Reichman University Model UN Shines at June Conferences

Reichman University Model United Nations club participated in two conferences during June. At the international conference in Göttingen, Germany, the Reichman University students got to debate important issues, meet new people from different countries, and learn about different cultures. Three student delegates won awards for their great contributions; one of them won an honorable mention. Additionally, the club participated in a joint conference at Ben-Gurion University. Our delegates won 3 ‘Best Delegate’ awards, as well as an honorable mention. The students said the conference was a resounding success, helping them practice and improve their negotiation and public speaking skills, and helped them make deep and meaningful connections with their peers from other universities.

Annual Reichman University Reservists Appreciation Evening

On June 20th, Reichman University held an evening of appreciation for students serving in the reserves and security forces, in cooperation with the Student Union.

52% of Reichman University students were enlisted in the reserves, defending the country.

Pictured- Prof. Uriel Reichman, Founding President and Chairman of the Board of Directors addresses the reservists.

Special thanks were extended to Brian Knez for his support, which helped make this meaningful event possible, honoring our students' bravery and sacrifice.

Pictured- Jonathan Davis, VP and Head of the RRIS addressing the reservists.

During Sarit Hadad's performance, she dedicated the song "The Heart Cries" to student Idan Shtivi, who was kidnapped on October 7th. May our soldiers and hostages be returned home safely and swiftly.

Below-Famous Israeli artist singer, Sarit Hadad, sings for the crowd.

What Gut Bacteria Consist of May Predict Development of PTSD in Children-New Study at Reichman University

The contents of bacteria in the stomach can determine whether a person will develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from infancy to late adolescence in humans, according to a new study out of Reichman University in Herzliya.

The microbial profile was found to be one of the factors involved in developing PTSD and it outlines the characteristics linked with resilience, following exposure to trauma.“These findings can serve as a basis for developing microbiome-focused treatments,” the authors wrote.

The new research demonstrated for the first time that the gut microbiome can determine the gut’s bacteria profile and so can assist it in predicting the likelihood of developing PTSD, said Reichman Prof. Ruth Feldman, director of the Center for Developmental Social Neuroscience and the Simms-Mann chair on the developing brain at the Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology.

Read the full article here.

(credit: HERSCHEL GUTMAN)