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The article discusses the impact of psychological moods on cognitive processing and flexibility within an educational environment. The author comments on the impact of moods such as fear, anxiety, and sadness on creativity in a learning experience, as well as the difference in impact between positive and negative moods. Topics include the connection of physical activity and moods, as well as research by the University of Western Ontario in Canada and Tel Aviv University in Israel.

The article presents the study as of early December 2013, which showed that female faculty members at the Tel Aviv University in Israel are paid nearly 20% less than their male counterparts.

This section offers news briefs on higher education. Tel Aviv University in Israel is charging foreign students rents that are almost double the amount paid by local students. The Macquarie University's student union endorses the LifeChoice Macquarie, an anti-abortion movement in Australia. Nine universities in the U.S. have partnered to help Burma rebuild its higher education sector.

Reports on the plans of Tel Aviv University in Israel to inaugurate a `Jewish People's Nobel prize.' Amount of prizes to be awarded each year; Comments from Itamar Rabinovich, president of the university; Other academic prizes awarded in Israel.

Offers a look at Israel's three dimensional virtual museum which was designed by researchers at Tel Aviv University's Knowledge Technology Lab. Description of museum; Museums which can be seen on Internet; How author compares them to multimedia catalogues; What researchers stressed on; Concept of the museum; Prototype intended for children; Funding for project; Who provided this; Location of museum on World Wide Web; How museum was designed.

Reports on the findings by the Tel Aviv University Anti-Semitism Study Project on racially motivated attacks against Jews. Increase in planned attacks against Jews; Great Britain as the most violent country regarding anti-Semitic and racist activities; Development by radical Islamic groups of links with local Neo-Nazi and fascist organizations.

Reports on the lawsuit filed by a professor against Tel-Aviv University for alleged sexual discrimination. Tel-Aviv University's position on the case; Interpretation of the term for `partner' and `spouse.'

Reports that a debate over the involvement of university staff in the activities of privately-run colleges has come to a head in a dispute between Tel Aviv University and a group of professors from the faculties of law and business studies in Israel. Increase in the number of community colleges and private schools offering post-secondary level tuition.