The School of Marine Sciences is delighted to congratulate our new PhD graduates on this remarkable achievement. We are incredibly proud of your dedication, perseverance, and the significant contributions you have made to marine science research during your doctoral studies. Your hard work and commitment to advancing our understanding of marine systems exemplify the excellence that defines our school. As you embark on the next chapter of your careers, we wish you continued success, fascinating discoveries, and fulfillment in your academic, professional, and personal journeys. From here to the sea and back - congratulations to all our new PhDs!

Dr. Derya Akkaynak from the Hatter Department of Marine Technologies recently participated in the 14th anniversary celebration of the mentorship program at Universität Greifswald, Germany – one of the oldest and most respected universities in Europe. Over the past two years, Dr. Akkaynak has served as a mentor to PhD students through this prestigious program, which aims to promote women in scientific careers by offering personal guidance, strengthening professional networks, and breaking down barriers in academia.

The School of Marine Sciences at the University of Haifa has achieved an outstanding ranking of 27th in the world for "Life Below Water" (SDG 14) in the 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. This year, over 2,400 universities worldwide were evaluated based on their contributions to advancing social, economic, and environmental sustainability, aligned with the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The School of Marine Sciences congratulates Tovah Nehrer, graduate of our MSc program in Marine Biology, on receiving the University of Haifa's Dean of Graduate Studies Award for Outstanding Thesis for the 2024–2025 academic year. Her research, titled "A Conserved Signaling Pathway, a Different Outcome: The Role of the ERK Signaling Pathway in Sea Urchin Skeletal Elongation," was supervised by Prof. Smadar Ben-Tabou de-Leon.