House of Human Sciences : A center of excellence for humanities and social sciences at Hassan II University of Casablanca

The creation of the House of Human Sciences is a major initiative in the strategy to strengthen and promote research in the Humanities and Social Sciences at Hassan II University of Casablanca (UH2C). Adopted by the University Council on February 22, 2023, this initiative demonstrates a strong desire to strengthen the Humanities and Social Sciences by providing them with a structure dedicated to the production and dissemination of knowledge.

A space dedicated to excellence in the humanities and social sciences

Located next to the Aïn Chock Faculty of Arts and Humanities, the House of Human Sciences  aims to become a platform and a true laboratory of ideas, fostering the emergence of innovative and interdisciplinary research. Its primary objective is to create a stimulating workspace conducive to collaboration between researchers, lecturers, and doctoral students, by providing them with resources and infrastructure adapted to contemporary scientific requirements.

It will notably include a space dedicated to languages and translation, designed to strengthen researchers' language skills and facilitate their integration into international scientific networks. This space will play a key role in the development of multilingual research projects, while promoting the dissemination of the resulting work to a wider audience.

Regional and International Influence

In a broader perspective, the House of Human Sciences aims to become a center of excellence, not only at the national level, but also regionally and internationally. It is part of a dynamic initiativeto enhancethe visibility of the Humanities and Social Sciences by encouraging interdisciplinary synergies, academic and institutional partnerships, and exchanges with internationally renowned researchers.

The project is currently in the planning phase, with an imminent opening that will mark a decisive step in the structuring and development of the Humanities and Social Sciences at Hassan II University in Casablanca. Through this initiative, the UH2C affirms its commitment to placing the Humanities and Social Sciences at the heart of contemporary scientific issues and giving them a central place in societal and academic debates.