Prof. Oron Shagrir | Credit: Hebrew University

Prof. Oron Shagrir Elected Rector of the Hebrew University

21 September, 2025

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is pleased to announce the election of Prof. Oron Shagrir as its next Rector, following a vote by the University Senate.

Prof. Shagrir currently serves as the Vice-President for International Affairs. He previously held key academic and administrative roles, including Head of the Department of Cognitive Sciences and Vice Rector.

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Coral Reef | Credit: Maoz Fine

Gulf of Aqaba Corals Survive Record-Breaking Heatwaves, Offering Hope Amid Global Coral Crisis

17 September, 2025

 a resilience unmatched elsewhere. This is important because coral reefs globally are collapsing under rising ocean temperatures, threatening ecosystems and human livelihoods. The Gulf of Aqaba may represent one of the planet’s last natural refuges for reef survival, offering a crucial model for understanding resilience and underscoring the urgency of protecting this unique ecosystem before even it reaches its limits. New study reveals resilience of Red Sea corals in the face of intensifying climate threats.

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Nobel Prizes
As well as a Fields Medal in Mathematics and two Turing Awards
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Patents
Registered in 3000 inventions and more than 180 start-ups, so far...
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The Hebrew University is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world

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