May 2023

In the digital age, the ease of accessing, sharing, and referencing academic and scientific work has become crucial. As the volume of digital content grows, the importance of persistent identifiers (PIDs) such as ORCID, ROR, ARKs and DOIs becomes even...

Course instructors supported by the Africa Digital Campus project funded by the European Commission through Agence Française de Développement have undergone training on using the WACREN mobile lecture capture kit to develop course video materials as part of their online...

With the support of the AfricaConnect3 project (co-funded by the European Commission), WACREN has upgraded its digital infrastructure to improve the delivery of connectivity and advanced services to national research and education networks (NRENs) and their communities across our region....

WACREN is playing a key role in revolutionising research, teaching, and learning across West and Central Africa. Our Digital Education Programme (DEP) is taking shape with an increased scope and geographical footprint. Through robust infrastructure, cutting-edge resources, advocacy, and strategic...

Sierra Leone is making headway in leveraging its knowledge economy for socio-economic development. With the support of the FCDO-UK, the Sierra Leone Research and Education Network (SLREN) has partnered with the government to convene a stakeholders workshop to chart the...

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...