This week’s activities at Open Mind Arts & Culture
<p><b>SculpArt program</b></p>
<p>On the 26<sup>th</sup> of November, OMAC kicked off the SculpArt program with painting workshops, encouraging participants to explore artistic expression through hands-on activities. The event offered participants an opportunity to engage in creative expression through guided, hands-on activities, fostering an appreciation for art and technique.</p>
<p><b>Art Exhibition</b></p>
Innovation protection discussed at the 3rd Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Day
<p>On the 26<sup>th</sup> of November, the Technology Transfer Office, in collaboration with INPI France and OMPIC, organized the 3rd Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Day at UM6P campus in Benguerir.</p>
Delegation from University of Sherbrooke engaged with UM6P across campuses
<p>On the 25<sup>th</sup> of November, a delegation from the University of Sherbrooke visited UM6P, with one group at the Benguerir campus and another at the Rabat campus, based on their areas of interest.</p>
Sneak Peek #35: New AI tool generates realistic satellite images of future flooding
<p>Visualizing the potential impacts of a hurricane on people’s homes before it hits can help residents prepare and decide whether to evacuate.</p>
<p>MIT scientists have developed a method that generates satellite imagery from the future to depict how a region would look after a potential flooding event. The method combines a generative artificial intelligence model with a physics-based flood model to create realistic, birds-eye-view images of a region, showing where flooding is likely to occur given the strength of an oncoming storm.</p>
SHE LEADS hackathon celebrated women’s empowerment
<p>On the 20<sup>th</sup> of November, the Sports Department, in collaboration with the Athleets Club, Africa Business Unit, Accelab, and the Entrepreneur Academy, organized <i>SHE LEADS: Empowering Women in Sports and Business</i> within the University’s Campus in Benguerir.</p>
UGF hosted the 4th edition of APRD Scientific Committees
<p>From the 26<sup>th</sup> to the 28<sup>th</sup> of November, UGF hosted the 4<sup>th</sup> edition of the Scientific Committees for the Multidisciplinary R&D Program (APRD) in collaboration with UM6P, OCP Foundation, the Ministry of Higher Education, and the National Center for Scientific and Technical Research.</p>
Sustainable Development Department and Lions UM6P Club celebrated International Children’s Day
<p>On the 20<sup>th</sup> and 23<sup>rd</sup> of November, the Sustainable Development Department, in collaboration with Lions UM6P Club, organized activities at the Aicha Oum Al Mouaminin Orphanage in celebration of International Children’s Day.</p>
<p>The event included distributing school supplies, furniture, toys, and essentials, made possible by donations from the UM6P community. Activities such as games, drawing, dancing, and a sustainability session fostered interactions with the children.</p>
MAHIR Center engaged youth in dialogue on creativity and identity
<p>This week, the MAHIR Center welcomed writer, translator, and visual artist Mr. Hassan Bourkia for an exchange with youth participants.</p>
Prework 2024 connected students with industry leaders
<p>On the 27th of November, the Career Center hosted the 5th edition of Prework at the University Mohammed VI Polytechnic Campus in Benguerir.</p>
<p>Throughout the day, participants engaged in interactive sessions, personalized career guidance sessions, and networking opportunities. These activities provided students with valuable advice tailored to their aspirations while also allowing recruiters to discover emerging talent from UM6P.</p>
FGSES Open Day showcased academic programs and campus life
<p>On the 23<sup>rd</sup> of November, the Faculty of Governance, Economics, and Social Sciences (FGSES) organized an Open Day at UM6P Campus in Rabat, welcoming over 2,000 participants.</p>