Research and Publications Authority
Ashkelon Academic College places the research at the center of its academic endeavors. The study is perceived as an important and necessary step for the professional development of the faculty members of the college.
The Research Authority works to promote the research culture in the college, its research activities among the academic staff, and to assist with the administrative side of conducting research.
Members of the Research and Publications Authority Committee
Prof. Gila Chen: Chair of the Research and Publications Authority.
Prof. Shoshana Neumann: Dean of the Faculty of Economics.
Prof. Rachel Sharabi: Head of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.
Prof. Shir Daphne Tkoa: Dean of the Faculty of Social Work
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Objectives of the Research and Publications Authority
- Creating a research infrastructure - advising, directing and assisting in the advancement of research.
- Encouraging research collaborations with institutions and researchers in Israel and around the world.
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Obtain and disseminate information about research funds, conferences and seminars.
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The roles of the Research and Publications Authority
- Assist in the administrative side of conducting research funded by external and internal funds.
- Encourage researchers to initiate and conduct research as well as assist them in obtaining research grants.
- Assist in the administrative side of conducting research funded by external and internal funds.
- Generate new opportunities for research activities and interdisciplinary collaboration among college faculty members.
- Serve as a platform for the presentation of the various researchers working in the college, their research interests and research activities.
- Act to obtain information that will assist in the exchange of researchers between the College and overseas research institutions.
