Mr. Kamel Baddari examines the integrated information system “PROGRESS”

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Mr. Kamel Baddari examines the integrated information system “PROGRESS”

On Thursday 28 August 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, inspected the ministry’s data centre to assess the infrastructure of the integrated information system PROGRESS, and to evaluate the cybersecurity against the daily intrusions faced by the system.

The minister also reviewed various technical equipment and digital technologies that are currently in use. On this occasion, he gave instructed the network officials to continue the ongoing improvement process of the digital services provided to students and sector users.      

Mr. Kamel Baddari emphasised that digitisation signifies dynamism and efficiency, and it is the foundation for the effective management of the administration to achieve the objectives set by the ministry. 

Mr. Kamel Baddari prepares the launch of a themed network on the promotion of the research findings on carbon emissions

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Mr. Kamel Baddari prepares the launch of a themed network on the promotion of the research findings on carbon emissions

As part of the ongoing effort to enhance the scientific research outcomes and to strengthen the economic role of the university, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, held a meeting on Thursday, 28 August 2025, with a team of research professors and researchers to prepare the launch of a themed network on the calculation of the carbon emission factor. This network is a collaborative and integrated platform between the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and other sectors.

The objectives of the network include:

– Proposing scientific indicators to measure carbon emission factor;

– Establishing a national mechanism to measure carbon emissions;

– Contributing to the development of a carbon emissions calculation platform;

– Promoting green entrepreneurship;

– Preparing a guide for carbon footprint according to recognized standards.

Mr. Kamel Baddari meticulously examines the readiness of the capital’s university residences

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Mr. Kamel Baddari meticulously examines the readiness of the capital’s university residences

As part of the preparations for the 2025-2026 academic year in the service sector, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, conducted field visits to the capital’s university residences.
 On the evening of 21 August 2025, he visited the university residences “Baba Hassen,” “Abdelkader Belarbi,” and “El Alia”, to assess their readiness to welcome students in favourable conditions.
 He also visited the university residences 1, 2, and 3 in Ouled Fayet, in Algiers, where he assessed the students’ accommodation and examined various facilities, including rooms, restaurants, study rooms, and activity areas. The minister stressed the importance of improving living conditions in university residences.
 On 25 August 2025, the Minister inspected the girls’ university residences of Ben Aknoun and “M’hamed Yousfi” (formerly Ruisseau), where he reviewed the latest developments in food and accommodation. He emphasised the importance of providing all the necessary resources and continuously improving service quality.
 On Tuesday evening, 26 August 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari visited two university residences, Dely Brahim 1 and Dely Brahim 2, to assess their readiness for the arrival of students.
 On the evening of 27 August 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari reviewed the state of readiness of the university residences located west of the capital: he visited “Bab Ezzouar” in El Djorf, “Bab Ezzouar 5”, and “19 May 1956”, emphasizing the need to address the identified deficiencies promptly and to work towards providing students with a good service environment.

Mr. Kamel Baddari oversees the assessment of the preparations for the 2025-2026 academic year

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Mr. Kamel Baddari oversees the assessment of the preparations for the 2025-2026 academic year

As part of the preparations for the 2025-2026 academic year, the minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, held a series of meetings with the directors of the central administration, as well as with the presidents of the regional university conferences, and some educational institutions directors. The objective was to evaluate the mobilisation of human, structural, and material resources; the adoption of pedagogical and regulatory methods; and the coordination required for a successful university entry process.
In this context, during a coordination meeting on the evening of Sunday, 24 August 2025, the minister discussed the following points:
– Special transfers.
– Monitoring the readiness of university structures.
– Adherence to the pedagogical calendar regarding the semester hours for each subject.
– Preparing for the launch of the university’s electronic library.
– Strengthening the role of the university in enhancing the national economic fabric through entrepreneurship.

Creation of an Algerian R&D Center of Excellence in Energy Transition

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Creation of an Algerian R&D Center of Excellence in Energy Transition

On the evening of August 20, 2025, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, met at the Ministry’s headquarters with the Algerian scientist Mr. Karim Zaghib, a specialist in electrochemistry and materials engineering, renowned for his contributions and expertise in the field of energy storage and conversion.

During this meeting, it was agreed to establish an Algerian research and development hub of excellence, aimed at training engineers and specialists in the field of energy transition, as well as preparing the launch of the first summer university dedicated to the development of batteries (lithium-ion or solid-state). The meeting also emphasized the importance of strengthening the field of energy and electrochemistry through the creation of specialized training and research programs.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research supervises preparations for the 2025-2026 academic year.

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research supervises preparations for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, inspected, on the evening of August 19, 2025, the rehabilitation works of the restaurant and student housing pavilions at the Hydra-Centre university residence.

He also visited the Taleb Abderrahmane 2 university residence, where he met with international students residing there. On this occasion, he instructed the Director of University Services to organize, in the early hours of the following day, a meeting with them to listen to their proposals regarding student life.

During this field visit, the Minister also reviewed the progress of construction works at the sports complex dedicated to university sports elites in Ben Aknoun.

It should be recalled that the day before, on the evening of August 18, 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari had already inspected the Hydra 3 (male) residence and the Djillali Lyabes (female) university residence.

In parallel with these field visits, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research held a meeting at the Ministry’s headquarters with the presidents of the regional university conferences as well as with the Rector of the University of Health Sciences, in order to finalize and assess the measures related to the 2025-2026 academic year.

Mr. Baddari inspects university residences in Algiers

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Mr. Baddari inspects university residences in Algiers

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, carried out, on the evening of August 17, 2025, an unannounced visit to several university residences located in West and Central Algiers.

Following these visits, the decision was made to close the Beni Messous university residence (male students) in order to renovate all the dormitory wings intended for student accommodation, as well as all the residence’s facilities, as part of the continuous improvement of services provided to students.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research announces the results of the 2025 baccalaureate orientation

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research announces the results of the 2025 baccalaureate orientation

On 5 August 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, held a press conference at the ministry’s headquarters to announce the orientation results for the 2025 baccalaureate holders.
This year’s results saw a significant shift, with 65.30 % of students choosing science and technology majors. Furthermore, 70.38 % were able to secure one of their top three choices, reflecting a significant satisfaction with the digital orientation pathway adopted. 13% of these students will benefit from employment contracts in the national education and health sectors as soon as they complete their studies.
The courses of excellence at major schools, namely the Scientific and Technological Hub, Martyr Abdelhafid Ihaddadene in Sidi Abdellah, the Higher School of Computing and the University of Medical Sciences, attracted a notable interest from the students who achieved very good and excellent grades.

Mr. Kamal Baddari awards the Ministry’s Labels of Merit

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Mr. Kamal Baddari awards the Ministry’s Labels of Merit

On 5 August 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, awarded, at the ministry’s headquarters, the Ministry’s Label of Merit to the students who had excelled in the International Mathematics Competition for University Students held in Bulgaria. This recognition was in honour of their achievement of two silver medals, two bronze medals, and a certificate of a certificate of recognition for his student friends: Meddah Ahmed Adlane, Merabet Yasser, Kinane Youssef, Ben Mallouka Mohamed Amir and Gherfi Chebila, from the National Higher School of Artificial Intelligence in Sidi Abdellah, and the Houari Boumediene University of Science and Technology. They were accompanied by their supervising professors and the Director of the National Higher School of Mathematics.

He also took this opportunity to present the Ministry’s Label of Merit to the Director of the National Higher School of Computer Science of Oued Smar, in recognition of his and his exceptional team’s efforts in ensuring the success of the initial registration process at all stages.  

Preparations for the new academic year

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Preparations for the new academic year

In anticipation of the upcoming academic year scheduled for 13 September 2025, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, held a meeting today, 3 August 2025, at the ministry’s headquarters with officials from the ministry’s and the National Office of University Services. The meeting was dedicated to establish the procedures relating to services at the university city of Algiers. Similar technical meetings will follow concerning the other university cities on a national scale.

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