Kamel Baddari commends the field accomplishments at the Yahia Fares University of Medea

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Mr. Kamel Baddari commends the field accomplishments at the Yahia Fares University of Medea

On 22 April 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, undertook a working and inspection visit to the Yahia Fares University of Medea, where he inaugurated the technological platform for rapid prototyping. This aims to convert concepts into industry-oriented designs, thereby contributing to both local and national economy. He also acknowledged efforts made in this field, stressing that the province of Medea has become a regional centre for modelling.
The Minister also inaugurated the FABLAB industrial laboratory, a space designated for entrepreneurs. This facility equips students with the essential resources to carry out their projects, enhance their visibility and ensure their support. Additionally, it also consults with the management of the plant to devise strategies for implementing the students’ projects, and turn them into viable micro-enterprises.
During this visit, Mr. Kamel Baddari inspected the exhibition showcasing students’ projects, as well as start-ups and patents at the university hub of Medea. There, he valued the results achieved in developing significant projects and initiating micro-enterprises managed by university students with the guidance from their professors.
To promote scientific research, the minister oversaw the launch of the digital library of the Faculty of Medicine, as a declaration of the commitment to the utilisation of the fourth-generation technologies, and the application of digitisation and artificial intelligence.

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.

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.

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.

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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Mr. Kamel Baddari oversees the activities of the study day on the role of universities and research institutions in enhancing the investment climate in Algeria

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Mr. Kamel Baddari oversees the activities of the study day on the role of universities and research institutions in enhancing the investment climate in Algeria

On 11 March 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, presided over the activities of the study day marked “the role of university and research institutions in improving investment climate in Algeria,” at the Faculty of Information Sciences and Communication “Ibrahim Sultan Cheibout” Algiers 3. He was accompanied by the director of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency. The event was attended by the presidents of the university regional conferences, as well as the directors of universities and research institutions.

During this study day, a framework agreement was signed between the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, which commits the higher education and scientific research sector to improving the investment climate in Algeria, since investment is a key variable that creates jobs and strengthens the intersectional connections, thus benefiting the national economy by fostering a conducive climate for it through the activation of all the mechanisms akin to those present in the national system of higher education and scientific research.

The Committee on Youth and Sports of the People’s National Assembly’s hears to the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research

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The Committee on Youth and Sports of the People’s National Assembly’s hears to the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research

On 10 March 2025, at the headquarters of the People’s National Assembly, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, accompanied by of Mrs. Kaoutar Krikou, the Minister of the Relations with Parliament, presented the university sports strategy to the Committee on Youth, Sports and Community activities of the PNA, chaired by the deputy Mr. Houdaifa Zaghouane.

In his address, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, stated the university’s role in enhancing and promoting sports by implementing a number of fundamental axes, including:
– The priority that the State places on students, as part of the programme of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, aimed at revitalising university sports.
– Preparing for the creation of the fourth generation university, which aims to empower and invigorate the national economy, which in turn includes several interfaces such as business incubators, innovation centres, and entrepreneurship development centres.
– To develop a comprehensive roadmap to fulfil the objectives outlined by the State in order to promote university sport and reinstate the prominence of the Algerian sports elite.
At the conclusion of the presentation, committee members expressed a range of concerns and inquiries, primarily focused on the strategy of the Algerian university sport to safeguard young students from various social ills. The Minister subsequently provided the necessary explanations, and answered all the concerns raised by the deputies.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research on a working and inspection visit to Bouira

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research on a working and inspection visit to Bouira

On 6th March 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, conducted a working and inspection visit to the Akli Mohand Oulhadj University in Bouira. Accompanied by provincial authorities and officials from the University Hub, the Minister proceeded to:
– Inaugurate of the Intensive Language Teaching Centre.
– Inauguration of the Entrepreneurship Development Centre.
– Visit to the X-ray diffractometer (XRD) laboratory for chemical and structural analysis.
– Visit the start-ups exhibition, where he listened to projects presentations from students enrolled in the entrepreneurship development centre and the business incubator.

At the inauguration of the university incubator, which accommodates dozens of projects related to technological innovation, environmental protection, and the development of the agricultural and tourism sectors, the Minister commended an ongoing economic project, involving the production of green fodder, and aspires to “contribute to self-sufficiency by producing 3 000 tonnes of fodder per hectare by 2027, with plans to start exports of the product by 2029”.

In his address to the university community, the minister conveyed his contentment that “all these projects launched today represent the basic structures that will enable the University of Bouira to generate wealth and develop local economy through the creation of start-ups and micro enterprises as well as the creation of jobs,” considering that all these factors collectively will “add value to the national economy.”

Mr. Kamel Baddari also urged on the university community to join efforts to implement emerging projects in an emerging country by 2027, which is anticipated to be an exceptional year for the sector and for the Algerian University.

Mr. Kamel Baddari presides over the closing ceremony of the inaugural “Hackathon” to find innovative mathematical solutions for insurance companies in terms of financial risk management

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Mr. Kamel Baddari presides over the closing ceremony of the inaugural “Hackathon” to find innovative mathematical solutions for insurance companies in terms of financial risk management

On 22 February 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, officiated the closing ceremony of the first edition of the hackathon “Mathurance”, which was organised via the digital platform “Hackathon”. This event sought to find mathematical solutions for insurance companies in terms of financial risks management. It took place at the National Higher School of Mathematics, in Sidi Abdellah, Algiers.
This distinguished event, introduced as a novel educational technology within the Algerian University, aimed at generating innovative participatory solutions to economic problems. It was attended by more than 200 students from various higher education institutions in 21 provinces, along with specialists from national insurance companies.
On this occasion, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research declared that the “hackathon” represents a significant advancement for the Algerian university, as it integrates technologies into educational practices, thereby bridging students closer to the economic landscape, and enabling them to enhance their technical, academic and social skills.
Mr. Kamel Baddari further highlighted that the hackathon engaged students in addressing real mathematical and economic problems faced by Algerian insurance companies. He noted that participants dedicated 48 hours to collaborative efforts and reflection to devise solutions for the financial risks confronting these companies, “which reinforces the role of the Algerian university in fostering the intellectual and social development of students”, added the Minister.
The top three teams from the hackathon were honoured based on the jury’s evaluation, and partnership agreements were also signed between the National Higher School of Mathematics and several insurance companies.

Signature of a cooperation agreement and a memorandum of understanding between the higher education and scientific research sector and the environment and quality of life sector

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Signature of a cooperation agreement and a memorandum of understanding between the higher education and scientific research sector and the environment and quality of life sector

On Tuesday 18 February 2025, a cooperation agreement and a memorandum of understanding were formally signed by Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Mrs. Nadjiba Djilali, the Minister of Environment and Quality of Life, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Ben Aknoun. This agreement encompasses the following:
– A cooperation agreement designed to lay the foundation for the exchange of experience among six (06) research centres affiliated with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and the National Centre for Cleaner Production Technologies, which operates under the tutelage of the Ministry of Environment and Quality of Life,
– A memorandum of understanding aimed at the creation of an economic grouping of five (05) subsidiaries from the research centres of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and the National Centre for Clean Production Technologies, under the Ministry of Environment and Quality of Life.

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