Projects

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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Apply now: UbuntuNet Alliance Women Hackathon 2023

AfricaConnect, Capacity Building, Stories / By / July 18, 2023

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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The road towards a more prosperous future: education and training (SDG 8)

AfricaConnect, SDG / By / July 11, 2023

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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Advancing Excellence in Higher Education Through the COREVIP 2023 Conference

AfricaConnect, COREVIP / By / July 17, 2023

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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Early Bird Registration Now Open for UbuntuNet-Connect 2023 Conference!

AfricaConnect, Members, RENU, UbuntuNet Connect, UbuntuNet Connect / By / June 30, 2023

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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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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African NRENs empowering all women and girls towards achieving Gender Equality (SDG 5)

AfricaConnect / By / June 6, 2023

Equality is a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. Gender equality and female empowerment are not just basic human rights; they are also catalysts for development in all areas. Providing women with equal access to education, health care, decent work, and representation in political and economic decision-making processes is fundamental for social …

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Interview with Dr. Julianne Sansa-Otim, Vice Chairperson of the UbuntuNet Alliance’s board

AfricaConnect, Board, Women in STEM / By / June 6, 2023

“I would like to be known as an intelligent woman, a courageous woman, a loving woman, a woman who teaches by being.” Maya Angelou Dr. Sansa-Otim is a resourceful and productive researcher who takes pride and initiative in going above set objectives. She is currently the Vice Chairperson of the board of directors for UbuntuNet Alliance …

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