Food truck course and influencers: the tracks for the new generation in academia

An article reviews new study tracks for the 2026-2027 academic year at Israeli academic institutions: a mandatory course on establishing a food truck and café at Kinneret College, an influencer workshop named after Brandon Korff at Reichman University, a specialization in aeronautics at Afeka, and new degrees in artificial intelligence at Reichman University and the Open University. The article notes the backdrop of a four-year war and reserve duty challenges.

An article in Israel Hayom reviews the academic innovations expected for the 2026-2027 academic year, noting the backdrop of a war entering its fourth year and the challenges of reserve duty for students. At Kinneret Academic College, third-year students in the Tourism Department will take a mandatory course on planning and establishing a food truck or café, including building a full business plan, and a culinary and wine course with visits to wineries. At Reichman University, an influencer workshop named after Brandon Korff will train students to create content on social networks with an emphasis on content for Israel and combating antisemitism. Afeka is opening a new specialization in aeronautics and space, against the backdrop of demand in the defense industries. The Open University will open a bachelor's degree in intelligent systems applications, with an emphasis on robotics and autonomous systems. Sapir College is opening a computer science track with a specialization in product management, and Reichman University a bachelor's degree in artificial intelligence and computational learning. Braude College in Karmiel will open a double-major program in electrical and electronics engineering and mechanical engineering.