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Hebrew University Establishes New Fund

5 November, 2023

In response to recent events, the Hebrew University is proud to announce the establishment of a dedicated fund aimed at supporting students serving in the reserves, residents of the Gaza envelope affected by a recent terrorist attack, and evacuees from the northern region. Within just three weeks, the university has successfully raised NIS 15 million for this critical cause.

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Occupational Therapists at Hebrew University Call on WFOT to Address Recent Hamas Attack on Israel

5 November, 2023

[Jerusalem, Israel] — In response to the recent horrific attack by Hamas on Israel, occupational therapists, researchers, lecturers, and clinicians at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have come together to express their deep concern and disappointment at the silence of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) regarding the Hamas attack on Israel and tragic events that unfolded on October 7th, 2023.

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A wave theory for a neurochemical balance in the brain

30 October, 2023

In a new study, a group of researchers, led by Dr. Joshua Goldberg from the Hebrew University, describe a new kind of neurochemical wave in the brain. Their research, published in Nature Communications, unveils the existence of traveling waves of the neurochemical acetylcholine in the striatum, a region of the brain responsible for motivating actions and habitual behaviors.

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Urgent Letter to the United Nations for the Immediate Release of the Kidnapped Israeli Infants and Children

29 October, 2023

Over 1,000 leading experts from various fields, including social work, psychology, criminology, law, medicine, and public policy, have joined their voices to urgently call upon the international community to take immediate action in securing the release of Israeli abducted children. The experts believe that every moment that passes increases the risk of irreversible damage to the lives of these innocent children.

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Urgent Plea: Immediate Action for Abductees in Gaza

16 October, 2023

The International Human Rights Clinic, part of the Clinical Legal Education Center at the Law Faculty of Hebrew University of Jerusalem, on behalf of The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, urgently calls upon the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances in Geneva to issue an immediate demand to the Hamas for the disclosure and clarification of the fate and whereabouts of every individual they are holding or has gone missing.

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Letters to the Presidents of Harvard University and Stanford University

12 October, 2023

In a strongly-worded, unequivocal response letter jointly signed by Prof. Asher Cohen, President of the Hebrew University, Prof. Tamir Sheafer, Rector of the Hebrew University, and Prof. Barak Medina, was dispatched to the Presidents of Harvard and Stanford Universities. This letter comes in the wake of what the Hebrew University officials perceive as shockingly feeble condemnations from these revered institutions in response to Hamas' recent barbaric assault on Israel and the grievous loss of life among the southern residents.

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Hebrew University of Jerusalem Demonstrates Unwavering Commitment Amidst Terrorist Attacks in Israel

9 October, 2023

[Jerusalem, October 9, 2023] - In the face of the horrific terrorist attacks in Israel, Hebrew University of Jerusalem reaffirms its steadfast dedication to supporting the civilian population, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), and the security forces during this challenging time. As an institution of higher learning deeply rooted in Israel's values and history, we are resolutely committed to making a positive impact on our society, fostering unity, and extending our unwavering assistance to our community.

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Hebrew University Takes the Lead Among Israeli Universities with the Highest Number of 2023 ERC 'Starting Grant' Recipients

5 September, 2023

The European Research Council (ERC), the grant fund of the European Union, has allocated 16.7 million euros (NIS 69 million) to support ten researchers from Hebrew University with 'Starting Grants.' Each of these scholars will receive an individual grant ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 million euros, totaling 16,770,424 euros. Hebrew University stands out as the top-performing Israeli institution with the highest success rate in grant applications. Additionally, the university has witnessed a 5.5 percent increase in the number of grant recipients compared to 2022.

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