(April 14th, 2016) Signed by the University of Parma and the Université Internationale de Rabat (Uir), the Protocol provides for exchanges of professors and students, production of joint publications, development of research projects, cooperation for the creation and development of innovative activities for education, and organization of conferences and seminars. It further strengthens the academic collaboration between the Italian university and Morocco, and it was signed this morning in the headquarters of the university of Parma. The Université Internationale de Rabat is a young university, made possible by a public-private partnership. However it has already numerous agreements and exchanges programs with European universities.The protocol was signed by Loris Borghi (Dean of the University of Parma) and Abdelhafid Debbarh (managing director of the UIR President, Nourredine Mouaddib). Mr. Debbarh led a delegation composed by professors and students who visited Parma today, as part of a wider academic journey throughout Italy. A special “Addendum” has been added to the agreement. It specifically involves the Department of Civil Engineering, Environment, Land and Architecture DICATeA of the University of Parma and the Ecole d’Architecture de Rabat. The goal is to co-operate on the issues of the preservation of cultural heritage, urban and landscape planning, and sustainable architecture. (Gil)
