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What Causes ADHD? New BGU Study May Have Found Out

December 3, 2021

Tags: Medical Research

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

December 1, 2021

Tags: Alternative Energy, Research News

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

November 19, 2021

Tags: Leadership, Awards & Events

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

November 17, 2021

Tags: Homeland & Cyber Security, Research News

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

November 16, 2021

Tags: Leadership, Awards & Events, Press Releases

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

November 10, 2021

Tags: Leadership, Awards & Events

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

November 3, 2021

Tags: Research News

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

November 1, 2021

Tags: Natural Sciences, Research News

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

October 22, 2021

Tags: Social Sciences & Humanities

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

October 22, 2021

Tags: Leadership, Awards & Events, Social Sciences & Humanities

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.