AfricaConnect

The first UbuntuNet Alliance Women Hackathon: Empowering Women Through AfricaConnect3

AfricaConnect, UbuntuNet Connect, Women in STEM, ZAMREN / By / November 24, 2023

In a groundbreaking prelude to the UbuntuNet-Connect 2023 Conference from October 23 to 25, 2023, the UbuntuNet Alliance, in collaboration with the European Union under the AfricaConnect3 project, orchestrated a historic event – the first-ever UbuntuNet Alliance Women Hackathon. This initiative, an integral part of the AfricaConnect3 deliverables, was designed to champion gender equality in …

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UbuntuNet-Connect 2023: A Resounding Success in Kampala, Uganda

AfricaConnect, Events, Members, Partners, Projects, UbuntuNet Connect / By / October 31, 2023

The 16th annual UbuntuNet Alliance conference, UbuntuNet-Connect 2023, held in Kampala, Uganda, on October 26th and 27th, was an unqualified success. Hosted by the Research and Education Network of Uganda (RENU), this year’s conference surpassed all expectations and made a lasting impact for several remarkable reasons. One of the standout features of UbuntuNet-Connect 2023 was …

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Bridging the Gender Gap in ICT Innovation – The first UbuntuNet Alliance Women Hackathon

AfricaConnect, Capacity Building, Events, Members, Training, UbuntuNet Connect, Women in STEM / By / October 31, 2023

In a groundbreaking moment for the UbuntuNet Alliance region in East and Southern Africa, the first Women Hackathon unfolded from October 23rd to 25th, 2023, as part of the EU co-funded AfricaConnect 3 capacity building initiatives. This historic event marked the first-ever women-exclusive hackathon in the region, cementing its status as a monumental success in …

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Honouring Africa’s Research Education Networks’ Pioneers

AfricaConnect, ASREN, WACREN / By / October 30, 2023

During the UbuntuNet Connect Conference in Kampala, Uganda, on October 27, 2023, the Alliance recognized the founder Chief Executive Officers of Africa’s Regional Research and Education Networks (RENs). The honorees included the Alliance’s Dr. FF Tusu Tusubira, Dr. Boubakar Barry of the West and Central Africa Research and Education Network (WACREN), and Dr. Yousef Tourman …

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NRENs in East and Southern Africa Foster more Relationships Through Staff Exchange Programmes

AfricaConnect, Members, Projects / By / September 29, 2023

National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) best learn from each other. Over the years, emerging NRENs have found that learning by visiting established NRENs speeds up learning. Under the AfricaConnect 3 project, co-funded by the EU, UbuntuNet Alliance has fostered this initiative by supporting staff exchanges every year to allow staff from one NREN to …

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Empowering Research and Education Networks: UbuntuNet Alliance Holds MPLS Workshop in Malawi.

AfricaConnect, Capacity Building, MAREN, Members / By / September 29, 2023

In a significant stride towards enhancing the capabilities of Research and Education Networks (NRENs) in Africa, the UbuntuNet Alliance organized the MPLS Applications for NRENs workshop in Lilongwe, Malawi. The event, which has taken place from September 25th to 29th, 2023, has been hosted by the incumbent NREN in Malawi, the Malawi Research and Education …

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Secure Your Spot at UbuntuNet-Connect 2023 Via Normal Registration

AfricaConnect, Members, RENU, Stories, UbuntuNet Connect, UbuntuNet Connect / By / September 1, 2023

We are thrilled to announce the latest updates regarding the UbuntuNet-Connect 2023 Conference! As the early bird registration phase officially comes to a close on 31st August 2023, we want to express our sincere gratitude to those who have registered. Your commitment to our community is truly remarkable. For those who missed the early bird …

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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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Advancing SDG 9: African RENs’ Role in Building Resilient Infrastructure and Fostering Innovation

AfricaConnect, ASREN, KENET, MAREN, Members, RENU, SDG, WACREN, ZAMREN / By / July 21, 2023

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 …

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Call for Proposals: Empowering Librarians Through Open Science

AfricaConnect, Capacity Building, Open Access, Open Science / By / July 19, 2023

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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