Alumni
Biography
Meryem Alaoui is a Moroccan novelist, entrepreneur, communication, and marketing expert, best known for her debut novel Straight from the Horse’s Mouth. In addition to her literary achievements, Alaoui’s novel was a finalist for the prestigious Goncourt Prize in 2018, highlighting the recognition and acclaim she received in the French-speaking literary world. The book is praised for its exploration of Moroccan society, offering a nuanced and unconventional perspective on the country that defies stereotypes.
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Residency at IAS UM6P
Launched as an audiovisual and editorial series, Trajectoires captures the academic and personal evolution of UM6P students through filmed interviews and narrative portraits. From their first day on campus to graduation, the project documents the challenges, aspirations, and breakthroughs that shape their university journey.
Through diverse profiles across engineering, health sciences, architecture, computing, and agro-biosciences, the series highlights the plurality of voices that define UM6P. Climate change, artificial intelligence, faith, family, ambition, and social responsibility emerge as recurring themes shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
The first phase resulted in both a filmed series and a published book — Journeys: The UM6P Experience by Twelve Students — extending the project into a lasting editorial archive of student voices.