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WATCH: A Paleolithic time capsule: Rare prehistoric cave discovered near highway outside of Haifa

The cave dates back to 400,000 and 250,000 years ago, to the time of the Acheulo-Yabrudian culture – a collection of archaeological cultures in the Levant from the end of the Lower Paleolithic era.

Cave from Lower Paleolithic era found south of Haifa, June 11, 2026.
Ancient textile fragment found at the Nahal Omer archaeological site in the Arava, southern Israel, by archaeologists from the University of Haifa, May 19, 2026.

Silk Road Virtual Museum opens first Israel exhibit, displays ancient textiles found in Arava

Ancient city of     Hippos looking east, with the cathedral’s location marked within the city, March 31, 2026.

Evidence of lost baptismal rite stage uncovered in Byzantine era church near Kinneret - study

Sling bullet found in near the ancient city of Hippos in the Golan Heights bearing the Greek inscription “Learn,” March 16, 2026.

Lesson learned: First inscribed Hellenistic sling bullet found in Golan Heights' ancient Hippos


Boosting campus innovation, Haifa University launches student VC fund

"Our goal is to enable every student at Haifa University to understand and reach their potential," said University of Haifa rector Prof. Gustavo Mesch.

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Israeli professor accepted to prestigious US Academy of Arts and Sciences

Members of the academy are selected as people recognized for discovering advanced knowledge, and those who apply knowledge to the problems of society.

Wendy Sandler, Distinguished Professor of Linguistics at the University of Haifa.

Haifa U at forefront of research into social outcomes of coronavirus

All of the projects will take between two and six months to complete, and most of the researchers are with the University's Faculties of Social Welfare and Health Sciences, and Social Sciences.

An ICEJ volunteer nurse caring for a Holocaust survivor in Haifa amid the Coronavirus crisis.

Haifa U. students provide legal aid to Syrian refugees in Greece

The Arab-Israeli students conduct research, provide legal aid and help overcome language and cultural barriers refugees may face.

A Syrian refugee boy stands in front of his family tent at a makeshift camp for refugees and migrants next to the Moria camp on the island of Lesbos, Greece (REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

What Israel is doing wrong in the battle against BDS

"No more preaching to the choir," said Prof. Ron Robin, chairman of the Association of University Heads in Israel.

PROF. RON ROBIN: The world is full of injustices, and the idea of singling out Israel as the center of all injustices in the world is ludicrous

Scientists Try Using Mucus from Jellyfish to Clean the Seas

Marine biologists from University of Haifa conduct research with hope of reducing micro plastics from water.

The jellyfish is now called ‘hutinit’

Could a study of sea urchins help scientists develop new cancer drugs?

The team showed that the sea urchin’s anatomy is not only physically but genetically analogous to humans’ anatomy.

Sea Urchin

New Haifa University chairman aims to make a difference in Israel's North

"I have been involved in Haifa for over 30 years, since the CJP, Boston's Jewish Federation, formed a partnership in the city with like-minded people," Bloom told The Jerusalem Post.

Bradley M. Bloom, new chairman of the University of Haifa's Board of Governors

College president visits Haifa U to reiterate opposition to Israel boycott

Oliver’s veto was the first in the Southern California school’s 56-year history, the Claremont Independent student newspaper reported.

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Jerusalem's Hebrew University to host Military Intelligence program

Elite program gives military intelligence cadets a bachelor's degree alongside military and leadership training

The landmark Hebrew University water tower