The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, held a working meeting on the evening of 2 August 2026 with the administrative and academic staff of the Houari Boumediene University of Science and Technology (USTHB).
The meeting focused on several strategic areas aimed at developing the university and strengthening its position as a leading national scientific institution. The main areas discussed included:

• Assessing the rehabilitation and maintenance works of the university’s facilities, which form part of the architectural heritage designed by the renowned international architect Oscar Niemeyer, while ensuring the preservation of their architectural identity and providing a suitable learning environment for the entire university community.
• Preparing for the upcoming academic year, by assessing the readiness of the university’s facilities and ensuring the availability of all the necessary material and educational requirements for a successful start to the new academic year.
• Strengthening the quality of teaching and scientific research, with the aim of improving the university’s academic performance and consolidating its leading position at both the national and international levels.