Faculty Attitudes in Universities and Colleges Toward the Integration of Core Skills and Competencies into Academic Courses
Background The study was conducted by the Samuel Neaman Institute for the Rothschild Bridge for Higher Education and Employment (EDRE). It examined the attitudes of higher-education leadership, teaching and learning centers, and academic faculty members regarding the integration of core skills and competencies into academic courses. This topic is grounded in a global consensus that, […]
The essence and purpose of universities
The university, from its inception in the Middle Ages to the present, has sought to cultivate and transmit knowledge for its own sake—knowledge that does not necessarily yield practical benefits. Advancing knowledge whose primary purpose is to deepen understanding of reality in its many facets does not align with societal expectations. Society seeks the university’s […]
The Dual-Use Dilemma: Ethics and Accountability in Israeli R&D – Panel Report
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 […]
Geothermal energy – Alternatives assessment and environmental regulation
* The research is a chapter in a dedicated Geothermal Regulation report generated by EnergyCom [The full report] Energy-generation facilities affect the environment at every stage of their life cycle. Globally, environmental regulation of geothermal facilities includes the assessments of potential effects on natural resources (Environmental Impact Assessments—EIA) and quantification of expected impacts through Life […]
The National Skills Interface Program in STEM Subjects -Summary Report 2012-2015 and towards 2026
We live in an era where the pace of technological, economic and social change is faster than ever. The world of work is constantly evolving, and skills that were considered essential in the past may lose their importance, while new skills become critical to success. In this dynamic reality, the education system faces a huge […]
The Shared Core of Israel’s Public School System – Policy Paper – Intermediate Report
The interim report of “The Shared Core of the School System” project presents the research conducted to describe Israel’s public education system and to map the communalities across its various educational factions. The report outlines the legal guidelines and government regulations that define the de jure structure of the system and illustrates their implications through an analysis […]
״Success Stories” II – A Follow-up Study of Ultra-Orthodox Men and Women who Successfully Integrated Work with Studies
This report describes a follow-up that was carried out on the characteristics of the development over time (about 13 years) of a group of ultra-Orthodox women and men who were defined at the time as “success stories” in the field of employment. The sample consisted of 12 men, 4 women, and 7 employers. The subjects […]
R&D Outputs in Israel: International Comparison of Scientific Publications | 2024
In August 2024, three Israeli universities were once again ranked among the world’s top 100 according to the Shanghai Ranking, underscoring Israel’s strong global research standing. Against this backdrop, the report analyzes the state of Israeli research through a bibliometric review based on a wide range of data sources. The first two chapters map Israel’s […]
Research and Development Outputs in Israel: Patents of Foreign R&D Centers and Multinational Companies in Israel
This report presents statistics on the inventive activity of Israeli inventors and applicants. The report includes an analysis of patent applications in the PCT track, an analysis of inventive activity by leading assignees, distribution of inventive activity by sectors and technological fields and an analysis of the globalization aspects of Israeli inventive activity.
Indicators for Assessing Research-Based Public Engagement of Academic Faculty Members in Israel.
The study examined the research-based public engagement of academic faculty members in Israel and its impact on their academic careers, focusing on two fields: Public Health and Environmental Studies. Its aim was to develop indicators for evaluating public engagement and to explore ways of integrating this dimension into institutional evaluation, promotion, and reward mechanisms.