A new study led by Prof. Maya Negev from the School of Public Health reveals that the human body struggles to regulate its temperature even under lower heat stress conditions
A study led by doctoral student Ra Shish rediscovered the Dark-winged Jewel damselfly, not recorded in Israel since the 1950s after the drainage of Lake Hula. The species, limited to
An international delegation of researchers in Kenya highlights the importance of global collaboration in advancing innovative research on biodiversity conservation that integrates ecology, biology, and artificial intelligence. As part
This research project, funded by the Division of Innovation & Sustainability at University of Haifa, was conducted in partnership with the Haifa Bay Cities Association for Environmental Protection and the
Proposed by: Inbal Schekler (postdoc fellow) Information Systems and Evolutionary and Environmental Biology, University of Haifa; Prof. Nir Sapir, Evolutionary and Environmental Biology, University of Haifa; Prof. Ilan Shimshoni, Information
Researchers from the University of Haifa have uncovered striking differences in the migration strategies of three swift species that nest in Israel, birds known for spending almost their entire lives
A groundbreaking collaboration between the University of Haifa and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems led to a world-first discovery: the digital reconstruction of a 1,500-year-old Byzantine chisel recovered from a shipwreck
Coral reefs are often seen as vibrant ecosystems of corals and fish—but new research reveals that an equally dynamic world exists beyond what the eye can see. A study conducted
A new study led by researchers from the University of Haifa reveals that sea caves along the coast of Cyprus function as hidden accumulation hotspots for marine debris—harboring pollution levels
This project was selected for funding under the University of Haifa’s Impact Research Initiative (2024–2025) and supported by a NIS 50,000 grant from the Innovation and Sustainability Division. The awarded
This project was selected for funding under the University of Haifa’s Impact Research Initiative (2024–2025) and supported by a NIS 50,000 grant from the Innovation and Sustainability Division. The awarded
A new study led by Prof. Maya Negev from the The Health and Climate Resilience Lab at University of Haifa, in collaboration with Dr. Matan Elisha Singer, Bar-Ilan University, reveals
Description Another Impact Project that won funding by the Division of Innovation & Sustainability at the University of Haifa two years ago, resulted in significant research in the field of
This summer the Cultural Center at the Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library hosted fascinating meetings with two marine researchers from the Morris Kahn Marine Research Station at the University of
TiME – This is My Earth is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving biodiversity by using crowdsourcing to purchase lands in biodiversity hotspots. It was established in 2015 by Prof.
One of the the Impact Projects promoted and funded by the Division of Innovation & Sustainability at the University of Haifa, produced a research article “Not All about the Money:
Description Human activities including climate change are altering our oceans. To meet this substantial maritime challenge, a Partnership was formed between University of Haifa and GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean
Description In his study Effects of moisture and density-dependent interactions on tropical tree diversity , published in Nature, Dr. Edwin Lebrija-Trejos of the Biology and Environment Department shows that in
Description “Optimizing Desalination for Regional Water Systems” by Prof. Mashor Housh, School of Environmental Studies, of the Faculty of Social Sciences, discusses the challenges faced by arid regions in managing
Description An innovative facility, developed by Prof. Nir Sapir and Ph.D. student Yuval Werber from the Department of Evolutionary and Environmental Biology in collaboration with researchers from Tel Aviv University,
Led by the School of Marine Sciences and the Innovation Lab, this pre-accelerator supports early-stage ventures in the blue economy, fostering entrepreneurship, technological innovation, and sustainable use of marine resources.
The BOSTAN SPICES initiative: Developing modular empiric education resources to engender community resilience based on shared heritage horticulture renewal. Submitted by: Guy Bar-Oz & Yael Kali, with input from Joshua
The University of Haifa School of Environmental Sciences recently hosted a delegation of educators and environmental professionals from Kosovo as part of a program led by MASHAV. The visit focused
The BlueSpark accelerator, led by the The Leon H. Charney School of Marine Sciences and the HIL – Haifa Innovation Labs, reached a key milestone with its Demo Day held
The University of Haifa has recently secured three competitive grants from the Israel Innovation Authority, totaling approximately NIS 3 million. Combined with the University’s own investment, these initiatives represent an
The Innovation and Sustainability Unit at the University of Haifa invites faculty members to submit proposals for the Call for Courses Incorporating Social and Environmental Action (Academic Year 2025–2026). This
An international delegation of researchers in Kenya highlights the importance of global collaboration in advancing innovative research on biodiversity conservation that integrates ecology, biology, and artificial intelligence. As part
Description The University of Haifa has been admitted as Observer at the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The 29th international annual
Description During the summer months of 2024 Freshcup dishwashers were installed in the kitchens of the University units that ordered them. Please see User Instructions. The Operations Division also sent
“Change of direction – the resilience plan”: the Israeli Climate Forum Conference, University of Haifa, July 29, 2024 SDG Highlights Description The Climate and Environmental Sustainability Center at the University
Description This year witnessed an impressive 7.5% decrease in campus energy consumption compared to the pre-COVID-19 shutdown period, showcasing our commitment to sustainability and efficiency.
Description Adv. Orin Shefler, from the Maritime Policy and Strategy Research Center, focuses on future needs and methods for the production and generation of energy in the sea for Israel.
In a study published in early June 2026, Prof. Ruslana Rachel Palatnik and researchers at the Natural Resources and Environmental Research Center analyzed evolving remote work patterns. The research shows
This summer the Cultural Center at the Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library hosted fascinating meetings with two marine researchers from the Morris Kahn Marine Research Station at the University of
Description The University of Haifa has been admitted as Observer at the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The 29th international annual
“Change of direction – the resilience plan”: the Israeli Climate Forum Conference, University of Haifa, July 29, 2024 SDG Highlights Description The Climate and Environmental Sustainability Center at the University
