<p>This week, the Executive Education facilitated a certificate awarding ceremony at UM6P campus in Bneguerir, marking the conclusion of the 3rd edition of the Desalination Technology program, developed by the International Water Research Institute (IWRI) in collaboration with the Executive Education S&amp;T.</p>

<p>Driven to solve hard problems, Associate Professor Zachary Hartwig is advancing a new approach to commercial fusion energy.</p>

<p>If you're looking for hard problems, building a nuclear fusion power plant is a pretty good place to start. Fusion — the process that powers the sun — has proven to be a difficult thing to recreate here on Earth despite decades of research.</p>

<p>On the 30^th&nbsp;of November, Vision 2030 volunteer facilitators from ABS and SCI, in collaboration with the International Student Office, held a workshop to enhance the integration of international students at UM6P.</p>

<p>The session focused on findings from a recent community-wide survey addressing language barriers and integration challenges. Participants worked together to propose practical solutions for improving language training and fostering a more inclusive environment for international students.</p>

<p>The UM6P Africa Initiative entity is announcing the release of the 65^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 65^th&nbsp;&nbsp;edition, please click on the link below :&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the 7^th&nbsp;and 8^th&nbsp;of December, the International Association of Students in Agriculture (IAAS), in collaboration with CDG Invest and 212 Founders, and with the support of Africa Business School (ABS) and Student Organization, Leadership, and Engagement (SOLE), organized the Eco-Innovate Hackathon.</p>

<p>This week, the College of Computing concluded the second edition of HPC AI Days, a three-day event on High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), powered by the Toubkal Supercomputer, at UM6P Campus in Benguerir.</p>

<p>The program included sessions on GPU programming, numerical linear algebra, and AI workflows, along with a hackathon showcasing participants’ creativity and technical skills. Experts highlighted GPU-accelerated computations and collaborative problem-solving.</p>

<p>Consumers’ real-world stop-and-go driving of electric vehicles benefits batteries more than the steady use simulated in almost all laboratory tests of new battery designs, Stanford-SLAC study finds.</p>

<p>This week, MAHIR Center participants visited the workshop of Mr. Hassan Bourkia—writer, translator, and visual artist—for a discussion on literature and storytelling.</p>

<p>Surrounded by plants, books, and art, the group analyzed Susan Sontag's letter to Jorge Luis Borges, the joy of literature, and Borges’ reflections on One Thousand and One Nights. Mr. Bourkia discussed the text’s lasting value, its influence on Borges, and the parallels between Scheherazade’s storytelling and political power.</p>

<p>From the 30^th&nbsp;of November to the 1st of December, the hackathon for the second edition of the ReBuild Challenge took place at UM6P Campus in Benguerir, followed by the semi-final on the 5th of December. This edition was organized in partnership with StartGate, OCP Foundation, the ReBuild Initiative, the Social Experience Program, l’Agence Nationale des Eaux et Forêts, and the High Atlas Foundation.</p>

<p>On the 28^th&nbsp;of November, the Learning Center organized a storytelling competition at UM6P Campus in Benguerir, bringing together participants and an engaged audience.</p>