UK–Morocco Research Collaboration
Strengthening Climate Resilience in Morocco through Technology-Driven Research and Innovation.
A collaborative initiative between Cardiff Metropolitan University and University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, funded through the British Council Going Global Partnerships Research Environments Programme.
Project Overview
Research, innovation and inclusive collaboration for long-term climate resilience.
The project brings together researchers, industry partners, policymakers, civil society organisations and communities to strengthen climate resilience through stakeholder engagement, capacity building and international collaboration.
By combining expertise from the United Kingdom and Morocco, the project develops sustainable approaches to climate resilience in smart cities, urban edge communities and rural areas while strengthening research and innovation ecosystems.
6research themes connecting technology, sustainability and inclusion.
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Technology-Driven Climate Resilience Research and Innovation: UK and MA
(opens in a new tab)A UK–Morocco partnership advancing technology-driven research and innovation for climate resilience.
🎥 Our UK–Morocco Capacity-Building Workshop Series has now been completed, and all four workshop recordings are available on YouTube.Delivered as part of our British Council Going Global Partnerships – Research Environments project, the series brought together expertise from Cardiff Metropolitan University and University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) across key areas of research capacity building:• Ethics, Responsible Innovation and Emerging Technologies – Dr Fiona Carroll• Strategic Grant Writing and Research Positioning: Bridging Academia and Industry – Dr Imtiaz A. Khan• Communicating Your Research: Publishing, Peer Review, and Reaching Your Audience – Dr Youssef Iraqi• Research Methods for Evidence Synthesis: Systematic and Scoping Reviews for the Digital Age – Dr Issam W. DamajThe recordings are now available as an open resource for researchers and colleagues interested in strengthening research practice, collaboration and impact.🎬 Full workshop series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUqBwmic2AVo&si=ilJUKTLIl-vFbI9I 🌐 Project website: techclimatemorocco.org/ Many thanks to our speakers, participants and partners for contributing to the series.#GoingGlobalPartnerships #BritishCouncil #UKMorocco #ResearchCapacityBuilding #ClimateResilience #ResearchCollaboration
UK–Morocco Climate Resilience – Capacity-Building Workshop Series 2026
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This virtual capacity-building workshop series was delivered as part of the British Council Going Global Partnerships – Research Environments project: “Stren...
🎥 Workshop recording now availableResearch Methods for Evidence Synthesis: Systematic and Scoping Reviews for the Digital AgeSpeaker: Dr Issam W. DamajHead of Department – Computer Science and Co-Director, Centre for Engineering Research in Intelligent Sensors and Systems (CeRISS), Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityThis session introduces the principles and practical application of systematic and scoping review methodologies for rigorous evidence synthesis.It covers protocol development, literature searching, screening, data extraction, synthesis and reporting, together with the responsible use of selected digital and AI-assisted tools while maintaining methodological rigour and research integrity.This workshop formed part of our British Council Going Global Partnerships – Research Environments project, delivered in partnership between Cardiff Metropolitan University and University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P).▶️ Watch the recording: youtu.be/Zzob_dVA2x0?si=1JvM1qM2GQwAd15B🎬 Full workshop series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUqBwmic2AVo&si=ilJUKTLIl-vFbI9I🌐 Project website: techclimatemorocco.org/#GoingGlobalPartnerships #BritishCouncil #ResearchEthics #ResponsibleInnovation #EmergingTechnologies #UKMoroccoDr Issam Damaj, UK Project Lead, Cardiff School of TechnologiesDr Youssef Iraqi, MA Project Lead, UM6P College of Computing
Evidence Synthesis: Systematic & Scoping Reviews for the Digital Age | Dr Issam W. Damaj
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🎥 Workshop recording now availableCommunicating Your Research: Publishing, Peer Review, and Reaching Your AudienceSpeaker: Dr Youssef IraqiAssociate Professor and Director, MANARA Lab, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P)This session explores the research publication journey, from preparing a high-quality manuscript and selecting suitable publication venues to navigating peer review and responding effectively to reviewers.It also considers responsible publishing practices, collaborative academic writing and approaches to communicating research findings to wider academic and non-academic audiences.This workshop formed part of our British Council Going Global Partnerships – Research Environments project, delivered in partnership between Cardiff Metropolitan University and University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P).▶️ Watch the recording: youtu.be/CWMtr04CDoA?si=XO1yo8VYta4crIHw🎬 Full workshop series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUqBwmic2AVo&si=ilJUKTLIl-vFbI9I🌐 Project website: techclimatemorocco.org/#GoingGlobalPartnerships #BritishCouncil #ResearchEthics #ResponsibleInnovation #EmergingTechnologies #UKMoroccoDr Issam Damaj, UK Project Lead, Cardiff School of TechnologiesDr Youssef Iraqi, MA Project Lead, UM6P College of Computing
Communicating Your Research: Publishing, Peer Review & Reaching Your Audience | Dr Youssef Iraqi
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🎥 Workshop recording now availableStrategic Grant Writing and Research Positioning: Bridging Academia and IndustrySpeaker: Dr Imtiaz A. KhanAssociate Professor of Data Science and Founding Director, Centre for Industry 4.0 and Blockchain Research, Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityThis session provides practical insights into developing competitive research proposals, positioning research for funding opportunities, and building effective collaborations between academia and industry.The workshop also considers research strategy, knowledge transfer, multidisciplinary collaboration and the demonstration of academic, commercial and societal impact.This workshop formed part of our British Council Going Global Partnerships – Research Environments project, delivered in partnership between Cardiff Metropolitan University and University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P).▶️ Watch the recording: youtu.be/MCSVKa7xVsY?is=fPC7DTbjcOE17IFc 🎬 Full workshop series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUqBwmic2AVo&si=ilJUKTLIl-vFbI9I🌐 Project website: techclimatemorocco.org/#GoingGlobalPartnerships #BritishCouncil #ResearchEthics #ResponsibleInnovation #EmergingTechnologies #UKMoroccoDr Issam Damaj, UK Project Lead, Cardiff School of TechnologiesDr Youssef Iraqi, MA Project Lead, UM6P College of Computing
Strategic Grant Writing & Research Positioning: Bridging Academia and Industry | Dr Imtiaz A. Khan
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🎥 Workshop recording now availableEthics, Responsible Innovation and Emerging TechnologiesSpeaker: Dr Fiona CarrollReader in Human–Computer Interaction, Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityThis session explores how ethical thinking and responsible innovation can be embedded into the development and use of emerging technologies, including AI and data-driven systems.Key themes include transparency, accountability, fairness, inclusivity and societal impact.This workshop formed part of our British Council Going Global Partnerships – Research Environments project, delivered in partnership between Cardiff Metropolitan University and UM6P - University Mohammed VI Polytechnic.▶️ Watch the recording: youtu.be/6n3BEQS7lrs?is=KHwYfGxpDO9rSO36 🎬 Full workshop series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUqBwmic2AVo&si=ilJUKTLIl-vFbI9I🌐 Project website: techclimatemorocco.org/#GoingGlobalPartnerships #BritishCouncil #ResearchEthics #ResponsibleInnovation #EmergingTechnologies #UKMoroccoDr Issam Damaj, UK Project Lead, Cardiff School of TechnologiesDr Youssef Iraqi, MA Project Lead, UM6P College of Computing
Ethics, Responsible Innovation and Emerging Technologies | Dr Fiona Carroll
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Ethics, Responsible Innovation and Emerging TechnologiesSpeaker:...