BGU Partners With MIT: Negev Urban Research Lab
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.
TIME100 AI 2025: BGU Alumna Regina Barzilay
BGU alumna and MIT Professor Regina Barzilay was recently named to the TIME100 AI 2025 list. From predicting breast cancer to forecasting the effectiveness of flu vaccines, she is revolutionizing medicine and earning global recognition.
From Tech to IDF: Beer-Sheva’s ‘Golden Age’
At the heart of Beer-Sheva's transformation, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is driving innovation, talent, and collaboration with the tech industry, the IDF, and beyond.
BGU Student Spotlight: Ariel’s Journey
Ariel’s journey—from Teaneck to Beer-Sheva, from the army to academia—reflects the challenges and opportunities of building a life in Israel. With BGU’s strong academic programs, an expanding city, and a growing community, Ariel is thriving.
BGU and Brown Empowering Students to Think Entrepreneurially
Graduate students from BGU and Brown University joined forces in a unique “Shark Tank”-style summer practicum, combining neuroscience, technology, and entrepreneurship to invent and pitch innovative neurotechnology startups designed to improve lives.
BGU’s Brilliant Biologist Driving Bug Breakthroughs
Dr. Sofia Bouchebti, senior lecturer in behavioral ecology at BGU, uncovers how nutrition shapes insect social behavior—challenging fears and revealing surprising truths about cockroach evolution and their fascinating behaviors.
BGU Research Exposes the Threats of AI Chatbots
A Ben-Gurion University of the Negev study warns that jailbroken AI-chatbots, like ChatGPT, pose an “immediate, tangible and deeply concerning” risk by revealing how to commit cybercrime and hack networks.
A4BGU Mobilizes Support for BGU’s Recovery from Missile Damage
After a missile strike devastated BGU's labs and campus, A4BGU launched a $40M emergency campaign to rebuild. Prof. Ehud Ohana, whose lab was destroyed, said, “We’re focused on the colossal project to bring everything back on track.”
BGU’s Physics Team Leads Israel’s Record in Olympiad ...
Israel’s Physics team earned gold and silver at the International Physics Olympiad after training at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev's Hoshidman Center, highlighting BGU’s pivotal role in cultivating the next generation of scientific leaders.
BGU’s Dr. Maman First Female Chair of Israel Space Agency
In a groundbreaking appointment, BGU’s Dr. Shimrit Maman is the first woman to chair the Israel Space Agency. She'll be directing Israel's space policy, developing new programs and initiatives, and fostering collaborations with other space agencies.