Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Kamel Baddari visited the Akli Mohand Oulhadj University in Bouira on Thursday, 5 November 2026, to assess campus expansion and innovation initiatives. During the visit, Kamel Baddari stated, "The university is the source of all development." University President Ali Larghat accompanied the minister and discussed integrating academic training with industry requirements. Ali Larghat noted the objective to "enable students to carry out practical internships within these institutions and meet their needs in the field of employment." The visit focused on strengthening the connection between scientific research and professional sectors to improve student outcomes in the region.
Expanding University Infrastructure Capacity
Construction of 2,000 new pedagogical seats at Akli Mohand Oulhadj University began in 2024 to increase the institution's capacity. Officials allocated a budget of approximately 1.2 billion dinars for the completion of this infrastructure project. These additional spaces are intended to accommodate the growing number of students enrolled at the Bouira campus. The development remains a central component of the university's effort to improve facilities and support academic growth in the region.
Fostering Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Kamel Baddari inaugurated a unified window at the Akli Mohand Oulhadj University complex to centralize entrepreneurial support services. This office provides students and researchers with direct access to the National Agency for Microcredit, the National Agency for the Support and Development of Entrepreneurship, the Agriculture and Rural Development Bank, and the Tax Administration.
During the same visit, Kamel Baddari launched approximately 15 innovative student projects. These initiatives span diverse sectors including technology, the environment, agriculture, and industry. The projects aim to translate academic research into practical applications within the regional economy. This launch reflects a broader effort to integrate professional development and technical support directly into the university environment for students in Bouira.
Strategic Partnerships and Academic Growth
Akli Mohand Oulhadj University signed formal partnership agreements with the National Higher School of Agriculture and the Center for Scientific and Technical Information Research. These collaborations aim to connect academic research with external expertise to improve the institution's scientific output.
University officials recognized student and athlete Kheither Slimane for his athletic performance at the 2026 World Yoseikan Budo Championship in Tunisia. His achievement in the international competition was noted as a point of pride for the Bouira campus during the ministerial visit.
Professor Okba Ferghani received recognition for his academic accomplishments within the field of artificial intelligence. Forbes Middle East ranked Professor Okba Ferghani in 2025 as the best young innovative researcher under thirty. These honors served to conclude the event, noting individual contributions to the university's reputation.
