The University of El Oued actively collaborates with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a diverse range of initiatives, including student volunteering programs, joint research efforts, and the development of educational resources. These partnerships emphasize the university’s commitment to leveraging academic knowledge and community engagement to promote sustainable development.

Participation of the University Directorate of El Oued in the National University Radio Broadcasting Competition in Khenchela

On the morning of Wednesday, May 3, 2023, a delegation from El Oued University City traveled to Khenchela to participate in the National University Radio Broadcasting Competition organized by the University Services Directorate of Khenchela.

The delegation was seen off by Mr. Zidane Bashir, the Deputy Director of Scientific, Cultural, and Sports Activities at Martyr Hamma Lakhdar University of El Oued, and Mr. Ali Ben Khalifa, the Head of Activities at the University Services Directorate of El Oued.

The participating students had previously qualified through a local competition held in the audiovisual studio of the Media Department at the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences, University of El Oued.

After presenting their entries in the competition, the organizing committee arranged exploratory and field tours of key historical and tourist landmarks in Khenchela, including the historical site of the First Generation Meeting of the November 1, 1954 Revolution, Hammam Essalihine, and Ras El Hesna Mountains.

The National University Radio Broadcasting Competition concluded with a closing ceremony on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Lecture Hall of Martyr Abbas Laghrour University in Khenchela, where the delegation from El Oued University City was honored.

Student Volunteering Campaign: Raising Awareness About Drug Addiction and Commemorating the May 8, 1945 Massacres

As part of a student-led initiative, a campaign was organized to raise awareness about combating drug addiction and commemorate the May 8, 1945 massacres. The campaign took place at Hammi Massouda University Residence in a lively and engaging atmosphere featuring theatrical performances, musical interludes, and a variety of cultural and sports competitions.

The event was overseen by the Director of the Residence, Mr. Fouad Ben Berdi, along with administrative staff and the night supervisor, Said Amara. Leaders of the Algerian Muslim Scouts also participated, contributing a lecture on drug addiction prevention delivered by Dr. Houba Abdelghani, a faculty member at the Faculty of Islamic Sciences, University of El Oued.

The evening included impressive theatrical performances and exceptional musical presentations organized by the scouting group, complemented by the distribution of informational brochures. The event was further enriched by the presence of international students from Uzbekistan, who were honored by the director and the activities team.

The campaign received widespread appreciation from the attendees, leaving a positive impact and fostering a sense of community and awareness among students.

Eloued University launches the phase of botanical experimental and farms projects.

Today, on March 21, 2023, El Oued University entered a new developmental field as part of the university’s openness to its economic and social environment by inaugurating the botanical experimental and farms affiliated by the Faculty of Life and Natural Sciences.|

The General- Secretary of the Eloued city, along with the rector of the university and the director of Forests’ Preservation department, inaugurated the scientific plant experimental garden located opposite the central administration of the university.

In addition, several administrative representatives of the city were attending this event from the university(Rector, vice-rectors, deans, department’s head), the General –Secretary of Eloued city, the adminstrative chief service of Eloued city, the mayor of Eloued city , the govornor secretary of the traders union, economic operators, forestry administrative representatives, professors from the Faculty of Life and Natural Sciences, and stakeholders interested in the farms.

According to the technical card of the project, botanical experimental and farms projects. Falls within the framework of completing the equipment of the Faculty of Life and Natural Sciences. After that, the project witnessed a process of reconsideration and reinforcement with modern smart technology that allows for numerous experiments in the smart agricultural domain and contributes to achieving local self-sufficiency in seed production of various species. The integration of smart farm by using Artificial intelligence for irrigation and necessary fertilizer treatment processes.

The inaugurated of botanical experimental and farms projects is divided into three sections: the section of protected crops in greenhouses, the open-field crops section, and the nursery section with a production capacity of up to 30,000 trees annually. The smart irrigation process is based on the Waterbox Irrigation System, which is a box that ensures moisture for a considerable period for young trees. This system also includes automated control rooms for smart control of water flow rate and volume, enabling the rationalization of fertilization and water resources used for irrigation, as all developmental operations for trees are carried out through electronic programming for opening and closing water valves.

On the other hand, within the framework of expanding of botanical experimental and farms projects at El Oued University, a new similar project is expected to be launched this year to establish a significant experimental farm with an estimated financial budget of about seven billion centimes. According to the technical card of the scheduled project for this agricultural experimental farm, the project includes various agricultural fields, including smart farming with pivot irrigation, smart farming inside conditioned greenhouses, drip irrigation smart farming, hydroponic farming, fruit tree cultivation, medicinal plant cultivation, protection of endangered plants, as well as the field of improving seed and seedling production. In addition, to an environmental exhibition containing various types of plants and trees.

The university authorities stated that these agricultural fields and specialties of botanical experimental and farms projects are available to various specialized individuals within the university and all agricultural and Life and Natural Sciences institutions in the city. Enhancing the framework of educational and research reasons with the university by providing support and accompaniment to various stakeholders and local farmers to implement various agreements declared by the university within the context of the university’s contribution for development and local agricultural production, this  helping its openness to the economic and social environment.

Source:https://www.univ-eloued.dz/uemht/

Touring historical and touristic landmarks in the province of Khenchela

Exploratory and field tours of the most important historical and tourist landmarks in the province of Khenchela: The historical landmark of the meeting of the first generation of the Revolution of November 1, 1954

Hammam Essalihine

Djebel Ras al-Hisan

Source:https://www.facebook.com/media.dou.eloued/posts/732874068814856

University of El Oued and CNAC Agreement