CSI Malawi: Using forensic science to “interrogate” mosquitoes

Health Science, Research, Stories / By / September 7, 2017

Fifteen years ago, Edward “Ned” Walker, a Michigan State University medical entomologist, spearheaded the use of insecticide-treated bed nets in the fight against malaria in Africa. Now, a seven-year, $8 million NIH-sponsored grant will enable Walker and his team to use a new, creative approach—forensic science. MSU, in collaboration with the University of Malawi College …

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Deadline for submission of UC 2017 Abstracts extended to 31st August 2017

Events, Stories, UbuntuNet Connect / By / September 7, 2017

Authors and researchers wishing to showcase their work at UbuntuNet-Connect 2017 now have up to 31st August 2017 to submit abstracts to be considered for presentation at the conference. UbuntuNet-Connect 2017, the tenth of the series of annual conferences of UbuntuNet Alliance, will be held on 2-3 November 2017 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia under the …

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Internet 2 appoints Howard Pfeffer As new CEO

Partners, Stories / By / September 7, 2017

The Internet2 board of trustees in April announced the appointment of Howard Pfeffer as its new president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to replace incumbent president and CEO H. David Lambert, effective June 12, 2017. A press release from the network said Pfeffer brings to Internet2 over 30 years of experience in networking, systems and …

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Happy 9th anniversarry to NUANCE

Stories / By / September 7, 2017

The Newsletter of UbuntuNet Alliance: Networks, Collaboration, Education (NUANCE) is celebrating another milestone after clocking nine years of existence on 1st May 2017. The official monthly e- newsletter of UbuntuNet Alliance was first published on the Alliance’s website on 1st May 2008 and since then it has evolved to become one of the leading newsletters …

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Keystone Symposia introduces virtual repository for global health community

Health Science, Research, Stories / By / September 7, 2017

Health scientists and researchers from around the world now have an open access to a collection of over 20 hours of scientific video presentations and discussions developed by the Keystone Symposia on Molecular and Cellular Biology. Keystone Symposia is a US based nonprofit organisation that convenes open- peer-reviewed conferences that connect the scientific community and …

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Dr. Margareth Mushi is new TERNET CEO

Members, Stories, TERNET / By / September 7, 2017

The Tanzanian Education and Research Network, (TERNET) in April 2017 appointed Dr. Magreth Mushi as its new CEO replacing Dr. Amosi Nungu who has been moved to the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in the department of Science, Technology and Innovation. Confirming her appointment, Dr. Mushi, who previously served as Deputy CEO for the …

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Submit your Abstract for UbuntuNet-Connect 2017

Events, Stories, UbuntuNet Connect / By / September 7, 2017

UbuntuNet Alliance is pleased to inform researchers and prospective authors that it is now receiving Abstracts for presentation of papers at UbuntuNet-Connect 2017, the 10th annual research and networking conference of the Alliance. UbuntuNet-Connect 2017 will be held on 2 – 3 November 2017 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia under the theme: “Enabling Intra – African …

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Press Release: UbuntuNet Alliance elects new members of Board of Trustees for a two year term

Press Release / By / January 25, 2018

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.97″ background_layout=”light”] PRESS RELEASE UbuntuNet Alliance elects new members of the Board of Trustees for a two year term Lilongwe, 24th April 2017: At its 11th Annual General Meeting of Members (AGM) called in accordance with Article 18 of the Constitution of the Registered Trustees of the UbuntuNet Alliance for Research and Education …

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TERNET CTO, Damas Makweba speaks on the NREN’s progress in facilitating research and education networking in Tanzania

Interview, Members, Stories, TERNET / By / September 7, 2017

National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) within the UbuntuNet Alliance region continue to evolve at different paces. While some NRENs are progressing at a faster rate, others are progressing slowly. NUANCE caught up with Damas Makweba, the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) for the Tanzania Education and Research Network (TERNET) to find out the state of …

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