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University of Haifa Cuts 160 Million Shekels Over Four Years

8/27/2026

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University of Haifa will cut 160 million shekels over four years to address its deficit.
The university reports an annual deficit of about 60 million shekels, driven by pension and research funding changes.
About 170 non-permanent lecturers received dismissal or position-reduction notices.
Senior lecturers must increase weekly teaching from six to eight hours, prompting faculty opposition.

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University of Haifa will cut 160 million shekels over four years to address its deficit.
The university reports an annual deficit of about 60 million shekels, driven by pension and research funding changes.
About 170 non-permanent lecturers received dismissal or position-reduction notices.
Senior lecturers must increase weekly teaching from six to eight hours, prompting faculty opposition.