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 […]
R&D Outputs in Israel: International Comparison of Scientific Publications, 2023
This report presents the findings of a bibliometric analysis conducted in 2023, examining the evolution of Israel’s research outputs over time and comparing them on an international scale. The report offers insights into research productivity and the global scientific impact of Israeli research.
Indicators for evaluating the involvement of university researchers in the transfer of knowledge to society – Scientific and technological human capital – Selected topics – Part II
The current study, conducted at the Shmuel Naaman Institute, focused on reviewing international practices for defining, measuring, and encouraging social engagement among academic staff in countries such as the UK, the Netherlands, Australia, and New Zealand. The report includes an analysis of existing reports on metrics for social engagement by researchers, a review of metrics for measuring research impact on society by the Times Higher Education Impact Ranking, and an examination of incentive models at universities in Europe.
Science, Technology, and Innovation Indicators in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Be’er Sheva
The report focuses on Israel’s main cities – Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem, and Beer Sheva – which have established themselves as significant hubs for technological advancement, talent attraction, investments, and fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and government. Through examining various indicators in these cities, the report provides insights into their economic and technological development, the effectiveness of their innovation policies, and the potential for knowledge transfer and spillover effects. These insights are intended to serve as tools for policymakers, entrepreneurs, and researchers to plan steps to promote growth and nurture an innovation-driven society.
Self-efficacy, Interpersonal Skills and STEM Career Choice The Case of the FIRST Project
In view of the acute lack of STEM professionals, there is dire need to encourage more students to elect STEM studies. The robotics program For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), whose participants are students 5–18 years old, employs project-based learning (PBL) principles to develop interpersonal skills. The FIRST program applies science, technology, […]
Absorption of Senior Israeli and Foreign Researchers in Israeli Universities
This research, carried out at the request of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, relates to Israeli and foreign researchers who were senior faculty members in universities abroad and chose to accept position of Associate or Full Professor in Israeli universities.The study provides a recent mapping of these researchers in Israel including their research […]
Mapping continuing and external learning for academia graduates in the STEM areas, and the expected needs for LLL in the areas of emerging technologies
Lifelong Learning (LLL) represents an additional stage in the “education chain,” supplementing primary, secondary, and tertiary education. LLL should systematically impart essential knowledge, abilities and skills across various domains that are in demand in the labor market. LLL opportunities should be accessible to all graduates, enabling them to continue advancing through self-directed learning or formal […]
Digital Engineering and its assimilation in engineering education
The fourth industrial revolution, also known as Industry 4.0, encompasses several significant trends, including the digital revolution or digital transformation. This document explores various aspects of digital transformation with a focus on its components and perspectives for digital engineering. These aspects include strategic considerations and implementation factors. Major organizations and companies, such as the Department […]
Exploring Academic Leadership and Management in Higher Education Institutions: A Review of Universities and In-Depth Interviews with Officials
The higher education sector in Israel is facing numerous challenges and the need for effective leadership is crucial for the successful implementation of the goals of academic institutions. To address this issue, the National Program for the Development of Academic Leadership conducted a study on leadership and management in academia in Israel. The study included […]
Leadership and Academic Management in Higher Education – Universities: Exemplary Dean Leadership: A case study analysis
In August 2021, the Samuel Neaman Institute released the report “Leadership and Management in Higher Education Institutions:A Literature Review and In-Depth Interviews with Officials. “The aim of this first study was to investigate the current state of leadership and management within the academic context in Israel and to identify potential strategies for improving and strengthening […]
