On February 22, 2024, a delegation of thirty
senior lecturers from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) visited
the Academy on a solidarity mission in the wake of the traumatic events of
October 7th.
The delegation, headed by Prof. Tamir
Gonen, met with Vice President Prof. Margalit Finkelberg, Chairperson of
the Natural Sciences Division Prof. Yadin Dudai, and Head of the International Division, Dr. Neta
Peretz.
The participants
discussed the challenges facing the higher education
system in Israel, and various ways to support Israeli research during this
challenging period.
The group will continue its tour of Israel
in the coming days and visit several leading academic and scientific
institutions.
From left: Prof. Tamir Gonen, Vice President Prof. Margalit Finkelberg and Prof. Yadin Dudai
Vice President Prof. Margalit Finkelberg and the delegation from UCLA during the visit
The delegation from UCLA during the visit