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.
AI-Powered OncoRedox Detects Colon Cancer via Blood Test
Prof. Hadar Ben-Yoav of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has developed the AI-powered OncoRedox system to detect colorectal cancer through a simple blood test.
JHV: A4BGU’s Houston Benefit Highlights
At A4BGU’s Houston Benefit, CEO Doug Seserman shared BGU’s vital role in Israel’s recovery noting, “The University’s response to the Hamas atrocities is showing just how vital the institution is to the remarkable resilience of the entire nation."
Prof. Schejter’s Journey Through US Campuses and Communities
After spending a year and a half researching, writing, and lecturing across the United States, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev’s (BGU) Prof. Amit Schejter returned home to Israel in January 2025 with a wide array of experiences and mementos.
BGU Student’s Ambitious Desert Research Hits Home
Explore how Sharon Chemweno is tackling food insecurity in Kenya through innovative desert agriculture research at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
BGU Professor Finds First Evidence of Ancient Battle
Archaeologists, including Dr. Assaf Kleiman, a senior member of the Megiddo Expedition staff and senior lecturer at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), believe they have uncovered evidence of an ancient biblical battle after finding artifacts.
BGU Students Lead Bizz.AI Program with Ogen
Ogen recently launched the new Bizz.AI program, founded by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev students, which leverages AI to assist small businesses.
BGU Experts Speak at Cybertech Global Conference 2025
Cybertech Global 2025 at the Tel Aviv Expo brought startups, investors, and journalists to delve into the cutting-edge world of cybersecurity, including experts from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in AI and quantum technology.
October 7: Story of Survival from BGU Student IDF Reservist
Read the remarkable account of Shani, an MA student in chemistry at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, who survived the October 7 massacre at the Nova Music Festival and is now an IDF reservist.
BGU’s Revolutionizing Environmental Research with AI
Prof. Tal Svoray, a geoinformatics expert at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, leads research utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and space-time data to address environmental challenges transforming the way we study the Earth.