UbuntuNet Alliance is pleased to announce the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Asia Pacific Advanced Network (APAN), effective February 2025. This pioneering agreement, set to run for an initial period of two years, marks the beginning of a promising new chapter in inter-regional collaboration between Research and Education Networks (RENs) …
The UbuntuNet Alliance alongside ZIMREN is thrilled to announce that the UbuntuNet-Connect 2025 conference will be hosted at the prestigious Rainbow Towers Hotel and Conference Centre in Harare, Zimbabwe, from 30th to 31st October 2025. Known for its blend of elegance and functionality, the Rainbow Towers is an ideal setting for Africa’s premier research and …
The Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN) and the Tanzania Education and Research Network (TERNET) have been officially admitted into eduGAIN, a global inter-federation service that connects identity federations around the world, enabling seamless access to online content, services, and resources for the research and education community. This milestone marks a significant step forward for …
MAREN and TERNET Join eduGAIN to Enhance Access to Research and Education Services Read More »
UbuntuNet Alliance recently joined research and education leaders from across Africa and beyond at the WACREN 2025 Conference held from 10–11 April 2025 in Dakar, Senegal. Held under the theme “Empowering Africa’s Future: Building Resilient Networks through Sustainable Open Infrastructure,” the conference brought together global and regional stakeholders to share ideas and forge collaborations toward …
The AfricArXiv Open Science Webinar series, a collaborative initiative by UbuntuNet Alliance and Access 2 Perspectives, with support from the Africa Open Science Platform, continues to foster critical discussions around Open Science. This webinar series aims to advance the principles of Open Access, research integrity, and equitable knowledge dissemination across Africa’s research ecosystem. On 27th …
Combating Predatory Publishing: Insights from the Latest AfricArXiv Open Science Webinar Read More »
In 2023, the Networks and Infrastructure Manager of the Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN), Alexius Chipalamwazani, was selected to participate in TNC 2023, GÉANT’s annual conference. His selection followed his success in the highly competitive Emerging NREN Programme (ENP), a prestigious initiative designed to integrate individuals from emerging National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) …
UbuntuNet Alliance is pleased to announce the theme for its 18th annual research and education networking conference, UbuntuNet-Connect 2025, taking place on 30–31 October 2025 in Harare, Zimbabwe. The conference will be hosted by the Zimbabwe Research and Education Network (ZIMREN) and will bring together 200+ leading voices in research and education networking from across …
UbuntuNet-Connect 2025: Call for Presentation Proposals Now Open. Read More »
In Uganda, digital transformation is reshaping the education landscape, with a growing emphasis on ICT integration and e-learning. The revised secondary school curriculum now requires schools to incorporate technology into teaching, fostering a student-centered learning approach. However, access to high-speed Internet remains a significant challenge, particularly for government schools that struggle with affordability. Recognizing this …
How RENU’s Partnership with UCC is Transforming Uganda’s Education Sector Read More »
UbuntuNet Alliance is spearheading the deployment of eduroam in Zimbabwe through ZIMREN, the country’s National Research and Education Network (NREN). To ensure universities are ready to adopt and manage the service, UbuntuNet Alliance organized a webinar with ZIMREN, bringing together system and network engineers from 20 universities in Zimbabwe. The webinar, attended by 34 participants, …
UbuntuNet Alliance and ZIMREN Advances eduroam Deployment in Zimbabwe Read More »
From February 17 to February 21, 2025, the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa hosted a transformative Open Science School in Pretoria, a collaboration between CERN, UNESCO, and the NRF. Nearly 50 open science practitioners from South Africa and across Africa attended, including university and government representatives involved in digital repository administration, development, and …
