The Academic Boycott of Israel | Status Report for May 2026
This report presents an up-to-date overview, as of the first half of 2026, of the impact of academic boycott initiatives on Israel, combining an analysis of pro- and anti-Israel activities in the international academic arena with an assessment of the performance of Israeli academia. Since October 2023, BDS pressures have intensified, including protests, boycott initiatives, […]
Integrating impact, sustainability, and circular economy principles in engineering training in Israel
In an era of climate crises and accelerating global change, the role of the engineer in the 21st century is undergoing a fundamental transformation. This position paper, on behalf of the Engineering Education Forum at the Institute, summarizes discussions and research conducted at the forum in recent years and is intended to present operational recommendations […]
AI Integration in Engineering and Systems Engineering
The design and manufacturing processes of advanced systems involve numerous challenges, such as dynamic nature and unplanned behaviors that can be chaotic and complex. Recently, the evolution of Big Data technologies, high-speed computing, cloud computing, and Artificial Intelligence techniques (such as Machine Learning and Deep Learning) have transformed the way many engineering and manufacturing professionals […]
A National Framework for Training and Placement of Health Professions Students in Disaster Scenarios
This policy paper presents a national program for the training and placement of health professions students, particularly medical students, for disaster scenarios. The program was developed at the Samuel Neaman Institute for National Policy Research at the Technion, in response to a request by the Ministry of Health to the Forum of Medical School Deans […]
Integration of Sustainability Principles in Engineering Education
The document addresses the critical need for engineering education to evolve and integrate sustainability and Circular Economy (CE) principles as core competencies. This transition is driven by global changes like climate change, resource depletion, and pollution, and is an integral part of the last wave (sixth) of the innovation waves characterized by cleantech and AI. […]
The role of the food industry in the Food Security 2050 Agenda Innovation, Technology, Regulation and Tools
The report “The Role of the Food Industry in the Food Security Plan 2050” presents a broad in-depth picture of the food system in Israel and emphasizes that the food industry is the critical link that connects agriculture, imported raw materials and imports, regulation, technological development and the public capacity to maintain an available, healthy […]
Medical Simulation Centers as a National Resource in Medical Education
Simulation-based medical education (SBME) has become a cornerstone of clinical training over the recent decades. SBME offers a safe, controlled, and effective learning environment for the acquisition of various skills without risking patients and learners. Drawing on current research and evidence, this review describes the development of SBME from its historical origins to contemporary high-fidelity […]
Between Bridges and Barriers: Jews, Arabs, and the State in a Transforming Israel | Jewish–Arab Survey 2025
During 2025, a new wave of the “Arab–Jewish Relations Index in Israel” survey was conducted amid major regional and domestic events, including the war in Gaza, the war against Iran, and widespread protests calling for the return of hostages held by Hamas. As in previous cycles, the study surveyed both Arab and Jewish populations. The […]