Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators in Israel: An International Comparison 2024 – Extended Topic: R&D and Innovation in the Fields of Life Sciences and Health, Agri-Food-Tech, Energy and Climate-Tech. Indicators and Current Situation in Israel
This report was prepared as part of the national tender “developing a comprehensive national policy for advancing scientific research in Israel”, commissioned by the National Council for Research and Development at the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology. Its goal is to provide a comparative data infrastructure to support decision makers in three key areas: […]
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.
Social Responsibility in Technological-Scientific Universities – An International Review
By analyzing their approaches to social responsibility as an integral part of organizational culture, this international review seeks to illuminate the ways in which universities navigate their role as agents of positive social change while preserving their academic missions and values.
From Academia to Public Service: Strategies to Improve Collaboration Between Universities and Government and to Boost Students’ Interest in Public Service
This paper proposes several courses of action for mobilizing Israeli academia to strengthen the public service
The Academic Boycott of Israel | Status Report for June 2025
The comprehensive report by the Samuel Neaman Institute provides an in-depth analysis of the academic boycott against Israel, focusing on the impact of BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) activities on the Israeli higher education system and research community. It highlights the growing threat these campaigns pose to Israel’s global academic standing, which has long been marked by scientific excellence, extensive international collaborations, and strong research output.
The report documents cases of political filtering, institutional exclusion, and both overt and covert boycotts of Israeli scholars. These practices are increasingly affecting academic advancement, international visibility, and the ability to attract foreign students—posing a serious and escalating threat to Israeli academia.
Situating the boycott within a broader context of delegitimization efforts and rising global antisemitism, the report reveals links between hostile states funding and anti-Israel activism on U.S. and European campuses. It warns of the infiltration of radical political narratives into the humanities, suppression of pro-Israel voices, and growing ideological censorship, all of which erode core principles of academic freedom.
In response, the report outlines a series of actionable recommendations across three levels—national, institutional, and individual. These include enhancing international advocacy, establishing mechanisms to monitor and address boycott incidents, forging new global partnerships, creating a network of “academic ambassadors,” and providing the necessary tools, including legal support, to affected researchers. The central conclusion is that a coordinated, multidisciplinary, and long-term strategy—rooted in sound strategic planning—is essential to ensure Israel’s continued scientific prosperity despite the challenges posed by academic boycotts
Perceptions of Neonatologists towards Competency-Based Medical Education
The research goal was to examine specialist neonatologists’ perceptions of CBME implementation, identifying advantages and challenges. The study used mixed methods, involving 41 specialist neonatologists, half are women, from 13 departments. The study demonstrated CBME benefits in preparing neonatal fellow trainees and highlighted implementation challenges.
Medical Simulation Centers in Medical Schools – Summary of the round table held at the Samuel Neaman Institute on April 3, 2025
The Samuel Neaman Institute serves as a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and the advancement of medical simulation infrastructure and continuing medical education.
This report serves as a foundation and starting point for continued activity.
The Academic Boycott of Israel | Key Findings and Recommendations Summary
the report outlines a series of actionable recommendations across three levels—national, institutional, and individual. These include enhancing international advocacy, establishing mechanisms to monitor and address boycott incidents, forging new global partnerships, creating a network of “academic ambassadors,” and providing the necessary tools, including legal support, to affected researchers.
Confronting the Academic Boycott | Conference Summary from April 23, 2025
The program included opening remarks, a review of data and actions taken by the Neaman Institute regarding the issue, an in-depth legal lecture on the boundaries of the boycott’s legality, and two panel discussions focusing on the responses of Israeli academic institutions and the efforts of civil society organizations against the boycott phenomenon. Participants’ remarks were recorded and transcribed; below is a summary of their presentations.
Engineering Leadership: Skills and Competencies
Engineering leadership encompasses the ability to guide teams, processes, and projects in the design, development, and implementation of engineering and technological systems. This document provides background materials to support the development of Israel’s professional infrastructure for engineering leadership, with the goal of shaping programs that cultivate engineering leadership skills and competencies across academia and industry.