Announcing the Dawn of a New Movement
At its core, the nonpartisan movement aims to strengthen ties between the American Diaspora and Israel. Americans for Ben-Gurion University opens its arms to those who believe the world is simply better off with Israel in it.
BGU and University of Miami Sign Research Collaboration
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and the University of Miami (U of M) have signed an agreement to collaborate in areas that include joint research programs, academic cooperative…
The Dead Sea-Red Sea “Peace Conduit”
Discovery News--Scientists are studying a proposal to pump water into the Dead Sea from the Red Sea more than 110 miles away. The plan could save the Dead Sea…
The Dead Sea-Red Sea “Peace Conduit”
Discovery News--Scientists are studying a proposal to pump water into the Dead Sea from the Red Sea more than 110 miles away. The plan could save the Dead Sea…
Helping Save Dead Sea Tourism
The Jerusalem Post -- To counter rising water levels near the Dead Sea hotels, BGU Prof. Alon Tal recommends mining the salt from the southern part of the Dead…
Hidden Water Holds the Key to a Changing Desert
U.S. News and World Report -- From revitalizing sand dunes to greenhouse farming, fish ponds and wine-making, the Negev region keeps on innovating.
Gates Foundation Awards Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Researcher Grant for Malaria Detection Using Cellphones
BGU researcher Alberto Bilenca, Ph.D. has been awarded a prestigious grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop a fast, low-cost device to accuracy diagnose malaria without…
Are Egypt and Israel Headed for a Crisis?
Prof. Yoram Meital, head of BGU's Chaim Herzog Center for Middle East Studies and Diplomacy, says, "We are entering a new chapter in the region's history and Israeli politicians…
Can Robots Make Farming Greener?
Earth911 -- BGU's Mobile Robotics Laboratory is developing agricultural robots designed to help farmers get better yields while using less pesticides and water.
Alliance for Global Good and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Forge Strategic Partnership
American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (Americans for Ben-Gurion University www.aabgu.org) has received a $100,000 initial contribution from the Alliance for Global Good (AFGG www.afgg.org) for strategic program…