Students at the University Akli Mohand Oulhadj of Bouira's human sciences and social sciences faculty have ended their over three-week grève. The decision to end the protest was made after a meeting between the faculty dean and student representatives on Saturday. The meeting led to the resumption of classes at all departments within the faculty. The administrative office, previously closed by protesting students, has also been reopened.
According to student representatives, the majority of their demands were met during the meeting with the dean. One key demand was for universal access to the first year of master's studies for all students who graduated with a license last year. The students had been protesting to push for this and other changes. The end of the grève has brought relief to students who were worried about the impact on their studies.
An student member of the faculty committee stated that the administration acknowledged the legitimacy of their demands. The dean also committed to addressing the remaining concerns, including security issues, a lack of teaching resources, and inadequate supervisory staff. The students had raised these issues at the beginning of the academic year. The resolution of these problems is expected to improve the learning environment.
However, the situation remains tense at the department of Tamazight language and culture within the same university. Students there have begun their fourth week of grève. They are demanding the reinstatement of a second-year master's student who was suspended by the department's administration. The students claim the suspension was unjust and reject the proposed disciplinary council to review the case.
The grève at the Tamazight department is focused on the reinstatement of the suspended student. The students argue that the suspension was unfair and that the disciplinary process is not necessary. They believe the administration should reconsider its decision and allow the student to continue their studies.
Meanwhile, the new academic year has not started at the faculty of sciences and sciences of matter, which includes several departments. Students are still taking exams from the previous year. This delay in starting the new academic year adds to the challenges faced by students and the university administration.
The developments at the University of Bouira reflect ongoing challenges in Algeria's education sector. Students and administrators are working to address concerns and improve conditions. The resolution of the grève at the human sciences faculty is a positive step, but issues at other departments remain.
Key points
- Students at University of Bouira's human sciences faculty end three-week grève after meeting with dean.
- Grève continues at Tamazight department over suspended student.
- New academic year delayed at faculty of sciences and sciences of matter.
