<p>This week, ACT School centers in Khouribga, El Jadida, and Youssoufia are preparing for Lyoom Nkoon, their annual cultural event focused on storytelling and self-expression. Scheduled on the 26th of December at University Mohammed VI Polytechnic Campus in Benguerir, the event will feature a variety of projects.</p>

<p>The UM6P Africa Initiative entity is announcing the release of the 66^th&nbsp;&nbsp;edition of the Africa Initiative's Weekly News Digest. The main objective is to share with UM6P community members the latest news, opportunities, and events from across the continent.</p>

<p>We invite you to stay informed and engaged with the evolving developments shaping Africa's growth and future. To consult the 66^th&nbsp;&nbsp;edition, please click on the link below :&nbsp;</p>

<p>This week, representatives from CAES and the ReBuild program visited Talat N'Yaaqoub to advance the "Biogas Home and Compost" project, funded by The Bench Program (ENSUS).</p>

<p>The visit engaged 10 women representing 10 households to collect data on waste and gas usage, forming the basis for designing tailored energy and waste management solutions. Equipment was provided to facilitate accurate data collection, with a focus on community involvement as a key element in enhancing quality of life in the region.</p>

<p>Researchers at Stanford Engineering have developed a lightweight, comfortable knit sleeve that uses pressure-based haptics to simulate touch, opening up new possibilities for wearable devices.</p>

<p>On the 14th of December, the International Student Office (ISO), in collaboration with the International Student Club (ISC), organized the 7th edition of the Reflection Circles at UM6P Campus in Benguerir.</p>

<p>The session brought together 20 participants from diverse nationalities to celebrate and explore UM6P’s cultural diversity. Through shared stories and cultural anecdotes, participants engaged in discussions that promoted inclusion, tolerance, and collaboration.</p>

<p>On the 13th of December, CITINNOV hosted a workshop titled "Fostering Resilience: Cross-Border Strategies for Urban and Territorial Sustainability in Morocco and Spain" at UM6P Campus in Rabat, in collaboration with Barcelona International University of Catalonia.</p>

<p>The session, led by Prof. Hassan Radoine, Prof. Lorenzo Chelleri, and Prof. Nahiduzzaman,&nbsp; gathered experts and students to address climate change challenges through enhanced territorial resilience.</p>

<p>On the 16th of December, as part of the "Medicinal and Aromatic Plants" program, UGF, in collaboration with the National Agency for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (ANPMA), organized a meeting in Taounate, bringing together researchers from both institutions involved in the program.</p>

<p>This week, at UM6P campus in Benguerir, the College of Computing, in collaboration with Futurate by Infosysta, held a Professional Scrum Developer Training designed for computer science engineering students. The training introduced participants to agile practices to navigate the fast-paced tech environment.</p>

<p>On December 14th, UM6P France, in collaboration with the UM6P School of Collective Intelligence and Parlons Énergies EDF, launched the certified training program "Developing a Managerial and Organizational Culture of Collective Intelligence" at UM6P offices in Paris, led by Lex Paulson.</p>

<p>On the 14th of December, the Sustainable Development Ambassadors Program (SDAP) was launched with its first onboarding session at UM6P Campus in Benguerir.</p>

<p>The event introduced participants to core principles of sustainability and provided an opportunity for collaboration and connection as future leaders of change. The program brings together 36 ambassadors from 14 educational programs across the Rabat and Benguerir campuses.</p>