Minister’s meetings

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Minister’s meetings

On 2 July 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, chaired a coordination meeting with officials of the General Director of University Services, the Director of Student Life, as well as ministry officials. Held at the ministry’s headquarters, this meeting was part of the preparations for the 2025-2026 academic year. Several measures concerning mainly the management of university services were examined to ensure that suitable services are offered to students, and that every facet of the academic year runs seamlessly.    

Mr. Kamel Baddari presided over the activities of the National Conference for Universities

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Mr. Kamel Baddari presided over the activities of the National Conference for Universities

On Tuesday 1 July 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, presided over the activities of the National Conference for Universities, held at the Ministry’s headquarters. The event was attended by the directors of university institutions, ministry officials, social partners, and representatives of student organisations. All vice-rectors of university institutions also participated in the conference remotely.
In his opening speech, the minister of Higher Education presented the outcomes of the reforms undertaken in the sector and the achievements initiated over the past three years. Thanks to the concerted efforts of different university institutions, the results are beginning to be seen, such as the “establishment of 422 subsidiaries distributed among various university institutions, with the expectation that this number will rise to 490. This will contribute to wealth creation. Notably, 250 of these institutions have already stated their economic activities.
In the same context, Mr. Baddari confirmed that, during the period from September 2024 to June 2025, “117 accelerators, contributing to the establishment of student start-ups were recorded, along with 117 Entrepreneurship Development Centres that have trained 31,000 students.” In addition, “76 start-ups were launched, with expectations for this number to rise to 235 by the end of the current year.”
In light of these statistics, the minister stated: “It is anticipated that 15,205 job positions will be created by the end of the year, thus achieving a turnover of 19.67 billion dinars.”
In terms of education, the minister announced the “introduction of 14 new training programmes for the upcoming academic year,” as well as the expansion of higher schools for teachers and improvements of English language education:
– Enrolling 32,000 new students in the higher schools for teachers;
– Establishing 25 annexes of higher schools for teachers;
– Creating 14 new educational programmes for new literary baccalaureate holders in management technologies and modern specialisations;
– Introducing the teaching of new subjects in several courses, including artificial intelligence, software, entrepreneurship, reverse engineering, and open-source software, as well as teaching ‘citizenship’ for the first-time of in the higher schools of the Sidi Abdellah Scientific and Technological Hub, in accordance with the President’s instructions to educate the future generations about the nation’s …)
Regarding scientific research, Mr. Baddari stated that the budget for this sector has been supported by “an increase of 20%, with 12% allocated to new entrepreneurship and innovation formats, and a further 12 % for incubators.”
Regarding the valuation of innovation, he clarified that “564 patent projects had been submitted to the Algerian National Institute of Industrial Property, bringing the total number of applications to 3,364 requests.”
In another context, the minister addressed the subject of digitisation. For instance, the sector recorded 2,640,000 electronic payment transactions, and 19 digital platforms. Meanwhile, the services sector recorded 95 million meals paid for electronically during the current academic year.
Fourth-generation universities are institutions that are linked to their economic counterparts. These universities share their programmes with those of prestigious research institutions worldwide, and they are also universities at the forefront of reforms, thus contributing to the fulfilment of the government’s agenda.
On this occasion, the minister emphasised the importance of launching the “Algerian Qualifications Framework”, by creating a bridge between universities and the employment sector. He also stressed the importance of improving the visibility of the university system, which is reflected in a strategic national database, aimed at guiding students and improving their employment opportunities after graduation. This can be achieved by aligning the content of university education with the skills (degrees-certificates) and competencies required in the labour market, thus ensuring that the university degree becomes a genuine tool for economic and social integration.
following the minister’s intervention of and that of the central directors regarding the Algerian Qualifications Network, a Decision was signed to utilise free and open source software.
The National Conference for Universities saw the coordination of university policies, the exchange of experiences, and the discussion of opportunities in the higher education sector. It also unified the visions and directions among universities to ensure educational quality, achieve national objectives and review and develop academic programmes and curricula. This ensures that university programmes align with labour market requirements and scientific advancements.

Inauguration of two model projects in the fields of renewable energy and sustainable agriculture

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Inauguration of two model projects in the fields of renewable energy and sustainable agriculture

On Tuesday 17 June 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, was joined by officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, for the inauguration of two model projects in the fields of renewable energy and sustainable agriculture, at the Technical Institute for Animal Breeding (ITELV).

These two projects are part of the National Research Program (PNR), in partnership with the Solar Equipment Development Unit (UDES), which operates under the Center for Renewable Energy Development (CDER).

The first project involves around the creation of a hydroponic growing room that is powered entirely by solar energy. This comprehensive solution enables the production of green fodder in challenging climatic conditions.  This system enables the daily production of up to 126 kg of green fodder through the cultivation of 18 trays of barley in climate-controlled environment with regulated heat, humidity and lighting. Advanced systems for ventilation and water filtration systems are also employed. With its small footprint and vertical design, this innovation a practical and efficient alternative for producing fodder, directly contributing to the improvement of food security and reducing costs.

The second project concerns the development of a solar evaporative cooling system designed for poultry farm buildings. Combining direct and indirect cooling, it significantly reduces temperatures by up to 16 degrees Celsius. This system is considered a sustainable solution that enhances the quality of farming conditions, and reduces poultry mortality during the summer, positively impacting productivity and agricultural income. This is particularly important in light of the rising traditional energy costs and the increasing effects of climate change. 

Minister’s meetings

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Minister’s meetings

The minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, held a special meeting on the evening of 10 June 2025, at the Ministry’s headquarters, to formulate a scientific strategy aimed at preserving and enhancing the production of the exceptional sheep breed, El Hamra. This strategy incorporates the latest electronic identification methods for animals, utilising electronic chips that enable the individual identification of each animal and the precise recording of data regarding age, medical history and growth, thereby improving the medical and genetic oversight of the herd. This strategy also seeks to map the distribution of this breed through geographical localisation.

A strategic development programme will be presented shortly.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research receives his Excellency the Ambassador of the Republic of China to Algeria

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research receives his Excellency the Ambassador of the Republic of China to Algeria

On May 14 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, received this evening his Excellency the Ambassador of the Republic of China, Mr. Dong Guangli, at the Ministry’s headquarters.
His Excellency the Ambassador assured the Minister that China and Algeria are good, sincere friends.
This meeting came to strengthen the partnership in terms of education, scientific research and technological transfer.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research receives the students participating in the world final of the “Huawei” competition

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research receives the students participating in the world final of the “Huawei” competition

On 14 May 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, welcomed, fourteen (14) of his student friends at the ministry’s headquarters. They are to compete in the Huawei Information Communication Technology (ICT) competition in China next week. This completion is anticipated to draw the participation from numerous esteemed universities globally, and on this occasion, the sector extends his best wishes to the participating students in upholding the top international ranking attained last year.

Minister’s meetings

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Minister’s meetings

On the evening of 12 May 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, held a meeting at the Ministry’s headquarters. He was joined by the Director General of Scientific Research and Technological Development and his staff, the Director and researchers of the Research Centre in Industrial Technologies, and ministry officials.
This purpose of the meeting was to review the director’s presentation regarding the centre’s progress with its designated strategic projects, aimed at promoting and marketing scientific research outcomes.

Minister’s meetings

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Minister’s meetings

On the evening of 7 May 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, convened with the directors of mathematics and nanotechnologies research centres located at the Martyr Abdelhafid Ihaddadene Scientific and Technological Hub in Sidi Abdellah, to formulate their strategic development plan, and address the conditions of university services.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research receives the President of the National Observatory of Civil Society

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research receives the President of the National Observatory of Civil Society

On 7 May 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, received Dr. Ibtissem Hamlaoui, the President of the National Observatory of Civil Society at the Ministry’s headquarters.

In the course of this meeting, both parties acknowledged the significance of partnership and integration between the University and the Observatory in the field of social studies and research, along with student volunteerism, to align with the developmental state vision of the of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who views the university as a source of ideas and a locomotive for society. 

Mr. Kamel Baddari participates in the activities of the National Conference on cancer control

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Mr. Kamel Baddari participates in the activities of the National Conference on cancer control

Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, attended the opening of the national conferences on cancer control on May 3, 2025, under the esteemed patronage of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune. The event, hosted at the International Conference Centre and organised by the National Committee for Cancer Prevention and Control, aimed the establishment of a national strategy for cancer prevention and control for the years 2025-2035, formulated on the derived from the seven workshops planned for this occasion.
On this occasion, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, declared that the department plans to sign a cooperation agreement with the National Committee for Cancer Prevention and Control, in order to carry out a scientific research focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and the development of medications. This agreement will be of the utmost importance in terms of diagnosis and drug development to contribute to the provision of treatment in this field.
In this context, he stated that there are « three (03) research centres, twenty-four (24) research laboratories, and fifteen (15) national scientific research projects currently active in this field. They will be supported by twelve (12) national projects focused on scientific research in cancer diagnosis and drug development”.

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