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From Tissemsilt: The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research oversees the start of the 2025/2026 academic year

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From Tissemsilt: The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research oversees the start of the 2025/2026 academic year

On 22 September 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, oversaw the opening ceremony marking the start of the academic year 2025/2026, at the “Ahmed Yahia El Wancharissi” University in Tissemsilt. The event was attended by the governor, the president of the People’s Provincial Assembly, judicial, security, and military authorities, representatives of civil society, the accompanying delegation from the Ministry’s central administration, presidents of regional conferences, heads of university institutions and, members of the academic community. Notably noteworthy that the opening ceremony was held both in person and remotely with all educational institutions across the country.
The University of “Ahmed Ben Yahia El Wancharissi” of Tissemsilt has more than 8,300 students, including 1,880 new ones. Additionally, new specialisations have been introduced, such as “Entrepreneurship and Innovation”, “Artificial Intelligence”, and “Criminal Law and Criminal Sciences”. The university has also benefited from an annex of the Higher School of Teachers, which has welcomed 121 new students, 102 of which in the primary school teaching and 19 in middle school.
The minister opened the session with an intellectual contribution titled “The Role of Higher Education and its Significance in the Transition Process Towards a Promising Economy.” In this contribution, he emphasised that “the Algerian university is not only an academic institution for education, but also the beating heart of local and national development, through creativity and by disseminating and promoting knowledge in its lecture halls and research laboratories, with the aim of realising the prosperity and wellbeing for the Algerian people.”
He added that « this new academic year, inaugurated at Tissemsilt University, the region with rich historical and military tradition, is not just an administrative date in the higher education sector’s calendar, but a date for a victorious Algeria, which landmarks have been raised by the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who consistently reaffirms his support for the Algerian university, through the steady and calm implementations of reforms.”
Mr. Kamel Baddari has also oversaw the signing ceremony of several agreements, including:
 An agreement between the “Ahmed Ben Yahia El Wancharissi” University, and the Research Unit in Medicinal Plants (URPM) in Laghouat;
 A partnership and cooperation agreement between the “Ahmed Ben Yahia El Wancharissi” University and the National Agency for the Valorisation of Research and Technological Development (ANVREDET).

The Minister, accompanied by the Governor of the Province and his delegation, also visited the exhibitions held for the occasion. It included:
 An exhibition of medicinal plants by the Institute of Nature and Life Sciences;
 An exhibition by the Unite and the Research Centre CRAPC;
 An exhibition of innovative projects and micro-enterprises by some students.

During the ceremony of the new academic year, professor Zebbar Djalel, the Director of the Mechanical Engineering Laboratory at Tissemsilt University was recognised for obtaining a patent. Several doctoral students were also honoured, and the “Innovative Researcher” award was presented to the best professor-researcher.
During his visit to the Province of Tissemsilt, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research inaugurated the annex of the Higher School of Teachers, and inspected two housing projects for the sector’s employees, as well as the new headquarters of the central administration.

Mr. Kamel Baddari welcomes the outstanding student Tedjari Noufel Ali Abdelhamid

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Mr. Kamel Baddari welcomes the outstanding student Tedjari Noufel Ali Abdelhamid

On 18 September 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, received this morning, at the Ministry’s headquarters, his friend, student Tedjari Noufel Ali Abdelhamid, enrolled in the first year of Computer Science at Ferhat Abbas University, Sétif 1.

Noufel obtained his Baccalaureate in 2025, specialising in experimental sciences. He overcame educational challenges and waged battles in hospitals without giving up. He studied, educated himself, and prevailed.

The minister encouraged Noufel to continue his striving for excellence and requested that the director of Setif 1 University to support him throughout his studies. 

Mr. Kamel Baddari presides over an evaluative meeting to set the measures related to the new academic year scheduled next week

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Mr. Kamel Baddari presides over an evaluative meeting to set the measures related to the new academic year scheduled next week

On the evening of 16 September 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, chaired a coordination meeting at the ministry’s headquarters, with the ministry officials and the university regional conferences presidents who joined remotely. This meeting was focused on evaluating the recent work of the regional conferences, to monitor the implementation in the field of the instructions relating to the 2025/2026 new academic year, namely:

  • Ensure the availability of educational structures (classrooms, auditoriums, laboratories, etc.), and equipping them appropriately to accommodate students under suitable conditions;
  • Monitor the implementation of English language instruction;
  • Organise teaching hours and provide teaching in accordance with the legal schedule volume;
  • Enhance and improve educational documents available online;
  • Monitor the status of the annexes of the higher schools of teachers.
The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research inspects the Law and Islamic Sciences Faculties at Algiers 1 University

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research inspects the Law and Islamic Sciences Faculties at Algiers 1 University

On 14 September 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, visited the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Islamic Sciences at the “Benyoucef Benkhedda” University, Algiers1. There, he inspected the facilities of both faculties and assessed their readiness to receive students the following week.

During the visit, the minister emphasised the significance of the following:

  • The establishment of a training course in international law and human rights, with English as the medium of instruction;
  • Adopting a calculated hour system for each semester;
  • Extending teaching hours and the entrepreneurial educational activities until 22h 00;
  • The immediate digitisation of the library’s documentary resources;
  • Improving life on the university campus;
  • Completing all the arrangements to receive Islamic Sciences students under optimal conditions;
  • Improving the educational environment within the institution by promoting digitisation.

 

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research honours the winners of the competition organised as part of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF)

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research honours the winners of the competition organised as part of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF)

This afternoon, on 10 September 2025, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research awarded, the Ministerial Medal of Merit to Mr. Raouf Zerrouki, professor-researcher at the “El Bachir El Ibrahimi” University of Bordj Bou Arreridj, and to students Latrach Abir and Latrach Rabiaa from the University of Sciences and Technology “Mohamed Boudiaf” (USTO) in Oran, as well as to students Fatma Zahra Chouib, and Abdennour Salouatchi of the “Hassiba Benbouali” University in Chlef. This recognition was granted in light of their remarkable performance and achievement of top ranks in the field of research and innovation during the competition held as part of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF). It worth noting that approximately 2 000 African projects participated in this competition.
The relevant innovative projects are:
 A smart system to control pivot irrigation;
 Bionic prosthetic limbs;
 Fish flour and oils.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research discusses the introduction of new advanced specialities at the Martyr “Abdelhafid Ihaddadene” Technological Hub in Sidi Abdellah

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research discusses the introduction of new advanced specialities at the Martyr “Abdelhafid Ihaddadene” Technological Hub in Sidi Abdellah

On 9 September 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, convened with the directors of the university institutions of the Scientific and Technological Hub “Martyr Abdelhafid Ihaddadene”, and the directors of research centres at the Ministry’s headquarters. The meeting focused on launching new advanced specialities at the National Higher School of Technology, the National Higher School of Autonomous Systems, and the National Higher School of Cybersecurity. These specialities align with national needs and international developments in advanced technology and information and communication technology. The following topics were addressed during the meeting:  

  • The examination of an employment contracts project for the graduates of the higher schools in Sidi Abdellah;
  • Setting 12 October as the official launch date for a national master’s programme in counter-drone systems;
  • The creation of new service spaces for the students at the Scientific and Technological Hub, Martyr “Abdelhafid Ihaddadene”, in Sidi Abdellah;
  • The acquisition of specialised and advanced scientific equipment for the students at the Hub. 

 

Mr. Kamel Baddari emphasises the pivotal and strategic role of the university during the Intra-African Trade Fair

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Mr. Kamel Baddari emphasises the pivotal and strategic role of the university during the Intra-African Trade Fair

On 7 September 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, visited the ministry’s innovation stand, as part of the Intra-African Trade Fair (ITAF 2025) activities.
During the visit, the minister affirmed that the programme of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, positions the university as a strategic lever for economic and social development, exporting its innovation results, training of human capital for African countries, establishing incubators to support African innovative projects and creating African development economic institutions.
The minister explained that these fields serve as “a bridge between Algeria and African countries.” They unveil new horizons to create genuine strategic partnerships, adding that Algeria, and the Algerian university, represent “a fundamental lever for implementing these programmes in the field” through innovative ideas that consider the unique characteristics of African societies.
The minister added that the university establishment as a strategic lever has become a reality. It was made possible with the support of the Algerian Agency for Investment Promotion and the Ministry of Trade, ensuring that Algeria has “a voice and a clear indicator within the African community.”
He concluded by emphasising that the objective is for “Africa to belong to Africans, with all its wealth and human capital.” He also believes that Algerian universities are capable of playing a pivotal role in supporting this vision, in line with that of the President of the Republic.

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

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

On the evening of 7 September 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, held a meeting with the directors of the university regional conferences, in order to evaluate the preparedness of university institutions and service facilities for the 2025/2026 academic year.
In this context, on the evening of 9 September 2025, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, conducted an inspection visit to the university restaurant Amirouche. There, he instructed that renovation and preparation works on the restaurant be hastened, and that a digital access system be established prior to the beginning of the academic year.

The President of the Republic oversees the signing ceremony of agreements and memorandums of understanding alongside his Mozambican counterpart

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The President of the Republic oversees the signing ceremony of agreements and memorandums of understanding alongside his Mozambican counterpart

On 6 September 2025, the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, alongside Mr. Daniel Chapo, the President of the Republic of Mozambique, presided over the signing of agreements between the two countries, during the fourth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair, which was hosted by Algeria from 4 to 10 September 2025.
The two countries signed an executive programme in the field of culture and arts, as well as a cooperation protocol between their radio stations. An agreement was also signed in the field of media and communication between the two countries.
Furthermore, Algeria and Mozambique also signed a cooperation agreement in the fields of higher education and scientific research, as well as security and public order.
A memorandum of understanding on political consultation between the two countries was also signed.

Mr. Baddari receives the Director General of theWorld Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)

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Mr. Baddari receives the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)

On the evening of 3 September 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, welcomed Mr Daren Tang, the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organisation. They discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the ministry and the organisation. Both parties agreed on the following:
– The wide dissemination of intellectual property policy within academic institutions;
– preparing the project to establish an academy for intellectual property, dedicated to training specialised agents in this field;
– endeavour to establish the intellectual property training foundations to benefit the academic community, and create technology transfer centres within academic institutions.

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