Africa
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
Climate Science
Other
Particle Physics
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ASREN (Arab States)
GÉANT (Europe)
MARWAN (Morocco)
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.
A silver lining to COVID-19 in South Africa
For the national research and education network of South Africa, WhatsApp groups are the go-to tool for communicating with institutions during the pandemic.
Scientific collaboration for Africa and Latin America
Environment
Knowledge Exchange
ASREN (Arab States)
RedCLARA (Latin America)
UbuntuNet (East & Southern Africa)
WACREN (West + Central Africa)
Regional research and education networks in Africa and Latin America join forces to address United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and other common challenges.
Empowering women in Western Africa
More than 2,000 young women in Western Africa have received a jump-start for pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering and math through regional network WACREN.
Data relief for South African students
How the national research and education network has been instrumental in securing affordable online education for South African students and university staff.
Enabling remote surgery and training in Uganda
New York's Mount Sinai Health System extends its surgical knowledge and care to places where it is most needed and likely to have an impact.