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.
Amos Oz Birthday and Tribute Ceremony (Video)
Watch the Amos Oz 70th Birthday and Tribute Ceremony that took place during BGU’s 39th Annual Board of Governors Meeting.
Off-Label Morning Sickness Drug Deemed Safe for Fetuses
Off-label morning sickness drug, Metoclopramide, poses no significant risks to the fetus according to a large collaborative study by researchers and physicians at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Soroka…
Marc Rich Foundation Invests in Women Researchers
The Marc Rich Foundation Prizes for Excellence in Research for Women Researchers were announced at the 39th Annual Board of Governors’ Meeting at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in…
Link Exists Between Appetite and Elderly Mortality
A new study by a Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researcher reveals a linkage between elderly people’s appetite and mortality rates, with those who report impaired appetite more…
BGU Technology Used in Israel’s First Solar Farm
ZenithSolar, an Israeli start-up company, launched its first "solar farm" near Tel Aviv on April 26, based on concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) systems developed by Prof. David Faiman of Ben-Gurion…
Innovative Solutions for Desert Plant Survival
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has announced the establishment of a research collaboration with Bayer BioScience N.V., a subsidiary of Bayer CropScience based in Ghent, Belgium, to develop solutions…
Low-Income Sleep Apnea Patients Don’t Pursue Recommended Treatment
A new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers reveals that a patient’s income level is an important factor that may affect the decision either to initiate…
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…