A greeting session on the occasion of Eid al-Adha

2026/2027

Professional exam announcement

Digitizing Master’s thesis defenses

The world is witnessing a rapid digital revolution that has reshaped major sectors, and higher education and scientific research have not been immune to this transformation. Theses and dissertations are considered the most valuable intellectual treasures for universities, encapsulating years of research and analysis. With the increasing number of graduates, the traditional (paper-based) management of these documents has become a significant logistical burden. This is where digitization emerges as a lifeline, transitioning universities from the paper-based era to the era of free information flow.

By digitization, we mean converting theses and dissertations from their traditional physical form (papers and folders) into digital media (files in formats such as PDFs or electronic databases), and then making them available through open access repositories or platforms—such as the pedagogical platform—thus facilitating access, content searching, and long-term preservation.

The benefits of this transformation are numerous, encompassing students, professors, and the university itself:

Facilitating access and scientific research: Instead of physically going to the university library and manually searching through shelves, researchers can now access thousands of theses with the click of a button from anywhere in the world.

Preserving documentary heritage: Paper is susceptible to damage, humidity, and fire. Digitization ensures the permanence of these scholarly works through cloud backup.

Combating plagiarism: When theses are uploaded to digital platforms, plagiarism detection software (such as Turnitin or PlagScan) can easily compare texts and ensure academic integrity.

Saving space and reducing costs: Most universities suffer from limited storage space in their libraries. Digitization frees up this space and saves on printing and binding costs.

Increasing university visibility: Publishing theses digitally raises the global ranking of Abbes Laghrour University Khenchela, as it demonstrates the actual volume of scientific output.

The digitization of graduation thesis defenses is no longer an option but a fundamental pillar for building a smart university. It is the bridge that connects internal academic production with the global scientific community. To ensure the success of this strategy, the pedagogical platform has been updated with features for master’s thesis discussions, investment in technological infrastructure, training of human resources, and, most importantly, instilling a digital culture in students, so that they become partners in creating this knowledge transformation.

19 Mai 2026

Cooperation Agreement

University Rector Professor Abdelwahed Challa oversaw the signing of a cooperation agreement with the Directorate of Health, represented by its Director, Mr. Akbi Mohamed Zein Eddine. The signing ceremony, attended by officials from both the university and the Directorate of Health, aimed to support medical students’ training and scientific research at the university and to strengthen coordination between the two entities, thereby enhancing the students’ academic and practical development.

On the sidelines of the signing ceremony, the University Rector invited the delegation from the Directorate of Health to visit several university facilities, including the Artificial Intelligence Center and the annex of the Faculty of Medicine. The purpose of the visit was to familiarize them with the university’s key educational structures and facilities and to demonstrate the resources dedicated to supporting university education and scientific research.

The Faculty of Arts and Languages, under the supervision of the Dean of the Faculty, organized a scientific visit for the benefit of students to the headquarters of the Higher Council of the Arabic Language to learn closely about its various activities, projects, and initiatives serving the Arabic language and promoting it. This visit provided students with the opportunity to engage in dialogue and discussion with various council officials to enhance their knowledge in their field of specialization.

Nominations are now open for the UNESCO-King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa Prize 2026 for the use of information and communication technologies in education.

• Improve the quality of education and learning
• Develop teaching methods
• Enhance overall educational performance
  Target Groups:
• Individuals
• Institutions
• Non-governmental organizations
• Educational and research bodies
  Deadline for Submissions:
  May 8, 2026
  Application Process:
  Applications must be submitted exclusively online through the National Committee. Algeria may submit a maximum of three (3) nominations.

Open positions:

• Two senior academic positions in the fields of evolutionary biology and vertebrate paleontology.
• Three (3) doctoral projects in the fields of zoology and animal physiology.

Professors and interested doctoral students are kindly requested to review the details and submit their applications by the specified deadlines.