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Call for Applications: GÉANT’ Emerging NREN Programme 2026

GEANT, Stories, TNC / By / January 22, 2026

The UbuntuNet Alliance invites its member National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) to apply for the Emerging NREN Programme 2026, an international professional development opportunity delivered alongside TNC26, GÉANT‘ flagship conference of the global research and education networking community. The programme will take place 8–12 June 2026 in Helsinki, Finland, hosted with the support of …

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UbuntuNet Alliance Strengthens its Procurement and Finance Function with Support from GÉANT

AfricaConnect, GEANT, Procurement / By / October 24, 2025

UbuntuNet Alliance has further solidified its procurement capabilities through ongoing collaboration with the European Research and Education Network, GÉANT. This partnership, fostered under the AfricaConnect project, has played a vital role in advancing research and education across Africa by expanding the UbuntuNet Alliance internet backbone, facilitating knowledge exchange, building capacity, and promoting the development of …

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Collaboration for Advancing Research and Education Networking: Insights from MAREN’s Twinning Program with ASNET-AM

AfricaConnect, GEANT, MAREN, Members, Stories / By / October 24, 2025

In a significant stride towards enhancing research and education networking, the Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN) recently launched its NREN Twinning Programme in collaboration with the National Research and Academic Network of Armenia (ASNET-AM). This initiative, facilitated by UbuntuNet Alliance and GÉANT through the AfricaConnect 3 project and co-funded by the European Union, aims …

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Capacity Building: NREN Federation Operators Successfully Trained in Addis Ababa

AfricaConnect, Capacity Building, GEANT, Stories, Training / By / October 24, 2025

The UbuntuNet Alliance recently concluded its Federation Operators (FedOps) Training hosted by EthERNet (Ethiopia National Research and Education Network) in the city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. From January 29th to February 2nd, Federation Operators and representatives from member National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) gathered for an intensive five-day program aimed at enhancing their expertise …

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MAREN Invades UbuntuNet Alliance

AfricaConnect, GEANT, MAREN, WACREN / By / August 25, 2023

The Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN), led by its CEO Mr. Solomon DIndi, made a visit to the UbuntuNet Alliance secretariat in Lilongwe, Malawi. This visit marked not only a gesture of goodwill but also a strategic move towards fostering collaboration in the realm of research and education in the African region. The primary …

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UbuntuNet Alliance’s Journey at TNC2023: Paving the Way for African Research Excellence

GEANT, TNC / By / June 29, 2023

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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Fostering Collaboration and Learning: The Emerging NREN Programme at TCN23 Conference

AfricaConnect, GEANT, TNC / By / June 29, 2023

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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AfricaConnect3 Partners Hold Finance and Procurement Workshop at GÉANT Offices in Amsterdam

AfricaConnect, ASREN, GEANT, Partners, WACREN / By / June 29, 2023

AfricaConnect3, the third phase of the AfricaConnect project, recently held a Finance and Procurement Workshop at the GÉANT offices in Amsterdam. This workshop brought together the four Regional Research and Education Networks (RRENs) involved in the project: UbuntuNet Alliance, WACREN, ASREN, and GÉANT. The primary goal of AfricaConnect3 is to continue the efforts of its …

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Achieving ‘The Africa We Want’: The efforts of African RENs towards realisation of AU Agenda 2063

ASREN, GEANT, Partners, WACREN / By / May 29, 2023

AFRICA is on a mission to become a global powerhouse and gain a share of voice worldwide. The mission is Agenda 2063 – ‘The Africa We Want’. The African Union (AU) Agenda 2063 is a strategic framework for the socio-economic transformation of the African continent over the next five decades. It aims to accelerate development, promote continental …

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Spotlight on RENs and UN SDGs: Making the World a Better Place to Live

AfricaConnect, ASREN, GEANT, Members, Partners, WACREN / By / May 23, 2023

The AfricaConnect3 project communications team, in collaboration with the wider African Research and Education community, has put together a comprehensive paper collecting evidence that national and regional Research and Education Networks (RENs) present and excellent promise for accomplishing significant progress in the achievement of some of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and have …

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