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Collaboration for SDG best practice – Deborah Shmueli

By: Deborah Shmueli
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 16, SDG 17  |  Units: Research Authority  | Time: 2021 |  Link
Description: The ‘National Knowledge and Research Center for Emergency Readiness’ collaborates with national and international organizations in order to create best practices. (more…)

Drinking water quality tests results – updated 2024

By: Milouda Laboratories, Mérieux NutriSciences
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 06  |  Units: Administration  | Time: 2024 |  Link
Description: The university adheres to a set of guidelines and standards for water discharges on campus. In order to comply with these standards, it operates periodic water quality tests that are performed by external expert companies. Milouda Laboratories I Mérieux NutriSciences, accredited by Israel Laboratory Accreditation Authority (ISRAC), ISO/IEC 17025, conducted a microbiological water tests at the university. (more…)

Report on the concentration of backflow prevention devices on campus – updated 2022

By: Daniel and Michael: consulting, service, repair and maintenance of backflow prevention devices Ltd.
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 06  |  Units: Administration  | Time: 2022 |  Link
Description: The university adheres to a set of guidelines and standards for water discharges on campus. In order to comply with these standards, it operates periodic water quality tests that are performed by external expert companies. Attached is a report on the concentration of backflow prevention devices on campus, updated for 2022, issued by Daniel and Michael: consulting, service, repair and maintenance of backflow prevention devices Ltd. (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…)

Cross sectoral dialogue about SDGs – The Haifa Laboratory for Religious Studies

By: The Haifa Laboratory for Religious Studies
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 16, SDG 17  |  Units: Research Authority  | Time: 2021 |  Link
Description: The Haifa greenhouse for the study of religions, initiates a cross-sectorial dialogue, and holds conferences, seminars, etc. In 2021 it held a conference on tensions and interrelationships (more…)

Cross sectoral dialogue about SDGs – The Faculty of Law

By: The Faculty of Law
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 16, SDG 17  |  Units: Law  | Time: 2021 |  Link
Description: The Faculty of Law of the University of Haifa holds the annual Haifa Law Conference, attended by governmental and non-governmental bodies. In 2021, The Haifa Law Conference dealt with governance, sustainability and law in times of change, (more…)

Relationships with regional NGOs and government for SDG policy

By: Minerva Center for the Rule of Law under Extreme Conditions
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 13, SDG 16, SDG 17  |  Units: Research Authority  | Time: 2021 |  Link
Description: Many of the University of Haifa research centers are in dialogue with governmental and non-governmental bodies, expert communities, and decision and policy maker by providing consultation, workshops, seminars, conferences, and publications based on their research findings. The report by ‘Minerva Center for the Rule of Law under Extreme Conditions’, (more…)

Protocol of safe disposal of biological waste from university’s laboratories

By: The university administration
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 15  |  Units: Administration  | Time: ongoing |  Link
Description: The purpose of the protocol of safe disposal of biological waste from university laboratories is to comprehensively regulate the handling and safe disposal of biological waste, and it must be adapted to the needs of the organization, referring to the types of infectious waste, the various safety levels and the requirements of the regulatory bodies. In this way, the institution will be able to ensure the protection of the health of the employees and the prevention of harm to the environment. (more…)

Protocol of safe disposal of chemical waste from university’s laboratories

By: The university administration
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 15  |  Units: Administration  | Time: ongoing |  Link
Description: The purpose of the protocol of safe disposal of chemical waste from university laboratories is to define the method of collecting and removing chemical waste while ensuring the safety and health of students and employees working in the laboratories of the University of Haifa. The document includes definitions of different types of waste, disposal methods, guidelines for the establishment of centralized waste collection areas in each institute/laboratory complex, (more…)

Cleaning and disinfection of drinking water reservoir ; drinking water quality tests results

By: Effective pest control and disinfection Ltd. – 514375070 ; Instutute for Food Microbiology and Consumer Goods Ltd.
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 14, SDG 15  |  Units: Administration  | Time: 2020 |  Link
Description: The university adheres to a set of guidelines and standards for water discharges on campus. In order to comply with these standards, it operates periodic water quality tests that are performed by external expert companies. Attached are two reports in one file: 1. Report on the cleaning and disinfection of a drinking water reservoir (30.10.2020), carried out by the Effective pest control and disinfection Ltd. – 514375070 ; 2. Report on the results of drinking water quality tests (04.11.2020), (more…)

Policy for maintaining marine ecosystems

By: The university administration
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 14  |  Units: Administration  | Time: ongoing |  Link
Description: In accordance with the laws of the State of Israel, the University of Haifa is committed to the protection and preservation of marine ecosystems, wildlife, as well as concern for the health and well-being of humans. In order to meet these goals, the university operates according to water quality and drainage standards, prevention and reduction of all types of marine pollution, reduction of physical, chemical, and biological changes in marine ecosystems. (more…)

Reducing the use of disposable cups and water bottles throughout the campus

By: The university administration
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 11, SDG 12, SDG 14, SDG 15  |  Units: Administration  | Time: 2022 |  Link
Description: As part of the sustainability vision of the University of Haifa and it’s day-to-day efforts to protect the environment, on 01.06.2022 university administration issued a new guideline document regarding the use of disposable utensils on campus, especially non-biodegradable ones. It includes two practical instructions that will take effect immediately: 1. Staff members are asked to stop using disposable cups and switch to use a reusable personal cups. 2. General warehouse staff is asked (more…)

Tracking students and graduates by Gender and degree eligibility

By: The university administration
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 05, SDG 10  |  Units: Administration  | Time: 2021 |  Link
Description: Tracking table about students and graduates by Gender has been compiled for the academic year 2020-2021. The data in the table is presented in percentages, first of students and then of graduates from both genders. Men vs women statistics is segmented by academic degrees and by faculties they studied on. (more…)

Monitoring under-represented groups through candidacy

By: The university administration
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 10, SDG 05  |  Units: Administration  | Time: 2021 |  Link
Description: Tracking table about candidates has been compiled for the academic year 2020-2021. The data in the table is presented in percentages and segmented by candidates’ gender, area of ​​residence, and the academic degree they applied for – (more…)

Nursing rooms on campus

By: The university administration
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 05  |  Units: Administration  | Time: ongoing |  Link
Description: In several university’s buildings there are new and well-equipped nursing rooms for the well-being and use of female students and academic and administrative staff members. The rooms provide various childcare facilities and are equipped with furniture adapted to the needs of the nursing mother and the baby (more…)

Remote working pilot for administrative staff

By: Human resources Department
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 11  |  Units: Administration  | Time: ongoing |  Link
Description: The University’s HR department has approved remote working (working from home) pilot for a period of 3 months starting from Monday 01.11.2021 and later extended till the present day. The pilot is based on working from home one day a week, subject to filling out an application and agreeing form. Remote working will be approved for employees whose role and nature of work allow working remotely and fulfilling the duties of the position in full. (more…)

Public events at the Hecht Museum

By: Hecht Museum
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 04, SDG 17  |  Units: Administration  | Time: ongoing |  Link
Description: The Hecht Museum hosts lectures and activities for families, groups and schools. In addition, it gives free online lectures and tours in cooperation with the Israel Antiquities Authority and others, on an ad-hoc and programmed basis. A recent example is the “Archaeology Now” lecture series (more…)

Sustainable construction (green construction) standard No’ 78218

By: The Standards Institution of Israel
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 11  |  Units: Administration  | Time: 2021 |  Link
Description: The university completed the construction of a new building for the Faculty of Welfare & Health according to sustainable standards. This earned the University a one-star Green Standard certification No’ 78218. (more…)

Sustainable practices targets – the new Cable Car Station at the University of Haifa

By: The university administration
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 11, SDG 17  |  Units: Administration  | Time: 2022 |  Link
Description: Starting 2022, The University hosts Cable car station – a new sustainable type of public transportation in Haifa. The Cable car is operated by CableExpress company. (more…)

Tracking pay scale for gender equity

By: The university administration
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 08  |  Units: Administration  | Time: 2022 |  Link
Description: The University checked the salary data of all its employees for 2021, and analyzed the data also by gender factor. So that each and every employee can access online slip website and find his personalized
annual report on the salary disparities in the group of employees to which they belong as far as such exist. (more…)