At a Glance No. 30, 2014
University news and updates at a glance
More “Global” Individuals Contribute Less
The greater individuals’ level of globalization, the less they will contribute to public goods. This finding emerges from the doctorate thesis of Dr. Eitan Adres from the School of Political Sciences. The thesis won the outstanding study award from the Israel Political Science Association. Dr. Adres explains: “In today’s global world, in which state sovereignty has been weakened, the map of citizens’ rights and obligations is becoming increasing unclear.”
Two University of Haifa Researchers Shortlisted for Influential JSTOR Ranking
The University of Haifa wishes to congratulate two of its outstanding researchers- Dr. Ayelet Gilboa from the Department of Archaelogy and Dr. Assaf Yasur-Landau from the Department of Maritime Civilizations!…
At a Glance No. 28, 2014
University news and updates at a glance
2406 BA Graduates and a Record Number of 2473 MA Graduates Graduated Their Studies at the University of Haifa
2406 BA graduates and a record number of 2473 MA graduates received their degrees this week, during conferment ceremonies held at the University of Haifa. “Wherever your road takes you,…
At a Glance No. 27, 2014
University news and updates at a glance
Exposure to Stress Even Before Conception Causes Genetic Changes to Offspring
A female’s exposure to distress even before she conceives causes changes in the expression of a gene linked to the stress mechanism in the body — in the ovum and…