For a hundred years, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has been a home for extraordinary individuals—those who question, challenge conventions, and push boundaries. The innovators, the changemakers, the pioneers who carve new paths and ensure they remain open. It all began with a remarkable group of intellectual giants, including Albert Einstein, Chaim Weizmann, Chaim Nachman Bialik, Sigmund Freud, and Martin Buber, who united to realize a shared vision: the establishment of the Hebrew University. They, along with many others, founded a pioneering academic institution dedicated to training leaders in research, science, public service, and society—for the benefit of Israel and all of humanity. From the moment this vision became reality, the University has placed excellence in research and teaching at its core. Over the years, it has become a hub of knowledge and innovation, fostering groundbreaking research across diverse fields and cultivating generations of leaders, scholars, and thinkers. The Hebrew University of Jerusalem — Dreaming. Creating. Innovating. Since 1925

Good news for the carp on your Rosh Hashanah table. 🐟🍎 New research led by Prof. Lior David of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem finds that while common carp are highly vulnerable to a devastating virus, several of their closest relatives are surprisingly resistant and unlikely to drive major outbreaks. The findings could help protect fish farms and freshwater ecosystems worldwide. Read here: jpost.com/health-and-wellnes… #RoshHashanah #Research #Aquaculture

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has been ranked 89th in the world in the 2026 @ShanghaiRanking. This recognition places the Hebrew University of Jerusalem among the world's leading academic institutions and reflects far more than a number. It reflects a story that began over a century ago with the vision of Albert Einstein and other great minds - and continues today through a university committed to excellence in research, teaching, innovation, and global academic collaboration. Behind this achievement is an entire community: researchers, faculty members, students, administrative teams, alumni, and partners who help make the Hebrew University of Jerusalem a home for people who ask bold questions, challenge conventions, and turn knowledge into impact. For over 100 years, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has helped shape science, society, culture, and public life - in Israel and around the world. We are proud to celebrate this achievement, and even prouder of the people behind it. #HigherEducation #Research #ShanghaiRanking

#Avances |  🌱 ¿Y si las #plantas pudieran producir #proteínas de la leche? 🔬Investigadores de la @HebrewU han conseguido que unas #semillas produzcan una proteína de la leche de vaca consalud.es/pacientes/pacien…

Do Birds Learn Like Babies? New Study Finds Language-Like Patterns in Finch Songs alphagalileo.org/en-gb/Item-… @HebrewU #LifeSciences

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem proudly congratulates Prof. @HSompolinsky on being awarded the prestigious 2026 Dirac Medal and Prize by the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP). Established in honor of Nobel laureate Paul A.M. Dirac, the medal is among the world's most distinguished awards in theoretical physics. Prof. Sompolinsky holds joint appointments as Professor Emeritus at the Hebrew University's Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences (@ELSCbrain) and Racah Institute of Physics, as well as Professor at Harvard University. The ICTP awarded the medal for his pioneering contributions to statistical mechanics and for extending its methods into optimization, theoretical neuroscience, and artificial intelligence. By applying statistical physics to neural network theory, his groundbreaking work helped establish theoretical neuroscience, illuminating how collective neuronal dynamics support memory, learning, and computation in both biological brains and machines. #TheoreticalPhysics #Neuroscience #DiracMedal

Congrats to Israeli Professor Haim Sompolinsky on being awarded the Dirac Medal and Prize by the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)! Israeli research and innovation continue to improve the world. 🇮🇱👨‍🔬🧠🌍 Sompolinsky is one of the world's leading theoretical physicists and neuroscientists. He's a professor emeritus at @HebrewU and a professor in residence at @Harvard.

Gefilte fish comes with some good news this Rosh Hashanah. 🐟 A new study led by Prof. Lior David of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem reveals that several relatives of the common carp are surprisingly resistant to a devastating virus and rarely spread it to other fish. Read here: phys.org/news/2026-08-common… #RoshHashanah #Research

A structure never before seen in a solid crystal has just been discovered. An international team, including Prof. Aharon J. Agranat of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, observed nanoscale electric dipoles spontaneously forming an intricate 3D woven network. Published in Light: Science & Applications. phys.org/news/2026-08-woven-…

Could cosmetic procedures become addictive? A new study led by Dr. Vera Skvirsky, alongside Dr. Uri Lifshin, Dr. Dvora Shmulewitz Sanders, and Prof. Mario Mikulincer of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and ICAMH found that 1 in 5 women who had undergone aesthetic treatments showed a moderate to high risk for addictive patterns. Published in the Journal of Health Psychology. Read here: jpost.com/health-and-wellnes… #Health #Research #BodyImage

Congratulations to the 129 researchers at the Hebrew University who have been awarded Israel Science Foundation (ISF) grants, supporting pioneering research selected through scientific excellence and rigorous peer review. Our researchers received funding across four major fields: life sciences and medicine, experimental sciences and technology, social sciences, and the humanities. This achievement reflects the depth, breadth, and excellence of research at the Hebrew University. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you. We look forward to seeing your research push the boundaries of knowledge, drive scientific breakthroughs, and make a meaningful impact on society, medicine, and our shared future.

From tracing the journeys of manuscripts across the Indian Ocean to earning international recognition. Congratulations to Prof. Ronit Ricci of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem on her election as an International Fellow of @BritishAcademy_, joining just 32 international scholars selected for the 2026 cohort. Her pioneering research on Javanese and Malay manuscript cultures, translation, and the movement of religious ideas has reshaped how we understand cultural exchange across centuries. #Humanities #Research #BritishAcademy

Congratulations to Academy Member Professor Ronit Ricci of @HebrewU on her election as an International Fellow of @BritishAcademy_ - the UK's national academy for the humanities and social sciences. Warmest congratulations on this well-deserved honour!

Most of us think emotional support means helping someone feel better. What if that's not true? A new international study, published in PNAS, led by Dr. Maya Tamir and PhD student Shir Ginosar Yaari of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem reveals that across cultures, "support" doesn't always mean easing someone's distress. Sometimes, it means making space for difficult emotions. Read here on @physorg_com: phys.org/news/2026-06-cultur… #Psychology #Research #MentalHealth

A new study led by Prof. @efronilab and PhD student Rotem Matosevich shows that instead of flooding wounds with sugar, plants create a localized glucose hotspot to fuel regeneration exactly where it's needed. The discovery could help improve crop recovery after storms, pests, drought, and heat. Read here: earth.com/news/plants-have-a… #PlantBiology #Research #Agriculture

It starts before birth and can turn deadly fast. Now, a new study led by @haitham_amal uncovers how neuroblastoma hijacks nitric oxide to drive growth- and how shutting it down slowed tumors in vivo. Read here: medicalxpress.com/news/2026-…

Is one brain chemical "hijacking" another? 🧠 New research led by Prof. @GoldbergLab and Prof. @lab_plotkin shows how acetylcholine can seize control of serotonin release. This "overdrive" in the striatum may be the hidden key to understanding conditions like OCD. Read here: timesofisrael.com/israeli-us…

One bacterial protein. Two precise hits. Zero mercy for your immune system. A new study, published in Advanced Science, led by Dr. Yaakov Socol, Prof. @sigalby, Prof. @YaelLitvak and Prof. @IlanRosenshine from #HUJI & in collaboration with Prof. J. Sivaraman from @NUSingapore, uncovers how pathogens outsmart our defenses—opening the door to treatments beyond antibiotics. Read here: medicalxpress.com/news/2026-…