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New Mosaic Floor Overlooking the Kinneret Illustrates Miracle of Feeding the Multitude

A colorful mosaic, with dedication inscriptions and descriptions of baskets with loaves and fish, was exposed at the “Burnt Church” in Hippos.

Pre-Columbian Carvings from Puerto Rico Examined at Haifa University

In light of the new findings uncovered at the University of Haifa, Prof. Rodríguez is now continuing his quest to unravel the secret of the statuettes.

3,000-Year-Old Purple Dye Industry Revealed Near Haifa

The most prestigious clothes in this era were dyed with the famous purple (Hebrew: argaman and techelet), produced from the glands of maritime snails of the Murex snail family.

New Fund Empowers MIT, 7 Israeli universities, in Joint ‘Game-Changing’ Research

The newly launched fund is uniting MIT and Israeli faculty in pursuit of the next generation of groundbreaking research.

Dry Bones Describe the Rise and Fall of the Byzantine Negev

The Byzantine Negev settlements, which included Avdat, Halutza, Shivta and Nitzana, flourished in the 4-7 centuries CE until their abandonment in the seventh century CE following the Islamic conquest of the Land of Israel.

1,800 Year Old Roman Inscription on Milestone East of the Kinneret Deciphered

Since the road was built many years before the emperor's time, the researchers assume that the name of Maximinus Thrax suggests extensive renovation work that was carried out during his rule.

Rashida Tlaib Pushing Academic Boycott of Israel

The small college's cooperation with the University of Haifa involves only 11 students who have participated since its start in 2007.

Israeli Research: Coaches’ Emotions Win Games

"The coaches’ emotions can make the difference between winning and losing the game.”

Number of Israeli-Arab PhD Candidates Has Doubled in Past Decade

The increase in the number of Arab graduate students joins the significant growth of Arab students who are studying for an undergraduate degree.

Haifa U. President Takes Leadership Role in Fighting BDS

To date, more than 1,500 faculty members at over 250 American universities have publicly supported academic boycotts of Israel.

Heavy Rains Unearth Ancient Horse Figurines in Northern Israel

"It should be noted that in our region, almost only men were depicted in figurines as riding horses, while women were carved in the context of fertility, motherhood, and sexuality."

Sharks Sylvie and Judy Are Back at Hadera Power Plant, Acoustic Tags and All

"We presume that the return of the sharks to Hadera's hot water in the winter was connected to the sharks' breeding cycle which lasts about two years."

One of Oldest Wicks in the World Uncovered

A microscopic examination showed the wick was made of linen, which Mishnah Shabbat cites as a high quality wick.

Haifa U Survey: Trust in Israel Police in Significant Decline

Regarding the statement, "The police are extremely fair in their handling of crime and disorder," respondents expressed moderate to low approval (an average of 2.75).

75 Groups Demand Pitzer College Condemn Faculty’s Ending Israel Study Abroad Program

The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel urges faculty to shut down study abroad programs in Israel.

Israeli University to Launch Joint Campus in China

When in China, the Israeli lecturers will receive their salaries from the Chinese university.

Haifa U Presents Earliest Proof of Marine Agriculture 3,500 Years Ago

The size of the fish indicated a transition to marine agriculture: as of 3,500 years ago, they were down to "plate size," about one pound in weight and 15 inches in length.

Evacuation of Illegal Arab Settlement Postponed Due to Merkel’s Visit

Merkel will lunch tomorrow afternoon with President Reuven Rivlin, and at 2 PM will meet with Netanyahu in private for a rebuke session.

Haifa U to Award Honorary Doctorate to Chancellor Merkel

Throughout her years in office, Merkel strengthened the friendship between Germany and Israel.

13,000 Year Old Brewery Discovered in Mount Carmel Cave

A microscopic examination two of the three craters showed microscopic remains of starch grains that underwent morphological changes which correspond to changes in starch during fermentation.

North American Students in Israel for Postdoctoral Research via STEM Scholarship Program

The Zuckerman STEM Leadership Program sends 5 postdoctoral students to Haifa U’s Marine Science and Mathematics departments, emblematic of the school’s distinguished record.

Haifa U: Disabled at Higher Risk of PTSD due to War, Terror

28% of people with disabilities who were exposed to war and terror were particularly at risk of developing post-traumatic symptoms, compared to 11% of people with disabilities who were not exposed.

Haifa University Launches New Downtown Campus for Bioinformatics Research

The University of Haifa's new School for Data Science will become part of downtown Haifa’s budding innovation community.

Six Goose-Beaked Whales Spotted on Israel’s Northern Shoreline

"We saw a rare thing: the whales were in a restive state and swam in a group of six, when they are usually a reclusive species."

Hidden Silver Cross Attests to Religious Tolerance of 7th Century Caliphate

Historical evidence suggests that at least at the beginning of Muslim rule, the new regime treated the local Christian population with great tolerance.

Congrats, Mediterranean, You’re 100 Million Years Younger than We Thought

A new joint study by the Geological Survey, the Hebrew University, and the University of Haifa completely changes the basic conceptions by which large energy companies are looking for gas and oil in the eastern Mediterranean basin.

Haifa U Unveils Salvaged Artworks from Artists Who Perished in Holocaust

Oscar Ghez Collection’s pieces, produced by 18 persecuted Jewish artists from France and revived by University of Haifa students, are featured in newly launched museum exhibit.

Former Air Force Commander: Chances Low for War Up North

Putin is the responsible adult who would quash war attempts in the region because it is contrary to Russian interests.

Haifa U. Gets $10 Million from Jewish-American Philanthropist to Build Downtown Campus

The new campus will amplify University of Haifa’s work to rejuvenate its city and region through establishing new infrastructure.

Haifa U study Shows First Real-Time Trauma Symptoms in Prolonged Warfare

The study, conducted during Israel’s 2014 Operation in and around the Gaza Strip, found that people who reported a startle response to loud or sudden noises were at higher risk of post-traumatic symptoms.

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