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23/09/2026

It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Josef Buchmann, the Vice Chairman of our Board of Governors, an Honorary Doctor, and one of the founding fathers of Tel Aviv University.

Josef was a visionary leader and a pillar of the Tel Aviv University community, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy in both Israel and Germany. Over the decades, he was not only a generous supporter but a passionate initiator of projects across diverse fields, including the TAU Buchmann Faculty of Law, dedicated to the memory of his parents, and The Buchmann-Mehta School of Music TAU, which he established alongside his close friend, Maestro Zubin Mehta, and which became a crown jewel of the University.

Beyond his remarkable achievements as a businessman and philanthropist, Josef will be remembered for his sharp mind, courage, humility, and deep devotion to his family. Above all, his unwavering commitment to the State of Israel and the Jewish people, and his countless acts of generosity touched thousands of lives.

May his memory be a blessing and a source of comfort to his loved ones.

22/09/2026

From Tel Aviv University campus to the New York Stock Exchange.

XTEND, a global AI and autonomous robotics company, has begun trading on the NYSE at a valuation of approximately $1.5 billion.

XTEND’s journey began in 2018 with TAU Ventures as its first investor. TAU Ventures is Tel Aviv University’s venture capital fund, created to identify promising technologies and entrepreneurs emerging from the University and help turn them into successful companies.

In those early days, the XTEND team Aviv Shapira, Matteo Shapira, Rubi Liani, and Adir Tubi, worked out of TAU Ventures’ offices on the TAU campus. Less than a decade later, more than 10,000 XTEND systems are deployed across 30+ countries, and the company is publicly traded in New York.

Ni**od Cohen, Founder and Managing Partner of TAU Ventures says: “Being with Aviv and the team during these exciting days in New York, taking part in the opening bell ceremony, fills us with pride. It also motivates us to keep looking for the next entrepreneurs we can help reach that same milestone.”

17/09/2026

What if a traumatic memory could be changed?

This is the question behind Prof. Nitzan Censor’s research at Tel Aviv University, exploring a possible new path to healing from .

16/09/2026

Dr. Ran Finkelstein is one of this year's European Research Council's starting grants recipients and a recent faculty recruit at Tel Aviv University. School of Physics and Astronomy Tel Aviv University

15/09/2026

Five out of the eleven Israeli researchers who won the prestigious ERC Starting Grants for 2026 are from Tel Aviv University, placing it first among Israeli universities in the number of grants awarded this year.

The grants, awarded by the European Research Council (ERC), support outstanding researchers at the beginning of their independent academic careers, giving them the opportunity to build research groups and pursue ambitious ideas over several years.

This year’s TAU recipients are:

• Dr. Ran Finkelstein from the School of Physics and Astronomy Tel Aviv University, who is developing a new quantum processor to create and study new states of quantum matter and advance future quantum technologies.
• Dr. Sharon Fleischer, PhD at the Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research, who is creating a human “heart-on-a-chip” with a biological clock to study how day-night cycles affect heart function and disease.
• Dr. Amit Vinograd, from the Gray School of Medicine, who is investigating how nerve cell activity creates and regulates emotions such as fear, desire, and motivation.
• Dr. Michael Chapman, ביה"ס למדעי המתמטיקה, אוניברסיטת ת"א - School of Mathematical Sciences, who is using ideas from quantum information to explore open mathematical problems and the limits of what can be computed and proven.
• Dr. Or Zamir, Blavatnik School of Computer Science and AI, who is studying the limits of computational efficiency, with potential implications for algorithms, cryptography, and AI safety.

Read the full article to discover more about their research in the first comment.

14/09/2026

London, meet TAU Aurion.

Last week, Tel Aviv University officially launched TAU Aurion in London—our global leadership community for the next generation of change makers.

Hosted by TAU alumnus Lior Shiff, Co-Founder & CEO of Tripledot Studios, and Maayan Shiff, the evening brought together alumni, entrepreneurs and philanthropists from across the UK. The idea was simple: bring smart, curious, ambitious people into the same room and see what happens.

For the London launch, we had a pretty good conversation starter: TAU alumnus Avi Issacharoff, award-winning journalist, Middle East analyst, and co-creator of , took us behind the scenes of journalism, storytelling, and the realities of covering one of the world’s most complex regions.

One community member summed up the evening perfectly: “Every time I’m around TAU I come away feeling so inspired and in awe of what you’re doing.”

A big thank you to Maayan and Lior Shiff for opening their home and bringing the community together, and to Tel Aviv University Trust UK - TAU Trust and Tel Aviv University Alumni Organization ארגון בוגרי אוניברסיטת תל-אביב for helping make the evening happen.

London was just the beginning! 🌎

11/09/2026

Where do we find hope?
At Tel Aviv University, we find it everywhere.

In the student who finds the strength to keep going. In research that is helping people heal from trauma. In breakthroughs that offer new possibilities for people living with disabilities. In brilliant minds asking bold questions, and in the partnerships that turn their ideas into impact.

As we approach Rosh Hashanah and also celebrate TAU’s 70th anniversary, we are reminded that hope is more than believing in a better future. It is the work we do today to make that future possible.

May the year ahead bring renewal, healing and peace to Israel and to communities around the world.

Shana Tova from TAU! 💙

10/09/2026

Where do we find hope?
At Tel Aviv University, we find it everywhere.
Shana Tova from TAU! 💙

07/09/2026

Speaking to a packed audience, TAU alumnus and Fauda co-creator Avi Issacharoff stated that the upcoming Season 5 may be "the most important thing" he's done in his career. Tel Aviv University Trust UK - TAU Trust
Video courtesy of The Jewish News

05/09/2026

🎬 From Tel Aviv University to the big screen

Ahead of the Netflix launch of the TV series Fauda's 5th season on Sept. 8th, co-creator and Tel Aviv University alumnus Avi Issacharoff revealed that fans may be heading to the cinema soon.

Speaking to a packed audience at an event in London organized for the Tel Aviv University Trust UK - TAU Trust in collaboration with The Jewish News and Immanuel College, Issacharoff revealed that a Fauda movie is in the works, while keeping the details, and any spoilers, firmly under wraps.

A journalist, author, and graduate of Tel Aviv University, Issacharoff has turned his deep knowledge of the region and years of reporting into one of Israel’s most successful television exports, co-creating Fauda with Lior Raz.

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