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.
Bariatric Surgery Minimizes Pregnancy Complications for Obese Women
Women who undergo bariatric surgery to treat obesity will reduce the risk of medical and obstetric complications when they become pregnant, according to a study by researchers from Ben-Gurion…
BGU Buildings Garner Prestigious Architectural Awards
Two buildings at BGU, designed by Raquel Vert of Los Angeles-based Vert Architects, were awarded first prize in two different categories in the “Best Project of the Year 2008/9…
BGU Researchers Develop “Green Window” Technology
BGU researchers have developed a new, highly energy-efficient window technology, featuring two reversible panes that will save energy in homes and office buildings all year.
Technique Developed to Help Combat Nuclear Proliferation
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev engineers have developed a technique to "denature" plutonium created in large nuclear reactors, making it unsuitable for use in nuclear arms.
“Green” Window Developed by BGU Researchers
The windows reduce energy costs and consumption, keeping desert homes warm in winter and cool in summer.
BGU Students Selected to Attend Second Annual Clinton Global Initiative’s University
Three out of five of the Israeli students selected to attend the prestigious Clinton Global Initiative's University, a project of the non-partisan William J. Clinton Foundation, are from Ben-Gurion…
Relief for Canker Sores
A team of physicians at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has discovered that a nightly dose of vitamin B12 is a simple, effective and low risk therapy to prevent…
Operation Cast Lead Analysis and BGU Update (Podcast)
Israel's Brigadier General Nachman Shai provides an analysis of Operation Cast Lead and BGU President Prof. Rivka Carmi gives an update on the impact of the Gaza incursion on…
BGU and Primafuel Announce Exclusive Licensing Agreement for Algae-based Renewable Fuels
BGU, a world leader in algae production commercialization, has announced a multi-million dollar technology-licensing and development agreement with Primafuel, Inc., a California-based company that develops renewable fuels.