In an extraordinary display of dedication and resilience, Shai Ben-Ami, a 31-year-old doctoral student at BIU's Faculty of Engineering, has proven that even the harsh conditions of war cannot dampen the pursuit of academic excellence.

Ben-Ami wrote his research proposal in the confines of a tank during his extended military service in Gaza. This unique backdrop for academic work has now culminated in a remarkable achievement: Ben-Ami has been awarded the prestigious Azrieli Fellowship for advanced studies.

A newly-published study, conducted in the midst of last year's widespread protests in Israel, has uncovered extreme polarization in public opinion regarding the judicial reform introduced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. The study, published by researchers at Bar-Ilan University, highlights the significant role of motivated reasoning in shaping people's views on this controversial issue.

In the home where MK Yuli Edelstein, Chairman of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, grew up, there was no need for wallpaper because the walls were covered with books. He was convinced there were more books in his house than in any other – until he saw the massive collection of more than 40,000 volumes at the home of his friends, Isi and Naomi Leibler.

Six students enrolled in the Empowerment Project at Bar-Ilan University's Faculty of Education became the first ever adult cohort with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) in Israel to receive their bachelor's degree.

Dr. Shai Bel, from Bar-Ilan University’s Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, is the recipient of a European Research Council (ERC) Proof of Concept Grant of 150,00 Euro to explore the therapeutic potential of his discoveries related to inflammatory bowel diseases.

On Monday, July 8, 2024, 75 female and 59 male doctors left the halls of Bar-Ilan University's Azrieli Faculty of Medicine in the Galilee after officially receiving their certification. Our new doctors are entering the field during an incredibly complex time, as we are in the midst of a war with multiple casualties, including in the northern region where the faculty is located. Among them are reserve service members, evacuees, and those who have suffered tragic losses.

Professor Zeev Zalevsky, Dean of Bar-Ilan's Faculty of Engineering, is at the forefront of a groundbreaking development in the field of photonic computing. As CogniFiber’s co-founder and CTO, Zalevsky is leading the charge in developing photonic processors that utilize optical fibers for high-speed computations.

ServiceNow, the AI platform for business transformation, is awarding a grant to Bar-Ilan University’s Keilim Shluvim musical program in memory of software engineer Shlomi Sividia, a company employee murdered at the Nova Music Festival massacre on October 7

Law enforcement agencies already face many psychoactive substances, but new drugs are constantly being developed and quickly distributed worldwide. These new substances are often hard to identify and may not yet be included in various countries' illegal drug lists. The increasing variety of dangerous drugs challenges monitoring and alert systems.

The Chief Rabbi has been a long-standing supporter of Bar-Ilan, one of Israel’s leading universities, which combines cutting-edge scientific research with education steeped in Jewish values. The university now has over 20,000 students and is the fastest growing university in Israel.

Bar-Ilan is the only university in Israel where students are required to complete foundation courses in Jewish Studies. This unique approach ensures every student graduates with a full appreciation of Jewish culture, history, and heritage.