News and Events
From British Friends of Bar-Ilan University
BFBIU Seeks New Executive Director
BFBIU is looking for a new Executive Director to help shape the next chapter of BFBIU's growth and impact. As Executive Director, you will be the public face of BFBIU, responsible for growing...
Dinah Project Releases First Report into Sexual Violence, Oct 7th
The Rackman's Centre 'Dinah Project' has published its first report into the sexual violence committed on October 7th. “A Quest for Justice, October 7 and Beyond" is the first comprehensive legal...
Fighting Ageism from the Inside Out
Populations around the world are ageing at unprecedented rates. Yet, instead of celebrating longevity, society often treats aging like a problem to be solved. Stereotypes paint older people as...
New Environmental Research Centre Opens
A new research centre has opened at Bar-Ilan to tackle environmental challenges such as waste disposal, climate change, and pollution. The centre recently received a NIS 6 million grant from...
Chief Rabbi Visits Bar-Ilan
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 student receives Bar-Ilan Award
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...