechanism that causes ALS and has succeeded in reversing its effects. While the root cause of ALS remains unknown, the discovery reveals the basic biological mechanism that leads to nerve destruction in the - [Experimental Drug Displays Effectiveness in Treating Symptoms of Autism and Alzheimer’s Disease](https://www.freunde-tau.org/experimental-drug-displays-effectiveness-in-treating-symptoms-of-autism-and-alzheimers-disease/) - Has FDA orphan designation for a rare developmental disorder. An extensive TAU-led international study found that an experimental drug, which has already been awarded orphan drug designation by the FDA for future treatment of a rare development disorder, may also be used for treating a variety of symptoms relating to autism, intellectual disability, and Alzheimer’s - [Seaweed – A Promising Defense Against Covid-19](https://www.freunde-tau.org/seaweed-a-promising-defense-against-covid-19/) - Natural substance from marine algae prevents infection. The lack of access to Covid-19 vaccines results in the deaths of many people and even accelerates the development of new variants. Researchers from Tel Aviv University, led by Prof. Alexander Golberg of the Porter School of the Environment and Earth Sciences, have found that a substance called - [Saving Lives with Artificial Intelligence](https://www.freunde-tau.org/saving-lives-with-artificial-intelligence/) - New technology will identify patients at risk for serious illness before they become symptomatic. Blood infections are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the world. The body’s immunological response to the infection can cause sepsis or shock, dangerous conditions that have high mortality rates. Thus, it is very important to identify the risk - [New Ethical Code for World Research of Ancient DNA](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-ethical-code-for-world-research-of-ancient-dna/) - TAU researcher was part of international team of experts who composed ethical standard. For the first time, an international team of experts, among them TAU anthropologist and paleo-geneticist Dr. Viviane Slon from the Sackler Faculty of Medicine and the Dan David Center for Human Evolution and Biohistory Research, has formulated a globally-applicable ethical code for research - [Ancient Climate Crisis Transformed Us from Nomadic Hunters to Settled Farmers](https://www.freunde-tau.org/ancient-climate-crisis-transformed-us-from-nomadic-hunters-to-settled-farmers/) - Researchers used plant remains to reconstruct the climate in the Southern Levant at the end of the last ice age. What made the residents in the Southern Levant, tens of thousands of years ago, put down their walking sticks and hunting gear and instead become settled farmers? Apparently, it was the result of a climate - [Coexistence - Israel's Inevitable Faith](https://www.freunde-tau.org/coexistence-israels-inevitable-faith/) - The Arditi Prizes for coexistence were awarded to students for their original plays on Jewish-Arab relations. Tel Aviv University presented the Arditi Foundation Awards to outstanding students in the field of art in Jewish-Arab relations. Students from various disciplines at six Israeli universities - Tel Aviv University, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, The Hebrew - [Tired of The Lies?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tired-of-the-lies/) - TAU researchers are catching 'liars' at an unprecedented accuracy of 73% by measuring facial muscles’ movements. Don't even think of bending the truth around our campus, or we may be on to you. In a new study, Tel Aviv University researchers were able to detect lies with an accuracy of 73% - based on the contraction - [Cybermania](https://www.freunde-tau.org/cybermania/) - How did Israel become a global cyber-power? Did you know that 40% of all private cyber investments in the world are invested in Israel? Or that a third of the unicorn companies – private start-ups worth more than a billion dollars – are Israeli? How on earth did Israel become a cyber-power, amongst the first countries - [Tel Aviv University and Rutgers University Strengthen Ties](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-and-rutgers-university-strengthen-ties/) - Latest move to boost TAU's global presence includes US-Israel tech exchange. Tel Aviv University and Rutgers University have inked a deal to enhance the existing partnership between the two universities and establish a TAU presence at the New Jersey Innovation & Technology Hub. The Hub— an over 50,000-m², $665 million project—will house a new Rutgers Translational - [TAU’s Tisch Film School Among Global Best](https://www.freunde-tau.org/taus-tisch-film-school-among-global-best/) - Achievement comes as our alumni win international Emmy for "Tehran". The nonstop (lights, camera,) action at Tel Aviv University’s Steve Tisch School of Film and Television has earned it another international distinction. Industry experts have named the School among this year’s top 21 film schools outside the United States, in a survey released by popular - [TAU 8th in World for Entrepreneurship](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-8th-in-world-for-entrepreneurship/) - Ranked first among universities outside the US that produce successful entrepreneurs. For the fourth year in a row, Tel Aviv University graduates are at the top of global entrepreneurship: 912 TAU undergraduate alumni, who have founded 761 companies and raised $26.8 billion in venture capital, make Tel Aviv University 8th in the world and 1st - [Climate Action: From Campus to Glasgow](https://www.freunde-tau.org/climate-action-from-campus-to-glasgow/) - TAU researchers report on global summit. As more than 130 heads of state and thousands of delegates converged in Glasgow for the two week-long United Nations global climate summit known as COP26 and Tel Aviv University researchers were there as well, taking part in the international conversation. This year’s summit aimed to set new targets for - [How Do Bats Get Street-Smart?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/how-do-bats-get-street-smart/) - TAU researchers find that baby fruit bats acquire their boldness from their adoptive mothers. Tel Aviv University researchers conducted the first ever "cross-adoption" behavioral study in bats, whereby pups of urban fruit bats were adopted by rural mothers and vice versa in order to learn whether the relative boldness of city bats is a genetic or - [TAU: First Israeli University to Launch Online MBA](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-first-israeli-university-to-launch-online-mba/) - Students can access competitive curriculum, ranked 13th globally, from anywhere in the world. Would you like to study at a competitive international MBA program while traveling through Latin America or keeping a busy full-time job? Israel’s Council for Higher Education recently approved the Tel Aviv Online MBA program at the Coller School of Management at - [Revisiting the Tel Aviv Zoo](https://www.freunde-tau.org/revisiting-the-tel-aviv-zoo/) - Two TAU students developed an app that recreates the mythological zoo in the heart of the city. For many years, there was a zoo right in the center of Tel Aviv. Residents of nearby streets used to wake up to roars of tigers and monkeys' chatter. In 1980, the zoo and its residents were relocated to - [Feeling at Home in Tanzania](https://www.freunde-tau.org/feeling-at-home-in-tanzania/) - Six TAU students who volunteer with Engineers Without Borders tell us about their project in Tanzania, where they are working to provide clean drinking water for local communities. TAU students Yaeli Benovich, Shir Halevi, Sharon Berkovich, Dvir Ginzburg, Offir Inbar and Shir Aviram volunteer with the Engineers Without Borders - Tel Aviv (EWB-TA) chapter, and - [Hitting Rock Bottom?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/hitting-rock-bottom/) - First meta-analysis of its kind shows warming of Mediterranean Sea causes marine species to migrate. As has been heavily discussed at the recent the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, our entire planet has been warming in recent decades. This process has been particularly marked in the Mediterranean Sea, where the average water temperature rises - [TAU Initiates Model for Carbon Neutrality](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-initiates-model-for-carbon-neutrality/) - Climate change efforts among University’s top priorities. Against the backdrop of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, and following a comprehensive series of tests, TAU prepares to formulate a strategic plan for significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions generated by its activities and promoting more efficient use of resources and renewable energy. The university - [394 TAU Researchers Among World’s Top 100,000](https://www.freunde-tau.org/394-tau-researchers-among-worlds-top-100000/) - First in Israel in international ranking of leading researchers and articles in their field. Leading academic publisher Elsevier has published its Stanford ranking, announcing the 100,000 researchers (whose articles Elsevier publish) who are among the top 2% in their fields. Tel Aviv University is the first among Israeli universities, with 394 of its researchers included on the - [Britain and Israel Team Up on Challenge of Healthy Ageing](https://www.freunde-tau.org/britain-and-israel-team-up-on-challenge-of-healthy-ageing/) - British-Israeli research partnership contributes £1.6 Million to research collaboration. A new collaboration between Israel and the UK aims to promote joint research projects related to ageing. As part of this collaboration, Tel Aviv University recently held a hybrid conference on the multidisciplinary aspects of ageing research. Furthermore, a new £1.6 million (₪7 million) grant program was - [Meet the New Academic Power Couple](https://www.freunde-tau.org/meet-the-new-academic-power-couple/) - Johns Hopkins SAIS and Tel Aviv University launch cooperative degree program. Tel-Aviv University (TAU), Gershon H. Gordon Faculty of Social Sciences and the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) have partnered to launch a cooperative degree program. Two Master Degrees in Two Years This two-year program will enable students to earn a Master of Arts - [Like Teenagers on Vacation](https://www.freunde-tau.org/like-teenagers-on-vacation/) - Light pollution can impair crickets’ reproductive process and threaten their survival. A joint study conducted by researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Open University of Israel revealed that exposing male crickets to artificial light at night (ALAN) can impair their activity cycles. According to the researchers, nocturnal chirping is the male's way of calling - [TAU Researchers Identify COVID Proteins that Cause Strokes and Heart Attacks](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-researchers-identify-covid-proteins-that-cause-strokes-and-heart-attacks/) - Findings may help develop drug to halt virus’ damage to blood vessels. Two years into the global pandemic, we still do not know which of the proteins in the SARS-CoV-2 virus are the ones responsible for cases of severe vascular damage. For the first time since the outbreak of COVID-19, a TAU-led team of experts - [TAU Launches Cutting-Edge Center for Innovation Labs](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-launches-cutting-edge-center-for-innovation-labs/) - Center to cooperate with industry veterans to develop innovative solutions to real-world issues. Tel Aviv University is launching the Center for Innovation Laboratories. The center will join forces with industry along the goal of advancing groundbreaking research with potential applicability within a period of 3-7 years from the moment the research begins. At this stage, - [From Law and Education to Nursing](https://www.freunde-tau.org/from-law-and-education-to-nursing/) - Number of TAU academics transferring to nursing tripled following Corona crisis. While our health care system is struggling to keep up with the pressure, hundreds of graduates from the Department of Nursing at The Stanley Steyer School of Health Professions will soon join the efforts against the pandemic and can become a significant reinforcement for - [TAU 5th in World for Entrepreneurship](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-5th-in-world-for-entrepreneurship/) - Right after leading American universities – Stanford, MIT, UC Berkeley and Harvard. Tel Aviv University was ranked fifth in the world in the ranking of Startup Genome (a world-leading innovation policy advisory and research firm) for 2021. The prestigious ranking reflects the involvement of alumni of the world's leading universities in entrepreneurship, and in the - [Israel-Indian academic ties boosted by visit of Indian Minister of External Affairs](https://www.freunde-tau.org/israel-indian-academic-ties-boosted-by-visit-of-indian-minister-of-external-affairs/) - (Left to right): President of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Prof. Daniel Chamovitz, Minister of External Affairs of India , Dr S. Jaishankar, and President of Tel Aviv University, Prof. Ariel Porat. All photos by Shlomi Amsalem, Courtesy of Tel Aviv University Meeting of Israeli university presidents and senior leadership with Dr S. - [Between Climate Change, Space Research and Life under Extreme Conditions](https://www.freunde-tau.org/between-climate-change-space-research-and-life-under-extreme-conditions/) - “We have to work together to truly preserve our planet for the future,” says Jewish-American trailblazer. WATCH: Jessica Meir’s full speech at the 2021 TAU Board of Governors Meeting: NASA astronaut Dr. Jessica Meir on Thursday addressed Tel Aviv University’s 2021 Board of Governors Meeting, discussing her missions to space, life under extreme environmental conditions, - [“In Wars, there are Winners and Losers. In Peace, Everyone Wins”](https://www.freunde-tau.org/in-wars-there-are-winners-and-losers-in-peace-everyone-wins/) - Commemorating Yitzhak Rabin, 26 years after his assassination. Hundreds of students and faculty members gathered to show their respect to late Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, 26 years after his assassination. The speakers at the event were Prof. Eyal Zisser, Vice Rector of Tel Aviv University; Prof. Simha Goldin, Historian and Head of the History - [This Week: TAU Board of Governors Meeting 2021](https://www.freunde-tau.org/this-week-tau-board-of-governors-meeting-2021/) - Festive event to be hosted on campus and broadcast around the world. The annual TAU Board of Governors Meeting will be taking place between October 13-17. For the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic, the festive event will be taking place both in-person and online. The following is a selection of highlights from - [Can’t Multitask Anymore?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/cant-multitask-anymore/) - Non-invasive brain stimulation may boost mobility in the elderly and prevent falls. Walking while simultaneously carrying out a cognitive task, like talking on a cellphone or with a companion, happens frequently throughout the day for many of us. The concurrent performance of two tasks requires the ability to split attention. For older people, difficulties performing - [Why Do We Squabble Over The AC?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/why-do-we-squabble-over-the-ac/) - New study reveals the evolutionary reason why women feel colder than men. Why do women typically bring a sweater into work while their male counterparts feel comfortable wearing short sleeves in an air-conditioned office? Researchers at Tel Aviv University's School of Zoology offer a new evolutionary explanation for the familiar scenario and can share that - [A House is Not a Home Without a Pet](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-house-is-not-a-home-without-a-pet/) - TAU law students are helping elderly citizens and their pets move to senior homes. Many senior citizens have to part with their beloved pets just when they need them the most: when they leave their homes and transition to live in public housing for the elderly. In many of these governmental institutions, pets are still not - [The Immune System’s Double Agents](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-immune-systems-double-agents/) - The Immune System’s Double Agents Glioblastoma is the most common type of brain cancer, and one of the most violent and deadly cancers in humans; the average life expectancy of glioblastoma patients is 12 to 15 months from the moment of detection. Usually, the scientific monitoring of the development of the cancerous tumor in animal - [Seahorses - Slow, but Fierce](https://www.freunde-tau.org/seahorses-slow-but-fierce/) - Terrible swimmers with incredible preying capability. Seahorses are not exactly Olympic swimmers, in fact they’re considered to be particularly poor swimmers. Despite being relatively slow, however, they are adept at preying on small, quick-moving animals. In a new study conducted at Tel Aviv University, researchers have succeeded in characterizing the incredible preying capability of seahorses, - [Help A Friend Out?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/help-a-friend-out/) - Help A Friend Out? Ever wonder what causes us to help – or not to help – someone in distress? New research from the Tel Aviv University indicates that the brain activity that gives rise to one's motivation to help only occurs when the "other" who is in distress is a member of one's own - [Using 'Good' Bacteria to Fight 'Bad' Bacteria](https://www.freunde-tau.org/using-good-bacteria-to-fight-bad-bacteria/) - Antibiotic resistance is an ever-growing worry to the medical profession, with the World Health Organization recently defining it as one of the most significant dangers to public health and food safety. A new technology from Tel Aviv University will make it possible to insert 'good' bacteria into the body, or into diverse environmental niches, for the - [Be My Guest](https://www.freunde-tau.org/be-my-guest/) - What famous personalities would TAU researchers invite to their sukkah? Welcoming guests is a prominent part of celebrating the week-long Jewish holiday of Sukkot. Family, friends, and neighbors are often invited into the sukkah (a hut which evokes the temporary dwellings the Israelites inhabited on their way out of Egypt) to share food and drink - [Recruiting 'Fighting Cells' to Destroy Tumors](https://www.freunde-tau.org/recruiting-fighting-cells-to-destroy-tumors/) - TAU discovery of cell interaction may serve as basis for improved cancer treatments. Tel Aviv University researchers have found that our body’s natural defenses can help destroy malignant tumors. The team found that white blood cells called ‘eosinophils’ fight cancer in two ways: they can destroy the cancer cells themselves, and also recruit the immune - [TAU Team Reverses Early Signs of Alzheimer's](https://www.freunde-tau.org/reversal-of-the-biological-hallmarks-responsible-for-development-of-alzheimers-disease-and-dementia-using-unique-hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-protocol/) - New non-drug method holds promise for preventative therapies. Approximately 50 million people worldwide live with Alzheimer's or other related forms of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease leads to memory loss and impairment in cognitive function, and is the most common cause of dementia among older adults. While certain treatments can help reduce symptoms and sometimes reduce disease - [Fighting Pollution With Seaweed](https://www.freunde-tau.org/fighting-pollution-with-seaweed/) - Coastal seaweed farms can help fight environmental damage. Nitrogen is a common fertilizer for agriculture, but it comes with an environmental and financial price tag. Once nitrogen reaches the ocean, it disperses randomly, damaging various ecosystems. As a result, the state local authorities spend a great deal of money on reducing nitrogen concentrations in water, including in - [Raising the Bar in Film](https://www.freunde-tau.org/raising-the-bar-in-film/) - TAU student Bar Cohen is bringing Israeli spirit and transgender representation to the big screen. “I like to explore myself through film, as a woman and a transgender woman; filmmaking is always personal,” says Bar Cohen, a student at Tel Aviv University’s Steve Tisch School of Film and Television. Cohen wrote and directed the semi-autobiographical - [Nicotine Testing of Children Curbs Parents’ Smoking](https://www.freunde-tau.org/nicotine-testing-of-children-curbs-parents-smoking/) - 70% of children of smokers suffer from secondhand smoking. Warnings against the dangers of smoking can be read on every cigarette box and in every advertisement for smoking brands. Those who smoke endanger themselves and also those around them, who inevitably become passive smokers. This way, parents who smoke harm the health of their own children. - [The Silent Prophets](https://www.freunde-tau.org/researchers-from-tel-aviv-university-prove-for-the-first-time-that-silent-mutations-can-predict-the-development-of-cancer-cells/) - TAU researchers prove that silent mutations can predict development of cancer cells. Our genome, our complete set of genetic instructions, contains mutations that can change the sequence of amino acids in the coded proteins. Since these proteins are responsible for the various cell mechanisms, such mutations are involved in turning healthy cells into cancer cells. - [Want to Fall in Love? Step Outside in The Sun](https://www.freunde-tau.org/want-to-fall-in-love-step-outside-in-the-sun/) - Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from sunlight enhances romantic passion in humans. Any Tel Avivian will tell you that the perfect place for a first date is at the beach. Now, we have the science to support that claim. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have found that exposure to ultraviolet radiation from sunlight enhances romantic passion - [He’s Bringing Plastic Back](https://www.freunde-tau.org/hes-bringing-plastic-back/) - TAU alumnus Tal Cohen and his company “Plastic Back” converts plastic waste back to its original form. We use plastic in almost every aspect of our lives. It is cheap in production, durable and can be reused multiple times. The problem is, though, that 350M tons of plastic waste is produced annually, out of which - [Recordings of the magnetic field from 9,000 years ago teach us about the magnetic field today](https://www.freunde-tau.org/recordings-of-the-magnetic-field-from-9000-years-ago-teach-us-about-the-magnetic-field-today/) - Tel Aviv University Research Links Archaeology, Physics, and Geophysics Burnt archaeological flints enable us to determine the strength of the Earth’s magnetic field during prehistoric periods. Information about the magnetic field in antiquity helps us understand the magnetic field today. Researchers: “the current weakening of the field is a reversible trend; Seven thousand six hundred - [First 3D-bioprinting of entire active tumor](https://www.freunde-tau.org/first-3d-bioprinting-of-entire-active-tumor/) - Research team(Left to right): Eilam Yeini, Prof. Satchi-Fainaro and Lena Neufeld Scientific breakthrough in the battle against cancer The 3D print of glioblastoma – the deadliest type of brain cancer – is printed from human glioblastoma tissues containing all components of the malignant tumor Researchers: the breakthrough will enable much faster prediction of best - [Diminishing at the Edges](https://www.freunde-tau.org/edge-effect-harms-marine-protected-areas/) - TAU study reveals: overfishing severely harms marine protected areas around the world A new study by Tel Aviv University reveals significant ecological damage to many marine protected areas (MPAs) around the world. A strong “edge effect” was observed, resulting in a 60% reduction in the fish population living on their outer edges (1-1.5 km), compared to the - [For the first time: The “God Particle” has been characterized in its decay into a pair of charm quarks](https://www.freunde-tau.org/for-the-first-time-the-god-particle-has-been-characterized-in-its-decay-into-a-pair-of-charm-quarks/) - TAU researchers contribute further understanding of elusive elementary particle that gives mass to everything in the universe Physicists worldwide have been captivated by the Higgs boson particle, also known as the “God Particle”. Its discovery a decade ago made waves in the physics community, and had researchers curious to learn more about its properties. TAU - [Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel Receives the IEEE Leadership Award](https://www.freunde-tau.org/prof-isaac-ben-israel-receives-the-ieee-leadership-award/) - For his outstanding leadership contributions to homeland security, cyber security and resilience. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has extended its IEEE TCHS Outstanding Leadership Award in the field of cyber for the year 2021 to Major Gen. (Ret.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, Head of the ICRC – Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center. The - [Where Have All the Birds Gone?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/where-have-all-the-birds-gone/) - Humans Behind Extinction of Hundreds of Bird Species Over the Last 50,000 Years. A new study from Tel Aviv University and the Weizmann Institute revealed that over the last 20,000-50,000 years, birds have undergone a major extinction event, inflicted chiefly by humans, which caused the disappearance of about 10%-20% of all avian species. The vast - [New Warning Sign for Breast Cancer](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-warning-sign-for-breast-cancer/) - TAU-led research lays groundwork for preventive treatment that may save millions of lives. A team led by Tel Aviv University identified a new indicator of metastatic breast cancer, laying the groundwork for preventive treatment that could save millions of lives. Metastatic breast cancer, also known as Stage 4 breast cancer, occurs when cancer has spread, - [This Exhibition Will Make You Sweat](https://www.freunde-tau.org/this-exhibition-will-make-you-sweat/) - New exhibition on climate crisis gives us tools to save the planet. Recent news has covered extreme events all over the world: floods in Germany, Belgium and central China, huge wildfires raging in California, consuming thousands of acres of land and extreme temperatures in Canada, Iraq and the United States. Scientists no longer doubt that all this - [See You at Naftali](https://www.freunde-tau.org/see-you-at-naftali/) - Prof. Itai Sened explains how TAU students will tackle global warming from what will become the greenest building on campus. The Naftali building, which houses the Gershon H. Gordon Faculty of Social Sciences and was built in the 1960s, is one of the most iconic buildings on campus. And now, Prof. Itai Sened the Dean - [What to Do When Everything is Vulnerable and Under Attack](https://www.freunde-tau.org/what-to-do-when-everything-is-vulnerable-and-under-attack/) - Highlights from Cyber Week 2021.  Israel’s 11th Annual Cyber Week Conference, this year hosted in a hybrid in-person and online format, was attended last week by 2,500 in-person and 3,700 online, among them top Israeli politicians, global cyber policymakers and executives from multinational companies and cutting-edge startups from more than 80 countries. - [When the stars aligned](https://www.freunde-tau.org/when-the-stars-aligned-a-star-in-a-distant-galaxy-blew-up-in-a-powerful-explosion-solving-an-astronomical-mystery-from-the-11th-century/) - A star in a distant galaxy blew up in a powerful explosion, solving an astronomical mystery from the 11th century A joint study conducted by researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Shamir Medical Center (Asaf Harofe) examined the level of antibodies in over 26,000 blood samples taken from COVID-19 convalescents, as well as vaccinated - [COVID-19 Immunity Varies Among Genders and Age Groups](https://www.freunde-tau.org/covid-19-immunity-varies-among-genders-and-age-groups/) - TAU researchers contribute a new piece to the puzzle on the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination. As experts continue to learn more about immune responses to COVID-19 and the effectiveness of vaccines, researchers from Tel Aviv University have contributed a new piece to the puzzle. A joint study conducted by researchers from TAU and the Shamir - [Tel Aviv Bats Have More Fun](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-bats-have-more-fun/) - More adventurous than their rural counterparts, fruit bats in Tel Aviv enjoy what the city has to offer. Urbanization processes tend to lead animals to leave the city, but some animals are able to thrive in an urban domain. A new Tel Aviv University study found that fruit bats, just like humans, are able to - [Leading the Global Yiddish Renaissance](https://www.freunde-tau.org/leading-the-global-yiddish-renaissance/) - TAU’s Jona Goldrich Institute for Yiddish Language, Literature and Culture boasts vibrant, diverse curriculum and student body. What do scholars, teachers, translators and aficionados of Yiddish have in common? They all flock to TAU’s influential Jona Goldrich Institute for Yiddish Language, Literature and Culture, which promotes academic depth and creativity in the field of Yiddish - [New study found differences between women and men in the level of COVID-19 antibodies](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-study-found-differences-between-women-and-men-in-the-level-of-covid-19-antibodies/) - A joint study conducted by researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Shamir Medical Center (Asaf Harofe) examined the level of antibodies in over 26,000 blood samples taken from COVID-19 convalescents, as well as vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. The serological results indicate that the level of antibodies changes according to age groups, gender, symptoms, and - [A world first: Technology that restores the sense of touch in nerves damaged as a result of amputation or injury](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-world-first-technology-that-restores-the-sense-of-touch-in-nerves-damaged-as-a-result-of-amputation-or-injury/) - Cut your finger and lost your sense of touch? There’s hope yet. Researchers have developed a sensor that can be implanted anywhere in the body, for example under the tip of a severed finger; the sensor connects to another nerve that functions properly and restores tactile sensation to the injured nerve. This unique development is - [TAU Medical Student to Swim for Israel at Summer Olympics](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-medical-student-to-swim-for-israel-at-summer-olympics/) - Andi Murez enhances her athletic performance at the Sylvan Adams Sports Institute. “Most people tell me I’m crazy to be a professional swimmer and medical student, but I couldn’t give either up, so I tried to do both, not knowing whether I would succeed at either,” says Andrea "Andi" Murez during a break between training sessions - [Digital Learning: TAU 1st in Israel According to International Ranking](https://www.freunde-tau.org/digital-learning-tau-1st-in-israel-according-to-international-ranking/) - Among leading 'global champions for digital education worldwide' in Emerging rankings for 2021. Tel Aviv University ranked first in Israel and among the leading international institutions for higher education in the 2021 rankings. While American and European universities dominate the Emerging ratings, the group notes "the outstanding performance of Israel, notably disrupting the tables with institutions present in - [New nanotech from TAU produces “healthy” electric current from the human body itself](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-nanotech-from-tau-produces-healthy-electric-current-from-the-human-body-itself/) - Approach allows for the charging of cardiac pacemakers using only the heartbeat, eliminating the need for batteries A new nanotechnology development from an international research team led by Tel Aviv University researchers will make it possible to generate electric currents and voltage within the human body itself through the activation of various organs using mechanical - [Introducing the world's thinnest technology - only two atoms thick](https://www.freunde-tau.org/introducing-the-worlds-thinnest-technology-only-two-atoms-thick/) - Technological breakthrough from Tel Aviv University The new technology, enabling the storage of information in the thinnest unit known to science, is expected to improve future electronic devices in terms of density, speed, and efficiency. The allowed quantum-mechanical electron tunneling through the atomically thin film may boost the information reading process much beyond current technologies. - [Want to Live a Long Life? Consider Investing in Your Marriage.](https://www.freunde-tau.org/want-to-live-a-long-life-consider-investing-in-your-marriage/) - TAU researchers find link between marriage quality and life expectancy. Want to live a long and healthy life? For the men among us, TAU researchers' best advice is to invest in our relationship. As Harmful as Smoking "Our study shows that the quality of marriage and family life has health implications for life expectancy. Men who - [The Faculty of Engineering Predicts: A Greener and Safer Future](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-faculty-of-engineering-predicts-a-greener-and-safer-future/) - Graduates of TAU’s School of Mechanical Engineering present innovative projects.  Just like every year, graduates of the School of Mechanical Engineering of The Iby and Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering recently presented the projects they have been working on throughout their final year of studying towards their degree. A lot of ground was covered, - [A world first: Targeted delivery of therapeutic RNAs only to cancer cells, with no harm caused to healthy cells](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-world-first-targeted-delivery-of-therapeutic-rnas-only-to-cancer-cells-with-no-harm-caused-to-healthy-cells/) - Tel Aviv University’s Groundbreaking Technology: The “door-to-door service” that delivers therapeutic RNA payloads directly to cancer cells and other diseased cells The groundbreaking technology may revolutionize the treatment of cancer and a wide range of diseases and medical conditions. Researcher Prof. Peer: “Our development actually changes the world of therapeutic antibodies. Today we flood the - [New Type of Prehistoric Human Discovered in Israel](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-type-of-prehistoric-human-discovered-in-israel/) - TAU researchers unearth missing link in human evolution. A new discovery by Tel Aviv University researchers may change the story of human evolution. The bones of an early human, unknown to science, were found at an excavation site near the city of Ramla. Researchers believe the remains represent one of the "last survivors" of an ancient human group that - [Care for A Glass of Tel Aviv Air?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/care-for-a-glass-of-tel-aviv-air/) - TAU study shows atmospheric water vapor in the city is suitable for drinking. The best things in life are allegedly free, and a first-of-its-kind study in the world conducted at Tel Aviv University supports this belief. Researchers have found that nature’s very own champagne, generated from the air in the heart of an urban area, - [Combating Antibiotic Resistance](https://www.freunde-tau.org/combating-antibiotic-resistance/) - Discovery may contribute to new treatments for infectious diseases. A new TAU study revealed a mechanism through which "good" viruses can attack the systems of "bad" bacteria, destroy them and block their reproduction. "Good" Viruses Kill "Bad" Bacteria The researchers demonstrated that the "good" virus (bacteriophage) is able to block the replication mechanism of the - [Celebrating 20 Years of Gender Studies](https://www.freunde-tau.org/celebrating-20-years-of-gender-studies/) - TAU and Jewish women’s group launched first B.A. program of its type in the Middle East. Tel Aviv University this week alongside the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) are marking 20 years of partnership and the co-founding of the first-ever gender studies program in the Middle East. Established in 2001, the NCJW Women and - [TAU Alumni Fill Ranks in Israel's New Government](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-alumni-fill-ranks-in-israels-new-government/) - Ten graduates among ministers in recently convened cabinet. Upon the swearing in of Israel’s new Unity Government, the country's 36th government, on Sunday night, Tel Aviv University would like to extend special congratulations to all the TAU alumni who are now serving as cabinet ministers. The Knesset (Israel’s parliament) approved the new coalition government in the wake - [Exploring New Frontiers in AI](https://www.freunde-tau.org/exploring-new-frontiers-in-ai/) - With the global artificial intelligence market skyrocketing, TAU’s new Center for AI and Data Science leads the way in Israel—and beyond. The endless possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI) have ignited human imagination for decades. From Star Wars and Blade Runner to the recent Superintelligence, people have imagined a world powered by AI. And although those - [TAU Graduates Bolster Israel’s Global Standing](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-graduates-bolster-israels-global-standing/) - Alumni in top diplomatic positions driven by a passion for Israel, share success stories from the field. As a young girl growing up on a kibbutz, Galit Ronen wanted to change the world. At the time, she thought the way to do so was to become a geneticist: to learn how to feed the world - [We Are Part of the Problem and the Solution](https://www.freunde-tau.org/we-are-part-of-the-problem-and-the-solution/) - Tel Aviv University launches first-of-its-kind multidisciplinary research hub on climate change. Tel Aviv University last week launched the multidisciplinary Center for Climate Change Action, with the aim of finding solutions to the global crisis. The new Center, the first of its kind in Israel, will operate under the auspices of the Porter School of the - [Bats ‘Social Distance’ Too](https://www.freunde-tau.org/bats-social-distance-too/) - TAU researchers find that bats also self-isolate when sick, helping prevent outbreaks of epidemics. The Covid-19 pandemic has introduced us to expressions such as 'lockdown', 'isolation' and 'social distancing', which became part of social conduct all over the world. And while bats have been widely assumed to be source of coronavirus, apparently they too maintain - [Diamonds in the Rough](https://www.freunde-tau.org/diamonds-in-the-rough/) - Maximizing the potential of TAU students on the autism spectrum. Giving a presentation in front of a class can be daunting for any university student. For someone with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it can be terrifying. Routine study tasks like this can make higher education an unattainable dream for most people with ASD, which reduces - [A Bridge to Clean Water](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-bridge-to-clean-water/) - Joint Israeli-Emirati Water Research Institute to Open in Abu Dhabi, UAE. A first of its kind agreement was signed this Tuesday in Abu Dhabi to launch a joint Israeli-Emirati Water Research Institute. It is the first official agreement of its kind when a Water Research Institute is being established as part of a strategic commercial - [Is It Game Over for The British Monarchy?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/is-it-game-over-for-the-british-monarchy/) - TAU scholars weigh in on whether losing the queen will mean losing the game. Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry’s bombshell interview on the Oprah Winfrey Show was watched by millions around the world, and subjected the institution of the royal British family to fierce scrutiny. The interview sparked debates in media on the future of the monarchy, - [Time Flies and So Do Bats](https://www.freunde-tau.org/time-flies-and-so-do-bats/) - Bats map the world in units of time, an innate ability. Bats know the speed of sound from birth. Unlike humans, who map the world in units of distance, bats map the world in units of time. This means that the bat actually perceives an insect as being at a distance of nine milliseconds, and - [How Will We Brave the Post-COVID Era?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/how-will-we-brave-the-post-covid-era/) - TAU’s Dr. Bruria Adini spoke to TAU Review about mental health, resilience and hope in the post-Corona world. By Melanie Takefman Dr. Bruria Adina, head of the Emergency and Disaster Management Program at TAU’s School of Public Health, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, and TAU’s Center for Combating Pandemics, has been measuring Israelis’ resilience for years, - [TAU and Columbia University Launch Dual Degree Program](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-and-columbia-university-launch-dual-degree-program/) - “Synergy” between students, faculty is excellent as TAU prepares to welcome next cohort. Despite the worldwide lockdown, an enthusiastic cohort of students arrived in Tel Aviv in fall 2020 for the inaugural year of the Columbia-Tel Aviv University Dual Degree in Liberal Arts program. Two Universities, Four years, Endless opportunities In a first-of-its-kind partnership between - [Antisemitism - Defined, Yet Running Wild](https://www.freunde-tau.org/antisemitism-defined-yet-running-wild/) - Widespread adoption of working definition of Antisemitism is contradicted by realities on ground. What do the governments of Canada, German football club Borussia Dortmund and the Global Imams Council all have in common? They have all adopted the Working Definition of Antisemitism. And they’re not alone - a new study from the Kantor Center for - [»Vögel gehören keinem Land«](https://www.freunde-tau.org/voegel-gehoeren-keinem-land/) - »Vögel gehören keinem Land« Vogelschützer trotzen dem Nahost-Konflikt. Einer von ihnen: Yossi Leshem. Er sorgt mit Menschen aus Palästina und Jordanien dafür, dass Vögel sicher im Jordantal rasten können. Ein Gespräch über Schleiereulen, Krisenzeiten und die Hoffnung auf Frieden. Hier lesen! https://www.spektrum.de/news/nahost-konflikt-die-eulen-jagen-auf-beiden-seiten-der-grenze/1874566# Image by gary gray from Pixabay - [When One Becomes Three](https://www.freunde-tau.org/when-one-becomes-three/) - Extraordinary discovery in the Gulf of Eilat: Animal able to regenerate all its organs fully after dissection. Researchers from Tel Aviv University have discovered a species of ascidian, a marine animal commonly found in the Gulf of Eilat, is taking the concept of self-creation to a whole different level: it is capable of regenerating all of its - [New Online Courses for 2021](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-online-courses-for-2021/) - Earn academic credit while studying from home with our new online courses for 2021. Discounted tuition exclusively for TAU Alumni! Following the success of last summer’s online course “COVID-19: From Crisis to Opportunity”, this course is returning for a further, deeper multidisciplinary look into the effects of the pandemic. The program is led by Dr. - [Facebook And WhatsApp Are Changing The Sexual Abuse Attitude In Israel's Hasidic Community](https://www.freunde-tau.org/facebook-and-whatsapp-are-changing-the-sexual-abuse-attitude-in-israels-hasidic-community/) - New study at Tel Aviv University reveals deep processes occurring in this sector over the past few years. After years of silencing and concealment, covering up and repressing the issue, a new TAU study reveals that, over the past few years, more exposure to media and higher education has increased the awareness of the consequences - [“Stay Close to Them, but Avoid Clinging to Them”](https://www.freunde-tau.org/stay-close-to-them-but-avoid-clinging-to-them/) - TAU professor and early childhood expert on how to help children feel secure in times of unrest. During difficult and stressful times, children are particularly reliant on adult presence and support. They need our help to make sense of everything, and to restore their sense of security. In light of the current unrest here in - [Standing With The Tel Aviv University Community](https://www.freunde-tau.org/standing-with-the-tel-aviv-university-community/) - Message from the President of Tel Aviv University, Prof. Ariel Porat Dear Tel Aviv University Community, These are difficult times for all of us, Jews and Arabs alike. The riots in Israel – in Jerusalem, Lod, Acco, and numerous other locations – are terrifying, alongside the incidents of warfare, and indicative of an unprecedented crisis - [Our Planet in the Hands of Academia](https://www.freunde-tau.org/our-planet-in-the-hands-of-academia/) - TAU to launch a multidisciplinary research center on climate change with the aim of finding practical solutions to the global crisis. Tel Aviv University will soon launch the multidisciplinary Center for Climate Change Action, with the aim of finding practical solutions to the global crisis. The new center, the first of its kind in Israel, - [Fireflies’ Protective 'Musical Armor' Against Bats](https://www.freunde-tau.org/fireflies-protective-musical-armor-against-bats/) - Trailblazing TAU study reveals that fireflies produce strong ultrasonic sounds that may potentially work to deter bats. They sure know how to put on a show at nights - fireflies are striking with their glow-in-the-dark feature. But have you ever stopped and wondered how these glowing insects defend themselves against predators? A trailblazing TAU study - [Show Me Your Playlist And I’ll Tell You Who You Are](https://www.freunde-tau.org/show-me-your-playlist-and-ill-tell-you-who-you-are/) - Could you be inadvertently channeling your inner Beyonce or Eminem? A new study shows that three songs from a playlist are enough to identify the person who chose the songs. Hence, companies like YouTube and Spotify can accumulate a great deal of information about their users based only on their musical preferences. The study was - [Promoting Equality on Campus](https://www.freunde-tau.org/promoting-equality-on-campus/) - Tel Aviv University has announced the formation of a new unit – the Equality and Diversity Commission – to be led by Prof. Neta Ziv from The Buchmann Faculty of Law. The new Commission, which will report directly to the University President, will deal with all aspects of equality and diversity on campus, including gender, - [Gut Healing](https://www.freunde-tau.org/gut-healing/) - TAU researchers identify proteins that cause intestinal disease. Researchers from Tel Aviv University have created an artificial intelligence platform that can identify the specific proteins that allow bacteria to infect the intestines – a method that paves the way for the creation of smart drugs that will neutralize the proteins and prevent disease, without the - [Optical Technology Generates Immediate Melanoma Diagnosis](https://www.freunde-tau.org/optical-technology-generates-immediate-melanoma-diagnosis/) - Expected to revolutionize the field of skin cancer diagnosis. Melanoma is a life-threatening cancer, but its immediate diagnosis can save lives. An innovative optical technology that can distinguish between different types of cancer has now been developed in the laboratory of Professor Abraham Katzir, from the Raymond and Beverly Sackler Faculty of Exact Sciences at Tel Aviv - [Google and TAU to Harness the Power of AI for Social Good](https://www.freunde-tau.org/google-and-tau-to-harness-the-power-of-ai-for-social-good/) - New collaboration to promote beneficial multidisciplinary research in Artificial Intelligence. Google and Tel Aviv University recently launched a three-year program for promoting AI-related multidisciplinary research for the benefit of society. The program aims to support research and collaborations in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, that can advance humanity by addressing focal social issues on the - [Are We Getting to the Root of Cancer?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/are-we-getting-to-the-root-of-cancer/) - Groundbreaking discovery that plant roots grow in a spiral motion inspires search for similar motion in cancer cells. In an interdisciplinary research project carried out at Tel Aviv University, researchers from the School of Plant Sciences affiliated with The George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences collaborated with their colleagues from the Sackler Faculty of - [“Arabic for Beginners" - TAU’s Most Popular Course](https://www.freunde-tau.org/arabic-for-beginners-taus-most-popular-course/) - With hundreds on waiting lists. Two and a half hours was the time it took for a sizeable number of people - as many as 907 - to enroll in TAU’s "Arabic for Beginners" course, from the moment its registration opened. Hundreds more asked to be added to the waiting list. Huge Demand "Arabic for Beginners" has been offered - [Michal Bat Adam Receives Israel Prize for Film Art](https://www.freunde-tau.org/michal-bat-adam-receives-israel-prize-for-film-art/) - Broke barriers to become one of Israeli cinema’s first directors. The Israel Prize for Film Art was awarded this week - to Michal Bat Adam, a lecturer at TAU’s The Steve Tisch School of Film and Television, who has written and directed 13 full sized movies, among them: “Moments“ (1979), “The Lover” (1985), “A Thousand - [Antisemitism During the Pandemic: Less Physical Violence, Upsurge in Online Antisemitism](https://www.freunde-tau.org/antisemitism-during-the-pandemic-less-physical-violence-upsurge-in-online-antisemitism/) - On the Eve of Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Kantor Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry publishes the Antisemitism Report for 2020. The Antisemitism Report for 2020 – the year of COVID-19 – published today by the Kantor Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry at Tel Aviv University's Faculty of Humanities - [Could Your Smartphone Be Damaging Your Teeth?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/could-your-smartphone-be-damaging-your-teeth/) - Your FOMO may be compromising your physical and mental health. Do you often find yourself checking your social media nonstop, so you won’t feel out of the loop? You may want to become more mindful of this habit - a new study from Tel Aviv University’s Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine shows - [An Underwater Salute to Grandma Vera](https://www.freunde-tau.org/an-underwater-salute-to-grandma-vera/) - Marine biologist names new species of sponge after Holocaust survivor grandmother, turning 95. There are many ways to make a beloved grandmother feel special on her birthday, and Tal Idan, a doctoral student in Prof. Micha Ilan's sponge lab at TAU’s School of Zoology, did something quite unconventional: She scientifically named a new sponge that she - [Struggling in a Toxic Workplace?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/struggling-in-a-toxic-workplace/) - TAU researchers hope to save farmers from snakebites in their fields. Did you know that about 1.8 million instances of snakebite envenoming occur around the world annually, killing about 94,000 people? Snakebite envenoming is a potentially life-threatening disease that typically results from the injection of a mixture of different toxins (“venom”) following the bite of a venomous snake. In - [Got Beef? Your Ancestors Were Likely VERY into Meat…](https://www.freunde-tau.org/got-beef-your-ancestors-were-likely-very-into-meat/) - TAU researchers: Humans were apex predators for two million years. Whether you are a tofu loving vegan, a vegetarian (however you choose to define it – eggs, no eggs; fish, no fish), a flexitarian, a devout paleo dieter or a strict Atkins dieter, researchers at TAU were able to reconstruct the nutrition of Stone Age - [Covid-19 Vaccination of Nursing Mothers May Protect Babies](https://www.freunde-tau.org/covid-19-vaccination-of-nursing-mothers-may-protect-babies/) - Promotes production of important antibodies in breast milk. We may have some good news: Covid-19 vaccination of nursing mothers might actually work to protect not only them, but their babies as well. This was found in a new study conducted jointly by Tel Aviv University and the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center – Ichilov, in - [Add ‘Zoom w. Dubai University’ to Your Calendar](https://www.freunde-tau.org/add-zoom-w-dubai-university-to-your-calendar/) - TAU students welcome to join week of activities and getting to know our friends at UD.  Israel and the UAE have been inching toward normalization in recent years. The historic, US-brokered peace deal that was reached between the countries in September 2020 leads the way for our countries to establish normal relations, including academic - [Prof. Zvi Galil, Former President of Tel Aviv University, is Ranked 7th Among the World's Most Influential Computer Scientists](https://www.freunde-tau.org/prof-zvi-galil-former-president-of-tel-aviv-university-is-ranked-7th-among-the-worlds-most-influential-computer-scientists/) - Remarkable achievement for Israeli researcher. The prestigious Academic Influence ranking has placed Prof. Zvi Galil as 7th among the world's most influential computer scientists for the decade of 2010-2020. Prof. Galil is an alumnus, former faculty member and department chair, and seventh president of Tel Aviv University. Academic Influence is an American AI-based platform that - [The Quest for A Lifesaving Cure](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-quest-for-a-lifesaving-cure/) - Innovative technology of BLAVATNIK CENTER for Drug Discovery may save boy suffering from rare neurological syndrome. In December 2019, the BLAVATNIK CENTER for Drug Discovery at Tel Aviv University was presented with a challenge which demanded flexibility and thinking outside the box. Prof. Ehud Gazit, Founder and Academic Director of the BLAVATNIK CENTER for Drug Discovery at - [When Size Does Matter…](https://www.freunde-tau.org/when-size-does-matter/) - TAU study suggests the extinction of large animals led to increased volume of the human brain. In recent years, more and more evidence has been accumulated to the effect that humans were a major factor in the extinction of large animals, and consequently had to adapt to hunting smaller animals, first in Africa and later - [Dafna Meitar-Nechmad Tapped as Chair of TAU’s Board of Governors](https://www.freunde-tau.org/dafna-meitar-nechmad-tapped-as-chair-of-taus-board-of-governors/) - A triple alumna and long-time benefactor of TAU, she will be first woman in role. Last Wednesday, Tel Aviv University's Search Committee unanimously recommended the appointment of Dafna Meitar-Nechmad as the next Chair of the TAU Board of Governors. After serving for three years as Co-Chair of the TAU Global Campaign, Meitar-Nechmad will replace Prof. - [Robot “Hears” through the Ear of a Locust](https://www.freunde-tau.org/robot-hears-through-the-ear-of-a-locust/) - TAU researchers open the door to sensory integrations between robots and insects Tel Aviv University researchers have opened the door to sensory integrations between robots and insects: for the first time, the ear of a dead locust was connected to a robot that receives the ear’s electrical signals and responds accordingly. The result - [TAU Launches Israel’s First Center for AI and Data Science](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-launches-israels-first-center-for-ai-and-data-science/) - Center to take TAU and Israel to forefront of the global artificial intelligence revolution. Tel Aviv University launched the new, interdisciplinary Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science today, headed by Prof. Meir Feder of the Fleischman Faculty of Engineering. The Center will enhance basic science in these fields, encourage cross-disciplinary research that uses the - [TAU’s First Autonomous Boat is Ready to Sail](https://www.freunde-tau.org/taus-first-autonomous-boat-is-ready-to-sail/) - The boat will enter the upcoming “RoboBoat” competition. A team of 15 TAU students from the School of Electrical Engineering and the School of Mechanical Engineering at The Iby and Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering and from The Blavatnik School of Computer Science at Raymond & Beverly Sackler Faculty of Exact Sciences are preparing to - [A Healthier Alternative to Antibiotics](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-healthier-alternative-to-antibiotics/) - New study proves biological treatment can be a suitable alternative to antibiotics. In a groundbreaking new study led by Dr. Natalia Freund and doctoral candidate Avia Watson at the TAU Sackler Faculty of Medicine, researchers were able to develop a "biological antibiotic" and demonstrates that human antibodies can offer an alternative to the traditional chemical antibiotics. - [Israel's Premier Artificial Intelligence Event is Back!](https://www.freunde-tau.org/israels-premier-artificial-intelligence-event-is-back/) - TAU's AI Week brings together top Israeli and global experts in the field for three fascinating days, Feb 22-24. It is time for TAU’s annual International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI), continuing our tradition of gathering prominent figures who address the most significant issues in the field with technology experts, industry executives, and government representatives. - [Children with Autism during Lockdown: Serious Implications for Behavior and Development](https://www.freunde-tau.org/children-with-autism-during-lockdown-serious-implications-for-behavior-and-development/) - A new TAU study examines the difficulties experienced by children with different levels of autism and their parents during Israel’s first lockdown during the coronavirus crisis (in the spring of 2020). The data shows that the drastic changes in the children’s routines and their prolonged stay in their homes instead of their special education had - [Ready for Launch!](https://www.freunde-tau.org/ready-for-launch/) - TAU’s first nanosatellite ready to be launched into space. Watch it Launch The moment we’ve all been waiting for is now only days away: TAU’s first nanosatellite, TAU SAT1 is about to be launched into space. This exciting journey has been followed closely by many on the university’s social media, and we are happy to - [TAU Announces First of Its Kind International Program](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-announces-first-of-its-kind-international-program/) - First in the world to combine politics, cyber and government. Tel Aviv University launches a new program, first of its kind in the world, taught in English and targets Master's students from Israel and overseas who wish to learn about the cyber-digital revolution and its impact on politics, society and the economy. Due to the - [More than 20,000 participants on TAU’s Open Day 2021](https://www.freunde-tau.org/more-than-20000-participants-on-taus-open-day-2021/) - Record high attendance despite event held online due to Corona. This year, TAU wholeheartedly embraced the challenge of organizing its Open Day event online, resulting in a hugely successful event spanning over three days and comprising more than 200 Zoom meetings. “In the months preceding Tel Aviv University’s Open Day, we produced an introductory video of the university campus, dozens of videos about the various fields of study as well as - [Online Impact: TAU 1st in Israel, Among Top 100 Worldwide](https://www.freunde-tau.org/online-impact-tau-1st-in-israel-among-top-100-worldwide/) - Webometrix ranks web presence of institutions of higher education. Tel Aviv University was ranked 73rd out of more than 31,000 institutions worldwide, number one in Israel and third in Asia by Webometrics, a ranking system designed to measure the impact of academic knowledge made available online. The ranking is published twice a year and was created - [And the Oscar goes to…](https://www.freunde-tau.org/and-the-oscar-goes-to/) - Tel Aviv University Team Receives Prize for Significant Technological Impact to Film Industry. The American Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced the Academy Award winners in the Scientific & Engineering category for 2021: Prof. Meir Feder of the Iby and Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering at Tel Aviv University, and his former student - [Increased Diversity Secured On TAU Campus](https://www.freunde-tau.org/increased-diversity-secured-on-tau-campus/) - Marketing efforts and direct lines of communication generate impressive results. Consistent and Targeted Marketing The number of Arab students in technological studies Electrical Engineering and Computer Science have doubled over the past five years: 459 Arab students (150 of these women) studied technology professions at TAU in 2020 studied technology professions at TAU in 2020, - [Tel Aviv's Ecological Oasis: The Yehuda Naftali Botanic Garden at TAU](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-avivs-ecological-oasis-the-yehuda-naftali-botanic-garden-at-tau/) - A donor-supported renovation focuses on research, facilities and visitor access. By Lindsey Zemler TAU’s Yehuda ​Naftali Botanic Garden is a Tel Aviv oasis for all, a collaborative research hub for plant scientists, engineers and neuroscientists, as well as a beautiful urban nature site that welcomes schoolchildren, soldiers and the general public and numbers among the - [Cancer Breakthrough: Cells’ Uniqueness is Also Weakness](https://www.freunde-tau.org/cancer-breakthrough-cells-uniqueness-is-also-weakness/) - TAU research proves connection for first time, can be base for cancer drugs. What makes cancer cells different from ordinary cells in our bodies? Can these differences be used to strike at them and paralyze their activity? This basic question has bothered cancer researchers since the mid-19th century. The search for unique characteristics of cancer - [TAU Excavation Examines “Ancient High Tech”](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-excavation-examines-ancient-high-tech/) - Plant remains elucidate early Israel’s role in global metals industry. By Melanie Takefman The wind is the first to “welcome” visitors to the hilltop TAU excavation at Yotvata, a kibbutz in the Arava desert. It lashes out at anyone or anything in its path, merciless. The steep ascent to the site is no more hospitable. - [Power of Images: Memorializing the Holocaust through Film](https://www.freunde-tau.org/power-of-images-memorializing-the-holocaust-through-film/) - TAU researchers explore how artistic critique shapes the memory of historical trauma. By Lindsey Zemler Schindler’s List is a classic representation of the Holocaust film genre because it represents the seminal historical event through an “iconic,” or heroic, figure, according to TAU PhD candidate Yael Mazor. Mazor, a lecturer at the Steve Tisch School of - [New Study Presents A Gloomy Climate Future for the Middle East](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-study-presents-a-gloomy-climate-future-for-the-middle-east/) - But Raises Hope the Region Could Become Part of the Solution to the Climate Crisis. A fresh study conducted by Professor Dan Rabinowitz, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Gershon H. Gordon Faculty of Social Sciences at the Tel Aviv University, surveys regional climate models for the Middle East, analyzes climate inequalities and examines threats posed - [The Toolkit of Prehistoric Humans](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-toolkit-of-prehistoric-humans/) - New discovery: Early humans used chopping tools to break animal bones and consume the bone marrow. Researchers from the Sonia and Marco Nadler Institute of Archaeology at Tel Aviv University unraveled the function of flint tools known as 'chopping tools', found at the prehistoric site of Revadim, east of Ashdod. Applying advanced research methods, they - [Opening Gates and Scaling Mountains](https://www.freunde-tau.org/opening-gates-and-scaling-mountains/) - The TAU women breaking convention in the Jewish world. By Lisa Kremer A young girl, captivated by her family’s lively Talmud discussion around the Shabbat table, is prohibited from studying Talmud at school. A frightened girl squeezes her eyes shut as she dunks her body into the ritual bath so that she will be officially - [2020 Kadar Ceremony Celebrates Pioneering Spirit and Hard Work](https://www.freunde-tau.org/2020-kadar-ceremony-celebrates-pioneering-spirit-and-hard-work/) - In its sixth year, the Kadar Family Award continues to nurture research and excellence in teaching at TAU. Four outstanding junior and senior TAU faculty members on campus were presented with the 2020 Kadar Family Award for Outstanding Research at a special online event as part of the 2020 Board of Governors meeting. The winners, - [Enemies: A Love Story](https://www.freunde-tau.org/enemies-a-love-story/) - TAU's Alliance Center for Iranian Studies is global authority on modern Iran and Iranian Jews. By Melanie Takefman Even though they have been enemies in official channels for decades, Iranians and Israelis have a mutual fascination with each other. "Young Iranians are very intrigued by Israelis and are eager to contact them through social media," - [Social Work Student Sees Light in Unexpected Places](https://www.freunde-tau.org/social-work-student-sees-light-in-unexpected-places/) - For Glaser Scholar Lea Tamanyo, making positive change starts with helping individuals. By Melanie Takefman TAU graduate student Lea Tamanyo isn't afraid of challenges; she’s had to overcome many herself, both in her personal life and academic career. For example, as an undergraduate student in social work, she chose to gain practical experience in one - [Accelerating Jewish-Arab Entrepreneurship](https://www.freunde-tau.org/accelerating-jewish-arab-entrepreneurship/) - TAU's jumpTAU program helps bicultural teams found start-ups and friendships. By Lindsey Zemler "If you put a law student, a medical student, a social sciences student and an engineer in a room—it's not the start of a joke. It's the start of a creative idea," says Yair Sakov, Managing Director of TAU’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship - [See you in Dubai](https://www.freunde-tau.org/see-you-in-dubai/) - The new agreements between nations have created new opportunities – A TAU student meets students from the University of Dubai. Oleg Ben-Avi, a third-year student in the Digital Society Studies Track at the Gershon H. Gordon Faculty of Social Sciences, was the first student from TAU to meet with students from the University of Dubai. - [Building Community during Crisis](https://www.freunde-tau.org/5742-2/) - When COVID-19 broke, hundreds of students who participated in “TAU Impact,” the University’s flagship community leadership program, were forced to abruptly terminate their field work. In response, the TAU Impact team, run by the Dean of Students, transformed their roster of community service programs from hands-on to virtual “overnight,” according to TAU Impact director Rachel - [Academic First Responders](https://www.freunde-tau.org/academic-first-responders/) - How TAU sparked a learning revolution in the wake of COVID-19. By Idit Nirel When COVID-19 broke in Israel in mid-March and the country shut down, Tel Aviv University (TAU) decided to continue teaching all courses online—almost overnight. While many professors and students struggled to adapt, Prof. Guy Mundlak was ready. ​ ​Prof. Guy - [Globalization During the Bronze & Early Iron Ages](https://www.freunde-tau.org/globalization-during-the-bronze-early-iron-ages/) - Evidence for trade from India & Southeast Asia to the Land of Israel in the 16th century BCE. A new international study, which included researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Israel Antiquities Authority, reveals significant global trade between India & Southeast Asia and the Land of Israel as early as the 16th century BCE. - [TAU Scientists Develop Innovative Therapy to Prevent Deafness](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-scientists-develop-innovative-therapy-to-prevent-deafness/) - The treatment is inserted into the ear, prevents hearing loss caused by a genetic mutation. A new study at Tel Aviv University presents an innovative treatment for deafness, based on the delivery of genetic material into the cells of the inner ear. The genetic material 'replaces' the genetic defect and enables the cell to continue - [Two TAU Professors Win 2020 Nature Mentoring Award](https://www.freunde-tau.org/two-tau-professors-win-2020-nature-mentoring-award/) - Prof. Neta Erez and Prof. Tal Pupko, nominated by students, are building the future generation of scientists. Two scientists from Tel Aviv University - Professor Neta Erez, head of the Department of Pathology at Tel Aviv University's Sackler School of Medicine, and Professor Tal Pupko, head of the Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research - [Twelve TAU Researchers among Top 50 in their Fields](https://www.freunde-tau.org/twelve-tau-researchers-among-top-50-in-their-fields/) - “A cause for real national pride,” says Research VP of the Stanford University study. A new study from Stanford University places 12 TAU faculty members among the world’s top 50 researchers in their respective fields. The study identified the top 2% researchers in various disciplines worldwide. The list includes 160,000 researchers from 149 countries in - [Researchers from TAU have developed a technology that enables photographing moving objects](https://www.freunde-tau.org/researchers-from-tau-have-developed-a-technology-that-enables-photographing-moving-objects/) - The new development will enable taking photos of race cars, runners, birds in flight, and dunking basketballs into hoops. Researchers from Tel Aviv University have developed a computational photography process based on an optical element that encodes motion information and a corresponding digital image processing algorithm, enabling clear, sharp photography of moving objects without motion - [Hollywood Legend Martin Scorsese Meets with TAU Students, Donors](https://www.freunde-tau.org/hollywood-legend-martin-scorsese-meets-with-tau-students-donors/) - “Film school was a major turning point in my life; I’ve been wanting to talk to TAU students for a long time” More than 1,700 participants from Tel Aviv University’s Steve Tisch School of Film and Television – students, governors and friends from around the world – took part in a webinar with one of the - [TAU Study Proves that Light Can Kill Coronavirus](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-study-proves-that-light-can-kill-coronavirus/) - Groundbreaking research finds UV-LED diodes efficiently and cheaply disinfect social spaces. A revolution in disinfection? Researchers from Tel Aviv University have proven that the coronavirus can be killed efficiently, quickly and cheaply using ultraviolet (UV) light-emitting diodes (UV-LEDs). This is the first study in the world conducted on the disinfection efficiency of a virus from - [COVID-19 Takes TAU's Legal Clinics into High Gear](https://www.freunde-tau.org/covid-19-takes-taus-legal-clinics-into-high-gear/) - Clinic staff share experiences of protecting those most affected by pandemic Dr. Yuval Livnat, Adv. Anat Ben Dor and Adv. Irina Rozina The Refugee Rights Clinic "The coronavirus crisis forced the Clinic to shift to remote work. However, this style of working is not ideal for asylum-seekers, and significant challenges arose. Intake interviews with new - [Lack of Teacher Support during Pandemic Causes Acute Emotional Harm](https://www.freunde-tau.org/lack-of-teacher-support-during-pandemic-causes-acute-emotional-harm/) - TAU study provides insights into preventing burnout among educators. A new Tel Aviv University study led by Dr. Shahar Lev-Ari, Head of the Department of Health Promotion at TAU's Sackler Faculty of Medicine study examined the psychological resilience of teachers before and during the coronavirus pandemic. The researchers monitored two groups of teachers in central - [Parents show love less during COVID-19: TAU Study](https://www.freunde-tau.org/parents-show-love-less-during-covid-19-tau-study/) - Stress, crowded homes cause parents to "forget" to express love, at a time when children are in great need of parental affection. A new study from Tel Aviv University found that during Israel's first lockdown parents reported a significant decline in expressions of love for their young children (aged 3-5), compared to normal times. In - [An Underwater Journey Following the Vanishing of Sponge Species from the Shallow Water of the Israeli Coast](https://www.freunde-tau.org/an-underwater-journey-following-the-vanishing-of-sponge-species-from-the-shallow-water-of-the-israeli-coast/) - The researchers believe that the sharp rise in water temperatures may lead to the death and disappearance. Researchers from Tel Aviv University embarked on an underwater journey to solve a mystery: Why did sponges of the Agelas oroides species, which used to be common in the shallow waters along the Mediterranean coast of Israel, disappear? - [New Discovery: Development of the Inner Ear in Embryos is Similar to Crystal Formation](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-discovery-development-of-the-inner-ear-in-embryos-is-similar-to-crystal-formation/) - This discovery could contribute to the development of treatments for hearing loss based on regeneration of hair cells in the ear. An interdisciplinary study headed by Prof. David Sprinzak, a researcher from the School of Neurobiology, Biochemistry and Biophysics at the George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences at Tel Aviv University, showed for the - [The future generation of the Startup Nation](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-future-generation-of-the-startup-nation/) - Students from Tel Aviv University win a gold medal at iGEM – the World Championship in Synthetic Biology An unprecedented achievement for the TAU team at iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition) – the world championship in synthetic biology. The 50%-female team won first place in the Best Software Development category, and second place in - [Tel Aviv University (Israel): Die Gen-Schere (CRISPR) im Kampf gegen Krebs](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-israel-die-gen-schere-crispr-im-kampf-gegen-krebs/) - Auch ein Tor zur Heilung genetischer Erkrankungen. Ein bedeutender Schritt auf dem Weg zur Heilung von Krebs: Forscher der Universität Tel Aviv zeigten, dass das CRISPR/Cas9-System bei der Behandlung von metastasierenden Krebsarten sehr wirksam ist. Die Forscher entwickelten eine neuartige Technologie – ein auf Lipid-Nanopartikeln basierendes Verabreichungssystem, das gezielt Krebszellen angreift und sie durch genetische - [In First, Aging Stopped in Humans: TAU Co-Study](https://www.freunde-tau.org/in-first-aging-stopped-in-humans-tau-co-study/) - New research finds that high pressure treatments can reverse two processes associated with aging and its illnesses A first-of-its-kind clinical trial in human subjects: A new study from Tel Aviv University and the Shamir Medical Center indicates that HBOT (treatments with high-pressure oxygen) in healthy aging adults can stop the aging of blood cells. The - [European Association of Law and Economics recognizes TAU President](https://www.freunde-tau.org/european-association-of-law-and-economics-recognizes-tau-president/) - Professor Ariel Porat, President of Tel Aviv University and former Dean of its Buchmann Faculty of Law, has been named the winner of the 2020 European Association of Law and Economics (EALE) Lifetime Achievement Award. He is the first Israeli scholar to win the award. The Association grants the EALE Award and honorary membership in - [TAU developed genome editing system destroys cancer cells](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-developed-genome-editing-system-destroys-cancer-cells/) - Breakthrough treatment, with no side effects, may increase life expectancy in brain and ovarian cancer patients. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have demonstrated that the CRISPR/Cas9 system is very effective in treating metastatic cancers, a significant step on the way to finding a cure for cancer. The researchers developed a novel lipid nanoparticle-based delivery system that specifically - [Attracting Students with “Fire in Their Hearts”](https://www.freunde-tau.org/attracting-students-with-fire-in-their-hearts/) - TAU’s DAN Department of Communication trains young Israelis in digital literacy, unbiased reporting and media professionalism By Lindsey Zemler Since Aubrey and Marla Dan, Toronto, Canada based philanthropists, dedicated the Department in 2017, their support has transformed its academic program into one that offers significant hands-on professional training alongside theoretical studies. “We are investing in - [ERC awarded a 10 Million Euro Joint Synergy Grant to Researchers from Tel Aviv University and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin](https://www.freunde-tau.org/erc-awarded-a-10-million-euro-joint-synergy-grant-to-researchers-from-tel-aviv-university-and-charite-universitaetsmedizin-berlin/) - The goal is to inspire the development of new antifungal drugs and combination therapies that will be effective against lethal invasive fungal infections The European Research Council (ERC), the scientific body of the European Commission, has awarded one of its most generous collaborative basic science research grants, the Synergy Grant, €9,7 million, jointly to Tel - [Unique Collaboration Between Tel Aviv University And Local Fashion Designers](https://www.freunde-tau.org/unique-collaboration-between-tel-aviv-university-and-local-fashion-designers/) - What do you do when the academic year begins but the students can't come to campus? When the 2020/21 academic year began on October 18, TAU found itself in an unprecedented situation. The restrictions dictated by the pandemic meant that students couldn't come to campus. New students began their studies without ever sitting in a - [TAU Co-Study: “Green Revolution” Decreased Infant Mortality](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-co-study-green-revolution-decreased-infant-mortality/) - “Israel, as a global leader in agriculture R&D, has much to offer to the developing world." In the first global-scale study of its kind, researchers used wide-scale data to correlate between the "Green Revolution" in agriculture and the dramatic reduction in infant mortality in the developing world. The Green Revolution was a global effort to - [Online With Students From Iran, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Lebanon and Iraq](https://www.freunde-tau.org/online-with-students-from-iran-saudi-arabia-syria-lebanon-and-iraq/) - The Israeli course on Islam has been ranked as one of the 50 best online courses in the world. A coup for the Innovative Learning Center and the Zvi Yavetz School of Historical studies at Tel Aviv University: The online course “Arab-Islamic History: From Tribes to Empires” has made the list of the world’s top - [Study: Women Suffer More from COVID-related Orofacial Pain](https://www.freunde-tau.org/study-women-suffer-more-from-covid-related-orofacial-pain/) - New TAU dental research finds that pandemic stress results in excessive teeth grinding and facial pain. A new study from the Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine at Tel Aviv University's Sackler Faculty of Medicine found that during Israel's first lockdown the general population exhibited a considerable rise in orofacial pain, as well as jaw-clenching in - [Why Do Bats Fly Into Walls?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/why-do-bats-fly-into-walls/) - A sensory misperception – like people bumping into a glass wall Why do bats fly into walls, even though they can hear them? Researchers at Tel Aviv University conducted an experiment in which they released dozens of bats in a corridor blocked by objects of different sizes, made of different materials. To their surprise, the - [Souvenirs of Sand and Sun](https://www.freunde-tau.org/souvenirs-of-sand-and-sun/) - Sugandh P. Ojha, an international student from India, shares insights from her time at TAU. It was thrilling to receive my acceptance letter from Tel Aviv University. As an International Relations graduate with an interest in global security, it was a dream-come-true moment. At 25 years old, with two years of work experience under my - [The Sky is Not the Limit](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-sky-is-not-the-limit/) - Tel Aviv University Builds and Launches a Nanosatellite into Space The TAU-SAT1 nanosatellite was devised, developed, assembled, and tested at the new Nanosatellite Center, an interdisciplinary endeavor of the Faculties of Engineering and Exact Sciences and the Porter School of the Environment and Earth Sciences. TAU-SAT1 is currently undergoing pre-flight testing at the Japanese space - [Historic TAU-UAE Partnership Symbolizes Hopeful Future](https://www.freunde-tau.org/historic-tau-uae-partnership-symbolizes-hopeful-future/) - Moshe Dayan Center signs agreement with TRENDs Research Center in Abu Dhabi TAU’s Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies (MDC) has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the TRENDS Research and Advisory Center in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Part of the historic onset of diplomatic relations between the two - [TAU Prof. Wins Schmidt Science Polymath Award](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-prof-wins-schmidt-science-polymath-award/) - Prof. Oded Rechavi one of first winners of prestigious prize, which is defined as "an experiment in extreme curiosity-driven innovation" A great honor for Israeli science: Schmidt Futures, a philanthropic initiative founded by Eric and Wendy Schmidt, has decided to establish a new $2.5m award entitled Polymaths, for researchers exhibiting rare interdisciplinarity. Only two scientists - [Global First: Center for Combating Pandemics](https://www.freunde-tau.org/global-first-center-for-combating-pandemics/) - TAU is combining interdisciplinary expertise with Israeli ingenuity to fight COVID-19 and future epidemics. By Rava Eleasari Despite tens of millions of cases worldwide and rising, SARS-Cov-2, the new coronavirus also referred to as COVID-19, remains largely misunderstood. The scientific and medical communities still do not know the causes – or long-term effects – of - [Rescue Mission: Pioneering TAU Program Preserves Ethiopian Jewish Heritage](https://www.freunde-tau.org/rescue-mission-pioneering-tau-program-preserves-ethiopian-jewish-heritage/) - "The students understand that if they don't do it, it simply won't happen." The Department of Biblical Studies at Tel Aviv University's Rosenberg School of Jewish Studies and Archaeology is launching a new MA program, the first and only one of its kind in the world: Study and research of the Biblical texts of Ethiopian - [Sehen, was bisher kein Auge zu sehen vermag](https://www.freunde-tau.org/sehen-was-kein-auge-vermag-bisher-zu-sehen/) - “Unter anderem wird es mit der neuen Technologie möglich sein, Gase und Substanzen wie Wasserstoff, Kohlenstoff und Natrium abzubilden, von denen jede eine einzigartige Farbe im Infrarot oder verschiedene biologische Verbindungen hat, die in der Natur vorkommen, aber im Sichtbaren “unsichtbar” sind. Die neue Technologie hat bahnbrechende Anwendungen in einer Vielzahl von Bereichen – vom - [TAU's Cyber Week 2020 Goes Virtual](https://www.freunde-tau.org/taus-cyber-week-2020-goes-virtual/) - Global cyber leaders and international researchers will gather on one virtual stage from October 19-21 TAU's Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center, the Israel National Cyber Directorate at the Prime Minister's Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will hold its annual Cyber Week conference online on October 19-21, 2020. Traditionally, the Cyber Week Conference takes - [Seeing the World in New Colors](https://www.freunde-tau.org/seeing-the-world-in-new-colors/) - A New Technology Allows to See and Capture on Camera Colors Unseen by the Human Eye A new development of Tel Aviv University will allow us to identify on a "standard" camera, colors that the human eye and even ordinary cameras are unable to pick up. Among other things, the new technology will make it - [A 6,500-year old copper workshop uncovered in Beer Sheva](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-6500-year-old-copper-workshop-uncovered-in-beer-sheva/) - Study by Tel Aviv University and the Israel Antiquities Authority reveals One of the oldest Workshop in the world A new study by Tel Aviv University and the Israel Antiquities Authority has been published, indicating that a workshop for smelting copper ore once operated in the Neveh Noy neighborhood of Beer Sheva, the capital of - [TAU Researchers Discover Antibody Combo that Fights COVID-19](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-researchers-discover-antibody-combo-that-fights-covid-19/) - The cocktail, which could treat and temporarily prevent the coronavirus, is advancing to clinical trials Researchers at Tel Aviv University identified a combination of COVID-19 antibodies that can serve as both medication for patients and preventive treatment for high-risk populations. The antibody cocktail will be tested in clinical trials over the next few months. Similarly, - [Immunity Memory Cells Stay Stable Over Time After Recovery From COVID-19](https://www.freunde-tau.org/immunity-memory-cells-stay-stable-over-time-after-recovery-from-covid-19/) - Joint research between TAU and Hasharon Hospital (Rabin Medical Center) proposes the new possibility Researchers of Tel Aviv University examined blood samples from 60 patients at Hasharon Hospital who had recovered from Corona, and found that memory B cells specific to the virus remain stable over time, but concurrently the antibodies in the blood decrease - [TAU Inaugurates Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-inaugurates-shmunis-school-of-biomedicine-and-cancer-research/) - School is funded with a generous gift from the Shmunis family for research and improved treatments for cancer, COVID-19, and other diseases Tel Aviv University inaugurated the Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research, in the presence of Israel’s Minister of Science and Technology Izhar Shay and benefactors Vlad and Sana Shmunis, online, via RingCentral. The new School, - [Finding Humor in Imperfection](https://www.freunde-tau.org/finding-humor-in-imperfection/) - The "TAU Review" held a Zoom interview with well-known Israeli comedian, writer and TV and radio host, Einav Galili, who earned her BA in psychology and arts from TAU in 2001. By Melanie Takefman "Holocaust jokes are a wonderful thing,” says TAU alumna Einav Galili. “When you laugh at something, it doesn’t dishonor it; it’s - [New Program Fosters Well-Rounded STEM Graduates](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-program-fosters-well-rounded-stem-graduates/) - Expansion of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Humanities in STEM ushers in a new era in the Israeli university curriculum By Rafael Ben-Menashe Beginning in the next academic year, 1,500 incoming students in Engineering, Exact Sciences and Life Sciences will encounter a new opportunity in their studies: they will be able to - ["A Scientific Discovery Can Never Be Undone"](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-scientific-discovery-can-never-be-undone/) - Change-maker Yuri Milner talks to the "TAU Review" about why he supports TAU and Israel ​By Ruti Ziv A theoretical physicist turned tech investor and philanthropist, Russian-Israeli Yuri Milner was a prescient early backer of Facebook and Twitter, and later of other successful companies. In the past decade, he and his wife, Julia, have focused - [Prince of Monaco to TAU: Together, We Can Fix Environment](https://www.freunde-tau.org/prince-of-monaco-to-tau-together-we-can-fix-environment/) - Frenkel Initiative for Combating Pollution but one example of productive ties between TAU and Monaco, says Albert II, during online event Tel Aviv University held an online meeting on September 24 with the Prince of Monaco, Albert II, together with entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist Aaron G. Frenkel, Prof. Colin Price, Head of the Porter School - [Researchers Identified the Genetic Causes of Inherited Hearing Loss in the Jewish Population of Israel](https://www.freunde-tau.org/researchers-identified-the-genetic-causes-of-inherited-hearing-loss-in-the-jewish-population-of-israel/) - A New Gene for Human Deafness Found in a Family in Israel In the Jewish population of Israel, until now, seven genes were known to be involved in hearing loss. Now, thanks to a new study led by Zippora Brownstein, PhD, and Prof. Karen Avraham from the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University, - [Careful, it's viral](https://www.freunde-tau.org/careful-its-viral/) - Got questions about the deadly coronavirus? TAU researchers have the answers Are global preparations for the coronavirus outbreak enough? Is the bad PR bats have been getting justified? And how do you build two brand new hospitals in a few days? Tel Aviv University researchers explain it all. The usual suspects Everyone’s looking for someone - [TAU researcher launches urgent push to beat corona](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-researcher-launches-urgent-push-to-beat-corona/) - Dr. Natalia Freund is analyzing immunity of Israelis who have recovered from the virus. TAU researcher Dr. Natalia Freund and her team have abandoned their everyday work of isolating antibodies for HIV and other infectious diseases to urgently fight and treat COVID-19, the new coronavirus. The highly contagious disease has been declared a global pandemic - [Students Volunteer to Increase and Improve Coronavirus Testing Across Israel](https://www.freunde-tau.org/students-volunteer-to-increase-and-improve-coronavirus-testing-across-israel/) - Over 1000 medical and graduate students join initiative to assist medical and laboratory teams. Israeli hospitals and universities, including Tel Aviv University, have joined forces to build an enormous student volunteer base to expand and improve the detection of people infected with novel coronavirus all over Israel. In addition, TAU, together with the Weizmann Institute - [Milner Foundation Donates $3 million to Tel Aviv University, Magen David Adom and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)](https://www.freunde-tau.org/milner-foundation-donates-3-million-to-tel-aviv-university-magen-david-adom-and-tel-aviv-sourasky-medical-center-ichilov/) - This “critical injection of oxygen” is expected to increase coronavirus remote testing and research. The Milner Foundation, founded by renowned tech investor and science philanthropist Yuri Milner and his wife Julia, has donated $3 million to three Israeli institutions currently leading a "race against the clock" to beat the coronavirus pandemic: Magen David Adom, Israel’s - [Tel Aviv University Sets Up Emergency Lab to Expand COVID-19 Testing](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-sets-up-emergency-lab-to-expand-covid-19-testing/) - specialized lab, run by TAU researchers and graduate students, was built in 3 days University has built an emergency COVID-19 testing lab, which will allow Israel to perform an additional 2,000 coronavirus tests per day. The new facility was born virtually overnight of the interdisciplinary efforts of TAU researchers, graduate students and management staff of - [Staying Optimistic during Corona Days,](https://www.freunde-tau.org/staying-optimistic-during-corona-days/) - A Message from TAU President Dear Students, Our plans for this second semester were very different. Yours too. But the world, Israel and Tel Aviv University are now dealing with an unprecedented crisis. Even if there is controversy over the handling of the contagion, it seems that the shared goal of defeating the new coronavirus - [TAU Scientist Awarded U.S. Patent for Novel Coronavirus Vaccine Design](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-scientist-awarded-u-s-patent-for-novel-coronavirus-vaccine-design/) - The patent, approved in March, covers a vaccine that targets the most vulnerable point in a coronavirus’s structure, through which it penetrates human cells Researchers worldwide are racing at breakneck speed to develop potential vaccines and drugs to fight the novel coronavirus, SARS-Cov-2. Now, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a patent - [TAU to partner with InnoCan Pharma on revolutionary COVID-19 treatment](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-to-partner-with-innocan-pharma-on-revolutionary-covid-19-treatment/) - The technology, which is expected to be administered by inhalation, will be tested on several lung infections InnoCan Pharma Corporation announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, InnoCan Pharma Ltd. of Herzliya Israel, has entered into a sponsored research agreement with Ramot at Tel Aviv University to jointly develop a novel, revolutionary approach to treat COVID-19 by - [TAU Student, COVID-19 Sprint Invent Disposable Ventilators to Help Treat Coronavirus Patients](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-student-covid-19-sprint-invent-disposable-ventilators-to-help-treat-coronavirus-patients/) - TAU Student, COVID-19 Sprint Invent Disposable Ventilators to Help Treat Coronavirus Patients Israel’s Health Ministry has approved the use of a prototype in a pilot study Together with COVID-19 Sprint, a technology task force led by Assuta Ashdod Hospital, Rafael Advanced Technology and Weizmann Institute of Science, a doctoral student at Tel Aviv University's Iby - [TAU lab identifies effective antibodies from recovered Coronavirus patients](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-lab-identifies-effective-antibodies-from-recovered-coronavirus-patients/) - Antibody-based therapies can be used to protect at-risk populations, including medical workers, from the virus The race to develop effective antibody-based treatments for COVID-19 is advancing at a rapid pace. Now, a Tel Aviv University laboratory reports it has successfully isolated two antibodies that would neutralize the virus's ability to infect human cells. The two - [Tel Aviv University joins national Coronavirus testing system](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-joins-national-coronavirus-testing-system/) - TAU’s specialized Corona Lab is expected to conduct up to 1,600 tests a day Israel’s Health Ministry has approved opening a Tel Aviv University COVID-19 testing lab, which will allow Israel to perform 1,600 coronavirus tests a day. The TAU lab, headed Prof. Ariel Munitz of TAU’s Sackler Faculty of Medicine, was born virtually overnight of - [A world first: TAU to establish multidisciplinary Epidemic Research Center](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-world-first-tau-to-establish-multidisciplinary-epidemic-research-center/) - The Center will bring together experts in the field and help the State of Israel deal epidemic-related crises Tel Aviv University has announced the establishment of the Center for Combating Pandemics, a first of its kind multidisciplinary epidemic research center, at an investment of tens of millions of shekels. Mr. Frank Lowy, an Australian businessman and philanthropist - [TAU partners with pharma company to develop COVID-19 vaccine](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-partners-with-pharma-company-to-develop-covid-19-vaccine/) - The epitope-based vaccine will target the most vulnerable part of the viral spike protein Ramot, Tel Aviv University’s technology transfer company, and Neovii, a Swiss-based biopharmaceutical company and a member of Israel-based Neopharm Group, announced today that they have signed a research and license agreement to develop a novel and potentially life-saving COVID-19 vaccine. Neovii - [Coronavirus bootcamp? New serological test conducted with the IDF](https://www.freunde-tau.org/coronavirus-bootcamp-new-serological-test-conducted-with-the-idf/) - The new test in the Israel Defense Forces aims to detect antibodies and immune response to coronavirus Tel Aviv University researchers have developed a new test to add to the current diagnostic arsenal used to detect coronavirus infection. The test is serological — based on blood samples — and measures the presence of antibodies against - [New TAU study tracks coronavirus spread patterns in Israel](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-tau-study-tracks-coronavirus-spread-patterns-in-israel/) - Research finds approximately 70% of the infections in Israel were caused by a SARS-CoV2 strain imported from the United States A team of Tel Aviv University researchers led by Dr. Adi Stern of the School of Molecular Cell Biology and Biotechnology at TAU’s George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences have conducted the first large-scale genomic sequencing of the novel coronavirus strain that has - [TAU Researcher Fights Epidemics Both Viral and Virtual](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-researcher-fights-epidemics-both-viral-and-virtual/) - Dan Yamin can detect any kind of contagious outbreak TAU’s Dr. Dan Yamin has developed a data tracking system applicable both to infectious diseases like coronavirus and to anti-Israel bias on social media. He cites human behavior as a key factor in the transmission of both. Yamin, who heads the Lab for Epidemic Modeling and - [TAU Wins 3M Grant to Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccine Development](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-wins-3m-grant-to-accelerate-covid-19-vaccine-development/) - Grantee Professor Jonathan Gershoni aims to block the coronavirus by targeting its most vulnerable spot Science-based technology company 3M has awarded a significant philanthropic research grant of $400,000 (1.36 million NIS) to the Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research at Tel Aviv University to advance scientific knowledge in the global response to the COVID-19 - [TAU Joint Study: COVID-19 Deaths Dive on Weekends](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-joint-study-covid-19-deaths-dive-on-weekends/) - TAU Economics Prof. Neil Gandal and his brother of CCNY find one city that defies trend: New York City Tel Aviv University’s Prof. Neil Gandal from Berglas School of Economics, together with his brother Prof. Keith Gandal from City College of New York, examined U.S. COVID-19 deaths by day of the week. Mysteriously, the same - [Google Awards Competitive Grant to Tel Aviv University for COVID-19 Research](https://www.freunde-tau.org/google-awards-competitive-grant-to-tel-aviv-university-for-covid-19-research/) - The grant is for high-impact research using Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to combat the coronavirus Google.org, a Google fund aimed at supporting data based solutions for some of humanity’s greatest challenges, chose to award a competitive grant to Tel Aviv University for high-impact research employing Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to combat - [TAU Professor First Israeli Named to US Inventors' Academy](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-professor-first-israeli-named-to-us-inventors-academy/) - Noam Eliaz is a global change-maker in materials engineering In a significant first for Israeli academia, TAU’s Prof. Noam Eliaz has been selected as a senior member of the National Academy of Inventors, USA. Eliaz, of the Fleischman Faculty of Engineering, founded its Department of Material Science and Engineering and is the director of the - [The Texts From The Biblical-Period Fortress At Tel Arad Were Written By 12 Different Authors](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-texts-from-the-biblical-period-fortress-at-tel-arad-were-written-by-12-different-authors/) - The implication: Literacy in the kingdom of Judah was widespread How many people in the Kingdom of Judah could read and write? And what does this say about the date of the composition of biblical texts like the Books of Kings? Researchers at Tel Aviv University used state-of-the-art image processing and machine learning technologies and - [Targeting Melanoma](https://www.freunde-tau.org/targeting-melanoma/) - TAU researchers create a nanocarrier that selectively delivers two medications and releases them simultaneously at the malignant target Researchers at Tel Aviv University, led by Prof. Ronit Satchi-Fainaro from the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, developed an innovative nanotechnological drug delivery system that significantly enhances the effectiveness of treatment - [How the parents' environment impacts the lives of their offspring](https://www.freunde-tau.org/how-the-parents-environment-impacts-the-lives-of-their-offspring/) - Three rules that dictate transgenerational epigenetic inheritance in worms – independently of changes in DNA sequences. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered three rules that dictate epigenetic inheritance – meaning transgenerational inheritance through means other than changes in DNA sequences. Published today in the leading scientific journal Cell, the study was led by Prof. - [Does our Brain like risk?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/does-our-brain-like-risk/) - A new study attempts to find out whether our brains are prone to over caution or to underestimating risk A new Tel Aviv University study examined the brain's reactions in conditions of uncertainty and stressful conflict in an environment of risks and opportunities. The researchers identified the areas of the brain responsible for the delicate - [Physical exercise can help improve both physical and mental health](https://www.freunde-tau.org/physical-exercise-can-help-improve-both-physical-and-mental-health/) - Participating in online sports programs during the COVID-19 pandemic improves adolescents' psychological resilience Researchers at Tel Aviv University have examined the connection between adolescents' mental resilience and their participation in sports programs during the coronavirus pandemic. The researchers found that adolescents who continued to work out in a group context during the lockdown were more - [Pharmaceutical residuals pose a serious threat to Marine life](https://www.freunde-tau.org/pharmaceutical-residuals-pose-a-serious-threat-to-marine-life/) - A study by Tel Aviv University reveals worrying evidence of environmental contamination A study led by Prof. Noa Shenkar and graduate student Gal Navon, from the Tel Aviv University (TAU) School of Zoology and the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History, has found significant concentrations of residual pharmaceuticals at 11 sampled sites along the Israeli coastline. - [Tel Aviv University Researcher Heads a Committee in Charge of the Future of the European Science](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-researcher-heads-a-committee-in-charge-of-the-future-of-the-european-science/) - CERN Council unanimously decided to update its scientific strategy – according to the recommendation of a committee headed by Prof. Halina Abramowicz After two years of prolonged discussions of physicists from across Europe and outside the continent, the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) decided lately to update its strategy, according to the recommendation of - [New school for Biomedicine and Cancer Research at Tel Aviv University](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-school-for-biomedicine-and-cancer-research-at-tel-aviv-university/) - The school, funded by a generous endowment from the Shmunis Family, aims to research and improve treatments for cancer, COVID-19 and other diseases Israel's Minister of Science and Technology Yizhar Shay and TAU President Prof. Ariel Porat will attend the inauguration ceremony of the Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research, to be held on - [Fight Online Antisemitism](https://www.freunde-tau.org/fight-online-antisemitism/) - Kantor Center Joined 125 International Organizations in a Call to Adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism, In Light of the Covid-19 Pandemic and the Spike in Antisemitism on Social Networks Kantor Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry at Tel Aviv University joined 125 international, Jewish and non-Jewish, organizations that published a joint call - [Kinder beim Zahnarzt: So gelingt die Behandlung](https://www.freunde-tau.org/kinder-beim-zahnarzt-so-gelingt-die-behandlung/) - Kinder beim Zahnarzt: So gelingt die Behandlung Wenn sich Kinder in der Praxis ankündigen, stehen Zahnärzte vor einer Entscheidung. Gelingt die Behandlung der kleinen Patienten zügiger, wenn ein Fernseher vom Geschehen auf dem Behandlungsstuhl ablenkt? Oder ist das traditionelle Konzept des „Tell-Show-Do“ bei der Kinderbehandlung erfolgversprechender? Eine israelische Studie ging dieser Frage jetzt nach. Eine - [TAU Researcher Invents Environmentally-Friendly Sanitizer](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-researcher-invents-environmentally-friendly-sanitizer/) - Innovative method to convert waste into disinfectant is a pandemic game-changer The fight against coronavirus began with disinfection and hygiene. Prof. Hadas Mamane, head of the Water-Tech Laboratory at TAU’s Iby & Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering is now helping to secure Israel's sanitizer supply in the ongoing battle against the spread of coronavirus. Her - [Tel Aviv University Scientists Successfully Reduce Metastatic Spread Following Tumor Removal Surgery](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-scientists-successfully-reduce-metastatic-spread-following-tumor-removal-surgery/) - A Study Performed in Colorectal Cancer Patients Found that Implementing a Stress-Inflammatory Response Reducing Treatment During Surgery Could Lead to a Decrease in Metastatic Risk A research group from Tel Aviv University successfully reduced metastatic spread following tumor removal surgery in colorectal cancer patients. Using a short medication treatment around the time of the surgery, - [What Disrupted A Giant Black Hole’s Feast?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/what-disrupted-a-giant-black-holes-feast/) - Tel Aviv University investigators identified a giant black hole being interrupted in the process of swallowing material. A star that got too close to the “dining table” might have caused the disruption, and gotten swallowed too. Featured image: In the left panel: a streak of debris from a disrupted star is falling toward the disk, - [An Experimental Drug for Alzheimer's May Help Children with Autism](https://www.freunde-tau.org/an-experimental-drug-for-alzheimers-may-help-children-with-autism/) - Tel Aviv University Researchers Discover Alzheimer's-Like Traits in Autistic Child’s Brain An extensive international study led by Tel Aviv University, headed by Prof. Illana Gozes of the Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, found deposits of the tau protein typically found in Alzheimer's patients in tissues taken from the postmortem brain of a 7-year-old - [Dan David Prize to Focus on Medicine, Public Health in 2021](https://www.freunde-tau.org/dan-david-prize-to-focus-on-medicine-public-health-in-2021/) - In wake of COVID-19, laureates will be chosen in fields relating to pandemic and beyond The 2021 Dan David Prize will focus on three fields with special resonance in the context of the coronavirus pandemic and the efforts to combat the disease. The international prize, headquartered at Tel Aviv University, awards three $1 million prizes - [The window of opportunity for preventing metastases](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-window-of-opportunity-for-preventing-metastases/) - Immune System Stimulating Treatment to Reduce Psychological and Physiological Stress Prevents Metastases and Can Save Cancer Patients’ Lives In a breakthrough research published recently in Nature magazine, Tel Aviv University researchers found that the short time period around the tumor removal surgery (the weeks before and after surgery), is critical for prevention of metastases development, - [Global first at TAU: MRI scan of the brains of 130 species of mammals, including humans, indicates equal connectivity in all of them](https://www.freunde-tau.org/global-first-at-tau-mri-scan-of-the-brains-of-130-species-of-mammals-including-humans-indicates-equal-connectivity-in-all-of-them/) - The research reveales a universal Law: Conservation of Brain Connectivity Researchers at Tel Aviv University, led by Prof. Yaniv Assaf of the School of Neurobiology, Biochemistry and Biophysics and the Sagol School of Neuroscience and Prof. Yossi Yovel of the School of Zoology, the Sagol School of Neuroscience, and the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History, - [TAU study: Oxygen therapy improves cognitive function in seniors](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-study-oxygen-therapy-improves-cognitive-function-in-seniors/) - Research Published in Aging first to Show Enhanced Brain Function and Cognitive Capabilities Resulting from Novel Therapy The Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research at Shamir Medical Center, together with Sackler School of Medicine and Sagol School of Neuroscience at Tel Aviv University announced that, for the first time, in humans, a peer-reviewed study - [Unprecedented: A Senior Saudi Researcher Contributed an Article to an Israeli Academic Journal](https://www.freunde-tau.org/unprecedented-a-senior-saudi-researcher-contributed-an-article-to-an-israeli-academic-journal/) - A Historic Moment for Tel Aviv University’s “Kesher” Academic Journal The latest issue of “Kesher”, an academic journal published by the Shalom Rosenfeld Institute for Research of Jewish Media and Communication at Tel Aviv University, opens with a unique paper, which is unprecedented in an academic journal. In his first article in Hebrew, Prof. Mohammed - [Bats navigate just like humans - using their excellent eyesight and a cognitive map](https://www.freunde-tau.org/bats-navigate-just-like-humans-using-their-excellent-eyesight-and-a-cognitive-map/) - A new study investigates the navigation capabilities of bats from birth to maturity For the first time in history, researchers at Tel Aviv University tracked fruit bats from birth to maturity, in an attempt to understand how they navigate when flying long distances. The surprising results: Fruit bats, just like humans, build a visual cognitive - [TAU-led Team Destroys Cancer Cells with Ultrasound](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-led-team-destroys-cancer-cells-with-ultrasound/) - Breakthrough method may be applicable to Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and more An international research team, headed by Dr. Tali Ilovitsh from the Biomedical Engineering Department at Tel Aviv University, developed a noninvasive technology platform for gene delivery into cancer cells (breast cancer). The technique combines ultrasound together with tumor-targeted microbubbles. Once the ultrasound is activated, the - [New nanomedicines for mRNA therapeutics in breast cancer and heart failure](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-nanomedicines-for-mrna-therapeutics-in-breast-cancer-and-heart-failure/) - The project has been awarded a total of 14.9 million EUR; Prof. Dan Peer is leading the mRNA targeting work package. TAU researcher Prof. Dan Peer, from the school of Molecular Cell Biology and Biotechnology, is one of 11 partners in the international project EXPERT that has been awarded a total of 14.9 million EUR from - [Tel Aviv University presents an analysis of the reaction of human antibodies to the coronavirus](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tel-aviv-university-presents-an-analysis-of-the-reaction-of-human-antibodies-to-the-coronavirus/) - Patients with severe COVID-19 develop antibodies faster than those with a mild case of the disease. A team of researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Sharon Hospital at the Rabin Medical Center, led by Prof. Motti Gerlic and Prof. Ariel Munitz of the Department of Microbiology and Clinical Immunology at TAU's Sackler School of - [Straight to the Point](https://www.freunde-tau.org/straight-to-the-point/) - A Link between Arrowheads Used by Ancient Empires and the Historical Events during the First and the Second Temple Periods. Researches from Tel Aviv University proposed a novel model that ties arrowheads dated to the end of the First Temple and the beginning of the Second Temple period, with key historical events. They also managed - [3D printed heart used to test life-saving drugs](https://www.freunde-tau.org/3d-printed-heart-used-to-test-life-saving-drugs/) - Pharmaceutical company Bayer will test new drugs using human heart tissues 3D-printed in Tel Aviv University Last April, Prof. Tal Dvir of the George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, the Iby and Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering and his team successfully produced the first-ever 3D-printed heart, from tissue extracted from a patient. The researchers estimate that it will be - [A worldwide wave of antisemitism unleashed by COVID-19 pandemic](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-worldwide-wave-of-antisemitism-unleashed-by-covid-19-pandemic/) - The Kantor Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry at Tel Aviv University, published a special report: a summary of worldwide antisemitic phenomena associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The report relies on hundreds of accounts from different locations around the world, and come from an international network of colleagues, living in 35 countries, who identify - [Turning vapor into electricity?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/turning-vapor-into-electricity/) - Electricity generated by interactions between water molecules and metals may be turned into a source of energy, Tel Aviv University research reveals The search for renewal energy sources, which include wind, solar, hydroelectric dams, geothermal, and biomass, has preoccupied scientists and policymakers alike, due to their enormous potential in the fight against climate change. A - [Zooming in and out of class](https://www.freunde-tau.org/zooming-in-and-out-of-class/) - We asked TAU professors about the benefits and challenges of remote teaching, and what they plan to take with them into the post-pandemic world Due to the coronavirus, Tel Aviv University, like many universities across the globe, has moved its classes to an online format. But can you really copy-paste a class into Zoom and - [Dead Sea Scrolls "puzzle" solved with DNA from ancient animal skins](https://www.freunde-tau.org/dead-sea-scrolls-puzzle-solved-with-dna-from-ancient-animal-skins/) - Ancient DNA extracted from Dead Sea Scrolls by Tel Aviv University researchers permits rare, unanticipated glimpse into world of Second Temple Judaism An interdisciplinary team from Tel Aviv University, led by Prof. Oded Rechavi of TAU's George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Prof. Noam Mizrahi of TAU's Department of Biblical Studies, in collaboration with Prof. Mattias Jakobsson of Uppsala University in - [Study finds ancient Canaanites genetically linked to modern populations](https://www.freunde-tau.org/study-finds-ancient-canaanites-genetically-linked-to-modern-populations/) - Today’s Jews and Arabs in Israel, Jordan and Lebanon get half their ancestry from Bronze Age Levantines Most of today’s Jewish and Arabic-speaking populations share a strong genetic link to the ancient Canaanites, according to a new study conducted by an international team of archaeologists and geneticists, including TAU’s Prof. Israel Finkelstein from the Department - [Did climate change cause infections 6,000 years ago?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/did-climate-change-cause-infections-6000-years-ago/) - New study of human skulls finds infections peaked due to high population density, poor hygiene and climate conditions Researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered evidence of ear infections in the skull remains of humans living in the Levant some 15,000 years ago. “Our research seeks to determine the impact of our environment on illnesses - [Accurate 3D imaging could significantly improve IVF treatments](https://www.freunde-tau.org/accurate-3d-imaging-could-significantly-improve-ivf-treatments/) - New Tel Aviv University technology allows clinicians to identify and select better-quality sperm, potentially increasing chances of pregnancy Tel Aviv University researchers have developed a safe and accurate 3D imaging method to identify sperm cells moving at a high speed. The research was led by Prof. Natan Shaked of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at TAU's Faculty of Engineering together - [What about the environment?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/what-about-the-environment/) - In an online seminar, Prof. Colin Price connects the dots between two current disasters: the climate crisis and the coronavirus crisis The coronavirus pandemic caught us off guard. Without any warning, it transformed our daily routines overnight and caused a global shock, which will take a long time to recover from. The climate crisis, on - [TAU medical researcher wins Israel Prize](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-medical-researcher-wins-israel-prize/) - Prof. Gidi Rechavi, of TAU’s Sackler Faculty of Medicine, has won Israel’s highest honor for his academic and clinical work Prof. Gidi Rechavi has spent most of his professional life at Tel Aviv University, either studying, teaching, or conducting research. Prof. Rechavi's study of the molecular basis of childhood cancer and mobile genetic elements in - [You can't stop this music](https://www.freunde-tau.org/you-cant-stop-this-music/) - On May 5th, a virtual celebration of piano music will begin at the Buchmann-Mehta School of Music We've got some great news for lovers of classical music and piano in particular. Tel Aviv University's Buchmann-Mehta School of Music is a partner in the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition, considered one of the biggest and most important - [Antisemitic Manifestations Worldwide - 2019 and the Beginning of 2020](https://www.freunde-tau.org/antisemitic-manifestations-worldwide-2019-and-the-beginning-of-2020/) - First came Halle, and then the Corona In honor of Yom haShoah, Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day, Tel Aviv University's Kantor Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry has released its Annual Report on Antisemitism Worldwide for 2019. The Recent Coronavirus-inspired antisemitism should be closely monitored, yet taken in proportion - 2019 witnessed a rise of 18% - [A message from TAU President](https://www.freunde-tau.org/a-message-from-tau-president/) - Dear Governors, Supporters and Alumni, During these worrying times I would like to send a message of concern and solidarity to you and your families and communities. I also wish to assure you that Tel Aviv University is applying the might of its expertise and innovative spirit toward vanquishing the COVID-19 coronavirus. Very briefly: – - [What’s more important? Privacy vs. public health](https://www.freunde-tau.org/whats-more-important-privacy-vs-public-health/) - Experts from Tel Aviv University answer questions about the coronavirus crisis. On Saturday, March 14, Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the government intends to use various digital tools, the kind that have so far been used in the fight against terrorism, for the purpose of monitoring the coronavirus. His remarks remained vague and - [Donated Equipment Aids in Urgent Coronavirus Research](https://www.freunde-tau.org/donated-equipment-aids-in-urgent-coronavirus-research/) - Shmunis family gift ramps up the scientific capabilities of the School of Molecular Cell Biology and Biotechnology. With COVID-19 coronavirus infections surging in Israel and worldwide, TAU biomedical specialists have dropped everything to push forward the fight against the virus. Eleven teams at the School of Molecular Cell Biology and Biotechnology are working to expand the arsenal - [New sleep method strengthens brain’s ability to retain memories](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-sleep-method-strengthens-brains-ability-to-retain-memories/) - Process that uses smell can strengthen memories stored in one side of the brain, say TAU researchers. A new joint study by Tel Aviv University and Weizmann Institute of Science researchers has yielded an innovative method for bolstering memory processes in the brain during sleep. The method relies on a memory-evoking scent administered to one nostril. It helps researchers - [Meet the women behind the next groundbreaking scientific discovery](https://www.freunde-tau.org/meet-the-women-behind-the-next-groundbreaking-scientific-discovery/) - For International Women's Day, TAU PhD students from different disciplines share their passion for research This year, for International Women's Day, we'd like to introduce you to some of the amazing women working on the next groundbreaking scientific discovery across the TAU campus. Fixing the environment Judy Lax is a doctoral student from the Department - [Can blood pressure in your twenties cause cognitive decline in your fifties?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/can-blood-pressure-in-your-twenties-cause-cognitive-decline-in-your-fifties/) - TAU and Northwestern University study proves treatment for high blood pressure must begin decades earlier than it does now. High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects everything from your arteries to your kidneys, from eyesight to sexual function. Among older adults, high blood pressure is also associated with cognitive decline as a result of interrupted blood - [The power of women in 2020](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-power-of-women-in-2020/) - Tel Aviv University celebrates International Women’s Day. International Women's Day, originally called International Workers' Day, is marked annually on March 8th. It’s a political statement that calls for the world to pause for a moment and focus on the economic, social and political achievements of women, while drawing attention to the discrimination that still exists - [New Dual Degree Program - TAU & Columbia University](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-dual-degree-program-tau-columbia-university/) - Cutting-Edge Education Meets Non-Stop Discovery Tel Aviv University is proud to announce its newly launched new Dual Degree Program with Columbia University. As part of the Dual Degree Program, students will begin their college education in one of six academic programs at Tel Aviv University, and have the opportunity to immerse themselves in two elite research universities whose academic, - [TAU researchers discover unique, non-oxygen breathing animal](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-researchers-discover-unique-non-oxygen-breathing-animal/) - The tiny relative of the jellyfish is parasitic and dwells in salmon tissue. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered a non-oxygen breathing animal. The unexpected finding changes one of science’s core assumptions about the animal world. A study on the finding was published on February 25 in PNAS by TAU researchers led by Prof. Dorothee Huchon of the School of Zoology at - [Medical breakthrough: a cure for eczema?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/medical-breakthrough-a-cure-for-eczema/) - A new finding could pave the way to developing treatments for various conditions, including asthma. Atopic dermatitis, a chronic inflammatory disorder, affects some 30 million Americans every year. It is the most common cause of eczema, a condition marked by unbearably itchy, flaky patches of skin. A new Tel Aviv University study identifies the precise receptor chain - [What's it like to study at TAU?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/whats-it-like-to-study-at-tau/) - Petr Pesov, a student at the International B.A. in Liberal Arts program and founder of the Youth Innovation Forum, Petr has found Tel Aviv to be full of surprises. Where are you from? I was born in Russia and then moved to Latvia during high school. What are you studying at TAU? Currently I’m a - [TAU Embraces Australia after Bushfires](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-embraces-australia-after-bushfires/) - The University jointly organized a solidarity event for the restoration of nature and wildlife Down Under As a way of giving back to Australia at its time of need, Tel Aviv University co-sponsored a fundraising concert attended by 1,000 guests. The Australian Bushfire Relief evening, held jointly with the Zionist Federation of Australia, Jewish National - [Rethinking our plan(e)t](https://www.freunde-tau.org/rethinking-our-planet/) - A new exhibition at TAU’s Genia Schreiber University Art Gallery combines stunning photos, nature, and tech "Plan(e)t", a new exhibition at the Genia Schreiber University Art Gallery, has turned the gallery space into a colorful landscape of plants, animals, and large mysterious objects. Walking from room to room, you’ll find yourself surrounded by lush fruit - [Who are the 2020 Dan David Prize laureates?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/who-are-the-2020-dan-david-prize-laureates/) - From the preservation of African American history to Artificial Intelligence, the Dan David Prize honors innovators in a range of important fields The internationally renowned Dan David Prize, headquartered at Tel Aviv University, annually awards three prizes of US $1 million each to globally inspiring individuals and organizations, honoring outstanding contributions that expand knowledge of - [Disease found in fossilized dinosaur tail afflicts humans to this day](https://www.freunde-tau.org/disease-found-in-fossilized-dinosaur-tail-afflicts-humans-to-this-day/) - The rare disease LCH has been discovered in the remains of a dinosaur that lived in Canada 60 million years ago, TAU researchers say The fossilized tail of a young dinosaur that lived on a prairie in southern Alberta, Canada, is home to the remains of a 60-million-year-old tumor. Researchers at Tel Aviv University, led by Dr. - [TAU researcher first female Israel Prize laureate in Talmud](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-researcher-first-female-israel-prize-laureate-in-talmud/) - Prof. Vered Noam, chair of the Rosenberg School of Jewish Studies, is a true change-maker TAU is delighted and proud to announce that Prof. Vered Noam, Chair of the Chaim Rosenberg School of Jewish Studies and Archaeology, will be the first-ever female recipient of the Israel Prize in Talmud this year. The Israel Prize is - [TAU's Open Day draws over 17,000 visitors](https://www.freunde-tau.org/taus-open-day-draws-over-17000-visitors/) - Visitors met with professors and graduates, heard about academic programs and participated in experiments open to the public We'd like to thank everyone who came to visit our campus today for TAU's annual Open Day. Over 17,000 people arrived on campus throughout the day to attend free lectures, meet with alumni and professors as well to see the labs and - [TAU’s first-of-its-kind “Twitter conference”](https://www.freunde-tau.org/taus-first-of-its-kind-twitter-conference/) - A “Woodstock of science” conference that originated on Twitter will bring biologists from all over the world to Tel Aviv Are you on Twitter? When the platform first became popular many said its 140 character limit for tweets meant you couldn’t have a meaningful conversation. But that’s not what Prof. Oded Rechavi, from The George - [Disturbing perfection: study shows power of "disrupted" materials](https://www.freunde-tau.org/disturbing-perfection-study-shows-power-of-disrupted-materials/) - TAU study proves induced flaws in metamaterials can produce useful textures and behavior “We can all understand, intuitively, that while a piece of paper is usually flat and floppy, the same piece of paper crumpled into a wad is stiff and round,” says Prof. Yair Shokef, of TAU’s School of Mechanical Engineering. “This demonstrates that scrunching changes - [Most cited: TAU 1st in Israel according to international ranking](https://www.freunde-tau.org/most-cited-tau-1st-in-israel-according-to-international-ranking/) - Tel Aviv University ranked among top ten institutions worldwide for citations of articles written by its researchers Tel Aviv University was ranked first in Israel and 149th out of 12,000 institutions worldwide by Webometrics, a ranking of the web presence of universities and other institutions of higher education. 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A new Tel Aviv University study published - [Bringing water to Tanzania](https://www.freunde-tau.org/bringing-water-to-tanzania/) - Tel Aviv University's future engineers flew to Africa to connect a school with 1,000 students to clean water The children living in the villages of Babati district, Tanzania will now have drinkable water during the dry season, thanks to the student delegation from the Iby and Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering. Unfortunately, there are still - [Tiny insects become "visible" to bats when they swarm](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tiny-insects-become-visible-to-bats-when-they-swarm/) - 3-D simulations could provide new insights into the evolution of bat echolocation, TAU researchers say Bats use echolocation to hunt insects, many of which fly in swarms. In this process, bats emit a sound signal that bounces off the target object, revealing its location. 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But insulin injections are linked to weight gain and the loss of control of - [TAU partners with Columbia University for Dual Degree Program](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-partners-with-columbia-university-for-dual-degree-program/) - For the first time, an Israeli university has a joint undergraduate program with an Ivy League university offering world-class education on two continents Tel Aviv University, Israel’s largest and most comprehensive higher education institution, today announced that it will launch the Dual Degree Program with Columbia University – a first-of-its-kind partnership at TAU that will provide - [New Treatment Triggers Self-Destruction of Pancreatic Cancer Cells](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-treatment-triggers-self-destruction-of-pancreatic-cancer-cells/) - Research conducted on human pancreatic tumors transplanted in mice reveals promising results, TAU researchers say Pancreatic cancer is resistant to all current treatments. 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She and her research partners applied a machine learning algorithm - [First AI Week Kicks Off at TAU](https://www.freunde-tau.org/first-ai-week-kicks-off-at-tau/) - Weeklong conference features workshops, seminars and a hackathon addressing the industry's hottest topics AI Week, Tel Aviv University's first international weeklong conference on the fast-growing technological discipline of artificial intelligence, opened on November 17 to industry experts, academics, business executives and government officials from Israel and abroad. The brainchild of TAU's Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research - [New Pulsed Electric Field Technology Could Allow for Less Invasive Tumor Molecular Profiling](https://www.freunde-tau.org/new-pulsed-electric-field-technology-could-allow-for-less-invasive-tumor-molecular-profiling/) - Electroporation bears less of the negative consequences of biopsies, say TAU, IDC, Technion researcher Current cancer treatment courses often begin with tissue biopsies. Biopsies, however, which involve the physical resection of a small tissue sample, can lead to localized tissue injury, bleeding, inflammation, and stress, as well as increased risk of metastasis. New technology developed - [Israel in den Nachrichten – Warum sind die Medien voreingenommen?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/israel-in-den-nachrichten-warum-sind-die-medien-voreingenommen/) - Israel in the News – Why is the media so biased? Vortag und Diskussion mit Lital Shemesh am 18.11.2019 um 19:00 Uhr | Jüdische Gemeinde / Frankfurt am Main Ein spannender Vortrag von Lital Shemesh mit anschließender Diskussion. 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Researchers from Tel Aviv University, the Israel Antiquities Authority, and Ben-Gurion University now report that these culturally sophisticated yet mysterious humans migrated from Europe - [Food for thought](https://www.freunde-tau.org/food-for-thought/) - Solving the climate crisis may start with what's on your plate By 2023, 8 billion people are expected to be living on Earth, and we’ll all be facing a serious challenge: how to feed everyone. We spoke with some of the experts at Tel Aviv University about how our choice of what to put on our - [TAU grad’s short film sold to HBO](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-grads-short-film-sold-to-hbo/) - Atara Frish's "The Love Letter", produced at the Steve Tisch School of Film and Television, was purchased for broadcast by HBO Europe. “The Love Letter” is a 19-minute-long film that deals with a complex relationship between two female soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces, a novice soldier and her direct superior. The relationship between the - [Mmm Mmm Marrow?](https://www.freunde-tau.org/mmm-mmm-marrow/) - Study Finds Prehistoric Humans Ate Bone Marrow Like Canned Soup 400,000 Years Ago Bone and skin preserved the nutritious marrow for later consumption, TAU researchers say Tel Aviv University researchers, in collaboration with scholars from Spain, have uncovered evidence of the storage and delayed consumption of animal bone marrow at Qesem Cave near Tel Aviv, - [Coral danger: breakdown in spawning could mean extinction](https://www.freunde-tau.org/coral-danger-breakdown-in-spawning-could-mean-extinction/) - Synchronized coral spawning has become erratic, endangering the long-term survival of coral species, Tel Aviv University researchers say Coral reefs are among the most diverse and productive ecosystems on our planet. But due to climate change and other human stressors, reef-building corals that reproduce by means of broadcast-spawning — the simultaneous release of eggs and - [TAU researchers develop new treatment for rare genetic disorder](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-researchers-develop-new-treatment-for-rare-genetic-disorder/) - Adolescents and young adults with familial adenomatous polyposis bear a high risk of developing cancer Researchers from Tel Aviv University and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov Hospital) have developed an innovative drug treatment for familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), a rare, inherited condition that affects adolescents and young adults and often leads to colorectal cancer. 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According to Tel Aviv University Rector, Prof. Yaron Oz: “The quantum - [TAU among top 10 universities for venture capital-backed entrepreneurs](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-among-top-10-universities-for-venture-capital-backed-entrepreneurs/) - Joining Stanford, UC Berkeley, and MIT, TAU is the only non-U.S. university to make top 10 of global VC list Tel Aviv University has been ranked eighth in the master list of 50 global universities producing the most venture capital-backed entrepreneurs, according to the 2019 PitchBook Universities Report. The top seven universities were all American, led by - [TAU Alumni lead The Marker's 40 Under 40 list](https://www.freunde-tau.org/tau-alumni-lead-the-markers-40-under-40-list/) - The Marker magazine has published its list of 40 most influential people under 40 in Israel for 2019, and the TAU Alumni community has 12 entries – more than any other university! Our 12 influencers are: Ayelet Perlstein, Counselor for Israel in the IDB Invest at Inter-American Development Bank, alumna of the Coller School of - [Gas Clouds Whirling Around Black Hole Form Heart of Extremely Distant Luminous Astronomical Object](https://www.freunde-tau.org/gas-clouds-whirling-around-black-hole-form-heart-of-extremely-distant-luminous-astronomical-object/) - Discovery is the first detailed observation of the environs of a massive blackhole outside the Milky Way, say researchers from the GRAVITY group Tel Aviv — In 1963, astronomer Maarten Schmidt identified the first quasi-stellar object or "quasar," an extremely bright but distant object. 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The Power of Interdisciplinary Studies. Was verrät uns die Vergangenheit über die Zukunft? Wie hat die Digitalisierung auch Klassische Wissenschaften verändert? Warum lassen sich globale Probleme nur noch interdisziplinär lösen? Die Tel - [Treffen des Alumni Club](https://www.freunde-tau.org/treffen-des-alumni-club/) - Hallo, TAU Alumni Club! Unser erstes Treffen in Berlin am 4. November war wirklich ein sehr gelungener Auftakt. Wir danken allen, die in die Humboldt Box gekommen sind und freuen uns schon auf alle, die zu den nächsten Veranstaltungen kommen werden. 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Mehr als 70 Besucher haben sich uns angeschlossen, um die neusten Kurzfilme, die an der Steve Tisch School of Film and Television der Tel Aviv Universität als Abschussarbeiten gedreht wurden, zu sehen. Danke auch an Daria Turetski, Regisseurin des gezeigten Kurzfilms “The Child” für die Einblicke in ihre Arbeit und - [Jüdische Kultur in China](https://www.freunde-tau.org/juedische-kultur-in-china/) - Last Exit: Shanghai Ein Ort der Geschichte und ein Thema, das voller Geschichten steckte: Der Vortragsabend zum jüdischen Kultur in China Exil war ein großer Erfolg. Zahlreiche interessierte Zuhörer hatten sich Frankfurter Hochbunker eingefunden, um mehr zu erfahren über die jüdischen Emigranten in Shanghai. Prof. Shoou-Huey Chang, Germanistin aus Taiwan, gab einen dichten Einblick in - [The Wandering Israeli](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-wandering-israeli/) - The Wandering Israeli “A brillant Mix of Storytelling, Live Music and Theatre” 02.11.2019 | Leonardo Royal Hotel Alexanderplatz, Otto-Braun-Str.9, 10249 Berlin Was für ein außergewöhnlicher Abend mit einer großartigen Show von Elad Shippony und den Musikern Sagi Eiland und Eran Edri und über 200 Gästen. Event Fotos: - [Gemeinsame Zukunftsprojekte der Buchmann Faculty of Law und der Goethe Universität Frankfurt](https://www.freunde-tau.org/gemeinsame-zukunftsprojekte-der-buchmann-faculty-of-law-und-der-goethe-universitaet-frankfurt/) - Die Juristischen Fakultäten der Tel Aviv Universität und der Goethe Universität in Frankfurt planen eine engere Zusammenarbeit. Der Dekan der Buchmann Faculty of Law, Prof. Sharon Hannes reiste deshalb jetzt nach Frankfurt. Zusammen mit dem neuen Dekan der Juristischen Fakultät an der Goethe-Universität, Prof. Dr. Klaus Günther, unterschrieb Hannes ein Memorandum of Understanding. Mit dabei: - [Sondervorführung des Films "Der Fall Collini"](https://www.freunde-tau.org/sondervorfuehrung-des-films-der-fall-collini/) - Sondervorführung des Films “Der Fall Collini” 10.Februar 2020 um 18:00 Uhr – Deutsches Filmmuseum Frankfurt am Main mit anschließender Diskussion zum Thema:“Kalte Amnesie” – die Strafverfolgung von NS-Tätern in Deutschland. Teilnehmer: Uwe Becker (Bürgermeister / Frankfurt) Philipp Graebke (Strafrecht / Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg) Marcel Hartges (Filmproduzent) Dr. Nikolaus Hensel (Rechtsanwalt) Prof. Dr. Hanns-Christian Salger (Goethe-Universität / - [The TAU Trio - Konzert 2020](https://www.freunde-tau.org/the-tau-trio-konzert-2020/) - Möchten Sie mehr über die Buchmann-Mehta School of Music an der Universität Tel Aviv wissen? ## Entries - [](https://www.freunde-tau.org/vfb_entry/60109/) - [](https://www.freunde-tau.org/vfb_entry/60108/) - [](https://www.freunde-tau.org/vfb_entry/60093/) - [](https://www.freunde-tau.org/vfb_entry/60092/) - [](https://www.freunde-tau.org/vfb_entry/60091/) - [](https://www.freunde-tau.org/vfb_entry/60090/) - [](https://www.freunde-tau.org/vfb_entry/60080/) - [](https://www.freunde-tau.org/vfb_entry/60079/) - [](https://www.freunde-tau.org/vfb_entry/60078/) - [](https://www.freunde-tau.org/vfb_entry/60077/) - [](https://www.freunde-tau.org/vfb_entry/60076/) - [](https://www.freunde-tau.org/vfb_entry/60075/) - 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