The Routine That Didn’t Return: Technion Through Constant Crises, 2019-2025
Between March 2020 and September 2025, the Technion experienced an unprecedented sequence of crises: the COVID-19 pandemic, the October 7 attack, the “Iron Swords” war and Operation “Northern Arrows,” a large-scale cyberattack, and a tragic laboratory accident. Each of these constitutes a crisis by definition, as a sudden situation that poses a severe threat to […]
Faculty Attitudes in Universities and Colleges Toward the Integration of Core Skills and Competencies into Academic Courses
The study was conducted by the Samuel Neaman Institute for the Rothschild Bridge for Higher Education and Employment (EDRE). It examined the attitudes of university and college leadership, teaching and learning centers, and academic faculty members toward the integration of core skills and competencies into academic courses. This topic is grounded in a broad global […]
The Shared Core of the School System
Education is one of the key foundations for maintaining social cohesion and ensuring that all citizens have the opportunity to realize their potential and participate fully in life in the 21st century. The ongoing public debate around the differences between the different factions of the Israeli public education system and the extent of core curriculum […]
PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE DUAL-USE DILEMMA: ETHICS AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN ISRAELI R&D
The panel discussion, “The Dual-Use Dilemma: Ethics and Accountability in Israeli R&D,” held on November 3, 2025 at the Samuel Neaman Institute and attended by Mr. Michael Mann, the European Union Ambassador to Israel, brought together leading researchers, policymakers, and representatives of the European Union for an in-depth conversation on the ethical, legal, and political challenges associated with research and technologies intended for both civilian and military use.
Formative Assessment of the “Resilience Centers in Academia” Initiative
The goal of the initiative is to adapt the municipal Resilience Center model to the academic context, supporting students, faculty, and administrative staff by strengthening individual, social, and institutional resilience.
Educational Entrepreneurship and Pioneering in the ‘Iron Swords’ War: The Case of the Israeli Education System.
The purpose of this research is to examine the actions taken by educational staff—individuals and groups—on a voluntary and informal basis, to assist, care for, and teach the evacuated students following the attack, with the aim of maintaining educational continuity during the ongoing crisis. The proposed research aims to examine the actions taken by volunteers and educational teams—individuals and groups—on a voluntary and informal basis, to assist, care for, and teach the evacuated students following the outbreak of the war, in order to maintain educational continuity during the ongoing crisis. The research will focus on volunteers who operated in hotels, evacuation centers, and schools that functioned within the community across Israel.
Neaman Index | Higher Education
This interface presents data compiled by the team at the Samuel Neaman Institute, focusing on higher education and Israel’s research and innovation ecosystem. The dashboard features information on scientific publications, student enrollment, academic staff, research grants, patents, startups, and the participation of Israeli institutions in international research programs. Its purpose is to provide a comprehensive, up-to-date, and accessible overview of academic activity in Israel, serving policymakers, researchers, students, and other stakeholders.
Scholar Shield
If you come across any instances of an academic boycott targeting Israelis (such as academic faculty members, post-doctoral students, or students) or academic institutions in Israel,
Please report here: https://surveys.sni.technion.ac.il/survey/index.php/893414
Neaman Index | Research & Innovation in AI
The dashboard presents data compiled and analyzed by the Samuel Neaman Institute team, focusing on topics related to higher education, research, and innovation in the fields of Artificial intelligence (AI). It includes information on scientific publications, advanced studies, competitive research grants, patents, startups, and the participation of Israeli institutions in international research programs.
National Food Security – Israel 2050
Food and water are essential national resources that fulfill crucial roles both in immediate survival and in broader nutritional security. The term refers to a situation in which individuals, households, and communities have the physical, social, and economic means to access sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets their dietary requirements and food preferences, enabling […]