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Uncovering a kingdom

Exceptional detective-archaeological work at the first season of archaeological digs at Tel Shikmona, on the southern edge of Israel’s city of Haifa, has uncovered the remains of an exceptionally preserved house dating back to the period of the Kingdom of Israel.

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Voting Stress

Now there is proof: Voting in elections is stressful, even to a point that it causes hormonal changes among voters. A new study from the University of Haifa and Ben-Gurion University has found that the level of cortisol – the "stress hormone" - is significantly higher in individuals immediately prior to casting their vote in national elections.

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Summer semester

A first in Israel: The University of Haifa is standardizing its summer semester as an academic term open to all of its students, with no added tuition fees. “The University of Haifa is continuing its dedicated services to its students and significantly increasing the options available to complete a degree,” said Rector of the University, Prof. David Faraggi.

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