July 21, 2025 – UM6P, UNESCO & OCP Foundation Launch African-Centered Platform
This triangular partnership seeks to support African development through education, research, culture, and biodiversity. It includes projects on curriculum reform via the General History of Africa, youth mobility through Campus Africa, and digital heritage preservation. President El Habti’s keynote reinforced the university’s pan-African identity. On the same day, the Bridge Africa Summit convened 130 young leaders from across the continent to co- design new models of governance and social innovation.
Source: UM6P, UNESCO and OCP Foundation Operationalize a Triangular Platform for African-Centered Development Agendas

June–July 2025 – Science Pulse: Celebrating UM6P’s Scientific Breakthroughs
UM6P researchers published groundbreaking work across several domains including green chemistry, phosphorus management, and AI for agriculture. The Science Pulse series highlighted high-impact publications, patent filings, and interdisciplinary research clusters operating within the university’s ecosystem. These achievements underscore UM6P’s role as a research powerhouse with global scientific relevance and African impact.

July 2025 – UM6P Hosts African Association of Universities (AAU) in Rabat
UM6P welcomed the African Association of Universities for a regional engagement session in Rabat, focused on fostering academic mobility, collaborative research, and digital transformation of African universities. Discussions emphasized the importance of building resilient academic networks across the continent.
Source: https://www.aau.org

June 25–30, 2025 – UM6P & MEL host flagship conference on evidence-based public policy
This conference gathered over 200 experts including Nobel laureate Esther Duflo, researchers from Harvard, and policymakers from the Moroccan government. The event focused on leveraging academic research for real-world policy impact in sectors such as education, climate, and labor markets. Mr. El Habti’s keynote framed the discussion around the need for African institutions to become laboratories of public innovation.
Source: Researchers and policymakers gathered in Rabat to connect science and decision-making

July 2025 “Open Call “ - Applications Open for PhD and Postdoctoral Opportunities at UM6P
UM6P announces new calls for PhD and Postdoctoral positions in fields such as Sustainable Agriculture, AI for Development, and Circular Economy. Candidates will join dynamic research programs with international collaborations and access to state-of-the-art facilities. Applications are open on a rolling basis via the UM6P portal.
Source: https://cc.um6p.ma/job-opportunities/PhD-offers