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The Signing Ceremony for establishing the National Center on Addiction and Mental Health on the Mount Scopus campus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem

5 August, 2024

The new Center will operate as an innovative and groundbreaking clinical academic center, in collaboration with the Hebrew University, the Israel Center on Addiction (ICA), and the Hadassah Mount Scopus Medical Center, and with the support of many partners; the Center’s aim is to stand at the forefront of research and treatment of addiction and mental health related issues, as well as leading training programs for professionals in the field.

Hebrew University Joins AI Alliance in a Global Initiative for Open Innovation in Artificial Intelligence

5 December, 2023

The Hebrew University proudly announces its participation in the launch of the AI Alliance, a pioneering collaboration between global industry, academic, research, and government organizations. Set to take place on Tuesday, December 5, this initiative aims to revolutionize the landscape of AI innovation.

"Haaretz" and Hebrew University Israel Science Conference

26 March, 2023

The President of the Hebrew University, Prof. Asher Cohen, in an opinion column for "Haaretz" about science and its importance

16 November, 2022

"Science is critical not only because of its contribution to society so far, but because it is a central solution to many of the challenges we face. A striking example that is unfortunately becoming more and more obvious and present is the climate crisis" Link to the opinion column on the "Haaretz" website

The President of the Hebrew University, Prof. Asher Cohen, in an interview with "Globes" about the opening of the 2023 academic year

3 November, 2022

"The relationship between academia and industry is a close one. I know there is a feeling that this archaic institution is no longer needed, but what the students and industry gain from the university is incredibly unique and unobtainable in any other way” For the full interview

"Haaretz" and Hebrew University Israel Climate Conference

23 February, 2022

The President of the Hebrew University, Prof. Asher Cohen, about the University's activities in the field of sustainability - 13tv

27 January, 2022

The President of the Hebrew University, Prof. Asher Cohen, on the City of Jerusalem, for the "Maariv" website

10 May, 2021

"Enormous potential for Jerusalem to become a city of innovation and economic prosperity". Read more

The report of the President of the University, Prof. Asher Cohen, at the 83rd annual meeting of the International Board of Governors of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem

26 October, 2020

Interview for "Makor Rishon”

10 June, 2020

"The Corona Crisis is a terrible crisis, but suddenly at the time of this crisis it has become clear that only one thing can help the world and that is research and knowledge. Science is our hope.” Read more