<p>On the 12^th&nbsp;of November, the Learning Center at UM6P campus in Benguerir hosted a masterclass with author and professor Oumelbanine Zhiri, moderated by Mr. Ali Benmakhlouf.</p>

<p>From the 14^th&nbsp;&nbsp;to the 16^th&nbsp;&nbsp;of November, Professor Hassan Radoine represented University Mohammed VI Polytechnic at a Business Forum organized by the World Smart City Forum (WSCF) in Nanjing, China.</p>

<p>This week, at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the UM6P-J-PAL Agricultural Lab for Africa (UJALA), led by Lab Director Hicham El Azami, showcased its approach to addressing Africa’s agricultural challenges.</p>

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<p>On the 14^th&nbsp;of November, FIRSI organized a conference at UM6P France Office in Paris featuring Claudie Haigneré, an astronaut, scientist, and former minister.</p>

<p>Ms. Haigneré shared her journey spanning medicine, space exploration, and political engagement. She explored connections between science, innovation, and global challenges, emphasizing the role of younger generations in shaping a sustainable future. This event aligns with FIRSI's mission to inspire and empower future talents.</p>

<p>On the 18^th&nbsp;of November, the FGSES Club de la Vie Étudiante (CVE) hosted a celebration of the 69^th&nbsp;anniversary of Morocco's Independence Day at the University's Campus in Rabat.</p>

<p>On the 12^th&nbsp;of November, UM6P hosted a delegation from SEFFCO, a subsidiary of OCP in Romania, alongside representatives from Nutricrops OCP at UM6P Campus in Benguerir.</p>

<p>The aim of their visit was to introduce SEFFCO partners to the mining and industrial activities of the OCP Group. The delegation toured research and innovation centers at UM6P and engaged with representatives on different subjects, from sustainable agriculture to energy and mining.</p>

<p>On the 14^th&nbsp;of November, StartGate welcomed Mr. Walid Daou, founder of Cleverlytics, a UM6P spin-off focused on AI solutions, as part of its community-building efforts to promote an entrepreneurial mindset.</p>

<p>This week at Mahir Center, Step up’s participants met Pr. Rachid Guerraoui from the College of Computing at UM6P to explore career paths in the tech industry.</p>

<p>Pr. Guerraoui shared insights into his career journey and discussed topics like AI’s impact, the value of multilingual skills, and educational paths in engineering.</p>

<p>A new electrode design boosts the efficiency of electrochemical reactions that turn carbon dioxide into ethylene and other products.</p>

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<p>As the world struggles to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, researchers are seeking practical, economical ways to capture carbon dioxide and convert it into useful products, such as transportation fuels, chemical feedstocks, or even building materials. But so far, such attempts have struggled to reach economic viability.</p>

<p>The UM6P Africa Initiative entity is announcing the release of the 61^st&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>

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<p>We invite you to stay informed and engaged with the evolving developments shaping Africa's growth and future. To consult the 61^st&nbsp;edition, please click on the link below :</p>