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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research commemorates the National Migration Day from the Scientific and Technological Hub in Sidi Abdellah

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research commemorates the National Migration Day from the Scientific and Technological Hub in Sidi Abdellah

To mark the Nation Migration Day, which concurs with the sixty-fourth (64) anniversary of the October 17, 1961 massacre, and in accordance with the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s decision, to observe a minute of silence in memory of the martyrs of the October 17, 1961 protests, the Scientific and Technological Hub, Martyr Abdelhafid Ihaddadene in Sidi Abdellah, along with other state institutions, observed a minute of silence to honour the Algerians who lost their lives to repression while protesting peacefully in France.

These protests embodied the noble sentiment of solidarity between the people of Algeria, both home and abroad. They affirmed that the national will was united, with a common goal: the liberation of the homeland and the establishment of an independent state. 

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research inaugurates the Algerian Space Agency’s (ASAL) business incubator at the “Martyr Abdelhafid Ihaddadene” Scientific and Technological Hub in Sidi Abdellah

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research inaugurates the Algerian Space Agency’s (ASAL) business incubator at the “Martyr Abdelhafid Ihaddadene” Scientific and Technological Hub in Sidi Abdellah

On 16 October 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, along with Mr. Noureddine Ouadah, the Minister of Knowledge Economy, Start-ups and Micro-enterprises, the Deputy Governor of the administrative district of Sidi Abdellah, and the Director General of the Algerian Space Agency, inaugurated the ASAL business incubator at the Hub’s National School of Artificial Intelligence. The incubator aims to benefit students from the five schools at the Scientific and Technological Hub “Martyr Abdelhafid Ihaddadene” in Sidi Abdellah, and encourage innovation and entrepreneurship in space related fields among students at the five schools of the scientific hub, by supporting research projects and developing advanced technological solutions.

In a speech delivered on this occasion, Mr. Kamel Baddari stated that the inauguration of this incubator, “the first of its kind”, demonstrates the “complementarity and partnership between the National Higher School of Mathematics and the National School of Artificial Intelligence”. It is also part of “the implementation of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s instructions to enhance cooperation between institutions in these fields, which are considered as the beating heart of economic and social development.”

The minister added that the purpose incubator is to “support and accompany project holders”, by providing them with “added economic value”. In this context, he reiterated the authority’s commitment to continue their efforts for “investing in science, knowledge and innovation.”

This event gave the Minister the chance to review the innovative projects of the students from the Artificial Intelligence and Mathematics schools in the field of space and its applications.

Mr. Kamel Baddari oversees the inauguration of the academic year at the National Higher School for Teachers of the Deaf and Mute

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Mr. Kamel Baddari oversees the inauguration of the academic year at the National Higher School for Teachers of the Deaf and Mute

On 13 October 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, presided over the inauguration ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic year at the National Higher School for Teachers of the Deaf and Mute (ENSSM) in Beni Messous.

In a statement on the occasion, Mr. Kamel Baddari asserted that Algeria has risen to the challenge by establishing the first school at the African and the Arab levels, dedicated to training secondary school teachers to instruct the deaf and mute. This school has now become an example of success, having graduated 530 teachers to date, benefiting 47 provinces.

The minister added that school’s future prospects seem promising, as it intends to graduate 1,500 teachers by the year 2027, who will be posted in 58 provinces. The number is anticipated to reach 2,500 teachers by 2029.  

Notably, in addition to ensuring the educational aspect, the school ventured into the field of economic development, graduating 56 male and female entrepreneurs, who have successfully launched their projects and innovative ideas.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research listens to the concerns of student associations

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research listens to the concerns of student associations

In line with the implementation of the principles of consultation and the openness to dialogue, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, met with the general secretaries of student associations and their representatives at the Minister’s headquarters, today 12 October 2025:   

  • The General Union of Free Students (UGEL);
  • The National Student Solidarity Organisation (ONSE);
  • The National Student Solidarity (SNE);
  • The Alliance for National Student Renewal (AREN).

 

This meeting was dedicated to discussing various concerns and suggestions related to both education and services.

It is worth mentioning that Mr. Kamel Baddari had already met with the general secretaries of the student associations on 28 September 2025. The organisations represented were: The National Organisation for Free Students; the Conglomerate of Free Algerian Students; the Free Algerian Student Organisation; and the National League of Algerian Students.

Mr. Kamel Baddari answers the deputies’ oral questions

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Mr. Kamel Baddari answers the deputies’ oral questions

On Thursday 9 October 2025, during a plenary session dedicated to answering oral questions, in the presence of the President of the Assembly and the Minister of Relations with Parliament, Mr. Kamel Baddari emphasised “his sector’ commitment to implementing the reforms initiated by the President of the Republic,” while praising the successes of the Algerian university on both national and international levels. 

In this context, he revealed the « latest results of the (T.H.E) international ranking, one of the most prominent in the world, in which Algerian secured the first position in the Maghreb region and the second in Africa, thanks to twenty-eight university institutions. In 2017, only one Algerian university was ranked in this classification. The universities of Sidi Bel Abbes and El Oued shared the first place nationally in the 1200-1500 category of higher education institutions globally.”

He also addressed « the five higher schools at the Sidi Abdellah University Hub, as well as the newly introduced subjects, such as open-source software, reverse engineering, artificial intelligence, and other achievements”. According to him, these will make higher education a “locomotive for local development and the national economy.”

Regarding the improvement of educational conditions for medical students and resident doctors, the minister asserted that “medical sciences students have received internship funding for the first time, according to the new system in place”, reminding that 5,095 financial positions have been created, as part of the national competition for resident doctors, which will be held at the end of October. This represents an increase of over 34 % compared to the positions allocated during the 2022 academic year.

In terms of improving university services, the minister presented “all the reforms implemented in this area over the past two years, including digitisation, expense rationalisation, improvement of accommodations, food and transport.” 

Mr. Baddari oversees the launch of the second class of the international master’s degree in mathematics at the National Higher School of Mathematics

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Mr. Baddari oversees the launch of the second class of the international master’s degree in mathematics at the National Higher School of Mathematics

On 9 October 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, oversaw this afternoon, the ceremony at the National Higher School of Mathematics of the Scientific and Technological Hub “Martyr Abdelhafid Ihaddadene” in Sidi Abdellah, where National School of Mathematics was awarded the designation of a centre of excellence in mathematics by the European Mathematical Society. The event was attended by His Excellency the Ambassador of the Republic of Italy to Algeria, Mr. Alberto Cutillo, and a representative from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Algeria.

In a speech delivered on the occasion, Mr. Baddari affirmed that the launch of the second class of this programme, which includes students from ten countries and supervised by twenty-four Algerian and international professors, demonstrates the “Scientific and Technological Hub schools’ openness to the world”. He further emphasised that “investing in mathematics is investing in the economy and national sovereignty.” 

The minister praised these schools’ consistent achievements, highlighting the “scientific excellence” of the National Higher School of Mathematics. This excellence is evident, he stated, through the school’s “Excellence Label” as a centre of excellence in mathematics, awarded by the European Mathematical Society.

Mr. Baddari adds that the success and the achievements attained in the field of scientific research, have enabled “the Algerian University to gain an international visibility”, recalling the recent results of the international ranking (T.H.E), one of the most prominent in the world, in which Algerian secured the first position in the Maghreb region and the second in Africa, thanks to twenty-eight university institutions.

For his part, the school director, Mr. Ahmed Medeghri, explained that the international master’s programme in mathematics was introduced following the school’s integration into the international mathematics network. On the occasion, an explanatory presentation was given on this training course, which involves several supporting organisations, including the International Mathematical Union, the International Centre for Theoretical Physics, and the European Mathematical Society. The students from the school who excelled in the International Mathematics Competition held in Bulgaria were then honoured.

Mr. Kamel Baddari inaugurates digital studios at the Algiers 3 University

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Mr. Kamel Baddari inaugurates digital studios at the Algiers 3 University

On 6 October 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, oversaw the inauguration of digital studios at the Faculty of Information Sciences and Communication at the Algiers 3 University. The studios are intended to strengthen the practical training for students and keep pace with technological advances in the field of information and communication. The minister reviewed the technical equipment and educational tools provided by the faculty to enable students to engage in practical training within a simulated professional media environment. This aims to improve training quality and raise the visibility of the University of Algiers 3 as a scientific and media hub in line with digital progress.
The minister attended a lecture with a special group of students instructed in English, and participated in the first live broadcast of “Podcast Eljazayer” from the faculty, which is an innovative student project aimed at enhancing students’ digital media skills and improving their ability to produce professional audiovisual content.
In alignment with the ongoing support offered by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research to cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship and promote innovation within the university setting, Mr. Kamel Baddari inspected the training courses at the Entrepreneurship Development Centre. He commended the initiative demonstrated by students and project holders, underscoring the importance of entrepreneurship as a vital pillar for bolstering national economy and enhance university competencies.
He also visited a small exhibition for start-ups and micro-entreprises, whose owners were trained at the Entrepreneurship Development Centre at the Algiers 3 University. The minister reviewed the following small projects:
– A food production company;
– A multi-sports hall;
– A company producing wooden panels using recycling technology;
– A company producing ethyl alcohol;
– A company cultivation green barely for livestock and cattle feed using hydroponic technology.
At the conclusion of the visit, the minister presented seven decisions to establish new start-ups within the business incubator at the University of Algiers 3.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research presides over the establishment of the National Coordination Committee for the Monitoring of University Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research presides over the establishment of the National Coordination Committee for the Monitoring of University Innovation and Entrepreneurship

On 6 October 2025, the minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research chaired the ceremony for the establishment of the National Coordination Committee for the Monitoring of University Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the ministry’s headquarters. Chaired by Professor Ahmed Mir, this committee will support and monitor projects by students involved in Decision 1275, which relates to the one degree / one start-up mechanism, whereby funding is received once the “Label” from the Ministry of Knowledge Economy is obtained.

Mr. Kamel Baddari interacts with students from the national community abroad

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Mr. Kamel Baddari interacts with students from the national community abroad

On 4 October 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and the Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in charge of National Community Abroad, participated, this afternoon, in a virtual interactive meeting with university students from our community who are studying in European countries. The meeting was organised on the occasion of the new academic 2025/2026.

This meeting is part of the communication strategy with student groups of the national community abroad. It is in line with the directives from the country’s higher authorities regarding the protection of the national community abroad, and the promotion of its participation in the national renewal process.

The minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research confirmed that his sector will endeavour to meet Algerian students’ aspirations, wherever they may be, encouraging them to excel in their fields of study, as they are the elite that will contribute to the national renewal process.

During this meeting, the two ministers were keen to understand the students’ conditions, listen to their requests, and consider their proposals effectively and systematically, while coordinating closely with various relevant sectors.

Mr. Kamel Baddari receives the President of the Committee for Education, Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Religious Affairs at the National People’s Assembly

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Mr. Kamel Baddari receives the President of the Committee for Education, Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Religious Affairs at the National People’s Assembly

On 2 October 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, received Mr. Zakaria Belkheir, the President of the Committee for Education, Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Religious Affairs at the National People’s Assembly.

The meeting was dedicated to discussing issues related to the higher education and scientific research sector.

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