SDG 3:
GOOD HEALTH AND WELL BEING

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

University Impact Ranking for SDG 3
U of Haifa 0/100 

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38.2
54.2
67.9
83.7
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SDG3 Highlights

Learning & Students

New! Department of Medical Imaging Sciences, Faculty of Social Welfare & Health Sciences
Family concept of happiness, Hands of Family Group People in the shape of a heart against the sunset

Public Engagements

The Sciences of Happiness – new unit established by the Interdisciplinary Clinical Center at the University of Haifa
Food, Healthy, Schnitzel, Vegetables, Chicken, Pomegranate

Operations

Food on Campus
Group of Students at the Annual Meeting of Society for Psychotherapy, Dublin

Learning & Students

Students in the Psychotherapy Research Lab seeking to improve available treatments for depression
Pilates classes, Sunset, Sports, View from the Roof, Haifa Bay, University of Haifa

Operations

Pilates and Yoga classes at sunset on the roof of the Student house
Person standing in front of three arrows showing different ways

Research

The Institute of Information Processing and Decision Making (IIPDM)

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Long running coaches’ course

By: The Sport Center, University of Haifa
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 03  |  Units: The Sport Center; The External Studies Unit, University of Haifa  | Time: 2024 |  Link
Description: The school for coaches and sport instructors, operating as part of cooperation between the External Studies Unit and Sports Center at the University of Haifa, to open a new course for preparing long running coaches. Members of the university community are entitled to a 10% discount. (more…)

The traditional University Race in memory of the fallen in honor of Ilan Shapira

By: Sports Center
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 03, SDG 17  |  Units: Administration  | Time: 2023 |  Link
Description: The traditional University Race in memory of the fallen in honor of the late Ilan Shapira took place across the campus on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Faculty members and students were asked to gather at the Cafe Deshe square. The starting line was set at the entrance to the Student House. (more…)

Renewal of the Pilates class for the university faculty and staff members

By: Sports Center
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 03  |  Units: Administration  | Time: 2023 |  Link
Description: Faculty and staff members of the university are invited to take part in the renewed Pilates Class. The class is held twice a week. On Sundays between 16:30 and 17:30. On Tuesdays between 16:15 and 17:15. (more…)

Women’s squash event in honor of International Women’s Squash Week

By: Sports Center
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 03, SDG 05, SDG 17  |  Units: Administration  | Time: 2023 |  Link
Description: On 21 September 2023, in honor of International Women’s Squash Week, , a festive squash event for women was held at the Squash Center of the University of Haifa. The event was open to the entire female public, both members of the university community and women outside of it. (more…)

Driving safety rules on University of Haifa campus – rules and instructions reminder

By: Kobi Gal, traffic safety officer
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 03, SDG11  |  Units: Operations Department  | Time: 2023 |  Link
Description: Traffic on the campus roads is controlled by array of traffic signs and instructions, according to the law (SDG 11.02). The human factor is the most important factor in preventing road accidents. That is why we are obliged to comply with the traffic regulations and drive carefully and safely. Attached is a presentation prepared by Kobi Gal, a traffic safety officer, (more…)

Environmental policy, safety and health in employment, at the University of Haifa

By: Vice President and CEO office
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 13, SDG 03  |  Units: Administration  | Time: 2021 |  Link
Description: University of Haifa holds detailed procedures documents in the fields of safety, health in employment, and the environment. It describes University’s goals, policies and practical measures in each area, as well as divisions of roles and responsibilities between various units and their officials. Regarding the environmental policy area (section 3.3), the University meets the requirements of the standard ISO 14001:2004. It includes proactive monitoring and tracking of non-conformances, (more…)

First grade readiness group led by communication clinicians and experts in the diagnosis and treatment of learning disabilities

By: The Interdisciplinary Clinical Center at the University of Haifa
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 04, SDG 03  |  Units: Administration  | Time: 2023 |  Link
Description: The purpose of the group is to prepare kindergarten children for the landmarking transition to the first grade and ensure their optimal integration within the school. During the sessions, the emphasis will be placed on the development of higher language and discourse skills, the development of verbal abstraction skills, the improvement of organization, planning and independence, and the improvement of the children’s pre-reading-writing skills, as well as the development of parents’ awareness of the changing needs of their children as they enter the first grade. (more…)

Haifa University Squash League

By: Sports Center
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 03  |  Units: Administration  | Time: 2023 |  Link
Description: The Haifa University Squash league invited members of academic and administrative staff at all levels to join its ranks. The league is divided into houses according to level. (more…)

Collaboration for SDG best practice – Roni Strier

By: Roni Strier
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 03, SDG 16, SDG 17  |  Units: Humanities  | Time: 2021 |  Link
Description: The University of Haifa collaborates with many organizations in order to create best practices. The above report is the result of the collaboration of (more…)

Smoke-free policy validated 2023

By: Vice President and CEO office
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 03  |  Units: Administration  | Time: ongoing |  Link
Description: In 2023 the university administration revised and validated a “no smoking” policy, adopted in 2018. According to it, there is a complete ban on smoking throughout the campus except in the designated places. A detailed protocol drawn for the implementation of this policy was also updated. (more…)

Shared sports facilities targetting various communities

By: Sports Center
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 03, SDG 17  |  Units: Administration  | Time: ongoing |  Link
Description: The facilities of the Sports center, the tennis court and the sports hall are allotted during certain hours of the day for the students’ free activities. (more…)

Predicting Professional Quality of Life among Professional and Volunteer Caregivers

By: Avieli H., Ben-David S., Levy I.
Published in: Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy
SDGs : SDG 03  |  Units:   | Time: 2016 |  Link
Description: This study is one of the few that has compared volunteersa professional quality of life (PQL), which includes secondary (more…)

Improving sustainability of aquaculture in Europe: Stakeholder dialogues on Integrated Multi-trophic Aquaculture (IMTA)

By: Alexander K.A., Angel D., Freeman S., Israel D., Johansen J., Kletou D., Meland M., Pecorino D., Rebours C., Rousou M., Shorten M., Potts T.
Published in: Environmental Science and Policy
SDGs : SDG 03  |  Units: Marine Sciences  | Time: 2016 |  Link
Description: Research into stakeholder perceptions of conventional aquaculture has focused upon issues such as risk, impact on other (more…)

Activities and classes for all ages at the Sports Center

By: Sports Center
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 03, SDG 17  |  Units: Administration  | Time: ongoing |  Link
Description: Activities and classes for all ages are held at the Sports center at the university. Body in motion for toddlers aged 2-5, (more…)

Unemployment risk and income change after testicular cancer diagnosis: A population-based study

By: Rottenberg Y., Ratzon N.Z., Jacobs J.M., Cohen M., Peretz T., de Boer A.G.E.M.
Published in: Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations
SDGs : SDG 03  |  Units:   | Time: 2016 |  Link
Description: Background: Among patients with cancer, returning to full working may serve as an indicator for return to normal lifesty (more…)

Understanding Universal Elements in Mental Health Recovery

By: Moran G.A.L.I.A., Russo-Netzer P.
Published in: Qualitative Health Research
SDGs : SDG 03  |  Units:   | Time: 2016 |  Link
Description: In our study, we examined underlying human elements embedded in mental health recovery, by exploring shared positive cha (more…)

Development and validation of the Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (MDS)

By: Somer E., Lehrfeld J., Bigelsen J., Jopp D.S.
Published in: Consciousness and Cognition
SDGs : SDG 03  |  Units:   | Time: 2016 |  Link
Description: This study describes the development of the Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (MDS), a 14-item self-report instrument design (more…)

Oxidative stress and nitric oxide in sedentary older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

By: Carmeli E., Bachar A., Rom O., Aizenbud D.
Published in: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
SDGs : SDG 03  |  Units: Social Welfare & Health Sciences  | Time: 2016 |  Link
Description: Individuals with moderate-to-profound intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are characterized by significant (more…)

The therapy beneath the fun: Medical clowning during invasive examinations on children

By: Ofir S., Tener D., Lev-Wiesel R., On A., Lang-Franco N.
Published in: Clinical Pediatrics
SDGs : SDG 03  |  Units:   | Time: 2016 |  Link
Description: Objective. The qualitative research presented here is part of a larger project on the significance of medical clowning d (more…)

The association between the strength of the working alliance and sharing concerns by advanced cancer patients: a pilot study

By: Bar-Sela G., Yochpaz S., Gruber R., Lulav-Grinwald D., Mitnik I., Koren D.
Published in: Supportive Care in Cancer
SDGs : SDG 03  |  Units: Social Sciences  | Time: 2016 |  Link
Description: Objectives: A strong therapeutic alliance between cancer patients and medical staff is associated with treatment adheren (more…)