Last week, Tal Sax was honored by the Open University of Israel for outstanding academic achievement, having completed a year of studies in psychology and life sciences with distinction — despite serving over 300 days in active military reserve duty since the war began. Having returned to Israel in October 2023 aboard an emergency flight,…
According to data from the Ministry of Labor and the CBS, Open University graduates command higher salaries and are in greater demand for prestigious fields such as computer science – surpassing both the Technion and Hebrew University. How did this unassuming institution rise to the top, and is there an alternative interpretation of these numbers?…
The Open University produces the greatest number of computer science graduates in the country, and their salaries are also the highest. Many would not have achieved high-tech positions any other way, particularly ultra-Orthodox women and those without a matriculation certificate. Merav Arlozorov • January 20, 2025 For the first time, the Open University of Israel…
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It has not been an easy year for Leo Corry, President of the Open University of Israel. A quarter of his students have been called up for military service, university researchers are being boycotted by colleagues abroad, and exam centers have closed due to a lack of bomb shelters. And overshadowing everything is his personal…
In the wake of the October 7th tragedy, OUI’s new President, Prof. Leo Corry, reflects upon the aftermath, sharing personal ties to the victims, and emphasizing the need for collective responsibility in rebuilding lives and healing the delicate tapestry of Israeli society.
Was Israel taken by surprise when Hamas squads launched an attack on the Gaza-Israel border? Yagil Levy critiques the Israeli military’s reliance on advanced technology and an offensive approach, highlighting its neglect of political solutions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Sacred work in the face of tragedy: OUI studios documents ZAKA volunteers’ testimonies from the October 7th Terror, reflecting on heroic efforts and the profound impact on lives.
Remembering the victims of the massacre and those who fell in the line of duty in the Swords of Iron war, October 2023.