">August 2024 August 23, 2024 WACREN Video Kit on a ‘test drive’ at ADC workshop 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... Read More
">June 2024 June 7, 2024 WACREN infrastructure gets facelift; community to benefit 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.... Read More
">June 2024 June 7, 2024 WACREN’s Digital Education Programme taking shape with increased scope 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... Read More
">June 2024 June 7, 2024 SLREN partners with government to scheme STI future in Sierra Leone 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... Read More
">June 2024 June 7, 2024 Combined effort to co-create RDI coordination in Nigeria yields success 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... Read More
">June 2024 June 7, 2024 New Momentum to Amplify the Impact of African Public Health Research Through Open Publishing 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... Read More
">June 2024 June 7, 2024 LIBSENSE cited in the ‘2024 State of Open Infrastructure Report’ 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... Read More
">June 2024 June 7, 2024 Transforming Africa's Research Landscape: LIBSENSE ECR Programme Champions RDM Excellence in Ghana and Nigeria 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... Read More
">June 2024 June 7, 2024 Open infrastructure for research in Africa - WACREN drives tailwinds in agriculture, health, and climate 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... Read More
">Newsletter August 23, 2023 WACREN champions NREN-enabled weather monitoring 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... Read More
">Newsletter August 23, 2023 Countries gear up for round two of LIBSENSE national activities 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... Read More
">Newsletter August 23, 2023 snRER gets closer to reintegrating into WACREN 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... Read More