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Ben-Gurion University students to design small nuclear reactors for Israel

About 40 students will compete to develop conceptual designs for 60-megawatt nuclear power plants suited to the Negev, potentially combining electricity generation with desalination; an independent panel will select the winning proposal in May 2029

ynet | 10.26.26

פרופ' חיימוביץ'. "אמרתי לו: יואב, אתה מבין מה קרה פה?"

University president reveals clash with Kisch amid Oct. 7 mourning, warns of academic brain drain

As his term as university heads' chairman ends, Prof. Daniel Chamovitz recounts clashes with Education Minister Yoav Kisch over academic appointments, warns of a growing brain drain and says millions promised to student reservists remain unpaid

Ilana Curiel | 10.09.26

Israeli researchers develop aerogel that absorbs 100 times its weight in oil

Ben-Gurion University team says cellulose-based material can trap crude oil and fuel while supporting bacteria that break down pollutants, potentially offering a cleaner way to treat spills

ynet Global | 09.02.26

New York flight competition returns: when can you fly for under $1,000?

United and Delta resume Tel Aviv service in September, adding capacity to a route long dominated by Israeli carriers; December fares already dip below $1,000, while holiday-season tickets remain far more expensive

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 08.18.26

הוריו של דב גולדשטיין-אלמוג ז"ל ליד המכשיר

Ben-Gurion University inaugurates XRF device in memory of Oct. 7 victim Nadav Goldstein-Almog

Ben-Gurion University inaugurated a portable XRF device in memory of Nadav Goldstein-Almog and his daughter Yam, murdered by terrorists in their Kfar Aza home on Oct. 7; it will serve researchers and students in the field, reflecting Nadav's spirit of innovation

Ilana Curiel | 08.10.26

Painkillers not linked to birth defects in pregnancy, major Israeli studies find

Two Ben-Gurion University, Soroka and Clalit studies analyzing over 250,000 pregnancies found no link between painkiller use and birth defects or delivery complications, amid Trump and Kennedy claims against acetaminophen use in pregnancy

Tzur Gueta | 05.27.26

Based on data from nearly 1.2 million infants, the study in JAMA Network Open found vegan and vegetarian diets do not hinder early growth

Israeli study of 1.2 million infants challenges myths about vegan diets from birth

Ben-Gurion University and Health Ministry researchers tracked growth from birth to age 2 and a half, and found vegan and vegetarian infants developed similarly to peers, with one early gap in birth weight that disappeared by age 2; experts stress careful planning and B12 supplementation

Eitan Gefen | 02.21.26

Ben-Gurion University professor recommended for UN global panel on artificial intelligence

Prof. Lior Rokach of Ben-Gurion University was selected by the UN secretary-general as the sole Israeli on a new global scientific panel examining the opportunities, risks and societal impact of artificial intelligence worldwide

ynet Global | 02.07.26

Dr. Brendan Nelson (left), President of Boeing Global, with Ben-Gurion University of the Negev President Prof. Daniel Chamovitz

Boeing and Ben-Gurion University launch aviation cybersecurity research center in Israel

The $10 million, five-year research partnership aims to advance cybersecurity for next-generation aviation and space systems, focusing on secure, autonomous and connected aerospace technologies

ynet Global | 01.28.26

גינת כלבי הנחייה שנחנכה באוניברסיטת בן-גוריון

Lesson in humanity and giving: Ben-Gurion University opens new guide dog training park

Ben-Gurion University has opened a dedicated guide dog training park on its Beer Sheva campus, giving student foster families a safe place to train and play while strengthening their role in preparing future service dogs for Israelis with vision loss

Yogev Israeli | 11.27.25

A4BGU celebrates Ben-Gurion Day with AI-driven tribute to Israel’s first prime minister

Americans for Ben-Gurion University launches an AI-powered video series bringing David Ben-Gurion’s voice and vision to life, to inspire communities nationwide on Ben-Gurion Day

ynet Global | 11.10.25

ד"ר עמי נדיר בחורבת מבצר ראש מיה, השוכן על ראש גבעה בשכונת רוממה הישנה בחיפה

Haifa retiree proves it’s never too late to learn after earning archaeology PhD at 81

Ami Nadir earned a PhD in archaeology from Ben-Gurion University, decades after studying engineering at the Technion; the former Navy officer says lifelong learning has given his retirement new meaning and purpose

Yogev Israeli | 10.28.25

Ben Gurion University, Harvard announce student exchange program

Harvard and Ben-Gurion University launch a student exchange program beginning in spring 2026, offering coursework in archaeology, marine science and sustainability; Taught in English, program fosters academic collaboration and cultural immersion between Israeli and American students

ynet | 07.30.25

Student arrested for alleged spying for Iran, Shin Bet says

Police arrest 22-year-old Bashar Musa for alleged Iranian espionage, accused of scattering nails on Be’er Sheva roads and promoting pro-Gaza propaganda online as part of Tehran’s covert operations

Yoav Zitun, Ilana Curiel | 06.26.25

51-year-old medical student: The nurse fulfilling a dream at Ben-Gurion University

Luci Bahat, a nurse at Kaplan Medical Center, decided to follow her dream and study medicine despite her age at same university as her daughter

Or Hadar | 06.06.25

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