The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Minister attached to the Minister of Industry, in charge of Pharmaceutical Production, on a working visit to the city University of Constantine

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Minister attached to the Minister of Industry, in charge of Pharmaceutical Production, on a working visit to the city University of Constantine

On Saturday, 14 December 2024, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, accompanied by the Minister attached to the Minister of Industry, in charge of pharmaceutical production, Mr. Fouad Hadji, paid a working and inspection visit to the city University of Constantine.

They started their visit at the National Center of Biotechnology Research (NCBR) at the “Abdelhamid Mehri” University of Constantine 2, where:

– The director of the center presented the research and development strategy adopted by the center in the context of strengthening of health and food security, as well as the programme for reinforcing and promoting start-ups;

– Granting decisions to localise start-ups in several innovative fields such as “Dorouscom”, “DD” to transform and reduce the digitization process of companies, “Irigreen”, which has developed an intelligent irrigation pipe, that can be exported abroad, and the “Global Centre for Robotics Education”, accredited by the International Federation of Robotics and the Korean company, “ABC DZ”, e-learning platform, “wheel wise AI drive”, a start-up that controls innovations in command and control with gesture recognition for electric wheelchairs, “B market”, a start-up providing spare parts, “Innovative kids technology”, for different age groups, “safe digital health”, to develop software and mobile applications for people with special needs and autistic children, “NAHLA Tech”, “Energitica”, “MajlisCom”, a global event management platform, “Fanatec Mobility”, the first Algerian application for smart, free and ecological mobility using electric scooters;      

– A start-up company specialised in cell analysis was launched,

-A proteomics technology platform “Platform proteomique” was launched. 

During this visit, a cooperation agreement was signed between the National Agency for Pharmaceutical Products and “Saidal” Group, represented by “Equival” Center and the Center for Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Cooperation agreements were signed between the National Agency for Pharmaceutical Products and the pharmacy departments of the medical faculties of Constantine, Annaba, Batna, Setif, Ouargla, and with the Biotechnology Research Center. 

Working visit by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research to the University of M’sila

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Working visit by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research to the University of M’sila

On 12 December 2024, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, paid a working and inspection visit to Mohamed Boudiaf University in M’sila. Accompanied by the Wali, local authorities and the president of the university, he began his visit by inspecting the university’s new technological hub, where he inaugurated the startup localization park for the university’s innovative students. He visited the pavilions of the exposition held there, which showcases the most main startups whose ideas originated and were developed at the University of M’sila.

The Minister also listened to the main concerns of student entrepreneurs, encouraging them to continue research and development and assuring them of his and the sector’s support.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research answers the questions from the Council of Nation

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research answers the questions from the Council of Nation

On Thursday 5th December 2024, during a plenary session of The Council of Nation, dedicated to oral questions, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, explained in his reply that “the opening of the speciality of medicine in some university was carried out following their demands, those of the students’ parents and the parliamentary representatives of both chambers.”  Therefore, “a high-level joined ministerial committee has been set up, which includes executives from various sectors and relevant authorities.” and according to their reports submitted “21 annexes of the Faculties of Medicine have been created to ensure the training during the first three years of the preclinical course. They represent educational structures pedagogically and administratively attached to existing medical faculties.” 

 

In the same context, the Minister stated that “these annexes will be evaluated according to a participatory approach extended to all actors”, “taking into account the objectivity and the existence of adequate conditions to ensure the success of this effort.” 

With regard to the question of the unification of the names of certain specialities, and the review of the degrees previously awarded, and the coordination with the General Directorate of the Civil Service, the Minister explained that “the LMD educational system, which has been applied since 2004, under which numerous training courses have been accredited at bachelor’s and master’s level. These courses, although they have different tittles, are similar in terms of content and teaching programmes.” 

He added that his sector has been working « adequacy of licenses and harmonization of master’s degree », by « reviewing the titles of the branches and specialities, and unifying the names and the contents of the training courses offered in all the specialities in order to make the profile of graduates clearer and more visible.”

 The Minister revealed that these two operations had made it possible to reduce “the number of branches in licences from 227 to 83, i.e. 60%, and the number of specialties from 1962 to 177, i.e. 90%, after  matching,” as well as “the number of specialties for Master’s degree from 3 174 to 536, i.e. 83%,” while “the General Directorate of Civil Service has been informed of the updated nomenclature of training programs offered by higher education institutions, on the basic of which graduates of university institutions are recruited in various sectors.”  

Award for Best African PhD Thesis in Constitutional Law

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Award for Best African PhD Thesis in Constitutional Law

On December 2nd , 2024, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, attended the award ceremony, at the Constitutional Court, for the best doctorate thesis in constitutional law, organised by the General Secretariat of the Conference of African Constitutional Courts, for doctor Kylali Zahra from “Mohamed Ben Ahmed” University, Oran 2. 

This award is an indicator of the quality of the Algerian higher education and scientific research system, and its contributions to the continent.

This significant event was also the occasion of the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Constitutional Court, represented by Mr. Omar Belhadj, and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, represented by Mr. Kamel Baddari. 

The Minister presents the five-year action plan (2024 – 2029) for the sector of higher education and scientific research, from the Mohamed-Cherif Messaadia University of Souk Ahras.

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The Minister presents the five-year action plan (2024 - 2029) for the sector of higher education and scientific research, from the Mohamed-Cherif Messaadia University of Souk Ahras.

On November 28, 2024, the Minister of higher education and scientific research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, arrived in Souk Ahras to initiate a working and inspection visit to the Mohamed-Cherif Messaadia University of Souk Ahras.  He began his visit by inspecting the first two startups of the university, within the framework of achieving the objectives of the programme of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, which aims to create 20 000 startups and economic institutions in the next five years, followed by a visit to the exhibition of innovative projects by university students, including eighteen (18) projects converted into micro-enterprises and funded by NESDA. He also attended a part of the training course dedicated to students with innovative projects at the University’s Business Incubator.

 Listening to a presentation of various start-up projects, presented by the students who have received the patent of invention labels, the Minister encouraged the students to enter the world of entrepreneurship in order to contribute to the development of national and local economy.

During the inauguration of a model classroom of distance learning at the same university, the Minister stressed the need to provide the necessary means and technologies to promote “hybrid” education, which combines face-to-face and distance learning, by offering conferences and lectures from universities around the world to share knowledge, expertise, experience and ideas.

During a speech delivered to the academic community, the Minister presented the main outlines of the project of the action plan for higher education and scientific research for the period 2024-2029. The plan consists of three (3) strategic axes, nineteen (19) levers, and ninety-three (93) activities.

Launch of Algeria’s first computer operating system

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Launch of Algeria’s first computer operating system

The minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, oversaw on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the University of Dr. Moulay Tahar in Saida, the launch of the first Algerian computer operating system “Linux distribution”, using free and open systems.

The minister stressed during his speech on this occasion, that this software system, 100% Algerian, is the result of the efforts of students and university researchers specializing in software, from various Algerian academic institutions.

He added that “the creation of the Algerian “Linux distribution” system, which combines ease of use with security, will contribute to improving the performance of our computers operating systems, particularly by safeguarding and securing our information system.” He explained, “This will permit the establishment of an open technological economy for Algeria.” 

The minister recalled, «this computer operating system represents a nucleus that will also allow the creation of dozens of start-ups in the field of software.”

He further commended the efforts of the Dr. Moulay Tahar University in Saida, which he described as “model” of progress, science and innovation.

The minister also honoured the first three teams of winning students of the first national competition for the creation of Algerian computer operating system “Linux distribution”, organized by the University of Saida in coordination with the National Commission for Free and Open-Source Software, under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

This competition, which spanned three days at the University of Saida, saw the participation of ten teams, each composing of four students from various universities across the country.  

Continue working to improve the university education system to achieve quality

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Continue working to improve the university education system to achieve quality

The minister of Higher education and scientific research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, said on Thursday, November 7, 2024 in the People’s National Assembly (PNA) Algiers, during a plenary session devoted to oral questions, that his sector in continuing its efforts to improve the LMD (Licence – Master – Doctorate) system, with a view to develop and enhance the results of scientific research. 

The minister explained that the sector of higher education “continues the reforms’ path of the LMD (Licence – Masters – Doctorate) system, according to a common vision bringing together different actors”, noting that “various workshops will soon be organized to explore ways of this system’s development.”

He said that the sector is committed to “giving an economic dimension to scientific research by promoting research products and a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and business among students, as well as the achievement of digital transition and the improvement of the visibility of the system of education and research internationally,” and also “to prepare the launch of the fourth generation university.”  

In response to a question about the attraction of the national competences abroad, the minister explained that “a set of measures have been put in place for this purpose, including thematic networks, as well as the integration of these elites in research projects,” in addition to “encouraging them to participate in the supervision of doctoral students and employ them in research centres.”  

On the other hand, the minister stressed “the determination of the sector to adopt the method of dialogue and consultation to respond to the various concerns rose,” referring to “a series of meetings held with students’ representatives from different Faculties of medical sciences, which enabled to answer to their demands.”

Preliminary university registrations for new baccalaureate holders

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Preliminary university registrations for new baccalaureate holders

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, announced today, Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the ministry headquarters, that 316,075 students, new baccalaureate holders, have completed their preliminary university registrations, representing over 77% of the total graduates for the year 2024.

In his speech during the opening of the National University Conference, the minister added that “392,480 students accessed the platform and validated the ministry’s electronic charter, representing over 95% of new baccalaureate holders, while the registration process continues throughout Saturday.” He also mentioned that the number of students registered on the English language learning platform has reached 410,099.

In this regard, the registration confirmations for new baccalaureate holders will take place between July 28 and July 30, with the results of the orientation to be announced on August 6. Students are required to pay their registration fees between August 10 and August 15.

On this occasion, the minister emphasized that the 2023/2024 academic year was “positive” in various areas, with “more than 200,000 students trained in entrepreneurship, the creation of 117 business incubators, 107 centres for entrepreneurial development, and 55 artificial intelligence houses.” He also mentioned that, regarding digitization, “60 digital platforms have been created, and the PROGRESS system has been generalized.”

Regarding the preparation for the 2024/2025 academic year, the minister revealed that “ideas that align with the quality of education and the adoption of educational references that meet modern requirements will be introduced,” which will “enhance the transition from a traditional university to a fourth-generation one.”

Working and inspection visit to the Solar Equipment Development Unit in Bou Ismail

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Working and inspection visit to the Solar Equipment Development Unit in Bou Ismail.

The minister of Higher Education and Scientific research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, carried out today, April 1st, 2024, a working and inspection visit to the Solar Equipment Development Unit in Bou Ismail.

 
During this visit, the most important results of the National Research Projects NRP were presented, including the following:
– Solar and photovoltaic plants cleaning system,
– Solar powered treated water purification system,
– Solar cooling for solar poultry farming barn,
– Solar energy barley cultivating room,
– Smart model farm,

 
In addition, subsidiary institutions and technological platforms of the Centre were introduced.

The launch of two new digital platforms

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The launch of two new digital platforms

The minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, oversaw, today, March 26, 2024, the launch of two new digital platforms. The first, “INCHIGHALATI”, focuses on the interests and concerns of students residing in university residences. It simplifies operations for students regarding requests for services related to accommodation, dining, transportation, and university scholarships, making these requests more efficient while ensuring the effective execution of services provided by university services sector officials.


As for the second platform, the “Digital Incubator,” the first of its kind in the Maghreb region, its role is to assist and support students with innovative ideas in transforming them into startups. It also aims to guide students and assist them in the field of entrepreneurship and technological innovation.

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