The AfricArXiv Open Science webinar series hosted its first session of 2025 with an engaging discussion on the role of COAR (Confederation of Open Access Repositories) in advancing open access in Africa. Organized by UbuntuNet Alliance and Access 2 Perspectives, with support from the African Open Science Platform, the webinar featured Kathleen Shearer, Executive Director …
UbuntuNet Alliance is delighted to announce that the 18th UbuntuNet-Connect conference will be hosted by the Zimbabwe Research and Education Network (ZIMREN) in the city of Harare, Zimbabwe on 30th and 31st October 2025. This highly anticipated event promises to be another milestone in the journey of regional research and education networking. Following the great …
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The Internet Society Foundation has announced the 2024 Resiliency Grant Program grantees, welcoming a new cohort of grant partners dedicated to promoting internet resiliency in disaster response. The Internet Society Foundation, established in 2019, supports initiatives that improve the quality and reach of the internet around the world. It focuses on fostering internet development, innovation, …
Did you know that many African researchers spend countless hours searching for funding opportunities, often missing out because the information is scattered and difficult to access? If you’ve ever felt this frustration, you’re not alone. Finding the right grant can be a daunting challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. Designed specifically for African researchers, …
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KENET, in its ongoing commitment to advancing research and education collaboration, has issued a Call for Proposals for the 2025 Computer Science and Information Systems (CS/IS) Research and Innovation Grants. This initiative seeks to promote early-stage research and development in cutting-edge and emerging areas of computer science and information systems while strengthening the CS/IS Special …
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The Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU) has set a remarkable precedent with the launch of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program under the theme, “Connecting Hearts, Empowering Minds: Internet Access for All.” This groundbreaking initiative provides free internet connectivity to special needs schools across Uganda, bridging the digital divide for some of the …
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From December 9th to 13th, 2024, the MAREN-CSIRT team took part in a transformative capacity-building workshop in Lilongwe, jointly organized by the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority’s (MACRA) mwCERT and MAREN-CSIRT. This collaborative initiative underscores the importance of partnerships between government entities and National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) in addressing the growing complexity of cyber …
AfricArXiv, a free digital archive for African research, has played a pivotal role in advancing open science on the continent. Established in 2018 and hosted by UbuntuNet Alliance since 2023, the platform is being tailored towards meeting the needs of African researchers, leveraging the Alliance’s extensive network. Utilizing the open-source repository system D-Space, AfricArXiv currently …
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Held as a pre-conference event for the UbuntuNet-Connect 2024 conference, the Open Science Workshop offered a unique and enriching experience for librarians from across the UbuntuNet Alliance region. This day-long workshop, facilitated by Dr. Jo Havemann, founder and CEO of Access 2 Perspectives, united librarians from 12 countries within the UbuntuNet Alliance region. The event …
The UbuntuNet-Connect 2024 conference brought together thought leaders, educators, researchers, and innovators from across Africa and beyond to explore cutting-edge technologies, exchange knowledge, and strengthen the future of research and education networking. This year, the much-anticipated event took place from October 31 to November 1 at the beautiful White Sands Hotel in Dar es Salaam, …
A Successful UbuntuNet-Connect 2024 held in Dar es Salaam Tanzania! Read More »
