Advancing the acquisition of competencies, knowledge, skills, values and attitudes in the education chain
In recent years, significant insights have emerged regarding education across its various components, spanning from early childhood education to academia. It is now widely recognized that the mere dissemination of knowledge is insufficient in the modern era. The imparting of skills and competencies has become a crucial mission of educational systems, higher education institutions, and […]
How to bring (more) Ultra-Orthodox students to science and technology studies? Summary of a Round Table meeting, 19.12.2021
Sixteen researchers, experts and relevant officials gathered on December 29, 2021, for a “Round Table” meeting at the Samuel Neaman Institute at the Technion to discuss the numerical scope we could expect of Ultra-Orthodox young men and women who would choose science and engineering studies in the Universities, and the effective ways to encourage these […]
Social Resilience In Arab Society
The preoccupation with resilience and emergency preparedness is currently in a central place in the public, political and academic discourse. This work is not unique to Israel, however, in the world the practice of resilience is in the context of natural disasters, while in Israel, the practice is mainly in the context of security issues, […]
The Economic Impact of the Abraham Accords After One Year: Passions vs. Interests
This brief essay summarizes research on the economic benefits of the Abraham Accords, flowing to the five nations involved: Israel, Morocco, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Sudan. Israel is seen so far as reaping the largest share. The agreement with the United Arab Emirates is by far the most significant, for the two nations. The […]
Leadership and Academic Management in Institutions of Higher Education – Universities. Literature survey and in-depth interviews with officials
Institutions of higher education have faced many challenges in the last decade – competitiveness between academic institutions and with industry, competitive budgets and funding, technological changes and questions that arise regarding the relevance of academia in the world and in Israel. Institutions of higher education have faced many challenges in the last decade – competitiveness […]
Why Startups Fail: A Survey of Empirical Studies
90% and more of all hi-tech startups fail. True, innovation is very risky, however the odds of failure can be improved. In this study, we survey the empirical literature on the causes of startup failure and propose that the odds of success can be improved by thorough advance preparation.
Review of the challenges to the Israeli Industry and the business sector in the next decade
A Trial to summarize the major global trends, that will affect the Israeli Industry and the business sector, and to learn from them the needed policy of the Industrial sectors in the next decade. This research is prepared to set the ground for round table discussions within the Centre for Industrial excellence with the participation […]
Building a personal resilience through contact with nature in the times of Corona
The research is conducted in collaboration with the Shamir Research Institute and funded by the Ministry of Science. During the time of COVID-19 pandemic, the public in Israel has experienced various stressful events. Stressful life events often lead to psychological stress and impair health. Promoting personal resilience is therefore an essential part of adaptation in […]
Ancillary benefit assessment of JNF forests: physical and psychological well-being, cultural services, and economic aspects
The research is conducted in collaboration with the Shamir Research Institute and funded by the KKL-JNF. The study deals with how KKL-JNF forests contribute to the mental and physical health of their visitors and provide system services in the cultural and psychological aspects. The study focuses on the current contribution and possible ways to enhance […]
Separation of Organic Waste – at the Source or at a Facility?
The waste management in Israel is in a deep crisis – the legal framework and waste treatment infrastructure are lacking; recycling rates are low compared to OECD countries and the amount of waste produced per capita is growing every year. The waste management in Israel is in a deep crisis – the legal framework and waste […]