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Publication Date: 01\/31\/2026 Greetings from UbuntuNet Alliance for Research and Education Networking.  Please receive our NUANCE Newsletter, detailing our activites and annoucements for the past month.  Feel free to share the newsletter with your colleagues who may find it useful but are not on our mailing list.

  BOTSREN\u2019s Upgrade to 20 Gbps Network Capacity<\/a> By Harold Bowa on Jan 28, 2026 09:44 am<\/em>



UbuntuNet Alliance is pleased to announce that the Botswana Research and Education Network (BOTSREN) has successfully upgraded its connectivity on the regional network to 20 Gbps, marking a significant milestone in Botswana\u2019s digital research and education landscape. This upgrade strengthens Botswana\u2019s integration into the regional and global research and education ecosystem and reinforces the Alliance\u2019s \u2026 BOTSREN\u2019s Upgrade to 20 Gbps Network Capacity Read More \u00bb<\/a>

MAREN\u2019s Solar Wi-Fi Pilot for Resilient Education Networks<\/a> By Harold Bowa on Jan 28, 2026 09:40 am<\/em>



The Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN) has initiated a pioneering pilot project deploying solar-powered Mesh++ Wi-Fi infrastructure to enhance network resilience for higher education and research institutions across Malawi. This initiative addresses persistent connectivity challenges caused by power outages, fibre cuts, and other infrastructure disruptions that frequently disrupt academic operations and research activities. The \u2026 MAREN\u2019s Solar Wi-Fi Pilot for Resilient Education Networks Read More \u00bb<\/a>

Rescheduled: AfricArXiv Open Science Webinar Series Spotlighting DataCite\u2019s Role in Advancing Research Visibility Across Africa<\/a> By Harold Bowa on Jan 26, 2026 03:54 pm<\/em>



The AfricArXiv Open Science Webinar Series resumes on 18 February 2026 at 11:00 AM with a timely session titled DataCite Insights: Strengthening Open Science and Research Visibility in Africa. Hosted by UbuntuNet Alliance and Access 2 Perspectives, the webinar will explore how persistent identifiers (PIDs) and open metadata can transform the discoverability and impact of African research. This webinar was \u2026 Rescheduled: AfricArXiv Open Science Webinar Series Spotlighting DataCite\u2019s Role in Advancing Research Visibility Across Africa Read More \u00bb<\/a>

UbuntuNet Alliance to Hold 20th Annual General Meeting in Mombasa<\/a> By Harold Bowa on Jan 22, 2026 02:44 pm<\/em>



UbuntuNet Alliance for Research and Education Networking will convene its 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 29 May 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya, marking an important milestone in the Alliance\u2019s history and governance journey. The AGM brings together member National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) from across the region to reflect on progress made over the \u2026 UbuntuNet Alliance to Hold 20th Annual General Meeting in Mombasa Read More \u00bb<\/a>

Call for Applications: G\u00c9ANT\u2019 Emerging NREN Programme 2026<\/a> By Harold Bowa on Jan 22, 2026 01:55 pm<\/em>



The UbuntuNet Alliance invites its member National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) to apply for the Emerging NREN Programme 2026, an international professional development opportunity delivered alongside TNC26, G\u00c9ANT\u2018 flagship conference of the global research and education networking community. The programme will take place 8\u201312 June 2026 in Helsinki, Finland, hosted with the support of \u2026 Call for Applications: G\u00c9ANT\u2019 Emerging NREN Programme 2026 Read More \u00bb<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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