Summer School in Morocco – Centre SÈVE × UM6P

Students from the Centre SÈVE participate in a summer school in Morocco.

From May 12 to 18, 2025, ten students from the Centre SÈVE took part in the UM6P-SÈVE Center Summer School in Plant Biology, held at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Benguerir, Morocco. Accompanied by professors Hugo Germain (UQTR) and Mohamed Hijri (UdeM), they joined sixteen students from Morocco and their advisor, Professor Mohamed Amine Chabane.

This summer school aimed to deepen scientific knowledge, broaden cultural horizons, and develop an international professional network. The participants explored three main themes: biotic and abiotic stress, soil fertility, and molecular biology. The program included student presentations as well as visits to cutting-edge laboratories and agricultural facilities (such as the African Genome Center and the ICARDA Genebank), experimental farms, and local cooperatives—all complemented by cultural activities.

A memorable and enriching experience for the next generation of scientists from here and abroad!