Rising Strong: Innovation, Resilience and Hope at Ben-Gurion University
As the Jewish New Year approaches, we invite our friends and the global community to a special virtual event celebrating the extraordinary spirit of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
Despite the challenges Israel and the university have faced this past year — a time of conflict, loss, and disruption, including damage to our research labs by missile fire — our commitment to excellence, growth, and a brighter future remains unshaken.
The inspiring live broadcast will tell the story of resilience, innovation, and hope. We will share groundbreaking scientific achievements, the stories of students who serve in the reserves while continuing to excel academically, and other landmark accomplishments — proof that, even in the face of adversity, we continue to grow, create, and thrive.
Program highlights
*Salvaging research from a lab devastated by an Iranian missile
*Interviews with students who have spent much of the past year doing reserve duty while maintaining academic excellence and contributing to the community
*Updates on BGU’s new Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences and a new degree program in sustainability
*The MishMash robotics team, trained at BGU’s Jusidman Science Center for Youth, on their experiences at the 2025 FIRST Robotics Competition in Texas
*North Campus progress report
