The University of Haifa's Division of Global Engagement is pleased to announce a Call for Proposals for the 2024/2025 Global Engagement Research Fund. This initiative aims to foster research collaborations between University of Haifa researchers and colleagues in universities abroad. The fund supports short-term projects that enhance research links, leading to joint publications or external funding proposals. Priority is given to joint projects with our strategic partners in Vanderbilt University, University of Cincinnati, University of Hamburg, University of Fine Arts Hamburg, and University of Potsdam.

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The University of Haifa's Division of Global Engagement, in collaboration with the International School and the Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, invites applications for the HAIFellow Program 2024/2025. This program aims to host top international researchers at the University of Haifa to enhance interdisciplinary research and academic collaboration. Seventeen fellowships across all faculties will be awarded to inaugurate what we hope will become an exemplary Visiting Fellows Program. We look forward to receiving applications and to welcome HAIFellows on campus. 

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Seventeen Ultra-orthodox students from the Public Administration and Policy program at the School of Political Sciences participated in a study tour to Berlin.  The tour was an important part of the "Public Administration in Comparative Perspective" course, led by Dr. Valerie Isaak, and included meetings focused on policy design and implementation, as well as the role of authorities in executing policies. The group visited key sites, including the Platform 17 Memorial, the Berlin Wall sites, the Holocaust Memorial, the Israeli Embassy in Germany, the Parliament, House of Wannsee Conference, the Jewish Museum, and more.
As part of their preparation, the students studied Germany and the European Union, participated in a virtual tour of Yad Vashem, and were tasked with leading the visit by preparing information about the sites on the itinerary.

We look forward to welcoming their excellencies the Ambassadors of Germany, Austria, and Italy in separate visits in January 2025. The Ambassadors will meet with university management, learn about recent projects of interest, and meet with students.
We are also excited to welcome two large delegations visiting our beautiful campus. The first is a delegation of Presidents of Arts Academies from Germany, and the second, researchers from the University of Cincinnati, USA.
President Alroey will lead a University of Haifa delegation in a visit to Florida International University, where a variety of collaborations will be explored.
We look forward to reporting on the above in our next newsletter.