Higher Education and Breakthrough Research as Foundations of a Strong Israel | BASHAAR Position Paper
Higher Education and Breakthrough Research as Foundations of a Strong Israel >BASHAAR Position Paper
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]