Dr. Ruth Promises “Good Sex for Life” for Donations
The renowned psychosexual therapist will be receiving an honorary doctoral degree from BGU in May. To commemorate the honor, she is establishing the Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer Endowed Scholarship for Psychology.
MIT and BGU Announce New Seed Fund
The two universities establish a seed fund for research, MIT’s first with an Israel’s university.
BGU Researchers Part of UN Institute on Drug Use
BGU researchers appointed to United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute.
A Drug That Prevents Epilepsy After a Brain Injury
A team of researchers determined that a blood-pressure drug may also prevent epilepsy from head trauma.
BGU and Israel’s Cyber Bureau’s $8.5M Agreement
BGU signed a historic agreement to develop CyberSpark, which includes a National Cyber Research Center.
Oxytocin, the “Love” Hormone, Promotes Group Lying
According to a BGU study, oxytocin caused participants to lie more to benefit members of their group.
Identifying Severe Genetic Disease in Moroccan Jews
BGU researchers reveal the genes behind a disease that causes severe brain atrophy in Moroccan Jews.
BGU Startup Secures $1 Million in Cyber Competition
Jerusalem Venture Partners announced that BGU's Titanium Core, won the first ever “Cybertition.”
Promising Clinical Trial of Type 1 Diabetes Treatment
A clinical study on a Type 1 diabetes treatment developed by Dr. Eli Lewis had an “exceptional outcome."
Mandel Foundation Awards $13 Million to BGU
BGU will construct the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Institute for Social Leadership building.