UFC Reviews the 2026–2027 Academic Year Opening and Finalizes Preparations for Digital Week and the Blood Donation Campaign

The Rector of the University of Continuing Education (UFC), Prof. Yahia Djaafri, held today, Thursday, September 24, 2026, an in-person and remote coordination and review meeting to assess the initial outcomes of the 2026–2027 academic year opening, which officially began on September 22, and to follow up on the various arrangements aimed at supporting students and ensuring the smooth running of the academic year across the University’s centers nationwide. The meeting was attended by the Vice-Rectors, the Directors of UFC centers across the country, as well as the Heads of Fields and Heads of Interfaces. Discussions focused on the conditions under which classes began, the level of organization, reception and academic support provided, as well as the main concerns identified during the first days of the academic year. In this regard, the Rector issued a series of guidelines and recommendations to the center directors, stressing the need to ensure a welcoming reception for students, particularly new students, and to provide them with the necessary guidance and support to facilitate their integration into university life and address their various questions and concerns. Prof. Yahia Djaafri also emphasized the importance of addressing promptly and effectively any issues students may encounter, whether pedagogical, administrative or related to student services. He further stressed the need to strengthen direct communication with students and provide accurate information in a timely manner, thereby contributing to a successful start to the academic year and ensuring suitable conditions for their education and training. The meeting also provided an opportunity to review the final preparations for UFC Digital Week, scheduled to begin on Saturday, September 26, 2026, and run for one week, with the participation of the University’s various centers nationwide. The initiative aims to promote a culture of digitalization and enhance the use of modern technologies within the university environment. The meeting also addressed preparations for National Blood Donation Week, which is scheduled to be organized across the University’s various centers as part of efforts to support solidarity initiatives and strengthen the contribution of the university community to serving society. This meeting is part of UFC’s ongoing efforts to ensure a successful start to the 2026–2027 academic year and strengthen coordination between the central administration and the various centers, with a view to unifying efforts, improving the quality of services and education and training, and addressing students’ concerns across the country.