-
From War to a National Growth Engine: Israeli Chief Scientists’ Report 2025
On 29 June 2026, the Knesset Science and Technology Committee convened o discuss the findings of the “Science in Government – Chief Scientists’ Report 2025,” submitted by the Ministry of Innovation and Science together with the Forum of Chief Scientists.
-
VERA publishes Boycott Report 2025 – 2026
VERA is the Association of University Heads, Israel. Members are the presidents, rectors and director generals of each of Israel’s universities. Published in May 2026, the Academic Boycott Report no. 4 covers the period from October 2025 through March 2026.
-
Saxony considers liaison office in Israel
Saxony is considering setting up its own liaison office in Israel. The cabinet is favourably disposed towards his proposal, reported Thomas Feist, the state government’s Commissioner for Jewish Life in Saxony.
-
New partnership in the Humanities between Jerusalem and Hamburg
In a post on Facebook the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) announces a new inter-university cooperation agreement between the Faculty of Humanities at HUJI and its counterpart at the University of Hamburg.
-
Academic exchange with Israel fosters encounters
From 17 to 19 June, the ‘Selma Stern Centre for Jewish Studies’ (ZJS) and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev hosted an event in Berlin. Academic exchange offers opportunities for encounters – but is currently facing challenges.
-
QS World University Rankings: Tel Aviv University ranked No. 1 in Israel
Ranked 208th globally and 29th worldwide in Citations per Faculty, TAU continues to lead Israeli academia and strengthen its position on the international stage.
-
Bridges instead of boycotts: University of Haifa sets an example for academic exchange
An evening event organised by the German Friends of the University of Haifa and attended by Hendrik Wüst, Minister-President of North Rhine-Westphalia, focused on the power of science and dialogue.
-
40 Years German Israeli Foundation for Scientific Research & Development (GIF)
To mark its 40th anniversary, the German-Israeli Foundation for Scientific Research and Development (GIF) hosted a three-day event at Schloss Elmau attended by high-profile guests.
-
“Be Scientists and Be Human Beings”
The Weizmann Institute of Science celebrates 124 new PhD graduates – more than 20 percent of them international students – and 227 master’s degree recipients. Meet the class of 2026.
-
Job Vacancy: Science and Academia Officer at the Israeli Embassy in Berlin
The Israeli Embassy in Berlin is advertising a full-time post in its Department for Scientific and Economic Affairs. The position is to be filled in October 2026 and open to applicants with EU citizenship.
