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.
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…
Haifa’s Technion-Israel Institute of Technology is ranked first in Israel and Europe and 21st worldwide in the international CSRankings index for computer sciences, the university says. The ranking is based on the number of peer-reviewed conference papers published by Technion researchers between 2005 and 2025 at the world’s leading conferences in a variety of AI subfields, placing it among the world’s top 60 universities in each. In Machine Learning, the Technion is ranked first in Israel, first in Europe, and 10th worldwide. “Hundreds of our faculty members apply advanced AI-based methods across a wide range of fields, including data science,…
Patent registration involves prestige as well as significant money. Commercial companies file patents and reap major profits, but academic institutions also benefit from the innovations developed by their researchers. Israel holds a respected position in this arena, and for the fifth consecutive year, the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology ranked among the Top 100 institutions for U.S. patent approvals. The latest ranking places the Technion first in Israel, second in Europe, and within the list of the world’s 100 leading institutions for U.S. patent approvals in 2025. The Technion ranked 81st globally, with 46 patents approved during the year,…
When one of the world’s largest aerospace companies chooses an academic partner, it sends a powerful message. When that partner is the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, the message is even clearer: world-changing innovation is happening in Israel — and it is being driven by excellence. Boeing and the Technion have marked a major […]
The Technion Shines in World Rankings: Top 100 in Shanghai Rankings in Six Fields The Technion has once again proven its global leadership in science and technology. The University ranked among the world’s top 100 institutions in six key academic disciplines and secured the #1 position in Israel in 16 research areas, including, for the […]
Prof. Jacob “Yasha” Grobman has been appointed the new director of the Israel Museum and will take up the post in March, the museum announced Tuesday. Grobman is a full professor at the Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, where he served as dean from 2019 to 2022. He is also the founder and principal of Grobman Architects, an award‑winning firm specializing in public construction. In addition to his academic and professional work, Grobman has curated and initiated exhibitions in museums and galleries and has written architectural programs for cultural…
On any given day at the Technion dormitories, you might see parents pushing strollers through the hallways. Students preparing Shabbat dinner in the communal kitchen. International students honing their Hebrew. IDF reservists reflecting on their experiences in Gaza. “The Technion dorms feel like home,” said one student. “The ability to knock on a neighbor’s door […]
What if a single breath — or a small wearable patch — could reveal disease long before symptoms appear? For years, Prof. Hossam Haick of the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology has been turning that revolutionary idea into a reality. By identifying invisible chemical signals emitted by the human body, Prof. Haick has helped […]