The Technion’s story has been intertwined with Israel’s for more than a century, from laying the foundations for a new nation to shaping its future.
When I read that Hackney Council had voted to begin ending its twinning arrangement with Haifa, I couldn’t help wondering: why Haifa? Whatever your views on the wider Middle East conflict, Haifa has always felt different. It is probably Israel’s most multicultural city – a place where Jews, Muslims, Christians, Druze and Baha’is live alongside one another. It’s a city where Hebrew and Arabic are heard every day, and where people from different communities don’t just coexist; they work, study and build lives together. It isn’t perfect, no city is. But if we’re looking for examples of what coexistence can…
Two Israeli universities have been ranked among the world’s top 30 institutions for their ability to produce artificial intelligence talent, research and entrepreneurs, according to a new global index measuring universities’ “AI production capacity.” The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology ranked 25th worldwide, fourth in Europe and first in Israel, while Tel Aviv University […]
Get to know the students of the Technion: innovators, problem-solvers, and big dreamers driven by curiosity and purpose. You’ll be inspired by their passion for science, their personal stories of resilience, and their commitment to building a stronger, brighter future for Israel’s next generation. From developing life-saving technologies to launching ambitious startups, these students are turning bold ideas into real-world impact, all while balancing exams, lab work, and the occasional all-nighter. Their stories are a reminder that behind every breakthrough is a person determined to make a difference.
During a lecture at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Idan’s mother, Eti Raz, spoke about her son’s life and legacy, mentioning that he had won first place in the Nadav Shoham Memorial “RoboTraffic” competition in 2014. The annual robotics contest is held at the Technion in partnership with the Ytek educational nonprofit, which works to reduce educational inequality. The lecture prompted Dr. Evgeny Kurtchnoy, director of the Technion’s Robotics Center, to search the university archives. There he located photographs and news coverage from the competition and made a surprising discovery: he himself had signed Idan’s winner’s certificate 12…
Founded in 1912, the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology predates the State of Israel by 36 years. Its early researchers and graduates built the infrastructure, trained the engineers, and laid the scientific foundation for a nation that existed first only as a dream. We honor a legacy of nation-building and the ongoing work that lies ahead. The Technion helped build Israel. Now, it will help rebuild it. Support the Technion’s rebuilding efforts here.
President Herzog on the Unmistakable Connection Between Israel and the Technion As Israel celebrates its 78th year of independence, President Isaac Herzog invites us to look back with gratitude — and forward with confidence — by remembering where the story of the State of Israel truly began. Marking the 102nd anniversary of the Technion – […]
More than a century ago, the future of technological education in Israel was dismissed with quiet certainty: there would never be a need for more than a handful of engineers. History, however, had other plans. The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology began as an audacious idea that was imagined in the corridors of the […]
On the eve of Israel’s 78th Independence Day, Prof. Uri Sivan says the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology sees ‘Israel’s security, Israel’s economy, and Israel’s society’ as central to its work, even as war, reserve duty and academic boycotts test the institution’s resilience. As Israel remains at war and many of its students continue to cycle between campus and reserve duty, those guiding them see their mission extending beyond academic excellence alone to include the needs of the state itself. Speaking ahead of Israel’s 78th Independence Day, Technion President Prof. Uri Sivan says the country’s flagship engineering school has…
In response, the Technion acted with one guiding principle above all others: Safety, first and foremost, is non‑negotiable. “Despite these immense challenges, the Technion community continues to adapt with flexibility, creativity, and solidarity,” said Dr. Rafi Aviram, executive vice president and director general at the Technion. “Each dilemma has been met with thoughtful solutions […]
Resilience at the Technion: “We’ll Keep Doing What We’re Doing” As the war with Iran continues and its effects are felt directly on the Technion campus, President Prof. Uri Sivan offers a message of unity, and determination. He emphasizes that despite disruptions and moments of uncertainty, the Technion remains steadfast in its mission to strengthen the state of Israel while solving some of humankind’s most intractable problems through science. Faculty and researchers are adapting to the circumstances — researching, teaching, and supporting one another. Their approach reflects a shared spirit of resilience and continuity. Prof. Sivan underscores that the Technion…
The Technion — Israel Institute of Technology was ranked the best university in computer science and artificial intelligence research in Israel and Europe. It was also ranked 21st worldwide, according to an index unveiled by CSRankings on Monday. The index was created using the number of peer-reviewed conference papers published by Technion researchers between 2005 and 2025 at the world’s leading computer science conferences, highlighting the Technion as one of the leading institutions in AI research and development. The institute was also ranked among the top ten most important universities when investigating Machine Learning, a subfield of Artificial Intelligence. The…