Arbois & Mediterranean Round Tables – UM6P Rabat Campus
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University hosted the 15th edition of the Arbois and Mediterranean Round Tables on its Rabat campus, in collaboration with the OCP Group, the CNRS, and Aix-Marseille University. Under the theme “Scientific Advances,” this meeting brought together researchers, decision-makers, and civil society actors to discuss key topics such as artificial intelligence, energy transition, soil resilience, and applied mathematics.
UM6P contributed to strategic discussions on Africa’s future at the Africa CEO Forum
<p>On the 12<sup>th</sup> and 13<sup>th</sup> of May, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic took part in the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, which gathered over 2,000 policymakers, investors, and business leaders from Africa and beyond, under the theme “Can a New Public-Private Deal Reshape the Future of the Continent?”.</p>
French Minister Marie Barsacq visited Lydex Rabat to strengthen sports partnership
<p>On Friday, the 16<sup>th</sup> of May, the Lycée d’Excellence of Rabat welcomed a diplomatic French delegation led by H.E. Marie Barsacq, Minister of Sports, Youth and Community Life.</p>
Harvard OPM60 delegation visited UM6P to explore innovation
<p>On the 10<sup>th</sup> of May, the 60th cohort of the Harvard Business School’s Owner/President Management (OPM) program was welcomed at UM6P Campus in Benguerir. The delegation was received by President Hicham El Habti, who introduced the visitors to the university's academic and innovation ecosystem including a key innovation hub such as the 1337 Coding School.</p>
HACK the Future of Work gathered diverse voices on skills and society in the AI era
<p>From the 13<sup>th</sup> to 14<sup>th</sup> of May, the first edition of HACK the Future of Work was held at the UM6P Campus in Benguerir, gathering over 200 participants, including corporate executives, HR leaders, researchers, and students from various institutions.</p>
UM6P and AFD explored synergies for southern Morocco
<p>On the 10<sup>th</sup> of May, UM6P received a delegation from the French Development Agency (AFD) at UM6P Campus in Laayoune, as part of a working mission to Morocco’s southern regions.</p>
Experts explore approaches to navigating uncertainty
<p>On the 13<sup>th</sup> of May, the Science & Quête de Sens Center of Excellence, part of Africa Business School, held a session focused on the theme “Facing Uncertainty: Understanding, Acting and Creating” at UM6P Campus in Rabat, led by Professor Jean Staune.</p>
Representatives from ENGIE toured UM6P’s energy and water research platforms
<p>On the 14<sup>th</sup> of May, representatives in charge of Research, Innovation, and Strategy at ENGIE Group, accompanied by a delegation from OCP Group, visited University Mohammed VI Polytechnic at its Campus in Benguerir.</p>
Second cohort of WI progress program kicked off with focus on industrial leadership
<p>The second cohort of the WI Progress program, a professional development initiative aimed at supporting women with technical backgrounds across OCP’s industrial operations was launched at UM6P Campus in Benguerir.</p>
<p>This initiative was developed collaboratively by Executive Education STH and the Talent & Organizational Development teams from OCP Mining and Manufacturing. This new edition builds on insights gathered from the first cohort.</p>
Creative writing engaged students in a discussion on contemporary themes
<p>On the 15<sup>th</sup> of May, the Learning Center welcomed Moroccan writer and filmmaker Hicham Lasri at University Mohammed VI Polytechnic’s Campus in Benguerir for a discussion centered on his book Punk Fitna.</p>