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.
BGU Earthquake Expert Speaks to Ynet About Tsunami Threat
Tsunami alerts ripple across the Pacific after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. Dr. Ron Avni, earthquake expert at BGU spoke with Ynet News.
Harvard and BGU Launch New Study Abroad Programs
Harvard has launched a new Israel study abroad program with Ben-Gurion University of the Negev to increase engagement with Israeli institutions and create greater opportunities for students and researchers.
Nili Margalit Shares Her Story in East Hampton on July 27
Patch highlights an upcoming East Hampton event hosted by A4BGU, where hostage survivor and BGU lecturer Nili Margalit will share her powerful account of resilience, compassion, and bravery.
Missiles Attacks Won’t Stop BGU or Israel’s Tech Leadership
The missile strikes on Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and other institutions go beyond damage to infrastructure and research. They seek to undermine Israel’s scientific-technological and strategic backbone.