Prof. Omry Koren and Prof. Avi Zadok, two of Bar-Ilan University’s most prolific researchers, are recipients of prestigious Consolidator Grants from the EU’s European Research Council (ERC). ERC Consolidator Grants are awarded to outstanding researchers with a scientific track record showing great promise. Read More.

Prof. Doron Aurbach from Bar-Ilan University’s Institute of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials and the Department of Chemistry is among the top 500 scientists in the world, according to a ranking recently published by Stanford University in the journal, PLOS Biology. Prof. Aurbach is ranked second among Israeli scientists. Eighty Bar-Ilan University faculty members are included in this year’s list of the world’s leading researchers. The outstanding researchers were selected based on the number of citations taken from the articles they published. This measure is affected by both the quantity and quality of their research publications. The 80 Bar-Ilan researchers included...

Prof. Cyrille Cohen, head of the Immunotherapy Laboratory at Bar-Ilan University and a member of the Advisory Committee for Clinical Trials of Coronavirus Vaccines at the Ministry of Health, says Israel’s success is simple and lies within its “impressive network of health maintenance organizations” (HMOs). Read More  

Prof. (Emeritus) Edward L. Greenstein, of Bar-Ilan’s Zalman Shamir Bible Department, has been awarded the prestigious Jordan Schnitzer Book Award for 2020 in the category of Biblical Studies, Rabbinics, and Jewish History and Culture in Antiquity. Prof. Greenstein has been recognized for his much-acclaimed annotated English translation of the Book of Job, titled Job: A New Translation. Read More.

Bar-Ilan University’s new “Online Hebrew Course for Beginners” got off to a successful start last week. The program, which is the first of its kind for the university, is being offered by the International School and the Department of Hebrew and Semitic Languages. The course started on November 25, 2020, and runs until June 2021. It is open to beginners from all countries, young and old. The second session will take place on Wednesday, December 2. We still have room for a few more students, but registration will close at 16:00 on Wednesday. You will need to catch up on...

Collaboration between universities has never been easier, and now more than ever, it has become customary to form global partnerships and foster relationships with other universities. Due to advances in technology and unhindered communication channels, universities are making the most of the opportunities to connect faculty and students in ways that were not as popular before the Coronavirus pandemic halted international travel. Bar-Ilan University has a strong history of successful collaborations. Not only are there more than 100 international academic research collaborations through 55 research centers, but the university also has numerous partnerships between its eight faculties or their individual...

Bar-Ilan University has some exciting online events and webinars happening in December. There will be a variety of open days hosted by the International School and the various country representatives, and a series of webinars hosted by UnBox Ventures, BIU’s incubator for researchers and entrepreneurs. Choose the link below to read the full article and find out how to register for each event. Physics and Electrical Engineering Open Day – Dec 13, 13:00 Health and Medical Sciences Open Day – Dec 14, 13:00 International MBA Open Days – Dec 22, 19:00 & Dec 27, 10:00 UnBox Ventures’ Webinar Series – Nov 15,...

Ruthy Salomon has been busier than ever since the Coronavirus pandemic first hit our shores. In the beginning, she was worried about how the situation would impact her business as many of her training sessions took place face-to-face. However, within a month, her online business had skyrocketed. Everyone was interested in improving their skills online whether teachers, lecturers, professors, doctoral students, or business professionals – and she was perfectly positioned to help them. Ruthy has been in technology and education for the past 25 years. Her areas include innovation in education, technology in education, motivation, and anything else to do...

Bar-Ilan University’s International School is participating in some exciting online sessions in November, and this time, they’re focused on specific countries – China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan on November 8 (in English and Chinese); Brazil, also on November 8 (in Portuguese); and Kazakhstan on November 21 (in Russian). Bar-Ilan’s First Virtual IMBA Open Day for Chinese Students Bar-Ilan University is consistently ranked in the top 2% of all universities throughout the world. Its top-class faculty includes prize-winning professors and lecturers who are internationally-recognized for their academic achievements and lead significant advancements in research in their fields. The university is located...

Bar-Ilan University’s International School has been hosting a variety of interesting and successful virtual open days and information sessions for potential students from around the world. October was a busy month and the numerous sessions kept everyone busy and connected, some of which were recorded for students who weren’t able to attend. Two specialized open days in English were held to help international students who are undecided about which area of study to follow. We grouped together different departments that are similar in nature in order to provide students with a variety of possibilities within their chosen fields. Biblical Studies...