Review of Funding Sources for Universities in the World
Even before the COVID‑19 pandemic, forecasts predicted that about half of the 2,800 higher education institutions in the U.S. would close or merge within the next decade; tuition is high and students are no longer willing to pay; universities must adapt to the new reality.
Examining the implementation of 21st century skills that promote excellence in STEM in advanced education systems in countries around the world.
Examining the implementation of 21st century skills that promote excellence in STEM in advanced education systems in countries around the world. Link to the full Report.
Green Mortgages: How Financial Incentives for Sustainable Buildings Could Revolutionize Israel’s Built Environment | Ecology & Environment
SCHOLAR SHIELD Initiative – One Pager
Recognizing the potential harm of an academic boycott on Israel, the Samuel Neaman Institute has established an ad-hoc task force to address the issue under the concept of SCHOLAR SHIELD. This team collaborates with the University Heads’ Committee, relevant government ministries, and other organizations. If you come across any instances of an academic boycott targeting […]
An empty bin, a full stomach – about food and food waste | EcoLOG
Hamas massacre victims were feudal vassals, not ‘privileged Israelis’
A fact largely unknown by the public, even in Israel, is that both the land and the housing are owned by the state, with property rights often worse than under feudal landlords.
The official interview of Professor Rachelle Alterman (the Technion) as a member of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities
Rachelle – an urban planner and lawyer – is the global founder of the interdisciplinary field of planning and law. She is also a senior research fellow at the Samuel Neaman Institute for National Policy Research. She is the first female Technion faculty member to be elected to the National Academy. The main interviewer is […]
‘How to Cure a Fanatic’: An interview with dead author Amos Oz, based on his book
The Academic Boycott Strategy That Can Significantly Impact Israel
Professors Boaz Golany and Rivka Carmi emphasize that combating the academic boycott doesn’t demand substantial investments. Instead, it requires mobilizing the right entities within Israel, meticulous planning informed by knowledge and an understanding of essential actions. This includes proactively establishing and maintaining collaborations with relevant international parties, a dedicated foreign relations and lobbying system, and […]
What’s happening in statistical practice since the “abandon statistical significance” call
Prof. Ron Kenett has published a new post offering a retrospective view on the application of statistical methods across a wide range of problems. This insightful piece, grounded in years of experience, highlights significant developments and methodologies in the field, with a particular emphasis on the past few years.
