Exciting Kickoff Event: Launching the Alumni Community of the Blue Economy Pre-Acceleration Program!
ast week, we held the inaugural meeting of the alumni community for the Blue Economy Pre-Acceleration Program—a collaborative initiative between the Charney School and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Haifa.
International Research Collaboration on Coral Climate Resilience
The Charney School is participating in a new international research project along the coast of Costa Rica, aimed at understanding how reef-building corals cope with ocean warming.
Prestigious Recognition at IEEE Israel’s 70th Anniversary
In acknowledgment of their significant contributions to the Israeli IEEE Section, Prof. Itzik Klein (Chair of Membership Development) and Mr. Nadav Cohen (Chair of the Student Affinity Group) from the Hatter Department of Marine Technologies, were honored with a special award by Mr. Shmuel Auster, Chair of IEEE Israel.
Awarded Grant from the Israel Innovation Authority: Unique Training Program for IDF Veterans and Reservists
We have been awarded a prestigious grant from the Israel Innovation Authority, which will enable us to launch an innovative training program for IDF veterans and reservists. The program, in collaboration with the Haifa Innovation Labs (HIL) at the University of Haifa, will focus on training participants in the fields of blue economy and marine and coastal environments.
Training the Next Generation of Marine Surveyors
Last week, we proudly concluded our pilot course in marine surveying, led by our diving team. Designed to expand the expertise and diving skills of students who have already completed the AAUS scientific diving course, this course offered both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in marine surveys.
Marine Geosciences Department Makes Strong Showing at Israel Geological Society Annual Conference
Last week, our Marine Geosciences Department had a strong presence at the Annual Conference of the Israel Geological Society,
Strengthening Israeli-German Scientific Collaboration: A Highlight from Berlin
This week, we had the honor of participating in an important scientific event in Berlin, organized and hosted by major German research foundations: the Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft / Helmholtz Association and the Max Planck Society, with support from other German organizations including the Leopoldina Academy, the Leibniz Association, and the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.
Real-world Experience for Our Marine Tech Students!
On July 31, at 04:00, thirteen brave students from our Hatter Department of Marine Technologies embarked on an exciting 18-hour adventure aboard the research vessel Bat Galim. Led by Dr. Derya Akkaynak, this cruise was a true hands-on learning experience!
Dr. Oren Gal Shines at the Oceans Conference in Halifax
Dr. Oren Gal from the Department of Marine Technologies recently participated in the prestigious Oceans Conference in Halifax. Autonomous Systems
Our Researchers Uncover Clues to Invasive Seaweed Threat in Galapagos
Dr. Tal Luzzatto Knaan , from the Marine Biology Department has returned from an eight-day expedition to the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. The trip was dedicated to collecting crucial data on invasive seaweed species as part of a collaborative effort with the Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Islands and the Galápagos National Park.
