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This month Bar-Ilan had the honour of welcoming Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis to the university. The Chief Rabbi is a member of Bar-Ilan's Council of Founders and spent time meeting with Bar-Ilan...

King David High School student Talya Myers has been award the Bar-Ilan Award for outstanding contribution to Jewish life and the community. Some of Talya's contributions include work with Cteen,...

"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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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...

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...

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...

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...