Have you ever heard of eduroam? The secure, world-wide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community to address the increasing need for fast and secure Internet connection everywhere. With over 6.4 billion international authentications to date stretching across 106 countries, eduroam is expanding in Africa where National Research and Education Networks …
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the importance of achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) cannot be overstated. Among these goals, SDG 9 holds particular significance as it focuses on building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation. This goal serves as a critical foundation for societal growth and development, facilitating …
In our endeavor to unlock the cast potential of education and research across Africa as is also reflected in the AfricaConnect 3 project, we aim to enhance access to digital infrastructure and technologies for African education and research institutions. As part of this, we are excited to extend an invitation to librarians across the UbuntuNet …
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In an effort to promote gender balance in the tech industry and overcome the underrepresentation of women in software development, the UbuntuNet Alliance is organizing a Women Hackathon. The event aims to empower and encourage 20 passionate women developers from the UbuntuNet Alliance region in East and Southern Africa to participate in a hackathon. This …
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There are many reasons why education and training are important. One of them is that they represent a critical component of a community’s human capital and can help eliminate inequalities. Gaining ad-hoc skills leads to better employment opportunities, raising creativity and entrepreneurship, and contributing to a more sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Human capital is …
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The recent Conference of Rectors and Vice Chancellors (COREVIP) 2023, organized by the Association of African Universities (AAU) and hosted by the University of Namibia (UNAM) in Windhoek, Namibia, proved to be a remarkable event for UbuntuNet Alliance. Attending as an exhibitor, UbuntuNet Alliance had the opportunity to network with key stakeholders in higher education, …
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We are excited to announce the opening of early bird registration for the highly anticipated UbuntuNet-Connect 2023 conference, hosted by the Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU). The conference will take place on the 26th and 27th of October 2023 in Kampala, Uganda. This year’s event promises to be a vibrant gathering, bringing together …
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UbuntuNet Alliance showcased its commitment to advancing open science at the Open Repositories 2023 conference held in Cape Town, South Africa from 12th to 15th June, 2023. Represented by their Business Development Officer, Harold Bowa, UbuntuNet Alliance actively participated in panel discussions and engaged with prominent practitioners in the field of open science. Harold Bowa …
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UbuntuNet Alliance recently participated in the TNC23 conference organized by GÉANT. The event, held in Tirana, Albania from 5th to 9th June 2023, revolved around the theme of “Digital Generations.” UbuntuNet Alliance seized this valuable opportunity to connect with fellow practitioners in research and education, fostering discussions on potential collaborations and advancements within the African …
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The Emerging NREN Programme (ENP) took center stage alongside the TCN23 conference, bringing together individuals from emerging National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) worldwide. This unique initiative aimed to integrate NREN staff members into the TNC community, fostering synergies and connections between European and international NRENs. With a focus on engineering and technical personnel, the …
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