What Causes ADHD? New BGU Study May Have Found Out
ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders that usually first show up during childhood. The implications of this finding could help pave the way for further understanding how ADHD works, and how it can be treated and managed.
BGU Finds Energy Potential In An Unlikely Source
A recent BGU study focusing on human waste has discovered that it beats bird droppings in energy generating potential. The research examined human waste's potential to power human civilization.
BGU Event Marks 30 Year Anniversary of Russia-Israel Ties
Anatoly Viktorov, Russia's ambassador to Israel, participated in an event at BGU to mark the 30 year anniversary of diplomatic ties between Israel and Russia. "The relations between our countries, they stood the test of time," the diplomat announced.
Japan’s Fujitsu Taps BGU For New Cybersecurity Center
Japanese IT multinational Fujitsu is partnering with BGU to launch a new cybersecurity center in Beer-Sheva with a focus on joint research and technologies that help secure systems based on artificial intelligence.
BGU’s “She Space” Program Wins IAF Award
A BGU educational project entitled "She Space," which encourages girls to be involved in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) studies has received a prestigious international excellence award.
President Herzog Visits BGU On Ben-Gurion Day
On the same day, Americans for Ben-Gurion University hosts an interactive virtual tour of David and Paula Ben-Gurion’s retirement home in Sde Boker in the Negev Desert.
BGU Study Shows Promise in Slowing Degenerative Diseases
BGU Professor Esther Priel and her colleagues are now able to enter clinical trials for a new drug which could “delay the onset and progression of the diseases, and improve the quality of life."
BGU Scientists Offer Climate Change Mitigation Strategy
As the climate crisis continues to threaten many services that plant communities provide to humans, including driving prolonged droughts, experts are concerned that species diversity could decline.
BGU Proposes Occupational Therapy Program Amid Shortage
Israel is experiencing a dire shortage in occupational therapists. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is creating a new program to combat it. The university hopes to be able to offer the program to students by the 2022-23 academic year.
BGU Hones In On Diversity & Inclusion in Israel
A4BGU's upcoming webinar showcases how BGU takes bold steps in support of diversity and inclusion among students and faculty, as well as beyond campus. Learn about the important discussion featuring Prof. Abu-Rabia Queder and Prof. Guy Ben-Porat.