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Join Us in Jerusalem for the Hebrew University’s 89th Board of Governors, in the 100th year of the British Friends

Board of Governors

16th Oct 2026

Join Us in Jerusalem for the Hebrew University’s 89th Board of Governors, in the 100th year of the British Friends

Join Us in Jerusalem for the Hebrew University’s 89th Board of Governors, in the 100th year of the British Friends

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When Fri 16th Oct 2026 - Tue 20th Oct 2026

Where The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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October 16-20 2026, Jerusalem, Israel Registration & hotel booking are now open Programme Outline Friday, October 16:



Kabbalat Shabbat & Friday Night Dinner at the David Citadel hotel, Jerusalem

Saturday, October 17: Guest Lecture (King David hotel), Walking tour in Jerusalem (with a focus on sites related to the University), Panel discussion: Future Pioneers: An Afternoon with Young Brilliant Scientists (at King David hotel).

Official opening of the 89th Board of Governors (at ELSC, Edmond J. Safra campus; Guest of honour: John Paulson)

Sunday, October 18

Edmond J. Safra Campus Plenaries: Hebrew University Administration (including the launch of the new campaign); Visiting HUJI Park / Gav Yam with AI event; Awarding of the annual Asper Prize; Special concert: Nava Bibi Auditorium, Music Square

Monday, October 19

Mount Scopus Campus Cabinet Campaign meeting (members only); The Benefactors' Gathering , Wall of Benefactors Inscription Ceremony, Conferral of Honorary Fellowships Ceremony, Luncheon in Honor of the Recipients of Honorary Doctorates and the Bublick and Rothberg Prizes (Dan Jerusalem Hotel), Panel discussion: The Journey to Science Tribute to the Recipients of Honorary Doctorates and the Bublick and Rothberg Prizes. Moderator Hila Korach; Convocation Ceremony: Moderator Hila Korach; Friends Associations events.

Tuesday, October 20 - Mount Scopus and Rehovot campuses Wall of Life Inscription Ceremony (Mount Scopus Campus)

Dedication Ceremonies: Founders Wall; Legacy Tree; and Wall for Endowed Chairs

Unveiling:



New Recognition Wall for the Tradition of Innovation Campaign

Academic Achievements Award Ceremony

Scholarships Lunch (Dan Hotel)

Recognition Ceremony for Prof. Haim Sompolinsky - Brain Prize

Depart for Rehovot Dedication of the Sheldon Lavin Centre for Secure, Secure and Sustainable Food Systems - Unveiling Ceremony

Closing Event honouring Steve Lavin

Return to Jerusalem

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