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For nearly a century, The British Friends have proudly worked to maintain academic and research excellence, at the heart of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, benefitting students and scholars both in Israel and the UK.
10/06/2026
Big news for Hebrew University: the University will lead a €3.5 million Horizon Europe research consortium, bringing together international partners to advance groundbreaking research with real-world impact. Read more on the BFHU website: https://ow.ly/TFB550Z76QM
08/06/2026
A new Hebrew University study suggests that collective trauma can trigger immediate cravings for to***co and cannabis, highlighting the powerful way shared stress can affect behaviour and wellbeing. Read more: https://ow.ly/nNqa50Z76ba
05/06/2026
A new Hebrew University study sheds light on a familiar dilemma: sometimes being single is better than staying in a bad relationship. It’s a thoughtful reminder that our wellbeing matters, and that the quality of our relationships can have a real impact on our happiness. Read more: https://ow.ly/4JVL50Z6agL
03/06/2026
The Hebrew University recently hosted a landmark international conference on Jewish education in Israel and the Diaspora, bringing together voices from across the world for an important conversation about the future of Jewish learning and identity - very poignant in current times.
Read more: https://ow.ly/SsaG50Z69Xm
01/06/2026
Are AI “friends” being designed to keep people engaged in ways that may not always be healthy?
As more and more people resort to conversing and even forming 'relationships' with AI bots, this thoughtful and timely piece talks about why regulation matters, and why we need to think carefully about the impact of these technologies on everyday life. Read more: https://ow.ly/ZW7E50Z66SF
27/05/2026
Exciting research from Jerusalem is pointing toward a promising new therapy for liver cancer, offering fresh hope for the future. Our latest article explores this important development and the potential it holds for patients and families affected by this disease. Read more: https://ow.ly/NPTa50Z2c6M
25/05/2026
Our latest article examines recently seized Hamas files that provide further insight into a long-term strategy aimed at weakening Israel. The material offers an important contribution to understanding the planning, intent, and persistence behind Hamas’s actions, and underscores the value of continued research and analysis on this subject.
Read the full article: https://ow.ly/sJyK50Z2bSf
22/05/2026
Now available to watch: Prof Orly Lewis takes us on a fascinating visual journey into ancient anatomy, exploring what the ancient Greeks believed our insides looked like. A captivating talk for anyone interested in medicine, history, and the history of ideas. Watch the recording here: https://ow.ly/qHoh50YY8ZV
19/05/2026
A Hebrew University study has found a promising new way to track inflammatory bowel disease by analysing human DNA in stool samples. The research could help doctors better understand disease activity and move towards simpler, less invasive monitoring in the future.
Read more: https://ow.ly/v7Rx50YY5Ps
18/05/2026
A fascinating Hebrew University study is offering a fresh perspective on the Cambrian Explosion, asking whether the brain may have come first in the story of animal evolution. The research opens up intriguing new ways of thinking about how complex life emerged, and why the evolution of the nervous system may have been so important.
Read more: https://ow.ly/jG7W50YY5xm