Leadership and collaboration highlighted at UM6P’s X-ibition
<p>On the 17th and 18th of January, Student Organization, Leadership , and engagement (SOLE) hosted the 4th edition of X-ibition, the Student Clubs Fair, at UM6P campus in Benguerir.</p>
<p>The event brought together students from the Rabat and Benguerir campuses to showcase their creativity, leadership, and diverse initiatives. It highlighted the variety of student-driven projects at UM6P and reinforced a culture of collaboration and proactive engagement.</p>
LYDEX Rabat placed 4th at the 2025 Casablanca African Judo Open
<p>From the 18th to the 19th of January, LYDEX Rabat judokas participated in the 2025 Casablanca African Judo Open, competing against athletes from 25 countries across four continents. The team finished 4th in the overall medal rankings, earning 1 gold, 6 silver, and 4 bronze medals.</p>
<p>Notable performances included Malak Lakhal, who won gold in the Juniors category, and Elmejjati Abderrahmane, who secured gold in the Cadets. Several other athletes achieved silver and bronze medals or placed in the top rankings.</p>
Sneak Peek #42: Scientists uncover new clues about the causes of schizophrenia
<p>The pace of developing treatments for psychiatric disorders has been slow. A groundbreaking approach to cell detection could help change that.</p>
<p>Stanford Medicine scientists are generating a periodic table of sorts for psychiatric disorders, providing better understanding of these conditions and paving the way toward targeted treatment.</p>
UM6P and Canadian universities discussed joint research and academic programs
<p>On the 23rd of January, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic welcomed representatives from 10 Canadian universities at UM6P Campus in Benguerir.</p>
<p>The visit focused on exploring potential collaborations in research and innovation across various academic fields. The delegation toured UM6P’s research facilities and engaged with university representatives to discuss ongoing and future projects aimed at advancing scientific discovery and fostering technological progress.</p>
FGSES and PCNS explored regional integration with Italian diplomats and experts
<p>On the 21st of January, The Faculty of Governance, Economics and Social Sciences(FGSES) and the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) held a roundtable at its headquarters, within the University’s Campus in rabat, with a delegation from the Italian Chamber of Deputies’ Committee on Foreign and EU Affairs.</p>
ATLAS initiative addressed agricultural transitions at Davos
<p>On the 20th of January, the ATLAS initiative, of which University Mohammed VI Polytechnic is a member, brought together, at Davos, global leaders from the public and private sectors to address the $200 billion agricultural funding gap in Africa and discuss sustainable food systems.</p>
NBA Africa and Evosport launch extensive youth Basketball initiative in Morocco
<p>On the 24th of January, NBA Africa and University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, through its subsidiary Evosport, announced a collaboration to support youth basketball development in Morocco. This partnership introduces expanded youth basketball programming and establishes UM6P as an official partner of NBA Africa.</p>
Education: Empowering Africa's Future Leaders Through Science
<p>On this International Day of Education, we reflect on the key role of education in shaping a resilient and innovative future for Africa. At University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, education is not merely about transferring knowledge. It is about empowering individuals to lead, create, innovate, and solve the pressing challenges of our time.</p>
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"Sweet Start" workshop combined culinary skills with creative design
<p>On the 12<sup>th</sup> of January, the Flavoria student club, in collaboration with Student Organizations, Leadership & Engagement (SOLE) and Africa Business School, organized the "Sweet Start" cooking workshop at UM6P Campus in Rabat.</p>