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We are hiring: Systems Engineer & Content Management Officer

Vacancies / By / March 17, 2025

Background UbuntuNet Alliance is the regional research and education networking organization for Eastern and Southern Africa. It builds and operates UbuntuNet, the regional high-speed Internet backbone network for Eastern and Southern Africa.  UbuntuNet Alliance is registered in Malawi as a not-for-profit association of National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) in Africa to provide a secure …

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Simplifying access to Research4Life resources through Federated Single Sign-On

Stories / By / February 28, 2025

UbuntuNet Alliance, in partnership with Research4Life and GÉANT – with support from the European Union and the AfricaConnect project – has successfully launched a Federated Single Sign-On (SSO) pilot for academic institutions. This initiative ensures secure academic resource access by allowing users to log in with their institutional credentials, eliminating the need for shared passwords. …

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How RENU’s Partnership with UCC is Transforming Uganda’s Education Sector

Stories / By / February 26, 2025

In Uganda, digital transformation is reshaping the education landscape, with a growing emphasis on ICT integration and e-learning. The revised secondary school curriculum now requires schools to incorporate technology into teaching, fostering a student-centered learning approach. However, access to high-speed Internet remains a significant challenge, particularly for government schools that struggle with affordability. Recognizing this …

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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 / February 20, 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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Simplify Your Search for Research Funding Through Utafiti Africa

Stories, Utafiti Africa / By / January 9, 2025

Did you know that many African researchers spend countless hours searching for funding opportunities, often missing out because the information is scattered and difficult to access? If you’ve ever felt this frustration, you’re not alone. Finding the right grant can be a daunting challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. Designed specifically for African researchers, …

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RENU Champions Digital Inclusion for Special Needs Schools

Stories / By / December 23, 2024

The Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU) has set a remarkable precedent with the launch of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program under the theme, “Connecting Hearts, Empowering Minds: Internet Access for All.” This groundbreaking initiative provides free internet connectivity to special needs schools across Uganda, bridging the digital divide for some of the …

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Strengthening Cybersecurity Through Collaboration: Highlights from the MAREN-CSIRT and mwCERT Workshop

Stories / By / December 21, 2024

From December 9th to 13th, 2024, the MAREN-CSIRT team took part in a transformative capacity-building workshop in Lilongwe, jointly organized by the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority’s (MACRA) mwCERT and MAREN-CSIRT. This collaborative initiative underscores the importance of partnerships between government entities and National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) in addressing the growing complexity of cyber …

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UbuntuNet Alliance Hosts Regional Cybersecurity Bootcamp for Member NRENs

Stories / By / November 30, 2024

UbuntuNet Alliance hosted a Security Bootcamp as part of the EU-cofunded AfricaConnect3 Project, with the two-day training delivered by GÉANT during the UbuntuNet Alliance Connect conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in October 2024. Representatives from several member NRENs participated, including RENU (Uganda), SANReN and TENET (South Africa), and TERNET (Tanzania). Prof. Madara Ogot, UbuntuNet …

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AfricArXiv Open Science Webinar Series: A Year in Review

AfricArXiv, AfricArXiv Open Science Webinar Series, Open Access, Stories / By / November 27, 2024

AfricArXiv, a free digital archive for African research, has played a pivotal role in advancing open science on the continent. Established in 2018 and hosted by UbuntuNet Alliance since 2023, the platform is being tailored towards meeting the needs of African researchers, leveraging the Alliance’s extensive network. Utilizing the open-source repository system D-Space, AfricArXiv currently …

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Open Science Workshop Empowers African Librarians in Research Dissemination and Digital Science

Open Science Workshops, Stories / By / December 10, 2024

Held as a pre-conference event for the UbuntuNet-Connect 2024 conference, the Open Science Workshop offered a unique and enriching experience for librarians from across the UbuntuNet Alliance region. This day-long workshop, facilitated by Dr. Jo Havemann, founder and CEO of Access 2 Perspectives, united librarians from 12 countries within the UbuntuNet Alliance region. The event …

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