August 29, 2023 Sierra Leone takes steps to ingrain open science in national research fabric Following the successful 6th LIBSENSE Open Science Symposium in Freetown, key stakeholders of Sierra Leone's science, research and innovation have agreed on initial steps to agree on the trajectory for open science for the West African country. Click to read... Read More
August 13, 2023 New Program Targets Nigeria and Ghana to Increase Visibility of African Research WACREN collaborates with the DOAJ Ambassador program in LIBSENSE to enhance equity by training volunteers, advocating best practices, and expanding journal representation, starting with Nigeria and Ghana. Read More
August 9, 2023 eduroam Guidebook published Discover eduroam, the cutting-edge secure roaming access service designed to meet the global demand for fast, secure Internet access. Catering to the international research and education community, eduroam has amassed a staggering 6.4 billion authentications across 106 countries. Africa's National... Read More
August 7, 2023 White Paper: Enhancing Weather Monitoring in Africa – The Role of NRENs and IoT Technologies An important new function for NRENs beyond the status quo is demonstrated in a white paper published by WACREN on how NRENs might use the potential of IoT technology to enhance weather monitoring in Africa. The White Paper focuses on... Read More
August 5, 2023 Advancing SDG 9: African RENs’ Role in Building Resilient Infrastructure and Fostering Innovation Amidst today's rapid evolution, the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) carry unparalleled significance. SDG 9 takes the spotlight, advocating for resilient infrastructure, inclusive industrialization, and innovation. This goal forms the bedrock of societal advancement, propelling growth across sectors and... Read More
August 1, 2023 The road towards a more prosperous future: education and training (SDG 8) Education and training play pivotal roles for countless reasons, including their ability to bolster a community's human capital and drive equality. Acquiring specialized skills enhances job prospects, igniting innovation, nurturing entrepreneurship, and cultivating sustainable, inclusive economic growth. This article demonstrates... Read More
June 27, 2023 GARNET member institution rated as number 1 in the world for contribution to SDG 4 According to the Times Higher Education (THE) Ranking, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), a member of GARNET (Ghanian NREN), is the university that has made the most significant global contributions to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4... Read More
June 19, 2023 GARNET gathers stakeholders of research and education to discuss digital scholarly infra The Ghanaian Academic Research Network (GARNET) is holding its 2023 conference in Sokode. The theme for the week-long activities is 'Overcoming the Challenges of Building Digital Scholarly Infrastructure'. There will be a technical workshop from Monday, June 18 to Wednesday,... Read More
June 8, 2023 LIBSENSE develops a roadmap for implementing persistent identifiers in Africa R&E ecosystem The LIBSENSE Working Group on Infrastructure has developed a roadmap for promoting open science and advancing the development of digital services in African higher education and research institutions. The roadmap emphasizes the importance of persistent identifiers (PIDs) in enhancing the... Read More
May 11, 2023 West African Ministers of Higher Education pledge to enhance distance education On May 11, 2023, in Abidjan, West African Ministers of Higher Education convened for a high-level workshop on enhancing distance education throughout the region. Representatives from seven West African countries, including five ministers, agreed to establish a collaborative network for... Read More
May 9, 2023 WACREN expands team WACREN is seeking to hire experienced and committed professionals to join our growing team. Check the following roles to see if you are a good fit and apply: Project Manager Senior Network Engineer Accountant Read More
May 8, 2023 eNGAGE Newsletter VII is out! The 7th issue of the eNGAGE newsletter has been published. Click to read. Read More