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Submit an Abstract for UbuntuNet-Connect 2018, 22-23 November 2018, Zanzibar!

Events, Stories, UbuntuNet Connect / By / May 17, 2018

UbuntuNet-Connect, the annual networking conference of UbuntuNet Alliance is back! After holding the flagship event in the Administrative city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia last year, UbuntuNet Alliance this year takes the premier conference to the exotic Island of Zanzibar.  UbuntuNet-Connect 2018, the 11th   edition of the series of the annual event, will be held on …

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GÉANT confirms Erik Huizer as CEO

GEANT, Partners, Stories / By / April 12, 2018

GÉANT is delighted to confirm Erik Huizer in his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following his appointment in July 2017 on an interim basis. Christian Grimm, Chair of the Board of Directors commented, “We are very pleased to announce that the GÉANT Board of Directors has unanimously agreed to appoint Erik Huizer as new permanent …

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12th Council of Members’ Meeting 27 April 2018, Windhoek, Namibia

Council of Members, Events, Stories / By / April 4, 2018

The Chairperson of UbuntuNet Alliance, Professor Stephen Simukanga is pleased to announce that the 12th UbuntuNet alliance Annual General Meeting of Members (AGM) will be held in Windhoek, Namibia on Friday, 27 April 2018 starting from 9am. The Meeting will be hosted by Xnet Development Trust, the Namibian Research and Education Network. The Annual General …

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Keystone Symposia Convenes Virtual ePanel on Tech Transfer

Stories / By / February 8, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm506OHKdpM&feature=youtu.be Keystone Symposia will on Wednesday, 14th February 2018 host a free ePanel discussion on the topic of “Tech Transfer for Medical Advances: Challenges and Opportunities in Commercializing Academic Biomedical Research ” from  12:00 PM ET, 17:00 GMT. The 90  minute event will be broadcast globally and will include a 30 – minute audience Q&A …

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RENU Identity Federation (RIF) Joins eduGAIN

Members, RENU, Stories / By / February 7, 2018

The RENU Identity Federation (RIF) Joins eduGAIN The eduGAIN Steering Group has announced that it has accepted the Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU) Identity Federation (RIF) as an eduGAIN member. eduGAIN is an international interfederation service interconnecting research and education identity federation. The service enables the secure exchange of information related to identity, …

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RENU releases 2018 engineer capacity building programme schedule

Capacity Building, Members, RENU, Stories / By / February 7, 2018

The National Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU) has underlined the intent to intensify its engineer capacity building programme in the year 2018 after releasing an impressive schedule that will see the NREN conduct at least 7 training and Direct Engineering Assistance (DEA) activities this year. RENU is one of the leading NRENs within …

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Subscribe for our redesigned newsletter, NUANCE

Stories / By / February 7, 2018

The managing and editing team of the Newsletter of UbuntuNet Alliance: Networks, Collaboration, Education (NUANCE), the monthly e- Newsletter of the Alliance, is excited to announce the arrival of  a new highly responsive, social media integrated version of the newsletter designed for a great reading experience. The popular newsletter which has been delivering news from …

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Showcasing the fruits of Research and Education Networks

Stories / By / February 7, 2018

The Kyambogo University of Uganda, a member institution of the National Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU) is showing what research and educations institutions in Africa can benefit from research and education networks. Using the high speed and dedicated Internet connectivity from RENU which connects to the regional UbuntuNet Network build with assistance from  …

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Malawian TED Fellow Builds Medical Tech To Overcome Africa’s Unique Challenges

Health Science, Research, Stories / By / February 7, 2018

The impending connection of the Malawi Research and Education Network, (MAREN) to the UbuntuNet regional network is likely to be exciting news to software engineers like Soyapi Mumba who have been working tirelessly to develop systems that can revolutionise the health system in Malawi where the Internet connectivity is slow and expensive among other setbacks. …

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Prof Stephen Simukanga appointed UbuntuNet Alliance Chairperson

Board, Press Release, Stories / By / February 7, 2018

UbuntuNet Alliance is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Stephen Simukanga, as its Chairperson for the next three years effective 20th September 2017. Professor Simukanga is the Director General of the Higher Education Authority of Zambia and former Vice Chancellor of the University of Zambia. Prof Simukanga’s appointment follows a successful completion of a …

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