Theme: The New "Old": Ideas, Reimagined

Tel Aviv University is Israel’s largest public higher-education and research institution, offering study programmes across a range of fields including technology, law, natural sciences, the humanities, and more. Tel Aviv University is home to a vibrant community of students, faculty, and researchers from diverse academic and personal backgrounds.

Embracing Tel Aviv’s characterizing feature of renewing the old, this independently organized TEDx event will be centered around the theme of “The New ‘Old’: Ideas, Reimagined.”

By featuring students, faculty, and researchers, this event aims to bring light to the incredibly diverse and impactful ideas that emerge at Tel Aviv University. This event will give the stage to Tel Aviv University's local and international community to share their insights, offer perplexing new directions for thought, and open the gateways to innovation and collaboration in academia and industry.

Tel Aviv University - Jaglom Auditorium
Jaglom Auditorium
George S. Wise Senate Building, Tel-Aviv, 6139201
Israel

Aviv Ziv

Postgraduate Student

Aviv Ziv is a medical student. From his first year of medical school, Aviv found his place in research, where he could imagine, invent, and develop creative solutions. He focuses on the early detection of Parkinson’s disease, investigating data from digital mobility measures to identify early motor symptoms. His work challenges traditional beliefs, demonstrating that these symptoms begin long before a formal diagnosis.

Binita Ghosh

PhD Candidate

Binita Ghosh is the founder of Kitchen Lab, a grassroots initiative born in her kitchen in Ranchi, India, with a simple yet profound mission: to make science inclusive and accessible to everyone. She has shown that curiosity and creativity can break barriers, transforming even the most limited resources into opportunities for exploration and growth. Fondly known as that kitchenlab girl online, Binita uses platforms like Virtual Kitchen Lab to ignite a love for science in young minds and foster a sense of wonder. Now a PhD researcher at Tel Aviv University, she is advancing cardiac organoid research while continuing her unwavering commitment to inclusivity and empowerment through science. Binita’s journey is a testament to resilience, compassion, and the belief that science, when made accessible, can truly transform lives and communities.

Giulia Di Crosta

PhD Candidate

My interest for ancient DNA was cemented through years of hands-on archaeological fieldwork and academic achievements: I have a BSc and MSc in Bioarchaeology and I'm currently doing my PhD at the Slon lab in TAU, under the guidance of Dr.Viviane Slon. Having explored the potential of archaeogenomics in shedding light on forgotten times, I became utterly intrigued by how ancient DNA can inform about prehistoric social structures. Using ancient DNA (aDNA) and sedimentary ancient DNA (sedaDNA), my research goals aim to explore demographic fluctuations, kinship systems and mating patterns that shaped prehistory in the Levant.

Ido Ben-Artzi

PhD Candidate

Ido Ben-Artzi is a PhD student at the Sagol School of Neuroscience and an International Chess Master. His research explores the unique cognitive traits of individuals on the autism spectrum, particularly in the realm of reinforcement learning. Ido's work uncovers how the precise and systematic thinking styles associated with autism can lead to exceptional performance in stable environments, like the chessboard, while presenting challenges in dynamic settings. Through his studies, he aims to reshape how we perceive and leverage the strengths of diverse cognitive profiles.

Inbal Amir

Undergraduate Student

I am a first year student, pursuing a bachelor's degree in behavioral economics. I am also a passionate cosplayer and skilled costume designer, creating costumes from scratch. Beyond my creative pursuits, I have a strong affinity for numbers and data, having worked as an analyst during my military service and later in the gaming industry.

Loren Kertsman

Undergraduate Student

Loren Kertsman is a 23-year-old Liberal Arts student at Tel Aviv University majoring in English literature. She trained in singing, dancing and acting for ten years and completed her two-year acting diploma at Vienna’s English Theatre Academy in 2022. Despite transition into a career in public policy, Loren tries to incorporate the life lessons she learned in her artistic training and time at acting school in everyday life, such as confidence, resilience, public speaking and play. With her talk, Loren wishes to share these lessons and provide a different perspective on how to approach life’s challenges.

Yuval Shapira

Undergraduate Student

Yuval Shapira, who founded five social impact projects and held various roles in corporate and governmental innovation, will give a talk titled "The Business of Change: Harnessing Business Frameworks to Drive Social Impact.