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SUMMARY:Somali Higher Education Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:SomaliREN\, in collaboration with Midaynta Community Services\, is organizing the Somali Higher Education Conference\, a landmark event aimed at strengthening partnerships between Somali universities\, Canadian higher education institutions\, and the Somali diaspora in North America. This four-day conference\, scheduled from 21 to 24 June\, 2025\, in Toronto\, Canada\, will serve as a platform for key stakeholders to discuss challenges\, share success stories\, and explore collaborative opportunities in education and research. \nThe conference will feature keynote speeches\, panel discussions\, lightning talks\, and networking sessions designed to foster meaningful connections and innovative solutions. With participants ranging from Somali university leaders and Canadian academia to members of the Somali diaspora\, the event aspires to drive progress in Somali higher education\, enhance institutional visibility\, and create a roadmap for sustained collaboration and development. \nFor more information about the conference\, visit the Event Page.
URL:https://somaliren.org/event/somali-higher-education-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Toronto\, Canada\, TBD\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250223T090000
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SUMMARY:SomaliREN Annual General Meetings 2025
DESCRIPTION:SomaliREN is pleased to announce its Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025\, scheduled to take place on February 23-24\, 2025\, at the Maa Hotel & Suites in Nairobi\, Kenya. This key event will bring together SomaliREN’s Board and Council members to discuss the network’s progress\, strategic initiatives\, and future plans. The AGM provides a vital platform for institutional collaboration\, decision-making\, and strengthening SomaliREN’s mission to advance research and education connectivity across the region. \nFor more information about the AGM\, visit the Event Page. \n 
URL:https://somaliren.org/event/somaliren-annual-general-meetings-2025/
LOCATION:Maa Hotel & Suites\, Jabavu Rd\, Opposite Hurlingham Mosque\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Conference,EVENT
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SUMMARY:Mastering SomaliREN Services Workshop - Zone 1
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce a comprehensive training event designed to equip ICT directors\, librarians\, and system administrators with the necessary skills to utilize various SomaliREN services effectively. This training program aims to empower participants to leverage the full potential of SomaliREN’s services and contribute to the advancement of research and education in Somalia. \nNational Research and Education Networks (NRENs) play a pivotal role in connecting universities and research institutions\, enabling them to collaborate\, share resources\, and access a wide range of services specifically tailored for the academic and research communities. SomaliREN\, as the NREN for Somalia\, is dedicated to providing its member institutions with cutting-edge tools and services to enhance their research\, teaching\, and learning endeavors. \nParticipants will gain a deep understanding of the different SomaliREN services and how they can benefit your institution. Let’s explore some of the key advantages of utilizing SomaliREN services: \n\nEnhanced Collaboration: SomaliREN services facilitate seamless collaboration among universities and research institutions. The services enable secure and efficient communication\, data sharing\, and resource exchange\, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange within the academic community.\nImproved Access to Resources: SomaliREN’s services\, such as the Somali Research and Education Repository (SORER) and OCW Mirror\, provide universities and research institutions with easy access to a vast array of digital resources\, research publications\, educational materials\, and open courseware. This access to a wealth of knowledge from global sources empowers researchers\, educators\, and students to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in their fields.\nStreamlined Event Management: The SomaliREN Event Management System simplifies the organization and management of workshops\, conferences\, and lectures. This centralized system enables efficient event planning\, participant registration\, abstract submission\, scheduling\, and seamless communication\, ensuring successful and well-coordinated academic events.\nSecure Data Transfer: SomaliREN’s Filesender service offers secure file transfer mechanisms tailored for the research and education community. This ensures the safe and reliable exchange of sensitive data\, large files\, and research outputs between institutions\, fostering collaboration while maintaining data privacy and security.\nEfficient Surveys and Data Collection: The Survey Tool\, based on LimeSurvey\, provides a simple yet powerful platform for conducting online surveys. This tool enables researchers and educators to collect valuable data from students\, lecturers and other stakeholders\, analyze responses\, and gain insights for research\, program evaluation\, and decision-making processes.\nTrusted Identity Federation: The SomaliREN Identity Federation (SIF) ensures a secure and trusted exchange of information between education and research communities\, both locally and internationally. By leveraging SIF\, participating institutions can streamline access control\, simplify user authentication\, and enable seamless collaboration across multiple platforms and services.\n\nFull detail: https://events.somaliren.org.so/event/77
URL:https://somaliren.org/event/mastering-somaliren-services-workshop-zone-1/
LOCATION:Addow Campus\, Benadir University\, Addow Campus\, Benadir Univesity\,\, Mogadishu\, Somalia
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240213T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240214T000000
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SUMMARY:SomaliREN Annual Meetings 2024
DESCRIPTION:The SomaliREN Annual Meetings 2024 are set to take place from February 12-14 at the Four Points by Sheraton in Nairobi\, Kenya. This year’s theme\, “Leveraging e-Infrastructure\, e-Investment\, and e-Collaborations: Laying the Groundwork for Smart Universities\,” will guide the discussion towards enhancing technological integration and innovation across member institutions. The meetings will consist of the SomaliREN Board Meeting\, Council Meetings\, and a University Leaders Retreat\, with participation from executives across the 28 member institutions.
URL:https://somaliren.org/event/somaliren-annual-meetings-2024/
LOCATION:Nairobi\, Sheraton Nairobi\, Nairobi\, Kenya
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ORGANIZER;CN="SomaliREN":MAILTO:info@somaliren.org
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SUMMARY:Mastering SomaliREN Services Workshop - Online
DESCRIPTION:SomaliREN will host the “Mastering SomaliREN Services” workshop from January 29-31\, 2024. This virtual workshop is designed for ICT directors\, librarians\, and system administrators from member institutions\, providing them with in-depth training on critical services such as the Somali Research and Education Repository (SORER)\, secure Virtual Private Network\, Filesender\, Survey Tool\, eduroam\, SomaliREN Identity Federation\, OCW Mirror\, Video-conferencing System\, and the SomaliREN Event Management System.
URL:https://somaliren.org/event/mastering-somaliren-services-workshop-online/
LOCATION:SomaliREN HQ\, SomaliREN HQ\, Mogadishu\, Somalia
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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SUMMARY:SomNOG6 Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 6th annual Somali Network Operators’ Group conference (SomNOG6) is set to take place at Jazeera Place Hotel on October 25 and 26\, 2023. This year’s theme\, “Digital Somalia: Charting Somalia’s Path to Digital Transformation\,” will bring together professionals from the ICT sector\, policymakers\, Internet service providers\, academics\, and other stakeholders to discuss the roadmap for Somalia’s digital future. Additionally\, three days of pre-conference workshops\, divided into two tracks—Network Infrastructure and Systems and Services—will be hosted by Benadir University from October 21-23\, 2023. These workshops are designed to provide participants with practical training and hands-on experience\, equipping them with the skills necessary to navigate and contribute to the evolving digital landscape.
URL:https://somaliren.org/event/somnog6-conference/
LOCATION:Jazeera Place\, Jazeera Place Hotel\, Mogadishu\, Somalia
CATEGORIES:EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230213T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230214T170000
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SUMMARY:Library Management and Open Science Workshop
DESCRIPTION:SomaliREN will host the “Library Management and Open Science” workshop from February 14-16\, 2023\, at Jowhara Hotel in Mogadishu. The workshop aims to enhance the competencies of participants in library management while advancing their understanding of Open Science. This workshop is pivotal for professionals in the Somali higher education and research sectors\, focusing on the adoption of Open Science practices and their transformative impact on research and education.
URL:https://somaliren.org/event/library-management-and-open-science-workshop/
LOCATION:Jowhara\, Jowhara Hotel\, Mogadishu\, Somalia
CATEGORIES:EVENT
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SUMMARY:SomaliREN Annual Meetings 2022
DESCRIPTION:The SomaliREN Annual Meetings 2022 are set to take place from July 24-28 at the Park Inn by Radisson in Kigali\, Rwanda. Under the theme “Advancing Research in Somali Higher Education and Research Institutions\,” this pivotal gathering will include the SomaliREN Board Meeting\, Council Meetings\, and a University Leaders Retreat. Executives representing the 24 member institutions of SomaliREN will convene to deliberate strategic initiatives and collaborative efforts within the network. Further information is available on the event’s dedicated webpage.
URL:https://somaliren.org/event/somaliren-annual-meetings-2022/
LOCATION:Rwanda\, Park Inn by Radisson\, Kigali\, Rwanda
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