Tag Archives: Technion President
Resolution of the Technion Senate and the Council
A legislative proposal to amend the Student Law of Rights is currently being debated. The proposal severely restricts freedom of expression for students and all citizens, denies the right to academic studies, and deprives individuals who express themselves in a manner that is not prohibited by law from holding an academic degree. The proposed law… Read More
Prof. Uri Sivan Tapped for Second Presidency Term
The Board of Governors, which convened last week at the Technion, officially confirmed the Technion Council’s selection of the incumbent Technion President, Prof. Uri Sivan, for an additional four-year term. Prof. Sivan’s second term is scheduled to commence on October 1, 2023 and will conclude on September 30, 2027. The decision was taken following the… Read More
Letter from the President – 27.03.2023
Dear Technion Family, The coming hours, days, and weeks are crucial for the future of the State of Israel - the most significant cusp since the Yom Kippur War, 50 years ago. If the current legislative process isn't stopped, the judicial system will be subordinate to the executive and the legislative branches, and the character… Read More
Resolution of the Technion Senate and the Council
In the hundred years that have passed since it was founded, the Technion faculty members have taught and educated the technological and scientific leadership of society in Israel – Tens of thousands of engineers, scientists, doctors, and architects who are entrusted with the responsibility of preserving, developing and nurturing the security and health of the… Read More
Message from Technion President
Dear Technion Family, Rosh Hashanah always heralds the beginning of the new academic year, and we’re delighted to welcome new and continuing students to campus this fall. We were also pleased to host the Technion Board of Governors recently, after not having convened in person for three long years. Universities around the globe are challenged by… Read More
Canada’s U15 visits Technion
A large delegation of presidents from the U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities visited the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa at the end of August. They were accompanied by Israel's Ambassador to Canada Dr. Ronen Hoffman. The guests were welcomed by Technion President, Professor Uri Sivan and Vice President for Foreign Relations… Read More
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Visits Technion for the First Time
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Thomas R. Nides visited the Technion as part of a tour of Haifa. The ambassador arrived on campus via the new cable car and, following a short tour of the Technion’s David and Janet Polak Visitors Center, met with Technion President Professor Uri Sivan and other senior members of the Technion’s… Read More
‘Technion LIVE’ July 2022
The July 2022 edition of our e-newsletter, "Technion LIVE," is out: Pfizer CEO Dr. Albert Bourla receives an honorary doctorate, new MRI research center, robotics under uncertainty, cool student projects, and more exciting news. Our guest of honor at the 2022 graduation ceremony was Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, who gave the… Read More
‘Technion LIVE’ Newsletter
To recap the events, award ceremonies, and inaugurations of our June 2022 Board of Governors meeting, we issued a special edition of our English newsletter, “Technion LIVE.” After more than two years of disruptive pandemic, we were delighted to host our board of governors meeting on campus. Entitled “Science & Innovation for a Sustainable Future,”… Read More
2022 Board of Governors Meeting Opens
Technion President Professor Uri Sivan opened the Board of Governors Meeting on Sunday, June 12, with the announcement of a new board member, Professor Adi Salzberg, who has been appointed Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion. Prof. Sivan's announcement of the appointment of Prof. Salzberg as Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion was one of… Read More