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Dear Friends,

The world today is facing a pressing issue - a rapidly growing human population that demands more resources and higher standards of living, while also placing a strain on the earth's natural resources, ecosystems, and wildlife.

In the face of these challenges, we have a unique opportunity to leverage scientific knowledge and technological innovation to create a more sustainable future for ourselves and the planet.
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is a leading institution in this effort, with a wealth of expertise in fields such as agricultural, nutritional, and environmental sciences, earth and climate sciences, public health, urban innovation, nanoscience, and public policy. Through its cutting-edge research and practical applications, the university is tackling some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

The Hebrew University's upcoming Board of Governors gathering (June 10-13) will focus on the theme of a Sustainable Planet. This event will showcase the university's pioneering work in this field and provide inspiration and guidance for others to follow. With its rich legacy of innovation and excellence, the Hebrew University is poised to make a significant contribution towards building a more sustainable planet - one that supports the wellbeing of all its inhabitants while preserving the natural resources and ecosystems that sustain us.

See you at the Board of Governors 2023!

Register to the Hebrew University's Board of Governors 2023 !

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HUJI IN THE HEADLINES

Hebrew U. researchers develop drought-proof tomatoes

TheThe study was led by doctoral student Shai Torgeman and Professor Dani Zamir from the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment at the Hebrew University. Using an in-depth analysis, the researchers identified interactions between two regions of the tomato genome, leading to increased yield. They also found that the new tomato variety consumes less water, and even increases its yield in extreme weather conditions.

French dairy giant Danone has entered into a strategic investment agreement with Hebrew U. cultured milk startup

Wilk, founded in 2018 by Dr. Nurit Argov-Argaman of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, has developed cell-based technology to produce cultured human breast and animal milk. It uses milk-producing cells from cows and human breast cells obtained from breast reduction surgeries that are then grown in bioreactors.

Are mosquitos your nightmare? A new repellent developed at Hebrew U. may be what you need

Professor Jonathan Bohbot, of the Institute of Plant Sciences and Genetics at the Hebrew University’s Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agricolture Food and Environment has developed a safe new method of preventing mosquito bites using a skin coating from naturally occurring cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs).

Hebrew U. researchers will help improve global food security and minimize agricultrual damage

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a new molecular sensor system that detects harmful diseases in plants and food crops, including potatoes and tomatoes.

Prof. Yuval Noah Harari – Hebrew University of Jerusalem lecturer, historian, philosopher, and author of Sapiens, one of the 21st century’s most influential books – speaks at the 2023 Israeli Science Conference.
In this riveting dialogue, Professor Harari delves into the ongoing Israeli judicial reform, sharing his insights at a conference held in Jerusalem in collaboration with Haaretz and Hebrew University.

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

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