On Saturday, June 14, 2025, the University of Ouargla hosted the fourth edition of the Regional Spelling Bee competition in the Visual Arts Hall of the University Directorate. The event was held in an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm and joy, with the distinguished participation of students between the ages of 9 and 23.
The participants shone on stage and impressed the audience with their English spelling skills, amidst applause and great encouragement!
 Congratulations to the winners, thanks to all the participants, and a huge salute to the wonderful jury, Professor #Halima_Ben_Zoukh and Dr. #Jaloul_Bourhala.
Let's not forget to commend the wonderful presentation by Dr. #Hamza_Nani, who added a special touch to the atmosphere of the competition throughout the day.

Today, Kasdi Merbah University in Ouargla welcomed Professor Ourania Tzoraki from the University of the Aegean in Greece.

Professor Ourania, a specialist in environmental sciences and water resources management, will oversee a work program for doctoral students and researchers in the university's research laboratories during her visit. This program includes scientific meetings and specialized workshops to exchange experiences and enhance competencies.

On Monday morning, June 9, 2025, a coordination meeting was held, chaired by the university's president, distinguished professor Mohamed Taher Halilat, to follow up on corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement and compliance with the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015 standard.

The meeting was attended by the university's vice presidents, the secretary-general, the head of the quality assurance unit, the head of the office, the branch directors, and the heads of departments within the university's directorate.

The meeting aimed to follow up on the implementation of the post-certification action plan, with the aim of strengthening the quality management system, with a focus on updating documents, tracking performance indicators, and intensifying internal training efforts.

This step is essential for transitioning from a culture of compliance to a culture of improvement.

On Monday, June 2, 2025, a meeting was held in the meeting hall of the University Directorate, chaired by the University Director, the distinguished Professor Mohamed Taher Halilat, in the presence of the members of the University Directorate Council. A number of topics were discussed in this meeting, which were as follows:

Evaluation of the pedagogical process for the second semester of the 2024/2025 academic year (exams, deliberations).

- Student projects falling within the scope of Ministerial Resolution 1275 (patent, startup).

- Discussion of the laboratory and research budget.

- Presentation of the activities of the University Incubator, the Entrepreneurship House, and the Technology Support and Innovation Center.

- Other attachments.

This morning, Sunday, June 1, 2025, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Kasdi Merbah University, Ouargla, in collaboration with the Laboratory of Neuropsychology and Socio-Emotional Cognitive Disorders, organized a scientific symposium entitled: "From Algeria to the Children of Gaza... Children's Right to Live, Learn, Play, and Dream." The symposium was held in the discussion hall. The symposium was attended by the Deputy Director in charge of Pedagogy as symposium moderator and the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences as symposium chair.

The symposium aimed to analyze the psychological and social effects of aggression and trauma on children in Gaza, discuss effective psychological and social interventions to support them, propose sustainable support mechanisms with the participation of academic and humanitarian institutions, and review successful experiences in this field.

The symposium addressed several legal, media, and psychological themes and approaches, as well as social and educational approaches to the conflict affecting children. It also explored possible interventions to ensure a better future for children in Gaza.

The symposium featured a group of distinguished professors, specialists, and academic experts, including Professor Dr. Najat Al-Dawi, who addressed international legal protection for children – using the Gaza Strip as a model, and Professor Dr. Fadhila Toumi, who discussed the image of Gaza's children in Arab and Western media.

Dr. Zainab Shanouf, Dr. Abdullah Joudi, and Dr. Fatima Zahra Ben Mujahid also delivered valuable contributions, discussing the psychological and social effects of war on children.

At the conclusion of a high-level working visit led by a delegation from the University of Kasdi Merbah – Ouargla to the University of Grozny in the Chechen Republic, Russian Federation, a final meeting was held in the presence of the Rector of the University of Grozny and a number of its officials, along with partners from the energy sector.

This visit culminated in the conclusion of important preliminary agreements paving the way for the launch of advanced academic and scientific cooperation, including:

- Developing joint international master's programs in the fields of:

- Launching applied research projects of common interest, addressing current scientific and industrial challenges.

- Working on initiatives in the field of industrial innovation and supporting start-ups, by creating a cooperative environment that allows for technology transfer and encourages university entrepreneurship.

- On this occasion, the University of Ouargla delegation expresses its deep appreciation to the University of Grozny, headed by its esteemed Rector and the entire administrative and academic staff, for their warm welcome, excellent organization, and positive spirit of openness, reflecting a deep desire to build a qualitative and fruitful partnership.

At the conclusion of a high-level working visit led by a delegation from the University of Kasdi Merbah - Ouargla to Grozny University in the Chechen Republic, Russian Federation, a final meeting was held in the presence of the Rector of Grozny University and a number of its officials, along with partners from the energy sector.
✅ This visit culminated in the conclusion of important preliminary agreements paving the way for the launch of advanced academic and scientific cooperation, including:
? Developing joint international master's programs in the fields of:
? Launching applied research projects of common interest, responding to current scientific and industrial challenges.
? Working on initiatives in the field of industrial innovation and supporting start-ups, by creating a cooperative environment that allows for technology transfer and encourages university entrepreneurship.
? On this occasion, the delegation of the University of Ouargla expresses its deep appreciation to the University of Grozny, headed by its esteemed President and all the administrative and academic staff, for the warm welcome, excellent organization, and positive spirit of openness that reflected the depth of the desire to build a qualitative and fruitful partnership.

A scientific symposium was held on the children of Gaza under the title: "Children's Right to Play, Learn, Live, and Dream."
This morning, Sunday, June 1, 2025, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Kasdi Merbah University in Ouargla, in collaboration with the Laboratory of Neuropsychology and Socio-Emotional Cognitive Disorders, organized a scientific symposium entitled: "From Algeria to the Children of Gaza... Children's Right to Live, Learn, Play, and Dream." The symposium was held in the discussion hall. The symposium was attended by the Deputy Director in charge of Pedagogy as the symposium moderator and the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences as the symposium chair.
The symposium aimed to analyze the psychological and social effects of aggression and trauma on children in Gaza, discuss effective psychological and social interventions to support them, propose sustainable support mechanisms with the participation of academic and humanitarian institutions, and review successful experiences in this field.
The symposium addressed several legal, media, and psychological themes and approaches, as well as social and educational approaches to the conflict affecting children, along with possible interventions to ensure a better future for children in Gaza.
The symposium featured a select group of professors, specialists, and academic experts, including Professor Dr. Najat Al-Dawi, who addressed international legal protection for children – using the Gaza Strip as a model, and Professor Dr. Fadhila Toumi, who discussed the image of Gaza's children in Arab and Western media. Dr. Zainab Shanouf, Dr. Abdullah Joudi, and Dr. Fatima Zahra Ben Mujahid also delivered valuable contributions, examining the psychological and social effects of war on children.