Astrophysicist Paz Beniamini from the Open University of Israel on Tuesday became the first scholar in the Ra’anana-based institution’s 52-year history to receive Israel’s prestigious $100,000 Blavatnik Award for Young Scientists. Beniamini, 41, is an associate professor of physics and head of the Astrophysics Research Center at the Open University (ARCO), and an adjunct research…
When the Blavatnik Family Foundation announced its recipients of this year’s Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in Israel last month, a researcher from the Open University, Paz Beniamini, was selected in the physics category, marking the first time that the more than 50-year-old institution made the cut. Beniamini, 41, an astrophysicist and head of the…
Gil Shahar delivered this speech on November 16, 2025. As he enters his final semester of his Bachelor’s degree, Gil tells his amazing story of being a student while working, being a parent, and being a reservist, and the support he received from his family and the Open University to continue through the challenges he…
The Open University of Israel (OUI), a pioneering force in accessible higher education, celebrated a milestone anniversary last night, November 20, 2025, with a high-profile gala in New York City. Please view the photo gallery below, and click here for the full story and information about the honouree, Dr. Albert Bourla.
Consul General Ofir Akunis joined OUI President Prof. Leo Corry and Jewish leaders to celebrate five decades of innovation and impact and pay tribute to Pfizer’s Dr. Albert Bourla New York – The Open University of Israel (OUI), a pioneering force in accessible higher education, celebrated a milestone anniversary last night, November 20, 2025, with…
In a festive ceremony held at the Open University in May, the university awarded honorary Doctor of Philosophy degrees to seven distinguished men and women recognized for their lifelong contributions to research, culture, and the economy, as well as for their service to Israeli society. This year’s ceremony marked the 50th anniversary of The Open…
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…