The assumption that salmon would have been crucial to the early diet of ancient Arctic inhabitants has finally been proven thanks to the Department of Marine Civilizations at the University of Haifa, which developed a new method for identifying salmon remains. “The new method, using mineral markers to identify salmon remains, will enable researchers to better…

Sandbar and dusky sharks have been sighted around the Hadera power plant in recent years, in what the university’s scientists are calling a “legitimate and rare phenomenon.” This annual gathering is believed to be caused by man-made factors as well as the rising temperatures of the Mediterranean Sea. A recent study, published in the journal Nature…

We are thrilled to announce that “Forgotten Soldier” has won the Audience Choice Award at the UK Jewish Film Festival 2018. This film, commissioned by University of Haifa UK’s Co-Chair Lady Irene Hatter, tells the story of her heroic Dutch father Sally Noach and his risky rescue operation in Vichy France during WWII which saved the…

On 26th November, the University’s Ezri Centre for Iran and Persian Gulf Studies, hosted Her Imperial Majesty Farah Pahlavi in London at Maison Assouline to celebrate the launch of “Iran Modern: The Empress of Art” by Viola Raikhel-Bolot and Miranda Darling. Dr. Efrat Sopher, a University of Haifa UK Trustee who is at the helm…

During a short official visit to Israel in October, Chancellor Angela Merkel is to be awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Haifa in recognition of her leadership grounded in principles of equality, freedom and human rights and in appreciation of her strengthened ties between Germany and the State of Israel. The ceremony will take…

The Caravan Orchestra, a hybrid of the University’s Music Department and Yiddish Summer Weimar (Germany) has won the 2018 Shimon Peres Prize of the German Foreign Ministry for outstanding contribution to the shaping of German-Israeli relations. Dr. Abigail Wood, Head of the University’s Music Department describes the Orchestra as “one of the most exciting, creative and…

The Dylan Tauber Educational Complex, part of the University’s new Lorry I Lokey City Campus has officially been unveiled during a festive ceremony on October 24th, marking a promising start to the new academic year. The City Campus will house Israel’s one-of-a-kind School for Data Science, located strategically in Haifa’s thriving downtown area where it…

Mooly Eden, Chair of the University’s Executive Committee was featured as a guest speaker at an event held in London by the University of Haifa UK in partnership with UK Israel Business, at the offices of White & Case law firm. Mooly gave a talk to near a hundred business professionals about the future of…

UK Co-Chairs, Lady Irene Hatter and Mr Peter Kadas hosted a gala dinner at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London to support Haifa’s International Holocaust Research Institute and to preview “The Story That Had to Be Told”, a film about WWII resistance hero, Sally Noach. The event included compelling guest speakers and was a wonderful…

The university plans to grow by 100,000 square meters till 2030, enabling a 50% increase in student capacity. This would mean growing from an 18,000 student capacity to 28,000 using an immersive approach; integrating with the city and promoting a much needed urban rejuvenation. Though it may sound far-fetched, it is possible and already happening…