May 2023

In pursuing socioeconomic development, African nations stand at a critical juncture where the synergy between Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) holds immense potential. The need for coordinated RDI efforts has never been more pressing. Countries need to leverage RDI as...

Momentum is building to enhance the visibility and impact of African public health research and researchers on the African and global stages. This movement, which is a testament to the significant potential of local research in informing policy development and...

The 2024 State of Open Infrastructure Report has cited LIBSENSE as one of the key initiatives driving the advancement of open science in Africa. The Report is a comprehensive resource, offering exclusive data and analysis on the attributes and issues...

A new wave is blowing across Africa's research data management (RDM) landscape through the LIBSENSE Early Career Researcher (ECR) Programme, starting with ongoing initiatives in Ghana and Nigeria. The LIBSENSE ECR programme, a collaborative effort supported by the FCDO-UK and...

Open infrastructure is revolutionising how research is conducted and shared globally. In Africa, where resource constraints, access, and cultural barriers often hinder scientific progress, open infrastructure presents a transformative opportunity for African researchers, educators, and policymakers. WACREN exemplifies the role...

In Africa, where accurate weather data can make a critical difference in managing risks associated with extreme weather events, it is time to use alternative but appropriate means to afford accurate weather data. In this regard, the WACREN is taking...

Round two of the LIBSENSE Opena Science Symposium is set to begin this month. Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Ghana are the destinations for the next string of national activities. The events are expected to build on the engagements between LIBSENSE...

The Research and Education Network for Senegal (snRER) is a step closer to rejoining WACREN and participating in activities in the WACREN region. Recently, WACREN CEO, Dr. Boubakar Barry, engaged in a productive meeting with Professor Ousmane Thiaré, the Director...

Research and Education Networks (RENs) across Africa have an opportunity to develop and offer a service that allows their communities to mint Archival Resource Keys (ARKs) to preserve knowledge. The delivery of such a service will enhance the value of...

The University of The Gambia (UTG) and Universidade Amilcar Cabral (UAC), higher education institutions in The Gambia and Guinea Bissau, have joined WACREN as Premium Associate Members after successfully satisfying the regional REN requirements. As a Premium Associate Member, UTG...

The Former Board chair of WACREN, Prof. Nii Narku Quaynor, has urged all stakeholders in the education environment to take advantage of the proliferation of Artificial intelligence (AI) resources to enhance the delivery of quality research and education. Speaking on...

The Ghanaian Academic and Research Network (GARNET) hosted a successful 2023 Conference at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), where the community discussed matters of common interest to Ghana's research and education fraternity. The theme was: "Overcoming the...