February 12, 2024 WACREN, ICTP and Nigerian university in joint efforts to monitor surface water pollution using IoT-based sensors WACREN, ICTP and the Solid Waste, Water, and Environmental Chemistry (SwWECh) Research Group of the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Studies (IEES) at Obafemi Awolowo University are collaborating to conduct real-time monitoring of surface water pollution through the deployment of Internet-of-Things based sensors on... Read More
February 8, 2024 Collaborative efforts to Strengthen Diamond Open Access Publishing in Africa start with surveys As part of efforts to strengthen and scale Open Access publishing platforms in Africa, WACREN, together with its partners EIFL and AJOL invites all researchers, publishers and editors to partake in two new surveys to understand the status of the... Read More
February 7, 2024 Exploring Open Science in Japan: NII-WACREN MOU Workshop at the National Institute of Informatics The bustling city of Tokyo provided the backdrop for a transformative journey as participants from the West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN) gathered at the prestigious National Institute of Informatics (NII). The occasion was a workshop to... Read More
January 15, 2024 WACREN CEO welcomes new interns The CEO of WACREN, Dr. Boubakar Barry has welcomed the first cohort of participants in the WACREN Graduate Internship Programme. The primary objective of the WACREN Graduate Internship Programme is to provide recent graduates with a unique opportunity to gain... Read More
January 3, 2024 WACREN 2024: Registration Open! WACREN has opened registration for the 2024 Annual Conference. Early bird registration (Jan. 4 - Jan. 31, 2024) Residing in Africa - $100 Residing outside Africa - $150 General registration (Feb. 1 - Feb. 21, 2024) Residing in Africa -... Read More
December 29, 2023 WACREN NREN Academy: Workshop on Business Models and the Expansion of NRENs Service Portfolio Abstract In this workshop, we will look at various business models and value propositions for NREN services and examine the topics of "Open Science" and "Trust and Identity" in more detail. Workshop Objective The objective of the workshop is to... Read More
December 24, 2023 Inaugural Educathon Empowers Higher Education in Burkina Faso through E-Learning From December 13th to 15th, 2023, the Africa Digital Campus (ADC) project partners orchestrated the groundbreaking inaugural Educathon, dedicated to advancing higher education and research in Burkina Faso. Over three intensive days, approximately thirty educators embarked on a collaborative educational... Read More
December 20, 2023 Africa Digital Campus webinar on Open Education Resources Last month, AFRICA DIGITAL CAMPUS had the pleasure of organising an exciting #webinar on OER, an initiative dedicated to the emancipation of knowledge. What are OER? They are Open and Accessible Educational Resources that promote innovation and collaboration in #education.... Read More
December 18, 2023 Teachers Educathon at AUF's Digital Campus in Cotonou: Fostering E-Learning Excellence In a vibrant display of collaborative learning and technological innovation, approximately thirty educators convened for a three-day teaching marathon at the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) digital campus in Cotonou. The focal point of this event was e-learning, aimed... Read More
November 11, 2023 RREN CEOs receive special recognition at UbuntuNet Connect 2023 This year’s edition of the UbuntuNet Connect Conference had a significant highlight: the honouring of the founding CEOs of the three regional research and education networks (RRENs) in Africa. The honour was in recognition of their dedication and remarkable... Read More
November 9, 2023 TBA III community event to train and mobilise teams to strengthen cybersecurity collaboration Cybersecurity, defined by digital transformation and connectivity, has become imperative in this era. Africa, a continent undergoing rapid technological advancement, faces various challenges in strengthening its cybersecurity posture, including a shortage of skilled professionals, lack of awareness, inadequate infrastructure, and... Read More
November 1, 2023 WACREN participates in UbuntuNet Connect 2023 WACREN's three-member delegation, led by CEO Dr Boubakar Barry, had an engaging week in Kampala at UbuntuNet Connect 2023. The team, consisting of Dr Barry, Chief Strategy Officer Omo Oaiya, and Communication and Marketing Officer Effah Amponsah, commenced the week... Read More