March 2025 – Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research

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27 Mar 2025 Yacine BELKHODJA

Minister’s meetings

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Minister’s meetings

On 27 March 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, chaired a coordination meeting at the Ministry’s headquarters. The meeting included officials from both the Ministry’s and the General Directorate of Scientific Research and Technological Development, and was devoted to discussing:

The preparation for the launch of the international students’ platform, in line with the Presidential Decree that outlines the conditions and procedures for the admission of foreign students into higher education institutions for scientific research,
The national accreditation network and the technological transition in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry,
The monitoring of the advancement of the electronic chip project and the microelectronic materials,
The livestock and cattle feeding project,
The PRIMA research programmes,
The arrangements for the first edition of the Arab Student Theatre, scheduled to take place in the university city of Constantine next April.

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27 Mar 2025 bouhali zakia

Minister’s meetings

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Minister’s meetings

The preparation for the launch of the international students’ platform, in line with the Presidential Decree that outlines the conditions and procedures for the admission of foreign students into higher education institutions for scientific research,
The national accreditation network and the technological transition in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry,
The monitoring of the advancement of the electronic chip project and the microelectronic materials,
The livestock and cattle feeding project,
The PRIMA research programmes,
The arrangements for the first edition of the Arab Student Theatre, scheduled to take place in the university city of Constantine next April.

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25 Mar 2025 Yacine BELKHODJA

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research inaugurates three digital platforms at the Research Centre for Scientific and Technical Information

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research inaugurates three digital platforms at the Research Centre for Scientific and Technical Information

On 25 March 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, oversaw the launch of three special digital platforms focused on: cloud computing, dedicated to hosting national data domestically, offering information services, and processing data at high speed, competing with the platform services of developed countries; and also the platforms for drones’ design and testing, as well as a business incubator. The latter is expected to support 20 start-ups by the end of this year, aiming to increase the number enterprises to 100 annually starting from 2027, with a projected turnover of 27 billion centimes.

In a statement to the press, Mr. Kamel Baddari asserted that these digital achievements, introduced at the Research Centre for Scientific and Technical Information, will “reinforce the information society and the digital economy and will contribute to the development and enhancement of digital sovereignty.” He further noted that “these platforms will empower the Research Centre to engage in research utilizing the fourth-generation technologies”.

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24 Mar 2025 Yacine BELKHODJA

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research convenes with the Minister of Vocational Training and Education to explore ways of building bridges of cooperation and integration between the two sectors

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research convenes with the Minister of Vocational Training and Education to explore ways of building bridges of cooperation and integration between the two sectors

On 24 March 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Yacine El Mahdi Oualid, the Minister of Vocational Training and Education, at the Ministry’s headquarters.

The meeting is part of an initiative to build bridges of cooperation and integration between the two ministries, especially given the successful background both ministers possess both in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Such collaboration will contribute to the introduction of new concepts in order to establish a cohesive Algerian education system.

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20 Mar 2025 Yacine BELKHODJA

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research visits the Algiers 3 University

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research visits the Algiers 3 University

On 20 March 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, conducted an inspection visit to “Ibrahim Sultan Cheibout” University, Algiers 3 in Dely Ibrahim, where he inaugurated the headquarters of interfaces, the university’s business accelerator, and the university’s academic sports department.

He also oversaw the awarding of the “Prototypes Funding Certificates”, funded by the budget of the Algiers 3 university’s business incubator, which includes 26 innovative students’ projects.

The Minister also engaged with the project holders of the Entrepreneurship Development Centre who have received funding, which number exceeds 50 micro-enterprises project holders out of the 400 formed at the Centre. Mr. Kamel Baddari remarked in his statement that the University of Algiers 3 has successfully launched 50 micro-enterprises, with projection indicating that this figure should reach 150 by the end of the year.

The same university has also seen “the creation of six start-ups, registered there, this number is to reach 32 start-ups by the end of 2025.”

During the same event, the Minister oversaw the inauguration of the Sports Academy of the Algiers 3 University. This institution aspires to establish itself as an accredited “pole of excellence” in sports, dedicated to nurture and advance young talents, while adhering and respecting the relevant international quality standards.

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18 Mar 2025 Yacine BELKHODJA

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research inspects the “Abdelhamid Ben Badis” University

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research inspects the “Abdelhamid Ben Badis” University

On 18 March 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research conducted a working and inspection visit to the “Abdelhamid Ben Badis” University. Accompanied by the wali (governor) and his delegation, he oversaw the initiation of a project to plant 1 000 argan trees across an area of proximately 10 hectares within the three experimental farms of the Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences. During this visit, he evaluated the intelligent irrigation system of the model farm.

On this occasion, Mr. Kamel Baddari visited the exhibition of innovative projects and start-ups of agronomy, aquaculture and fisheries, where he asserted that his ministerial department relies on several infrastructures in this aspect, with a particular focus on the importance of entrepreneurship and the structures available to students for generating wealth through the creation of start-ups and micro-enterprises. This year, the “Abdelhamid Ben Badis” University, is set to launch 60 micro-enterprises and 20 start-ups.

On the sidelines of this visit, framework agreements were signed between the agricultural services directions and those of fishing, aquaculture and environment and quality of life at the local level. A framework agreement was also signed between the “Abdelhamid Ben Badis” University and the Scientific and Technical Research Centre on Arid Regions of Biskra.

The Minister also honoured the winners of international and national competitions, such as the international competition for the best doctoral thesis in Kuwait, and the national competition for seawater desalination “Ibtikar Algeria.”

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15 Mar 2025 imen ait yahia

Mr. Kamel Baddari oversees the activities of the International Day of Mathematics from the scientific and technological Hub, the martyr “Abdelhafid Iheddaden”

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Mr. Kamel Baddari oversees the activities of the International Day of Mathematics from the scientific and technological Hub, the martyr “Abdelhafid Iheddaden”

On 15 March 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, accompanied by Mr. Mohammed Seghir Sadaoui, the Minister of National Education, and Mr. Mustapha Hidaoui, the Minister of Youth, in charge of the High Council of Youth, oversaw the activities of the International day of Mathematics under the slogan “Mathematics, art and creativity” at the Scientific and Technological Hub, the martyr “Abdelhafid Ihaddaden”, in Sidi Abdellah”. The event, which was attended by the heads of several institutional bodies and social partners from the higher education and education sectors, highlighted the importance of mathematics in various fields of science and technology, as well as its role in promoting innovation and creativity.
On this occasion, Mr. Kamel Baddari revealed that there are 22 000 students studying mathematics, 70 000 studying computer science, and 5 000 studying artificial intelligence in Algeria, which proves the importance of teaching mathematics in Algeria and its valuable role in the development of the State at all levels, particularly in the economic field.
The Minister of National Education stated that his sector decides to open five high schools specialised in mathematics in order to receive pupils with the highest scores in mathematics in secondary school. This is part of the joint strategy between the sector of national education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to promote mathematics, especially applied mathematics, which is the cornerstone of modern technologies, artificial intelligence, space physics and modern medical sciences.

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13 Mar 2025 imen ait yahia

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research visits the “Saad Dahlab” University, Blida 1

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research visits the “Saad Dahlab” University, Blida 1

On 13 March 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, paid a working and inspection visit to Blida. Accompanied by the Wali and local authorities, he began his visit at the “Saad Dahlab” University, Blida1, where he visited the entrepreneurship exhibition, which included start-ups, innovative and micro-enterprises that have benefited from funding from the National Entrepreneurship Support & Development Agency, as well as young holders of innovative projects.
In the second part, Mr. Kamel Baddari oversaw the inauguration of the headquarters of the subsidiary “University Farm of the Mitidja”, which is part of the strengthening of the opening of the university to its economic environment, and achieving the transformation of innovation and scientific research into economic projects, particularly in the field of development agri-food industries and to achieve self-sufficiency in the field.
In the third part of the working and inspection visit, the Minister visited the Biotechnological Platform for Medicine and Animal Reproduction, which is dedicated to applied research and support for economic institutions, and various bodies in the development and improvement of high quality animal breeds, such as cattle, sheep, camels and horses. The centre also plays a significant role in preserving local Algerian breeds and protecting them from extinction.
The centre also specialises in the production and supply of local breeds of dogs and horses trained for military and security purposes, helping to reduce the dependence on imports and promote self-sufficiency. The centre is also working to develop breeds adapted to the Algerian climate, thus increasing their immunity and productivity.
It is worth noting that these centres demonstrate the University’s openness to its economic environment, and its effective contribution to the development of the national economy, the creation of wealth and employment, in line with the strategic orientations in order to promote scientific research and its application in various vital sectors.

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13 Mar 2025 imen ait yahia

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research at the bedside of the victims of a road accident in Setif

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research at the bedside of the victims of a road accident in Setif

Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, rushed to the University Hospital Centre in Setif this evening, 13 March 2025, to inquire about the health of his friends the students, following the skidding of a university bus.

The Minister was accompanied by the Wali of Setif, the President of the People’s Assembly of the Wilaya, and the military and civil authorities of Setif. The Minister inquired about the condition of the injured students, who were stable and under medical supervision, and wished them a quick return to health.

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12 Mar 2025 imen ait yahia

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research awards the Ministry’s medal of merit to two students

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research awards the Ministry’s medal of merit to two students

On 12 March 2025, at the ministry’s headquarters, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, conferred the Ministry’s medal of merit to the two students: Hiba Al-Amara, holder of the first patent in medical sciences, and Rayane Sekkoure, Algeria’s gold medallist at the “Series A” Karate world championships.

The first patent obtained by medical student Hiba Al-Amara, pertains to a project of an artificial pancreas, a device designed to replicate the functions of a natural human pancreas. She noted that the artificial pancreas is the first patent she secured, with an additional five more currently under development, elaborating that this device aims to improve the quality of life for patients, bringing it closer to that of a healthy person.

During a speech delivered on the occasion, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research asserted the commitment of his sector to accompany the student Rayane Sekkoure, Algeria’s gold medallist at the “Series A” Karate world championships, to support her in achieving further international success, designating her as the Algerian ambassador in world competitions, and a representative of the country’s soft power. He added that these young people “are the ones who will build the emerging Algeria in the near future”.

As for the student Hiba Al-Amara, holder of the first medical patent, the Minister asserted that the ministry would support her in order to value her product, which will benefit the Algerian health sector. He added that his sector would assist her in the manufacturing and marketing her product to ensure its availability to diabetics, and eventually exporting it to other countries.

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