News and Events
From British Friends of Bar-Ilan University
BIU Honoured with Ministry of Defence Award
In a powerful demonstration of national solidarity and academic leadership, Bar-Ilan has been awarded the prestigious Minister of Defence Award of Recognition, acknowledging its exceptional...
Holocaust Memory: Creating Meaningful Connections
"Fewer grand ceremonies, more intimate conversations, less identification with the victims, more empathy and understanding." Bar-Ilan's Prof. Zehavit Gross, a leading expert in Holocaust education,...
Campus Visit – BFBIU Trustee, Andrew Singer KC
In April, BFBIU trustee, Andrew Singer, made his first visit to Bar-Ilan's campus. During the visit, he and his wife Ally Singer, were welcomed by Vice President for Development, Ronnie Vinnikov,...
Webinar: Cracking the Cancer Code, 6th May
What causes cancer to take hold in the first place? Why are some people more vulnerable than others? Can we predict or even prevent it before it begins? Bar-Ilan's Dr. Yaakov Maman is working to...
Living Longer & Feeling Younger
Sirtlab, an innovative Israeli start-up is on the verge of redefining ageing - and extending human life by up to 30%. “SIRT-6 doesn’t just help us live longer—it helps us live better,” says Prof....
Canine Brain Research
In a pioneering experiment, Bar-Ilan researchers have developed an optical sensor that can remotely track brain activity in dogs as they process different scents. This non-invasive technique...
Eco-Friendly Alternative to Pesticides
An Israeli research collaboration is offering fresh hope in the global effort to protect crops - without harming the planet. At the centre of this innovation is a powerful alliance between...
Rachel Charitable Trust Launches Noé Sacks Scholarships
BFBIU and The Rachel Charitable Trust are delighted to announce the launch of the Noé Sacks Scholarships, supporting ten postgraduate students at Bar-Ilan’s new Jonathan Sacks Institute. These...
Shaping a New Reality: Increasing Women in Academia
Women are excelling academically, earning degrees at higher rates, and demonstrating outstanding achievements. However, despite their success, a persistent gender gap exists in academia. As faculty...
Trump’s Second Act: Will the World Adapt or Be Reshaped?
As the world watches the unfolding political landscape in the US, one question looms large: What will a second Trump presidency mean for global stability? The international community is facing...
Bar-Ilan Making AI Faster and Sustainable
As the coordinator of the the MultiSpin.AI project, funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe programme, Bar-Ilan researchers are leading the development of a new technology that could make AI...
Bar-Ilan’s Green Vision
Bar-Ilan researchers across disciplines are developing groundbreaking solutions to tackle climate change, clean energy and environmental challenges. Below are just a few examples: Dr Yaron Yehoshua...
The Rare Diseases We Don’t Know About
The term "rare diseases" might be misleading. While each condition affects a relatively small number of people, together, they impact millions globally. Despite this, 95% of these diseases lack...
Between Battlefield and Campus: Students on the Border
With Bar-Ilan University's unwavering support, student reservists continue their studies while defending the country for the second consecutive year. For Ophir Aharoni, a 25-year-old combat officer...
Redefining Israeli Identity
In co-working spaces and cafés across the world, a new phenomenon is taking shape. Israeli digital nomads - professionals who've chosen to work remotely while traveling the world - are redefining...
Ancient Islamic Farming Techniques to Solve Water Crisis
Hidden beneath the sands of time, a revolutionary farming system from the early Islamic period might hold the key to feeding our increasingly water-stressed world. A new international study, led by...
Fighting Cancer by Targeting its Sweet Tooth
Cancer cells are notorious for their insatiable hunger for sugar—so much so that they steal it from healthy cells, including the body's own immune defenders. But now, Bar-Ilan's medical research has...
Bearing Witness: Reflections on Prof. Halperin-Kaddari’s UK Visit
"We must not let these stories be buried. The world cannot stay silent" Last week Prof. Ruth Halperin-Kaddari spoke in Manchester and London about the sexual violence committed on October 7th and...