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
May 8, 2023 WACREN to participate in High Level Workshop on Digital Education WACREN will participate in a High Level Ministerial Workshop focusing on distant and digital education in the West African sub-region. The Workshop organised by the Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) and the Digital for Development (D4D) African Union-European Union... Read More
May 3, 2023 WASCAL joins WACREN as the third premium associate member The West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land use (WASCAL) is the newest member of the West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN). As a premium associate member, WASCAL will actively participate in WACREN... Read More
May 3, 2023 African Networks Ensuring Inclusive, Equitable Quality Education for All (SDG 4) Access to education is a fundamental human right at the heart of the SDGs. National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) are leaping barriers to education in the African world through e-learning. They provide higher education establishments and research centers with affordable... Read More
May 3, 2023 Calls for Proposals for UbuntuNet-Connect 2023: October 26-27 in Kampala The UbuntuNet Alliance is pleased to announce the call for abstracts and panel session proposals for UbuntuNet-Connect 2023, which will be held on 26th and 27th October 2023 in Kampala, Uganda. UbuntuNet-Connect is the annual conference of the UbuntuNet Alliance, the regional... Read More
