This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press – Abdel Latif Baraka
The National Higher School of Artificial Intelligence and Data Sciences of Taroudant, the first of its kind in the Kingdom of Morocco, represents a major step towards the development of higher education in the fields of artificial intelligence, digitalization and information security. This school, affiliated with Ibn Zohr University, is located in the town of Taroudant, near an area witnessing an industrial renaissance north of Taroudant. It was created during the 2023/2024 academic year.
The school aims to offer distinguished academic programs in modern technological fields that keep pace with local and global market needs.
Reputation and accreditation: This school is considered an advanced institution at the national level in its specializations and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation, and the Ministry of Digital Transformation and administrative reform. It also benefits from the support of the General Directorate of National Security, the Souss-Massa region and the municipality of Taroudant, which strengthens its academic influence in the Kingdom.
The role of the President of Ibn Zohr University:
The Taroudant School is considered the achievement and advocacy of the President of Ibn Zohr University, Dr. Abdelaziz Ben Daou, who played a major role in the creation of this distinguished project. He helped bring this school to the town of Taroudant, which restored the scientific and educational splendor of this town, as it was historically an important scientific center. By creating this school, the city of Taroudant was able to regain its academic and historical status, becoming a center of specialized education in the fields of advanced technologies.
Vision and objectives:
The Taroudant School aims to be a leading center in the field of training engineers specializing in artificial intelligence, digitalization and IT security. It aims to provide students with the advanced technical knowledge and skills needed to keep pace with the challenges facing the world in the digital age. The school offers educational programs in several specializations such as artificial intelligence, big data, cybersecurity, software engineering and information systems management, giving students the opportunity to specialize in areas in high demand on the labor market.
Architectural structure and equipment:
The school has an architectural design combining authenticity and modernity. The architecture of the school reflects the region’s heritage in its unique character, while incorporating modern elements that keep pace with the demands of modern education. The building design includes administrative facilities, advanced robotics complexes, and facilities dedicated to programming and technology development.
The school is equipped with the latest computers and technologies used in the fields of information technology and artificial intelligence. These devices include high-performance servers, advanced workstations, dedicated computers and state-of-the-art robotic equipment, providing an ideal learning environment for the school’s students.
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School management and future vision:
In its second academic season, the school welcomes around 300 students from various regions of the Kingdom. The school has attracted the interest of a large number of students thanks to its distinguished and recognized programs in various digital disciplines. It is estimated that the number of students in the coming years will reach over a thousand students, as part of the future expansion that the school aims to achieve.
Recruitment and professional development:
The school constantly seeks to meet the needs of the labor market by developing specialized educational programs that follow the latest developments in the fields of artificial intelligence and digitalization. The school employs a specialist academic staff consisting of 16 university professors and 8 administrative and technical staff, reflecting the level of care the school takes to achieve its academic and professional goals.
Academic partnerships and collaborations:
Since its launch, the school has joined the network of major engineering schools in Morocco, which opens up numerous opportunities for academic and research cooperation with other educational establishments. It is also accepted to participate in national competitions which give students the opportunity to compete with their counterparts from major engineering schools.
Future projects:
As part of its constant effort to develop scientific research and teaching, the school is working to create a laboratory specializing in digitalization, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and robotics. The laboratory aims to promote scientific research and provide an innovative educational environment, in addition to establishing a doctoral program in advanced fields. The school also seeks to strengthen its relationships with major international companies and institutions in order to provide training and employment opportunities for its students in the future.
The National Higher School of Artificial Intelligence and Data Sciences of Taroudant represents a distinguished model in the development of higher education in Morocco, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence and digitalization. With its magnificent architectural structure and state-of-the-art equipment, and through its specialized academic programs, the school has become a preferred destination for students from across the Kingdom. With the expected increase in the number of students, this school is expected to contribute significantly to the enrichment of academic and technological training in the Kingdom of Morocco. The role of Dr Abdelaziz Ben Daou in the creation of the school and the restoration of the scientific brilliance of the city reflects his great commitment to the development of higher education in Morocco.
