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 Researchers Find Elderly Drivers Notice Pedestrians Half as Often as Younger, Experienced Drivers
Elderly drivers are half as likely to see pedestrians on the sidewalk due to a limited field of view, and compensate in part by driving more slowly, according to…
New All Hebrew Study Abroad Program with Brandeis University and Middlebury College
BGU, Brandeis University and Middlebury College have established a joint study abroad program that will be conducted solely in Hebrew. The program will begin offering classes at BGU in…
Hebrew Immersion Study Abroad Coming to BGU
New joint Brandeis University and Middlebury College program find a natural fit in BGU.
BGU Receives Grant to Develop Robots That Pick Only Ripe Fruit
BGU researchers have received a $1.3 million grant to develop robots that can sense and pick high value crops.
A Plant Gene That Encourages Growth
BGU researchers have developed techniques to manipulate root development functionality that can help plants better adapt to hostile growing environments.
BGU among World’s Top 50 Green Campuses
BGU places 46th worldwide in GreenMetrics global rankings for environmental education and sustainable policies.
Egypt Expert at BGU: Mubarak Needs a Miracle
“Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak needs a miracle to survive the presidency,” according to Egypt expert Prof. Yoram Meital, chair of the Chaim Herzog Center for Middle East Studies and…
Second Opinions May Be Influenced by the First Doctor’s Opinion
A new study by BGU researchers indicates that physicians who give second opinions may be influenced by the first opinion and other external factors.
Commercial Development Agreement for BGU’s Green Algae Strain
BGU and Thailand's PPT Chemical to collabortate on pharmaceutical treatments for chronic inflammation, high blood pressure, cholesterol levels and heart attack risks.