Events

UbuntuNet Alliance Holds 2025 Annual General Meeting at ZAMREN House in Lusaka, Zambia

AGM, ZAMREN / By / May 15, 2025

On 9th May 2025, the UbuntuNet Alliance successfully held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lusaka, Zambia, hosted by the Zambia Research and Education Network (ZAMREN). This year’s AGM was especially significant as it marked a transition in leadership within the Alliance’s Board of Directors and was held at the newly commissioned ZAMREN House , …

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MAREN’s Alexius Chipalamwazani Reflects on his Journey Through the Emerging NREN Programme

MAREN, TNC / By / March 21, 2025

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) …

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UbuntuNet-Connect 2025: Call for Presentation Proposals Now Open.

Events, Members, UbuntuNet Connect, UbuntuNet Connect / By / March 17, 2025

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 …

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Apply Now to be Part of the GÉANT Emerging NREN Programme

Events, TNC / By / February 3, 2025

The GÉANT Emerging NREN Programme (ENP) is back, offering an incredible opportunity for professionals from emerging National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) to engage with the global research and education networking community. ENP25 will take place from 9-13 June 2025, alongside TNC25 in Brighton, UK, Since its launch in 2018, the ENP has welcomed 74 …

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ZIMREN to Host UbuntuNet-Connect 2025 in Harare, Zimbabwe

Events, UbuntuNet Connect / By / January 29, 2025

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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A look ahead: UbuntuNet-Connect 2024 is on the Horizon!

Events, TERNET, UbuntuNet Connect, UbuntuNet Connect / By / August 29, 2024

As the 17th annual research and education networking conference for Eastern and Southern Africa approaches, excitement is building within the community. This year’s UbuntuNet-Connect conference, set against the stunning backdrop of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, will be hosted at the beautiful White Sands Resort on the 31st of October and the 1st of November 2024. …

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Now Accepting Proposals: UbuntuNet Alliance’ Women Hackathon Returns

AfricaConnect, UbuntuNet Connect, Women in STEM / By / August 20, 2024

Following the resounding success of UbuntuNet Alliance’s inaugural women hackathon in 2023, held alongside the UbuntuNet-Connect 2023 conference, we are excited to announce the second women hackathon, co-funded by the European Union under the AfricaConnect3 project. The AfricaConnect3 project is dedicated to unlocking the potential of education and research across Africa through enhanced access to …

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ZAMREN Gears up for ZAMREN Week 2024 and Annual General Meeting.

Events, ZAMREN / By / July 29, 2024

Zambia Research and Education Network (ZAMREN) is all set to hold their 2024 ZAMREN Week and Annual General Meeting, this is ZAMREN’s premier event of the year where academia, technology, and innovation converge! This 2024 ZAMREN Week is a unique opportunity for leaders in education, research, and technology to explore the future of learning management …

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UbuntuNet-Connect 2024 Call for Abstracts and Panel Session Proposals Closes

AfricaConnect, Events, UbuntuNet Connect / By / July 1, 2024

The call for abstracts for the UbuntuNet-Connect 2024 conference has officially closed, marking the end of an extensive submission period that ran from March 11, 2024, to June 30, 2024. This year’s conference is centered around the theme “Maximizing Technological Advancements in Research and Education.” Over the two-day event, participants will delve into a wide …

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TNC24 Welcomes African RRENs and NRENs

Events, Partners, Stories, TNC, UbuntuNet Connect / By / June 27, 2024

Participants from African Regional Research and Education Networks (RRENs) and National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) had the opportunity to attend and actively participate in the TNC24 which was held from 10-14 June, 2024 in Rennes, France. The conference venue was The Couvent des Jacobins, Rennes Convention Center which is an authentic, historic region, known …

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