Israeli chemistry students win gold, silver, and bronze at 52nd Olympiad
"The work paid off," says Roi Peer of Gan Haim, who became the first Israeli competitor in a decade to win a gold medal.
Education
Israeli-American Council e-summit sees more than 3,000 participants
Global educators, edtech executives, and Jewish Leaders participate to inspire the future of education in partnership with Tel Aviv University
Is Yale's Middle East Studies program tainted by BDS ties?
Congressman Scott DesJarlais urges the Department of Education to review Ivy League's program saying the school's MacMillan Center allows faculty support for the anti-Israel boycott movement. Such support would be in violation of the Higher Education Act.
Tel Aviv University's online cybersecurity course ranked first in the world
"Israel is considered a leading power in the field of cybersecurity."
Saved by the bell? Confusion rules as schools partially reopen
"It seems that in order to get the economy back on track they are sacrificing our health and the health of our families,” says one 1st grade teacher. “They’re turning us and the students into the test bunnies of Israel."
Israeli team wins silver, bronze at European Girls' Math Olympiad
The team comprises silver medal winner Nogah Friedman, bronze winner Nicole Grosman, bronze winner Maya Kleinstien and Roni Hazan. The girls were supported and trained by Tel Aviv University, the Future Scientists Center and the Education Ministry.
A journey of mutual learning
A comprehensive visit across several US cities taught two Biology students at the University of Haifa that collaboration with American counterparts is key.
Battling defiance, state issues emergency order closing haredi schools
The move comes after ultra-Orthodox institutions flout existing instructions to avoid mass gatherings in light of coronavirus pandemic over rabbi’s orders, sparking fears of mass infection among the ultra-Orthodox sector.
Israeli teens hone public diplomacy skills
A new initiative by the pro-Israel organization StandWithUs called Tevel focuses on Jewish leadership, history and advocacy skills.
IDC awards Cypriot president honorary doctorate
Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya honors President Nicos Anastasiades in recognition of his contribution to the ties between Israel and Cyprus.