HIBAPRESS – Beni Mellal
In light of the rapid transformations the academic world is witnessing, international openness has become a strategic choice adopted by universities seeking to strengthen their scientific presence and consolidate their position among leading global institutions.
In this context, Sultan Moulay Slimane University in Beni Mellal, and the Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences, continue their efforts to support scientific research and engage in international academic cooperation networks through specialized laboratories and associations, a "strategic vision for the university towards international rayonnement". Acting Vice-President of the University, Dr. Mohamed Saji' al-Din, and Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Mohamed Balaashahab, confirmed that enhancing the international rayonnement of university institutions is no longer solely linked to the number of students or the volume of scientific production, but to its quality and the extent of its openness to international partnerships. The two speakers highlighted that the university is working on a range of axes, including: * Encouraging professors and students to participate in international scientific conferences; * Developing academic cooperation programs with foreign universities and research centers; * Supporting innovative research projects to raise the quality of scientific production. Dr. Saji' al-Din explained that this vision falls within a comprehensive strategy to dynamically link local scientific research to international developments, in line with the requirements of the age and contributing to the integration of the university into global research networks.
•The role of the Faculty in strengthening the link between higher education and scientific research
For his part, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences, Dr. Mohamed Balaashahab, highlighted the efforts made by the Faculty to consider scientific research as a fundamental tributary to academic teaching. He pointed to several initiatives, including: * Encouraging the publication of research in peer-reviewed international journals with a high impact factor; * Organizing international seminars and workshops to promote the exchange of experiences and knowledge; * Involving student researchers in joint research projects with international institutions. The Dean explained that these initiatives have contributed to enhancing the image of the Faculty internationally, and making it a stimulating space for distinguished scientific production.
••Scientific laboratories… a key driver of creativity and innovation**
In the same context, Mr. Munir Waskum, President of the Eureka Association, and Ms. Amal, Director of the Applied Research Laboratory in Language, Art, Literature, and Cultural Representations, confirmed that university laboratories are the primary incubator for researchers, providing a suitable space for scientific production and the development of competencies. They pointed out that laboratories are not limited to scientific framing only, but also direct research towards societal issues and keep pace with national and international developments, making them a true lever for the advancement of the Moroccan university.
•An international conference to promote scientific dialogue
These initiatives come within the framework of organizing •The International Conference on Languages and Knowledge: Between Linguistic Hegemony and Cognitive Diversity•, which is organized by the "Eureka Association for Research and Studies in Language, Literature and Identity" and the "Mohamed Basir Foundation for Research, Studies and Media", in partnership with Sultan Moulay Slimane University, the Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences, and the Applied Research Laboratory in Language, Literature and Cultural Representations (L.R.A.L.L.A.R.C) in Beni Mellal. The conference will see the participation of a select group of professors, researchers and experts from Morocco and abroad, which enhances its role as an international platform for exchanging experiences and thinking about issues of languages and scientific research.
