53rd Annual George A. Katz Torch of Learning Award Luncheon

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