University of Haifa

What I carried home from the Haifa conference on antisemitism - opinion

The antisemitism conference had originally been planned for March, then postponed by the war with Iran, landing instead during the three weeks that lead to Tisha B’Av. 

Prof. Gur Alroey, president of the University of Haifa, speaks Tuesday night at the launch of the Contemporary Antisemitism Studies Association (CASA) during the “Contemporary Antisemitism: Haifa 2026” conference.
Aerial view of the Haifa university. September 20, 2018.

Israel's loneliness is impossible to ignore: Lessons from University of Haifa conference - opinion

Katherine Kassis at the University of Haifa Department of Fashion's Graduate Fashion Show

University of Haifa’s School of Design hosts first graduate fashion show on campus

Sir Joshua Hassan CBE, MVO, QC, JP, Chief Minister of Gibraltar at his desk.

Grapevine July 15, 2026: A tribute to her father


US Jews see Democrats as increasingly critical of Israel - study

A study found that 39% of American Jews think Democrats are becoming less supportive of the Jewish state.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) administers the oath of office to House members and delegates of the U.S. House of Representatives at the start of the 116th Congress inside the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 3, 2019

Israeli researchers to map supermassive black holes with NASA's Hubble

The international study led by the University of Haifa will conduct an extensive and detailed mapping of the vicinity of a supermassive black hole to understand its growth and impact on its galaxy.

Artist impression of a supermassive black hole at the center of a galaxy.

Environmental issues to be tackled by U of Haifa, Zayed U through MOU

This new cooperation agreement will see joint research between the Israeli and Emirati institutions in a variety of fields, including natural resource management, education and marine sciences.

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Baby shark? Deep-water shark nursery found near Tel Aviv

The findings of the sharks and shark nursery, along with deep-sea brine pools and marine habitats, could shed light on the deep sea and the effects of climate change.

Sandbar shark [Illustrative]

University of Haifa joins iCenter's Master's Concentration program

The iFellows Master's Concentration in Israel Education program works to create systemic change in education about Israel and the role of Israel in Jewish life.

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Jellyfish swarms tracked along coastline in Haifa University study

Haifa University is tracking swarms of jellyfish along the coast. The aim is to research whether jellyfish drift in the current or swim on their own

Jellyfish - submarine photo

Israeli shark & dolphin expert named National Geographic Emerging Explorer

Dr. Aviad Scheinen of the University of Haifa is the second Israeli researcher to gain the honor.

Dr. Aviad Scheinin.

Cetacean communication: Researchers look to translate sperm whale language

Known as the Cetacean Translation Initiative (CETI), the program is a massive collaborative effort between research institutions all over the world.

Female sperm whale.

COVID lockdowns worsened condition of Parkinson's patients

One patient stated that she experienced difficulty sleeping, nightmares, difficulty walking, fixation and motor stiffness and gained weight during the lockdowns.

People walk next to closed shops on Jaffa Street in downtown Jerusalem on September 24, 2020, during a nationwide lockdown

U. of Haifa student makes history, wins gold in world sailing championship

"Their win is a great source of pride for the State of Israel and for the university," said Prof. Ron Robin, the president of the University of Haifa.

Gil Cohen and Noam Homri.