British Friends of the Hebrew University

Supporting the Hebrew University’s academic excellence for nearly a century, benefiting students and scholars in Israel and the UK

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A new Hebrew University study suggests that collective trauma can trigger immediate cravings for tobacco and cannabis, highlighting the powerful way shared stress can affect behaviour and wellbeing. Read more: https://t.co/lkuzmJYooe

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A HU study sheds light on a familiar dilemma: sometimes being single is better than staying in a bad relationship. It’s a reminder that our wellbeing matters, and that the quality of our relationships can have a real impact on our happiness
https://t.co/P2EpLKI09O
#mentalwelbeing

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The HU hosted a landmark intl. 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
Read: https://t.co/pTv1ggAdcx
#JewishEducation #JewishIdentity

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Can AI “friends” be addictive by design? Our latest article explores the growing case for regulation — and why this issue matters for users, policymakers, and the future of AI.
Read more : https://t.co/TgncB6CLh8
#AIFriends #chatbots #addiction

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Research from Jerusalem is pointing toward a promising new therapy for liver cancer, offering fresh hope for the future. This important development holds potential for patients and families affected by this disease. Read more: https://t.co/xrTywomFDK

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In recent Hebrew U article: seized Hamas files offer further insight into a long-term strategy aimed at weakening Israel, rather than a spontaneous lashing out.
Read the article: https://t.co/z7gL13lEkt

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Watch: Prof Orly Lewis takes us on a fascinating visual journey into ancient anatomy, exploring what the ancient Greeco-Romans believed our insides looked like. A captivating talk for anyone interested in medicine, history, and the history of ideas.
https://t.co/0OefOa4QWh

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A Hebrew University study has found a new way to track inflammatory bowel disease by analysing DNA in stool samples. The research could help doctors better understand disease activity and move towards simpler, less invasive monitoring.
Read more: https://t.co/YWEOHB32KS
#IBD #IBS

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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.
Read more: https://t.co/kBClAS51AO
#Evolution #brainscience

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A new Hebrew University study sheds light on how pancreatic beta cells adapt with age — and what may go wrong in Type 2 diabetes. This offers important implications for understanding and protecting beta-cell function.
Read more: https://t.co/nbLukEACEP

#Diabetes #Type2Diabetes

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Proud to launch our new series on the Hebrew University’s legal clinics with the Clinic on Human Rights in Cyberspace — tackling online harassment, impersonation and image-based abuse, and making a real difference for vulnerable people.
Read more: https://t.co/iocHmPFGag

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Mothers: you do more for your children than you thought:
Research from Hebrew U reveals a fascinating legacy: mothers’ immunity can shape lifelong resistance to gum disease, offering another reminder of the lasting influence moms have on our wellbeing https://t.co/7VJwvHCd4j

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A new HU study has led by Prof Aqeilan, the research shows how the protein WWOX stabilizes p63, helping preserve skin cell identity and block the dangerous spread of tumours
https://t.co/5FztpoTQ24

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THIS EVENING!!
🏺🔬 What did the Ancient Greeks think our insides look like? A Visual Trip into Ancient Anatomy

Join the British Friends of the Hebrew University for this fascinating webinar

🔗 Register: https://t.co/USmDifQMTx

#HistoryOfMedicine

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We’re delighted to share that Prof Orna Amster-Choder of The Hebrew University has been awarded a highly competitive HFSP Grant, with Prof Kerwyn Casey Huang of Stanford University and Prof Sivaramesh Wigneshweraraj of Imperial College London.

Read more: https://t.co/aYlAe5jBim

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New research suggests early humans may have chosen where to live based on access to firewood, with driftwood providing a vital fuel source around 800,000 years ago. Read more: https://t.co/xQGhS7HYs6

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🏺🔬 What did the Ancient Greeks think our insides look like? A Visual Trip into Ancient Anatomy

Join the British Friends of the Hebrew University for this fascinating webinar

🔗 Register: https://t.co/USmDifQMTx

#HistoryOfMedicine

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Prof. Hanah Margalit and Prof. Ilan Rosenshine have been elected to the prestigious European Academy of Microbiology—an honour recognising their outstanding contributions to the field.
Read more: https://t.co/xDrPM7MSs7

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Ever wondered whether AI is quietly judging you? 🤖 New findings raise important questions about bias, trust and how we use AI to make decisions about people.

Read more: https://t.co/AcJbRzOILM

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🌿 VertINGreen, a smart new platform that turns indoor green walls into living systems that can be planned, monitored and managed more effectively, helping to create healthier, more sustainable buildings.

Read more: https://t.co/nz8xDAux7U

#EarthDay #AirQuality #airpolution