On Tuesday morning, September 22, 2026, the University of Blida 1 inaugurated the 2026-2027 academic year during an academic ceremony held in the Grand Conference Hall, in the presence of the Governor of Blida Province, Mr. Jamal Eddine Hassahs, along with the President of the Provincial People’s Assembly, local, security and military authorities, as well as executives and officials of various sectors, the university community of executives, professors, employees and students, representatives of university organizations and unions, and media representatives.
The celebration began with a speech by the Director of the University of Blida 1, Professor Mohamed Bezina, who reviewed a number of academic and pedagogical developments, particularly those related to opening new specializations, keeping pace with scientific and technological transformations, promoting scientific research and innovation, and valuing student competencies and projects.
The Director affirmed the continuation of work to develop the university and improve its performance, and to enhance its position as an active scientific and academic institution, capable of keeping pace with the requirements of the future and contributing to serving national development, renewing the determination to continue efforts to advance the university and contribute to the development of the higher education and scientific research sector.
For his part, the Governor of Blida Province, Mr. Jamal Eddine Hassahs, stressed the importance of the university as a key driver of local and national development, reiterating the provincial authorities’ support and accompaniment of Blida 1 University, and working to provide suitable conditions for developing its performance and improving its surroundings, while emphasizing the importance of coordination and integration between the university and the various institutions and sectors of the province.
The opening events continued with a remote listening to the speech of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Kamal Badari, who officially announced the opening of the 2026-2027 academic year from Jijel University, reviewing the most prominent themes of the new university entry, especially quality, digitalization, innovation, artificial intelligence and useful scientific research, in addition to strengthening national identity and keeping pace with the professions of the future.
In the same context, the celebration program included the presentation of two academic lectures that addressed the university’s role in keeping pace with digital transformations and building human beings and society, and the challenges of integrating artificial intelligence technology into university life and its academic and research orientations, reflecting the university’s involvement in keeping pace with scientific and technological transformations and anticipating the future of higher education.
Honoring the top and outstanding students, students who won national and international competitions, as well as students with outstanding projects and achievements and brilliant athletes, was one of the highlights of the celebration, in appreciation of their efforts and excellence, and to encourage them to continue their path of success and brilliance.
