Bar-Ilan University
Grapevine, January 22, 2026: Who’s the real president?
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Ben-Gurion University tops list of on-time graduates in Israel, new ranking reveals
Bar-Ilan President unveils vision to make Israel a global ''Health Nation' through innovation
Bar-Ilan University to confer honorary doctorate to Witkoff over hostages' release, peace efforts
Israeli bar exam passed by nearly 68% of first-time examinees, as divide widens
Overall, 1,545 candidates passed the exam, reflecting a general pass rate of 52.32% and an average score of 59.2.
Bar-Ilan University’s ecosystem: Science, crisis, and institutional responsibility
From the Phantom jet to the helm of Israel’s second-largest university, Prof. Arie Zaban reflects on leadership during war and why universities can’t lose sight of the people they serve
BIU study reveals that origin of sleeping in humans is deduced from jellyfish, sea anemones
A new study from the multidisciplinary brain research center at Bar-Ilan University found that jellyfish and sea anemones were the first to present one of sleep’s core functions.
How the billion from Miami changed Israel’s academic landscape
“The Billion from Miami” may sound like the beginning of a fairy tale, but in practical terms it set in motion one of the most significant strategic shifts in recent years.
Where research becomes impact: Bar-Ilan University’s healthtech vision
As its 70th anniversary approaches, Bar-Ilan’s innovation strategy sets it on a journey with Sheba Medical Center, from the lab bench and clinical research to advancing health worldwide
Study shows more walking during commutes can improve health, without increasing travel time
The More Walking Project is a population-based wellness initiative that promotes walking by modifying trip planning to incorporate more active transportation.
Israeli archaeologists uncover remains of dramatic mountaintop royal palace
“It sheds light on the architectural style and the function of the site, which is not mentioned by Josephus, our only historical source for the period,” Dr. Raviv, director of the excavation, said.
Partner will award scholarships to Bar-Ilan students who were injured during the war
Partner and Bar-Ilan University are launching scholarships for students serving in the security forces who were injured in the Swords of Iron War.
Bar-Ilan sued for preventing female student from continuing studies after she wore niqab
The lawsuit reads, “There is no legal source that authorizes an academic institution to prevent a student from participating in studies because of her religious appearance."
Bar-Ilan becomes Israel’s second largest research university, surpassing HUJI
Over the past seven years, Bar-Ilan has seen a 30% increase in total student enrollment, marking the highest growth rate among the country’s major research universities.
