The Globe Digest #48: UM6P researchers contribute to a book on Lithium-ion batteries published by Elsevier

<p>UM6P Professors Noha Sabi, Hasna Aziam, and Hicham Ben Youcef from the High Throughput Multidisciplinary Research Laboratory (HTMR) have authored two chapters in a recent book published by Elsevier entitled “Nanostructured Lithium-ion Battery Materials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications”, highlighting their expertise in advanced battery technologies.</p>

Farmers shared insights on olive cultivation at Al Moutmir community of practice event

<p>On the 26<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;of December, Al Moutmir organized a community of practice event focused on olive trees, bringing together over 50 participants, including farmers, cooperatives, experts, researchers, agronomists, input and technology suppliers, start-ups, and financial and insurance partners.</p>

Consulting Case Game challenged UM6P students with business problem-solving

<p>On the 21<sup>st</sup>&nbsp;of December, the African Consulting Club (ACC) organized the Forvis Mazars Morocco x ACC Consulting Case Game at the University’s Campus in Rabat, in collaboration with Africa Business School (ABS) and Student Organizations, Leadership, and Engagement (SOLE).</p>

Harvard Growth Lab Director visited UM6P for discussions on green growth

<p>On the 27<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;of December, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic welcomed Prof. Yildirim Muhammed, Director of Academic Research at the Harvard Growth Lab and Associate Professor of Economics at Koç University, to its campus in Benguerir.</p>

<p>The visit focused on energy, with Prof. Yildirim Muhammed exploring UM6P’s energy installations to learn about the university’s advancements in the field. He also met with representatives to discuss potential areas of collaboration.</p>

Robotics Boot Camp introduced students to programming and engineering basics

<p>On the 19<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;and 26<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;of December, Junior Explorer organized a Robotics Boot Camp for 40 middle school students from Al Massira Middle School in Benguerir. The two-day program introduced participants to the basics of robotics and programming while focusing on STEAM skills.</p>

3x3 UM6P Basketball Tournament united student-athletes from eight Moroccan universities

<p>On the 14<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;and 15<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;of December, the first edition of the 3x3 UM6P Basketball Tournament brought together over 70 athletes from eight universities across Morocco for a competitive event at UM6P Campus in Benguerir.</p>

Sneak Peek #39: Mpox: Moroccan start-up prepares to deliver the first 100% African PCR tests

<p>Moldiag has set up its production site some twenty kilometers from Rabat. Before entering the area where Mpox PCR tests are produced, and to avoid any contamination…</p>

<p>Abdeladim Moumen is the Director of the Diagnostic Kit Center at the MASCIR Foundation, a research center attached to University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, which developed the test. He is also the founder of the Moldiag start-up, which handles production. “We’re proud to be the first in Africa to develop and market a 100% African kit,” he explains.</p>

Over 200 trees planted during Lions Club UM6P’s environmental initiative

<p>On the 21<sup>st</sup>&nbsp;of December, the Lions Club UM6P, in collaboration with Student Organizations, Leadership &amp; Engagement (SOLE), the Experimental Farm, and the Lions Club ‘Unité Euromed,’ organized a humanitarian initiative in Benguerir under the theme “Our Trees, Our Future.”</p>