The Minister of Higher Education awards the Medal of Merit to a number of the sector’s employees
On 30 January 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, awarded the Medal of Merit to his sisters the employees at the Ministry’s headquarters. The recipients included Ms. Nassima Hakem- Lakas, Ms. Akhrib Meriem, Ms. Khaoula Meftah and Ms. Sara Agoun, in recognition for their significant efforts made to the success of the digitization of the platform of high-ranking officials, affiliated to the higher education and scientific research sector.
Mr. Kamel Baddari signs a cooperation agreement with Russia relating to higher education and scientific research
On 30 January 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, took part in the work of the 12th session of the Algerian-Russian Mixed Intergovernmental Commission at the El Aurassi Hotel. The Russian delegation was led by the Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Dmitry Patrushev,
In the margins of the Joint Commission, a cooperation agreement was signed between the Algerian side, represented by Mr. Kamel Baddari, and the Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Mr. Konstantin Mogilevsky.
Mr. Kamel Baddari inspects the preparatory works of the university sports teams complex in Ben Aknoun
On 29 January 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, visited the site of the university sports teams complex project in Ben Aknoun, to examine the progress of the work. That same day, Mr. Baddari convened the director of “Ben Youssef Ben Khedda” University, (Algiers 1), the Ministry’s director of finance, the director of student life along with her assistant director, and the Head of the Minister’s Office. During this meeting he stressed the importance to accelerate the pace of work to ensure that this sports facility is operational by the start of the upcoming university sports season. On this occasion, the Minister listened to a presentation by the Director of Student Life, which detailed the outcomes of activities conducted in January 2025. These activities were notable for the entry of more than 23 university sports clubs to compete in various disciplines and leagues.
Mr. Baddari oversees the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between SNOATRACH and the Renewable Energy Development Centre
On 29 January 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, oversaw the signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding between SONATRACH and the Renewable Energy Development Centre, at the headquarters of the SONATRACH Group, in the presence of Mr. Mohamed Arkab, the Minister of State, Minister of Energy and Mines, Mr. Noureddine Yassa, the Secretary of State to the Minister of Energy, in charge of renewable energy, and the CEO of SONATRACH. This memorandum is intended to enhance and strengthen national expertise and to support local content within the renewable energy sector. Additionally, it seeks to contribute to job creation and foster economic growth. The memorandum also aspires to carry out join research projects in renewable energy and hydrogen, as well as to devise innovative methods for the integration of renewable energy into the administrative and industrial facilities of the company.
Mr. Baddari meets the Minister of Youth in charge of the Higher Council of Youth
Mr. Baddari met today, 28 January 2025, at the Ministry’s headquarters, with Mr. Moustafa Hidaoui, the Minister of Youth in charge of the Higher Council of Youth, to address matters pertinent to the students and the youth.
From the University Centre in Illizi: the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research supports scientific research and the development of artificial intelligence techniques
On 27 January 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, visited the Sheikh Amoud Ben Mokhtar University Centre in Illizi. Accompanied by local authorities, the minister began his visit by honoring the resistance Moudjahid “Sheikh Amoud Ben Mokhtar”, with a wreath at his monument, paying tribute to his significant contributions.
During the visit, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research inaugurated the House of Artificial Intelligence, and inspected the exhibition showcasing innovative projects, which highlight the creativity of students and researchers, demonstration their contribute to enhancing AI skills in various technical and scientific fields. These projects aim to foster a cutting-edge educational environment in the field of AI, thereby providing new opportunities for students in this discipline.
On this occasion, the Minister declared: “We aim to make the students of Illizi ambassadors of the innovative economy and to make the university one of the pillars of the Algerian innovative economy.”
He visited the artificial intelligence laboratory, where he met Mrs. Kasmi Rim, a professor at the University Centre, recipient of the international award for the best entrepreneurial project, selected from 21 projects representing 21 countries, in “SILICON VALLEY” San Francisco.
On 25 January 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, met Mr. Rachid Belhadj, the President of the National Union of Hospital-University Teacher-researchers, at the Ministry’s headquarters, together with members of the Union’s National Office. This meeting is part of the regular meetings with the social partners, in accordance with the principles of participatory democracy. This meeting was an opportunity to debate and discuss and share visions on issues affecting hospital-university teacher-researchers, During the meeting, the Minister asserted that all concerns would be examined and addressed according to priorities and the available resources, taking into account the proposals made by the members of the National Union of Hospital-University Teacher-Researchers.
“Mathematics is a crucial element for Algeria’s future”, affirms the minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research from the National Higher School of Mathematics
On 23 January 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, presided over the launch ceremony of the first international master’s degree in mathematics, located at the National Higher School of Mathematics of the “Martyr Abdelhafid Ihaddadene” Scientific and Technological Pole in Sidi Abdellah. Additionally, the school celebrated its accession to the International Centre of Theoretical Physics, becoming the eighth academic institution in the world to receive this international scientific recognition. On this occasion, the Minister stated that “the scientific level of our students evaluated by the International Centre of Theoretical Physics has increased significantly over the last five years”, and emphasized that “improving the quality of mathematics education is one of the strategic axes set by the President of the Republic for his second term.” The minister said that the agreement with the International Centre, that « will provide advantages to Algerian students and researchers from international skills”, particularly following “the creation of international Master and PhD programs in mathematics.” On this occasion, the student “Merabet Yasser”, silver medallist from the International Mathematical Olympiad held in December 2024 in Moscow, Russia, was honoured.
The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research receives a parliamentary delegation from the Republic of Slovenia
On 22 January 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, welcomed a parliamentary delegation from the Republic of Slovenia at the Ministry’s headquarters. The delegation was headed by Mr. Miroslav Grigoric, the President of the “Slovenia – Algeria” parliamentary friendship group, accompanied by the deputy, Mrs. Maria Amraoui, president of the “Algeria – Slovenia” parliamentary friendship group at the National People’s Assembly.
Mr. Kamel Baddari receives a delegation from the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
On 22 January 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, received this evening, a delegation from the International Centre for Theoretical Physics at the Ministry’s headquarters. Was also in attendance, the director of the National Higher School of Mathematics (NHSM) located in the Scientific and technological Pole “Martyr Abdelhafid Ihaddadene” – Sidi Abdellah,.