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Webinar: Understanding the Pandemic: Hebrew University Experts on Corona

Webinar: Understanding the Pandemic: Hebrew University Experts on Corona

12 March, 2020

Join us for this special webinar series and learn directly from some of Hebrew University’s greatest minds about the implications of the coronavirus.

1. The Real Risk Of The Spread Of The CoronaVirus (French). Register Here.

2. Don't Panic: Dealing With Anxiety In The Age Of Coronavirus (English). Register Here.

Covid-19
Were Dinosaurs Warm Blooded?

Were Dinosaurs Warm Blooded?

14 February, 2020

How Did Dinosaur Parents Know When Their Kids Had a Fever?

Prehistoric egg shells provide clues to dinosaurs’ evolution from cold- to warm-blooded creatures

From the time that dinosaur fossils were first discovered, these creatures have fascinated scientists and laypeople alike.  In the academic world, their remains provide important clues into the prehistoric world; in popular culture, dinosaurs have inspired blockbuster hits, such as Jurassic Park and King Kong.

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Alfred Landecker Foundation Announces $13 Million Dollar Grant to Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Alfred Landecker Foundation Announces $13 Million Dollar Grant to Hebrew University of Jerusalem

9 September, 2020

Largest-Ever German-Israeli Academic Grant to Promote Research on Human Rights and Minority Protections in Age of Rising Nationalism and Authoritarianism

The Alfred Landecker Foundation has awarded the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) a $13 million USD grant to fund academic initiatives that focus on the causes and consequences of the Holocaust, promote studies on human rights, minority protection, the rule of law, and reparations for historical wrongs and injustices.

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In the media
Hebrew University Mourns the Passing of Prof. Zeev Sternhell

Hebrew University Mourns the Passing of Prof. Zeev Sternhell

21 June, 2020

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) mourns the passing of Professor Zeev Sternhell.  Sternhell was a world-renowned expert on fascism and nationalism and Emeritus Professor at HU's Political Science Department.  He was 85 years old and is survived by his wife Ziva and two daughters, Tali and Yael.

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Hebrew University Team Teaches and Old Drug New Tricks

Hebrew University Team Teaches and Old Drug New Tricks

4 May, 2020

New Delivery for Antibiotics Arms Medicine in the Fight against Antibiotic Resistance and COVID-19

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed an injectable antibiotic with a new mode of action, which could have a significant impact on the morbidity rate for pandemics such as COVID-19, Yissum, the technology transfer company of the Hebrew University announced today.

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June 2020 Webinar Series: Towards New Horizons

June 2020 Webinar Series: Towards New Horizons

1 June, 2020

1. Jewish Educators for the 21st Century, Featuring Shuvi Hoffman

Sunday, June 8, 20:00 Jerusalem time - Register Here.

2. Covid-19: Entrepreneuring the Morning After, Featuring Dr. Amnon Dekel & Ayelet Cohen

Wednesday, June 17, 20:00 Jerusalem time - Register Here.
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 Part 2: Webinar: Understanding the Pandemic: Hebrew University Experts on Corona

Part 2: Webinar: Understanding the Pandemic: Hebrew University Experts on Corona

19 March, 2020

Join us for this special webinar series and learn directly from some of Hebrew University’s greatest minds about the implications of
the coronavirus.

1. Financial Implications of the Pandemic, Featuring Prof. Dan Galai

Monday, March 23, 20:00 Jerusalem time - Register Here.

Prof. Emeritus, the Jerusalem School of Business Administration, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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What Makes an Airbnb Host Look Trustworthy?

What Makes an Airbnb Host Look Trustworthy?

25 February, 2020

Hebrew University Researchers Crack the Code

They say a picture is worth a thousand words.  Nowhere is this principle more true than in the world of social media.  There, people choose cab drivers, Airbnb rentals and even life partners based on photos. 

In online transactions like Airbnb, photos play an outsized role in a renter’s decision-making process:  Which host looks trustworthy?  Who do I think will provide me a nice rental--one that closely resembles the photos they posted? 

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