Communicating Science #03: Can We Teach the Immune System to Heal Itself?

<p>For millions with autoimmune diseases, the immune system has gone rogue, attacking the body instead of protecting it. Dr. Sanae Ben Mkaddem, an Associate Professor of Immunology at UM6P’s Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS), may have found a way to reset this broken defense system without the risky side effects of current&nbsp;treatments</p>

Outreach and Admissions strengthened presence in Cameroon

<p>As part of UM6P’s continuous efforts to attract and support talented students across Africa, the Outreach and Admissions team of the Department of Academic Services conducted a series of strategic visits in Cameroon.</p>

<p>The initiative aimed to reinforce UM6P’s visibility and understand the Cameroonian market. The team engaged with key institutions including the Direction des Bourses, Office du Baccalauréat, and several high schools where they presented UM6P’s academic offer to guidance services and students.</p>

Paris Dauphine students visited UM6P for a session on public governance

<p>On the 19th of March, the Faculty of Governance, Economics and Social Sciences welcomed visiting master’s students from Paris Dauphine University at UM6P Campus in Rabat.</p>

<p>As part of the study visit, Professors Rabha Zeidguy and Mohammed Amine Benabdallah led a session on the control of public action in Morocco, addressing the mechanisms, institutions, and challenges related to transparency and accountability in governance.</p>

Accelerating Impacts of Climate Change Research for Africa (AICCRA) III delegation visited UM6P to explore collaboration

<p>From the 17th to the 19th of March, a delegation from the Accelerating Impacts of Climate Change Research for Africa (AICCRA) III program visited UM6P Campus in Benguerir.</p>

<p>The visit aimed to explore potential areas of collaboration in the context of climate change research and innovation in Africa. The delegation held meetings with representatives from various UM6P departments, gaining insights into the university’s work in education, research, and capacity development.</p>

UM6P Associates engaged with Moroccan competencies in Brussels and Stockholm

<p>UM6P Associates organized the Moroccan Competencies Meeting series this year during Ramadan, with events held in Brussels on March 13th and in Stockholm on March 15th. Following successful editions in London, Boston, and Montreal, these events connected Moroccan competencies with UM6P to support Morocco’s socioeconomic development.</p>

Squares Student Club connected Benguerir and Rabat campuses through sports and culture

<p>On the 22<sup>nd</sup>&nbsp;and 23<sup>rd</sup>&nbsp;of February, the Squares Club, in collaboration with the UM6P Sports Department, organized an inter-campus visit to UM6P Campus in Rabat.</p>

<p>The event brought together club members and players from both campuses for an exchange centered around competition, learning, and culture. The visit featured an official tournament, educational discussions, and a cultural conference, aiming to strengthen collaboration between the clubs.</p>

The Globe Digest #57: Robotic helper making mistakes? Just nudge it in the right direction

<p>Imagine that a robot is helping you clean the dishes. You ask it to grab a soapy bowl out of the sink, but its gripper slightly misses the mark.</p>

<p>Using a new framework developed by MIT and NVIDIA researchers, you could correct that robot’s behavior with simple interactions. The method would allow you to point to the bowl or trace a trajectory to it on a screen, or simply give the robot’s arm a nudge in the right direction.</p>