Energy Forum 46: Extraction of energy from waste
Burning waste is increasingly used around the world as an alternative to landfill, but for several decades now, burning is no longer the first choice for waste treatment, because of its environmental implications. In Europe, many waste treatment systems combine prevention, reuse, waste separation at source, recycling and waste burning as a package of acceptable […]
21st Century Engineering Education Forum: Insights, Methods of Action and Paradigm Changes
Review and critical analysis of trends and challenges in engineering education, globally and in Israel, especially with regards to knowledge and skills, establishment of Forum for Engineering Education with participation of all of the stake holders (universities, colleges, government and regulators, high-tech industry, traditional industry, young engineers and students) to resolve required paradigm shifts and […]
Education of engineers in the 21st century: Paradigms, insights and implications to Israel
Overall description of the process for establishing paradigms for education of engineers for the 21 century, based on a critical revue, data and discussions in a forum for engineering education in which all the stakeholders were represented; universities, colleges of engineering, government agencies, industry and students.
Transfer of knowledge and technology Academy-Industry Recalculate route
Review and critical evaluation of university-industry relations based on data and quantitative indicators. Development of insights regarding optimal policy and models to balance between technology commercialization and technology transfer, which is largely based on cooperation with industry to support industrial research. Recommendations for policy steps based on the insights resolved, addressing the point of view […]
Energy Forum 45: Barriers to and incentives for constructing private electricity generation facilities in Israel
The reform in the electricity sector has created a new reality that aims to gradually reduce the generation of electricity by the Israel Electric Company (IEC) and shift it to private electricity producers while keeping, at the same time, the transmission, distribution, and metering in the hands of the IEC. The management of the system […]
The strategic implications of Chinese investments in Israel’s economy and infrastructure
The document is the product of a one-day workshop attended by 22 leading experts in various areas relevant to the subject discussed. The workshop was held in March 2019. The document summarizes the conclusions and recommendations of the Forum.
Turning the Pyramid Upside Down
The aim of the document is to propose a comprehensive reform in the field of education and early childhood care in Israel, i.e, the first years of the child’s life, from birth until entering the formal structured framework of education at the age of 6. The growing awareness about the importance of early childhood itself, […]
Improving the role of Counselors for Advancement of Women’s Status in academia in achieving better gender representation
The role of women advancement and gender fair consultants was established as part of a policy of reducing representation gaps in Israel. The position currently exists in public bodies such as government ministries, local authorities, the IDF and the police, and in higher education institutions. This position paper has critically examined the role of university […]
University-Industry Relations-Evidence Based Insights
Review and critical evaluation of university-industry relations based on data and quantitative indicators. Development of insights regarding optimal policy and models to balance between technology commercialization and technology transfer, which is largely based on cooperation with industry to support industrial research. Recommendations for policy steps based on the insights resolved, addressing the point of view […]
Private electric transportation readiness guide for municipalities
Electric mobility fundamentally changes the demand patterns of energy used for the transportation of people and goods, which is a vital share of any modern economy. The gradual replacement of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles with electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to carry broad implications over the energy sector, as well as both the natural […]
