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Crossref to Open the OPAR Open Science Webinar Series with a Session on Metadata and Research Discoverability

Capacity Building, IOI Network Adoption Fund, OPAR Open Science Webinar Series, Open Science / By / July 21, 2026

UbuntuNet Alliance is pleased to launch the OPAR Open Science Webinar Series, beginning with an insightful session presented by Crossref on Strengthening Metadata Quality and Research Discoverability. The webinar will take place on 24 July 2026 and will bring together librarians, repository managers, scholarly communication professionals and research support staff from across Africa and beyond. …

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Introducing the OPAR Open Science Webinar Series

OPAR, OPAR Open Science Webinar Series, Open Science / By / July 17, 2026

UbuntuNet Alliance is pleased to introduce the OPAR Open Science Webinar Series, a new public learning and engagement platform designed to advance open science and strengthen the visibility of African research. The series will bring together librarians, researchers, repository managers, data stewards, NREN teams, institutional leaders, policymakers and open infrastructure partners for expert presentations, practical …

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Call for Proposals: AI for Climate Resilience in Africa

AfricaConnect, Research / By / June 29, 2026

Africa is experiencing increasing climate variability and more frequent extreme weather events, with significant consequences for agriculture, water systems, energy infrastructure, public health, and livelihoods. Recent continental assessments point to growing exposure to droughts, floods, heatwaves, and related risks, while also highlighting persistent gaps in early warning systems, climate services, and localised decision-support tools. At …

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Open Science Infrastructure Project Takes Off with Librarians Training During ZAMREN Week

IOI Network Adoption Fund, Open Science, Open Science Workshops, Stories / By / May 13, 2026

The implementation of the “Unlocking Potential: Elevating Open Institutional Repositories in Africa for Global Impact” project is now firmly underway following the successful completion of the first Open Science Training for Librarians held during ZAMREN Week. The training marked a major milestone in the regional initiative, bringing together 45 participants from research and education institutions …

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MAREN Launches National Digital Repository

Library, MAREN, Open Access, Open Science / By / February 5, 2026

UbuntuNet Alliance warmly applauds the Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN) on the successful launch of the National Repository to elevate Malawian research to global platforms. This milestone achievement underscores MAREN’s leadership and vision in making Malawi’s scholarly output more discoverable, accessible, and connected to the broader global research ecosystem. This initiative, made possible with …

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Strengthening Open Science in Africa: Highlights from the South Africa NRF Open Science School

Library, Open Access, Open Science, Stories / By / October 24, 2025

From February 17 to February 21, 2025, the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa hosted a transformative Open Science School in Pretoria, a collaboration between CERN, UNESCO, and the NRF. Nearly 50 open science practitioners from South Africa and across Africa attended, including university and government representatives involved in digital repository administration, development, and …

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You are Invited to this October’s AfricArXiv Open Science Webinar Series.

AfricArXiv Open Science Webinar Series, Open Access, Open Science / By / October 24, 2025

The AfricArXiv Open Science webinar series is an initiative that is organized by UbuntuNet Alliance in partnership with Access2perspectives. The webinar series is aimed at empowering African researchers, librarians, and institutions by providing valuable insights into adopting digital tools and persistent identifiers. Our primary goals are to significantly enhance the discoverability of African research on …

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Record-Breaking Attendance at AfricArXiv Open Science Webinar on Diamond Open Access Publishing in Africa

AfricArXiv Open Science Webinar Series, Open Access, Open Science / By / October 24, 2025

The AfricArXiv Open Science Webinar series has reached a new milestone, with 118 researchers and librarians from across the African research and education community gathering to explore the future of Diamond Open Access (OA) publishing in Africa. This record-breaking attendance is a promising sign of the growing interest and engagement in the series, with much …

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Webinar on How to Utilize AWS Cloud Procurement Framework Agreement

Research, Services, Webinar Series / By / October 24, 2025

On June 13, 2024, UbuntuNet Alliance, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the partner Redington, successfully hosted a highly informative webinar focusing on the newly established “AWS Cloud Procurement Framework.” This event provided valuable insights for National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) and member institutions looking to leverage AWS Cloud services. The webinar …

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Call for Proposals from Librarians to Participate in Open Science Training

AfricaConnect, Library, Open Access, Open Science / By / October 24, 2025

UbuntuNet Alliance invites university librarians in Eastern and Southern Africa to submit proposals to participate in a one-day training on Open Science (OS), collocated with the UbuntuNet-Connect 2024 Conference. The training is funded under the AfricaConnect3 project, co-funded by the European Union, and the Africa Open Science Platform (AOSP), co-funded by the National Research Fund, …

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