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Nature Index Innovation Supplement (2022)

on the Leiden Ranking (2023)

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Latest news

MRI Gets a Nano-Sized Upgrade

MRI Gets a Nano-Sized Upgrade

Weizmann Institute of Science researchers have achieved an MRI resolution of one billionth of a metre, paving the way for the most detailed images of individual molecules ever produced. This new development will play a major role in the materials and pharmaceutical...

Beyond Words

Beyond Words

Weizmann Institute researchers have revealed that the melody of spoken English functions as a distinct language, with a vocabulary and rules of syntax.  The findings lay the foundation for an AI that will understand language beyond just words. The AI revolution, which...

Flagship Projects

The Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel is an internationally acclaimed research leader that is making huge contributions towards humanity’s collective scientific and medical knowledge.

In a bid to support Weizmann scientists’ work, different flagship initiatives have been established, each helping to push the boundaries of science and move humanity forward.

Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Sustainability

Scientists at the Weizmann Institute are making great strides in understanding the causes, impacts and possible solutions to climate change.  This flagship project focuses on bringing together the best minds to intensify scientific research and discovery to fuel innovation and lead to sustainable solutions that will protect our planet’s future.

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Brain and Neural Science

Brain and Neural Science

This Weizmann Institute of Science flagship project is designed to fast-track neuroscience research with a key goal of revealing new understandings of the brain and pave the way towards treatments and cures of neurological diseases and disorders.

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Frontiers of the Universe

Frontiers of the Universe

This unique flagship project focuses on high-impact areas in astrophysics, cosmology and particle physics research, potentially revealing new insights into how the universe was born and where it might be heading.

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Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence

Weizmann’s Artificial Intelligence Enterprise for Scientific Discovery flagship project will give Weizmann researchers greater access to AI expertise and infrastructure, facilitate global partnerships and empower scientists from every discipline to utlise AI to achieve cutting-edge breakthroughs.

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Achievements

Advancing Technology

Weizmann’s research into advanced technology is immense and acts as a time line for technology’s evolution.

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Enriching Education

Science education is a core endeavour of the Weizmann Institute of Science.

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Protecting Our Planet

Providing solutions to our planet’s environmental challenges is part of Weizmann’s business.

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Improving Health and Medicine

Pioneers in research that has led to better health and medicine world-wide, with nearly half the life science research at the Weizmann being focussed on cancer.

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Exploring the Physical World

Although over the centuries we have learned much about our physical world, from the earth below to the stars above, there are still many mysteries to uncover.

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Visit the Weizmann Institute in Israel

Virtually visit the Weizmann Institute and hear about the favourite places on campus from some of its scientists.

PLAN A VISIT

Visitors are warmly welcomed at the Weizmann Institute of Science, and tours are available from Institute staff by advance request.

Personalised visits can also be arranged, guiding you to particular locations of interest – whether you would like to visit the laboratories, speak with particular scientists or learn more about certain research undertaken at the Institute.

To organise a visit, please contact Weizmann Australia.