Webinar on How to Utilize AWS Cloud Procurement Framework Agreement

Research, Services, Webinar Series / By / June 28, 2024

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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TERNET Joins the eduVPN Revolution; making the Internet safer

Security, TERNET / By / June 27, 2024

UbuntuNet Alliance is delighted to announce a significant milestone within the region’s research and education networking landscape: the successful deployment of eduVPN by the Tanzania Education and Research Network (TERNET). This achievement marks a major breakthrough, making TERNET the fifth National Research and Education Network (NREN) in the region to embrace this solution, further enhancing …

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UA Region Innovations showcased at TNC 24

Stories / By / June 27, 2024

Community Hubs were introduced at TNC24, held in Rennes, France, from June 11-12, 2024, as sessions where conference participants were able to learn more about community-led initiatives, find and exchange ideas, solutions or assistance within the community, and at the same time be connected with global peers. One of the hubs focussed on innovative initiatives …

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TNC24 Welcomes African RRENs and NRENs

Events, Partners, Stories, TNC, UbuntuNet Connect / By / June 27, 2024

Participants from African Regional Research and Education Networks (RRENs) and National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) had the opportunity to attend and actively participate in the TNC24 which was held from 10-14 June, 2024 in Rennes, France. The conference venue was The Couvent des Jacobins, Rennes Convention Center which is an authentic, historic region, known …

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KENET Holds the Annual ICT Directors Forum for Non-Educational Institutions

KENET, Members / By / June 10, 2024

KENET successfully held the annual ICT directors forum for non-educational institutions at the Great Rift Valley Lodge, Naivasha on May 23-24, 2024. The one and a half-day event was attended by various KENET member institutions (ICT Directors and invited guests) or their representatives with over 50 participants  representing 5 public research institutions, 3 private research …

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ZAMREN House Commissioned in Colourful Ceremony

Members, ZAMREN / By / May 31, 2024

On May 29, 2024, the Zambia Minister for Education, Hon. Douglas Syakalima, commissioned the purpose-built ZAMREN House, the new home of the Zambia Research and Education Network. The magnificent facility, whose construction was overseen by the ZAMREN Board and management and daily by the CEO, Mr Stein Mkandawire, sits on the campus of the University …

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NREN CEOs Hold Their Second Indaba in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

AGM, Members / By / May 30, 2024

The National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) CEOs from Eastern and Southern Africa convened for their annual meeting on 2nd May 2024 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. As is tradition, this gathering offers an opportunity to also hold the “NREN CEOs Indaba” or Management Academy. It is a one-day event organized …

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MoRENet trains Researchers & Educators on Federated Identity Management

eduID, Members, MoRENet, Services, Training / By / May 30, 2024

MoRENet, the Mozambican Research and Education Network, recently conducted a successful training program on federated identity management. This initiative aimed to equip researchers, educators, and IT professionals with the essential skills and knowledge necessary to manage and secure access to online research and education resources and services. The training, held from 20th of May to …

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Advancing Open Science: A Mid-Year Review and Exciting Second Half of the Open Science Webinar Series.

AfricArXiv, AfricArXiv Open Science Webinar Series, Open Access, Stories / By / May 28, 2024

In collaboration with Access to Perspectives, UbuntuNet Alliance has been hosting an enlightening Open Science Webinar Series since October 2023. This initiative, under a project funded by the ORCID Global Participation Fund, is dedicated to establishing ORCID-facilitated multi-stakeholder consortia aimed at enhancing scholarly knowledge sharing across Africa. By leveraging scholarly repository systems such as OSF, …

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Webinar Recap: Design and Implementation of Marketing Strategies for NRENs

Events, MAREN, Members, RENU, ZAMREN / By / May 30, 2024

On May 27, 2024, UbuntuNet Alliance successfully hosted a dynamic and insightful webinar titled “Design and Implementation of Marketing Strategies for NRENs.” This event, tailored exclusively for NREN marketing and communications personnel, provided a comprehensive exploration into the intricacies of developing and executing impactful marketing strategies for NRENs. The webinar featured an expert panel composed …

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