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Rosie Potaznik. Photo: supplied.
April 16, 2026, 5:20 pm
‘Exceptional contribution’ leads to award
Potaznik joined the AFTAU board in 2000 and served as president from 2019 to 2023.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Mourners gather by floral tributes at the Bondi Pavilion in memory of the victims of a terror attack targeting the Jewish community at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 15, 2025. (Saeed KHAN / AFP)
April 14, 2026, 1:04 pm
TAU releases annual global annual report on antisemitism
TAU report warns other nations to heed Australia’s ‘alarming’ rise in antisemitism, with 1750 incidents in 2025.
By Gareth Narunsky
A menorah is pictured after the seventh candle is lit for the Jewish festival of Hanukkah as mourners stand next to floral tributes laid out in memory of the victims of a shooting attack at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, December 20, 2025. (David Gray / AFP)
April 14, 2026, 10:54 am
2025 deadliest year for Diaspora Jews in 30 years
TAU study finds shift to violent antisemitism; Australia, Canada record highest yearly incidents ever.
By ZEV STUB
Ariel Porat speaks at the Australian Friends of Tel Aviv University 50 year anniversary dinner in Sydney. Photo : Giselle Haber
November 20, 2025, 11:09 am
At the heart of Israel’s startup nation
TAU president Ariel Porat outlines the university’s innovation role and efforts to help heal Israeli society.
By Gareth Narunsky
Senator Dave Sharma was presented with Tel Aviv University's Friendship Award.
November 14, 2025, 8:00 am
Fifty years of impact and innovation
AFTAU Victoria welcomed Tel Aviv University leaders and honoured the supporters who shaped its journey.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Prof Ariel Porat presents the TAU President's Award to Sarah Murdoch.
October 24, 2025, 3:32 pm
AFTAU celebrates 50 years
An inspiring evening was held in Sydney with TAU president Professor Ariel Porat making the keynote speech; the university’s President’s Award was given to Sarah Murdoch
By Gareth Narunsky
Tel Aviv University's Professor Tal Dvir. Photo: Tel Aviv University/Matricelf
August 28, 2025, 12:15 pm
Israeli breakthrough: first human spinal cord repair using patient’s own cells
A groundbreaking surgery that could enable paralysed patients to walk again is set to take place in Israel
By AJN STAFF
Professor Uriya Shavit is the chief editor of the Tel Aviv University Annual Antisemitism Report.
April 24, 2025, 4:45 pm
Tel Aviv University report highlights Australia’s alarming rise in antisemitism
The TAU report is widely considered the most authoritative global assessment of antisemitism trends
By AJN STAFF
Rabbi Dr Sholom Shuchat with his family
January 5, 2025, 9:30 am
Chabad Rabbi engineers fertility hope
His work offers an engineering solution for a critical medical issue faced by many couples struggling to conceive.
By Bruce Hill
Professor Milette Shamir (left) and Professor Karen Avraham in Australia. Photo: Peter Haskin
April 4, 2024, 10:57 am
Building research partnerships
"There are six or seven universities with which we have active agreements across a range of disciplines ..." says Professor Milette Shamir,
By Peter Kohn
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October 11, 2023, 6:54 am
The land of Jewish worker bees
Without the Jewish worker bees, Israel would never have been established as a modern state. The Jewish worker bees together made a massive and critical difference.
By Roger mendelson
Bustling campus life.
October 10, 2023, 7:08 am
Breakthroughs that define tomorrow
Tel Aviv University is leading the way on many fronts.
By AJN STAFF
The Australian contingent at a cocktail reception hosted by the Australian ambassador to Israel, Dr Ralph King, at his private residence in Herzliya.
June 22, 2023, 12:00 pm
Annual board of governors meeting at TAU
One of the highlights of the meeting was a cocktail reception held at the private residence of the Australian ambassador to Israel, Dr Ralph King, in Herzliya.
By AJN STAFF
April 18, 2023, 7:53 am
Tel Aviv University: An international hub for excellence and opportunity
“TAU is a world-class university residing in one of the most dynamic cities in the world. Jews and non-Jews alike are attracted to study there"
By AJN STAFF
March 13, 2023, 6:59 am
First access to Tel Aviv University’s finest
TAU’s success in entrepreneurship can be attributed to its emphasis on integrating entrepreneurship into the university’s DNA.
By AJN STAFF
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