British Friends of the Hebrew University

We’re delighted to share that Prof Orna Amster-Choder of The Hebrew University has been awarded a highly competitive HFSP Grant, with Prof Kerwyn Casey Huang of Stanford University and Prof Sivaramesh Wigneshweraraj of Imperial College London. Read more: ow.ly/lNC150YOBvB

New research suggests early humans may have chosen where to live based on access to firewood, with driftwood providing a vital fuel source around 800,000 years ago. Read more: ow.ly/UcTC50YMK8e

🏺🔬 What did the Ancient Greeks think our insides look like? A Visual Trip into Ancient Anatomy Join the British Friends of the Hebrew University for this fascinating webinar 🔗 Register: ow.ly/ZX2850YIcLt #HistoryOfMedicine

Prof. Hanah Margalit and Prof. Ilan Rosenshine have been elected to the prestigious European Academy of Microbiology—an honour recognising their outstanding contributions to the field. Read more: ow.ly/R2M750YMJAN

Ever wondered whether AI is quietly judging you? 🤖 New findings raise important questions about bias, trust and how we use AI to make decisions about people. Read more: ow.ly/waTj50YKr2y

🌿 VertINGreen, a smart new platform that turns indoor green walls into living systems that can be planned, monitored and managed more effectively, helping to create healthier, more sustainable buildings. Read more: ow.ly/ObOM50YKqtn #EarthDay #AirQuality #airpolution

🏺🔬 What did the Ancient Greeks think our insides look like? A Visual Trip into Ancient Anatomy Join the British Friends of the Hebrew University for this fascinating webinar 🔗 Register: ow.ly/ZX2850YIcLt #HistoryOfMedicine

18 Hebrew University alumnae have been named among the 50 most influential women in Israel! Congratulations to HUJI’s CEO and Vice-President, Adv. Naama Kaufman-Fass, who is featured on the list. globes.co.il/news/home.aspx…

🏺🔬 What did the Ancient Greeks think our insides look like? A Visual Trip into Ancient Anatomy Join the British Friends of the Hebrew University for this fascinating webinar 🔗 Register: ow.ly/ZX2850YIcLt #HistoryOfMedicine

Ever wondered how bacteria manage to dodge your immune system? 🚨 New research uncovers their clever two-pronged strategy – and it could unlock smarter ways to fight infections. Dive into the details: ow.ly/zztR50YBGCx

A new AI breakthrough could transform the long search for rare disease diagnoses. Read more: ow.ly/av3c50YBGvs

A welcome piece of good news in challenging times: read Asper-HUJI’s latest impact report and discover how the Hebrew University’s innovation community continues to turn ideas into action. ow.ly/UfpB50YBGqk

15,000 years ago in Israel, hunter-gatherer children shaped clay figurines – long before pottery or farming. Tiny fingerprints on these finds from Hebrew University archaeologists reveal early human creativity. ow.ly/C8XL50YzitW

“Where Ideas Begin”, a new exhibition at the Hebrew U’s Faculty of Humanities, turns these everyday passageways into a gallery – celebrating the chance encounters and conversations that spark questions, collaborations and new ways of seeing the world bfhu.org/2026/03/18/whe…

To mark 100 years of partnership with the Hebrew University, the British Friends have launched a major new Postgraduate Scholarship Fund in the exact sciences, with over $2m already committed and more than 200 scholarships planned. To join this journey: bfhu.org/2026/03/25/maj…

Prof. Avi Rivkind of Hadassah–Hebrew University Medical Center has been awarded the Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement – Special Contribution to Society and the State, for his pioneering work in trauma care. Read more: ow.ly/xzIM50Yzgfy

Wishing freedom and peace this Pesach to all our British Friends of the Hebrew University. In these uncertain times, may our journey from slavery to freedom bring hope and courage. Chag Pesach Sameach – to our communities in the UK, Israel, and the Middle East.

HU ranks #12 globally for Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies in the latest QS World University Rankings! 🌍📚 A testament to our excellence in research, reputation & partnerships. Join HU MA programs: ow.ly/Zw3R50YzeCa ow.ly/hRtG50YzeCc ow.ly/fwPN50YzeCb

The @HenriettaSzoldHadassah–Hebrew University School of Nursing is entering an important new phase, strengthening its academic infrastructure, research and training to meet Israel’s evolving healthcare needs. Read more: ow.ly/qxHH50YxvMO

TODAY! Join us at the Tamir–Sternberg Prizes for Interfaith Understanding, celebrating inspiring initiatives that build bridges between faiths and foster mutual respect. Find out more and register: ow.ly/2FL950Yy6e3