The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research inspects higher education institutions, in anticipation of the upcoming academic year

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research inspects higher education institutions, in anticipation of the upcoming academic year

As part of the evaluation of the readiness of the educational institutions, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, conducted a field visit to the Bab Ezzouar “Houari Boumediene” University of Science and Technology on September 2, 2025. During this visit, he examined the major renovation work carried out on the 138-hectare campus. 

The minister urged those responsible for the renovations to respect the university’s architectural character, as it is an architectural masterpiece designed by the Brazilian architect “Oscar Niemeyer”, which makes it a part of the national architectural heritage.

On the evening of 31 August 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, also conducted a field visit to the Algiers 3 University “Ibrahim Sultan Cheibout”, where he inspected the renovation and preparation works conducted in various faculties for the upcoming academic year.

During this visit, the minister emphasised the importance of creating a modern educational environment.

 

Researchers in the higher education and scientific research sector launch engines powered by green hydrogen

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Researchers in the higher education and scientific research sector launch engines powered by green hydrogen

On 31 August 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, oversaw the launch of the green hydrogen engine manufacturing project #BAHU at the ministry’s headquarters. Representatives from the Ministry of National Defence, the Central Directorate of Military Industry, the Director General of Scientific Research and Technological Development, the Director of the National Higher School of Renewable Energies, research centre directors, green hydrogen researchers, and the National Industrial Vehicle Company attended the event.

This project is part of an initiative to enhance research and development results, and transform innovation into valuable, manufactured outcomes. this is done by converting the diesel engines of public transport buses to operate using green hydrogen.

The green hydrogen-powered bus engine will save 31% of the local energy production, while significantly reducing carbon emissions resulting from the use of diesel, thereby achieving the sustainable development goals of the government’s 2024-2029 program. 

 

Mr. Kamel Baddari launches a national pedagogical committee to improve online education

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Mr. Kamel Baddari launches a national pedagogical committee to improve online education

On Saturday, 30 August 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, held a meeting both in person and virtually with ministry’s and regional conferences officials, the president of the Council of Ethics and Deontology of the University Profession, and several pedagogy specialists.
During the meeting, a project was initiated to evaluate educational documents and lessons published on university platforms. This project lead to the approval of the establishment of a national pedagogical committee to improve online education. The committee’s mission will be to:

– Create a Label to ensure the pedagogical quality of digital documents;
– Standardise the cognitive objectives of digital pedagogical documents and continuously improving their content;
– Establish mechanisms of the periodic evaluation of the documents’ quality and their impact on students;
– Increase the international visibility of the Algerian universities.

Mr. Kamel Baddari examines the integrated information system “PROGRESS”

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Mr. Kamel Baddari examines the integrated information system “PROGRESS”

On Thursday 28 August 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, inspected the ministry’s data centre to assess the infrastructure of the integrated information system PROGRESS, and to evaluate the cybersecurity against the daily intrusions faced by the system.

The minister also reviewed various technical equipment and digital technologies that are currently in use. On this occasion, he gave instructed the network officials to continue the ongoing improvement process of the digital services provided to students and sector users.      

Mr. Kamel Baddari emphasised that digitisation signifies dynamism and efficiency, and it is the foundation for the effective management of the administration to achieve the objectives set by the ministry. 

Mr. Kamel Baddari prepares the launch of a themed network on the promotion of the research findings on carbon emissions

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Mr. Kamel Baddari prepares the launch of a themed network on the promotion of the research findings on carbon emissions

As part of the ongoing effort to enhance the scientific research outcomes and to strengthen the economic role of the university, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, held a meeting on Thursday, 28 August 2025, with a team of research professors and researchers to prepare the launch of a themed network on the calculation of the carbon emission factor. This network is a collaborative and integrated platform between the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and other sectors.

The objectives of the network include:

– Proposing scientific indicators to measure carbon emission factor;

– Establishing a national mechanism to measure carbon emissions;

– Contributing to the development of a carbon emissions calculation platform;

– Promoting green entrepreneurship;

– Preparing a guide for carbon footprint according to recognized standards.

Mr. Kamel Baddari meticulously examines the readiness of the capital’s university residences

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Mr. Kamel Baddari meticulously examines the readiness of the capital’s university residences

As part of the preparations for the 2025-2026 academic year in the service sector, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, conducted field visits to the capital’s university residences.
 On the evening of 21 August 2025, he visited the university residences “Baba Hassen,” “Abdelkader Belarbi,” and “El Alia”, to assess their readiness to welcome students in favourable conditions.
 He also visited the university residences 1, 2, and 3 in Ouled Fayet, in Algiers, where he assessed the students’ accommodation and examined various facilities, including rooms, restaurants, study rooms, and activity areas. The minister stressed the importance of improving living conditions in university residences.
 On 25 August 2025, the Minister inspected the girls’ university residences of Ben Aknoun and “M’hamed Yousfi” (formerly Ruisseau), where he reviewed the latest developments in food and accommodation. He emphasised the importance of providing all the necessary resources and continuously improving service quality.
 On Tuesday evening, 26 August 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari visited two university residences, Dely Brahim 1 and Dely Brahim 2, to assess their readiness for the arrival of students.
 On the evening of 27 August 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari reviewed the state of readiness of the university residences located west of the capital: he visited “Bab Ezzouar” in El Djorf, “Bab Ezzouar 5”, and “19 May 1956”, emphasizing the need to address the identified deficiencies promptly and to work towards providing students with a good service environment.

Mr. Kamel Baddari oversees the assessment of the preparations for the 2025-2026 academic year

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Mr. Kamel Baddari oversees the assessment of the preparations for the 2025-2026 academic year

As part of the preparations for the 2025-2026 academic year, the minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, held a series of meetings with the directors of the central administration, as well as with the presidents of the regional university conferences, and some educational institutions directors. The objective was to evaluate the mobilisation of human, structural, and material resources; the adoption of pedagogical and regulatory methods; and the coordination required for a successful university entry process.
In this context, during a coordination meeting on the evening of Sunday, 24 August 2025, the minister discussed the following points:
– Special transfers.
– Monitoring the readiness of university structures.
– Adherence to the pedagogical calendar regarding the semester hours for each subject.
– Preparing for the launch of the university’s electronic library.
– Strengthening the role of the university in enhancing the national economic fabric through entrepreneurship.

Mr. Kamal Baddari awards the Ministry’s Labels of Merit

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Mr. Kamal Baddari awards the Ministry’s Labels of Merit

On 5 August 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, awarded, at the ministry’s headquarters, the Ministry’s Label of Merit to the students who had excelled in the International Mathematics Competition for University Students held in Bulgaria. This recognition was in honour of their achievement of two silver medals, two bronze medals, and a certificate of a certificate of recognition for his student friends: Meddah Ahmed Adlane, Merabet Yasser, Kinane Youssef, Ben Mallouka Mohamed Amir and Gherfi Chebila, from the National Higher School of Artificial Intelligence in Sidi Abdellah, and the Houari Boumediene University of Science and Technology. They were accompanied by their supervising professors and the Director of the National Higher School of Mathematics.

He also took this opportunity to present the Ministry’s Label of Merit to the Director of the National Higher School of Computer Science of Oued Smar, in recognition of his and his exceptional team’s efforts in ensuring the success of the initial registration process at all stages.  

Mr. Kamel Baddari visits a data centre specialising in artificial intelligence applications

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Mr. Kamel Baddari visits a data centre specialising in artificial intelligence applications

On 29 July 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, visited, during the afternoon, a data centre specialising in artificial intelligence applications at the National Higher School of Artificial Intelligence.
The centre’s objective is to provide a high-performance computing environment. Equipped with high-performance graphics processors of the H100, L40S and A40 series, it gives students and researchers access advanced capabilities for developing and training of artificial intelligence models using open-source software.
This advanced infrastructure will enable the school to accelerate innovation in vital and priority areas, through the development of applications for large language models, advanced computer vision, and other applications in various sectors including agriculture, industry, finance and services.
This strategic approach, based on open-source software, strengthens the school’s role as a driving force of knowledge, and strengthens its ability to achieve its goals of training a generation of experts capable of leading the digital transformation and effectively contributing to the establishment of a genuine and sustainable national digital sovereignty.
Designed in accordance with global standards for energy performance, security, and future expandability, the centre ensures the sustainability of its operations and aligns with the rapid technological advancements of in the field of artificial intelligence.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research signs the ministerial circular related to the orientation of the baccalaureate holders of the 2025 session

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research signs the ministerial circular related to the orientation of the baccalaureate holders of the 2025 session

On 14 July 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, held a press conference at the ministry’s headquarters to discuss the latest developments for the 2025-2026 academic year. He also addressed the digital signature of the circular and the launch of the advertisement spot for the new students’ online portal.

During his speech, the minister confirmed that this academic year would rely on smart digital foundations to facilitate the registration processes. The system will be smart and secure, based on exploratory artificial intelligence and reliable algorithms.

He also announced that virtual open days would be held at 117 university institutions from 16 to 22 July 2025, to spare the new baccalaureate holders the inconvenience of commuting.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research revealed that the final registration will take place from 10 to 15 August, during which period, applications for university services will also be accepted. He also mentioned that the new feature for this academic year is the introduction of Quick Response (QR) codes for both initial and final registration. 

He also declared the introduction of new specialisations, primarily in scientific engineering and technology. furthermore, the educational and service infrastructure will be reinforced.

Mr. Kamel Baddari has also electronically signed the ministerial circular related to the orientation of the baccalaureate holders for the 2025 session. Additionally, the advertisement spot for the online portal for new students was presented. 

 

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