Space tech assists environmental efforts in the Arab region
Simulations of sand dune movements is just one of many examples of how space technology can help the region to protect its environment.
Africa
High-speed internet during medical training
Eduroam is being deployed in hospitals and clinics in South Africa, providing health sciences students and staff with easy access to the internet at off-campus and on-campus training locations
Open WiFi for research and education in Kenya
KENET, the national research and education network of Kenya, and its partners have established the first cloud-based Open WiFi architecture in Africa.
How corona viruses have affected camel herding
Since camels often move between different regions, controlling diseases such as corona viruses calls for a transboundary approach.
Improving connectivity for vocational education in South Africa
South African Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges have received a broadband boost, which will improve the teaching and learning experience for many students across the nation.
Connecting South Africa to the CERN physicists
Particle physics research datasets that need to be transported to CERN are often large and can require large amounts of bandwidth for short bursts.
South African bandwidth for world’s largest science project
Construction of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope has been initiated in South Africa and Australia. A major part of the challenge is to provide the necessary high-speed bandwidth.
Morocco boosts scientific connectivity
A new circuit improves the possibilities for Moroccan researchers to participate in international collaborations such as the high-energy physics experiment ATLAS and the undersea neutrino telescope ANTARES.
The power of earth observation
Digital Earth Africa is helping to build a better future for Africa and NRENs are playing a critical role in making this happen.