53rd Annual George A. Katz Torch of Learning Award Luncheon
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THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM<br />
Since its founding in 1918 and opening<br />
in 1925, the Hebrew University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Jerusalem’s mission has been to<br />
develop cutting-edge research, to<br />
educate leaders, and to nurture<br />
future generations <strong>of</strong> outstanding<br />
scientists and scholars in all fields<br />
<strong>of</strong> learning. A globally recognized<br />
research powerhouse, HU embodies<br />
excellence across the spectrum<br />
<strong>of</strong> academic disciplines: from the<br />
humanities, social sciences, and law,<br />
to natural sciences, agriculture,<br />
Since its founding in 1918 and opening<br />
in 1925, the Hebrew University<br />
engineering, and medicine.<br />
<strong>of</strong> Jerusalem’s mission has been to<br />
develop cutting-edge RESEARCH research, & RANKINGS to<br />
• >100 educate Research leaders, centers and to nurture • #1 in Israel*<br />
• future 4,200+ generations Research projects <strong>of</strong> outstanding<br />
• scientists 6 Affiliated and medical scholars institutes<br />
all fields<br />
• <strong>of</strong> 43% learning. <strong>of</strong> Israel’s A biotech globally research recognized<br />
FAST FACTS<br />
6<br />
CAMPUSES<br />
7<br />
FACULTIES<br />
14<br />
SCHOOLS<br />
23,000+<br />
THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM<br />
STUDENTS<br />
1,422<br />
FAST FACTS<br />
RESEARCHERS<br />
6<br />
CAMPUSES<br />
•#17 in Mathematics* FACULTIES (Worldwide)<br />
• #17 Communication* (Worldwide)<br />
14<br />
• #30 in Law* (Worldwide)<br />
research powerhouse, HU embodies<br />
excellence across the spectrum<br />
SCHOOLS<br />
* source: 2022 Academic Ranking <strong>of</strong> World Universities (Shanghai Ranking Consultancy)<br />
23,000+<br />
<strong>of</strong> academic disciplines: from the<br />
STUDENTS<br />
humanities, social sciences, and law,<br />
to natural sciences, agriculture, 1,422<br />
engineering, and medicine.<br />
RESEARCHERS<br />
• >100 Research centers<br />
• 4,200+ Research projects<br />
• 6 Affiliated medical institutes<br />
• 43% <strong>of</strong> Israel’s biotech research<br />
RESEARCH & RANKINGS<br />
* source: 2022 Academic Ranking <strong>of</strong> World Universities (Shanghai Ranking Consultancy)<br />
• #1 in Israel*<br />
•#17 in Mathematics* (Worldwide)<br />
• #17 Communication* (Worldwide)<br />
• #30 in Law* (Worldwide)<br />
7<br />
THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM<br />
In Numbers<br />
1<br />
ABEL PRIZE<br />
1<br />
TURING AWARD<br />
63<br />
EMET PRIZES<br />
TECH TRANSFER<br />
11,000+<br />
PATENTS<br />
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE<br />
3,050+<br />
INVENTIONS<br />
THE YISSUM PROCESS<br />
IDEATION<br />
INTELLECTUAL<br />
PROPERTY OPTIONS<br />
VALUE CREATION<br />
COMMERCIALIZATION<br />
1<br />
FIELDS MEDAL<br />
8<br />
NOBEL PRIZES<br />
101<br />
ROTHSCHILD PRIZES<br />
1,100+<br />
LICENSED<br />
TECHS<br />
200+<br />
SPIN-OFF<br />
COMPANIES<br />
1<br />
SHAW PRIZE<br />
15<br />
WOLF PRIZES<br />
308<br />
ISRAEL PRIZES<br />
59<br />
YEARS OF<br />
TRANSFERS<br />
Yissum is the technology<br />
transfer company <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Hebrew University <strong>of</strong> Jerusalem.<br />
Founded in 1964, it<br />
is the third company <strong>of</strong> its<br />
kind ever created, and has<br />
a rich tradition <strong>of</strong> innovation<br />
and commercialization.<br />
From HU scientific breakthroughs,<br />
Yissum advances<br />
commercial solutions to the<br />
most pressing global challenges<br />
facing humanity.<br />
Some <strong>of</strong> the best known<br />
spin-<strong>of</strong>f companies include<br />
Mobileye, Orcam, Collplant,<br />
Qlight, and Briefcam.