Tag: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Israeli universities, institutes lead the fight against coronavirus
Israeli universities and institutes—and their affiliated academics, researchers, doctors, scientists and students—are leading the fight against the coronavirus. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, the Technion‒Israel Institute of Technology, Rambam Health Care Campus, Migal Galilee...
Israel marks 50th anniversary of Ben-Gurion University with new postage stamp
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) president and professor Daniel Chamovitz presented Israeli President Reuven Rivlin with Israel’s new postage stamp commemorating the university’s 50th anniversary.
Created by Israeli designer Zvika Roitman, the stamp highlights BGU’s focus...
Dr. Ruth Westheimer to get honorary doctorate at BGU, start psychology scholarship
Renowned psychosexual therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer will receive an honorary doctoral degree from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev on May 19 in Beersheva, Israel. The ceremony will take place during the university’s 50th anniversary...
Rhode Island governor signs MoU with Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
The Hon. Gina M. Raimondo, governor of Rhode Island, visited Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Beersheva to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Nov. 20 focused on joint innovation and entrepreneurship.
Professor Daniel Chamovitz,...
Four Israeli universities among top 50 producers of worldwide entrepreneurs
Four Israeli universities are ranked among the top 50 undergraduate programs in the world that produce the most successful entrepreneurs, according to a new study by the market-data company PitchBook.
Academic institutions were ranked based on...
Israeli education village for global Jewry gets off the ground in Beersheva
Longtime Jewish philanthropic leader and Chicago native Richard Wexler will lead the mega-gift fundraising of $300 million for a massive new education village to better connect Israel with the global Jewish community, announced JNF-USA.
Wexler...
Israeli study finds cannabis oil improves autism-related symptoms in teens
A new Israeli study shows that more than 80 percent of children with autism-related symptoms who took cannabis oil enjoyed moderate to significant improvement in their condition.
A six-month study at Ben-Gurion University in the...
Israel allocates $15 million to Ben-Gurion University for IDF move to Negev
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev will begin a $15 million upgrade (NIS 55 million) in advance of the transfer of Israel Defense Forces technology units to Beersheva and the Negev region.
The funds will be...
Plate size won’t help you lose weight, divulges Israeli study
If you’re still struggling to fit into a swimsuit, using smaller plate size to eat less and shed some weight is not going to help, according to a new study by Ben-Gurion University of...
Israeli researchers say smart home devices can be hacked, then spy on its users
Researchers at Israel’s Ben-Gurion University have revealed that off-the-shelf smart devices like baby monitors, air conditioners, robot floor cleaners, cameras and doorbells can be corrupted by malware and used to spy on users.
In a...