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BGU Partners With MIT: Negev Urban Research Lab

January 27, 2025

Tags: Current events, Negev Development & Community Programs

The Negev Urban Research Lab (NUR), launched by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Beer-Sheva, joins MIT's City Science Network to tackle urban challenges in desert cities through advanced technology and data-driven solutions.

BGU’s Resilience in the Face of Adversity

May 2, 2025

Tags: Current events

Tune in on May 7 to meet remarkable BGU students like Sharon Chemweno, an international student from Kenya studying in Sde Boker, who's using her research to tackle one of the most pressing issues facing her home country: food insecurity.

A4BGU to showcase BGU’s ‘Excellence in the Face of ...

May 1, 2025

Tags: Press Releases

On May 7, 2025, Americans for Ben-Gurion University will host its 5th annual virtual experience, "Remarkable Resilience. Excellence in the Face of Adversity", showcasing Ben-Gurion University’s leadership and innovation in a post–October 7 Israel.

Ben-Gurion’s Diary from May 14, 1948: A Nation is Born

April 30, 2025

Tags: Israel Studies, Culture & Jewish Thought

A handwritten diary entry from David Ben-Gurion on May 14, 1948, reflects his anxiety over Israel’s fate: “At 4 P.M., Jewish independence was declared and the state was founded. Its fate is in the hands of the security forces.” – David Ben-Gurion

BGU’s Transformative Role in a Post-October 7th Israel

April 30, 2025

Tags: Current events, Negev Development & Community Programs

At a time when Israel remains embroiled in a war and is continuously recovering from the trauma of the October 7th terrorist attacks, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) is working to drive the nation’s recovery, rebuilding, and resilience.

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Remarkable Resilience. Excellence in the Face of Adversity

Watch “Remarkable Resilience. Excellence in the Face of Adversity” to learn about Ben-Gurion University of the Negev’s (BGU) unique and critical role leading the Way Forward in a post-October 7th Israel.

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