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Calling all Africa-based researchers! Do you have experiences with preprints or thoughts on their use? Preprints, or pre-publication research manuscripts, have become increasingly popular in the global academic community. However, we believe it’s crucial to understand the unique perspectives and...

9 October 2023

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

For Research & Education Networking Call for Proposals from Librarians to Participate in Open Science Training UbuntuNet Alliance is implementing the AfricaConnect3 project co-funded by the European Union and the beneficiary NRENs. The AfricaConnect3 project seeks to unlock the potential...

24 July 2023

Propelling Africa’s AI and data-driven research

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Propelling Africa’s AI and data-driven research

In Africa, while Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data science applications in research are rapidly advancing, significant gaps and challenges still exist. Limited access to high-quality data, inadequate infrastructure, policy ecosystem and the need for capacity building are some of the...

5 July 2023

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The Open Science Conference

The Open Science Conference is an annual international conference dedicated to the Open Science movement. It provides a unique forum for researchers, librarians, practitioners, infrastructure providers, policy makers, and other important stakeholders to discuss the latest and future developments in...

20 June 2023

The African Open Science Platform appoints three regional nodes

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The African Open Science Platform appoints three regional nodes

The National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of an initial three regional nodes of the African Open Science Platform. Awards were made following a competitive application process to the Egyptian National Authority for...

19 June 2023

Strengthening science, innovation, and education ecosystems through networks – South Africa-Canada Partnerships

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Strengthening science, innovation, and education ecosystems through networks – South Africa-Canada Partnerships

In an era of increased demand for impact on knowledge and innovation systems, networks among universities and science council are becoming an integral mechanism for enabling and increasing research, education, and innovation impact. As part of an overarching agenda to...

14 May 2023

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Open Science Day

The Africa Open Science Platform (AOSP) in partnership with UNESECO hosted the Open Science Day on 7 December 2022, along the World Science Forum. Speaking during the event, Dr Philemon Mjwara, the Director-General of the South African Department of Science...

8 December 2022

Call Extension for the Establishment of the African Open Science Platform (AOSP) Regional Nodes

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Call Extension for the Establishment of the African Open Science Platform (AOSP) Regional Nodes

This call for expressions of interest is to solicit applications to host regional nodes for the African Open Science Platform (AOSP) in five African Regional and Economic Communities (RECs) – namely at the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the East...

6 December 2022

Call for Expression of Interest: Establishment of the African Open Science Platform (AOSP) Regional Nodes

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Call for Expression of Interest: Establishment of the African Open Science Platform (AOSP) Regional Nodes

17 October 2022

Call for Nominations: Members of the Governing Council of the African Open Science Platform (AOSP)

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Call for Nominations: Members of the Governing Council of the African Open Science Platform (AOSP)

The African Open Science Platform (AOSP) seeks nominations of candidates to serve as members of its Governing Council. Since the formalisation of the platform, it has been guided by an Advisory Committee – a voluntary group of eminent and knowledgeable experts in...

4 October 2022

The Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Member Organisation (SSARMO) – Using systems approach to respond to regional challenges

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The Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Member Organisation (SSARMO) – Using systems approach to respond to regional challenges

IIASA has increased its membership footprint through its newest member, the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Member Organisation, as part of a regional approach to participation in IIASA research and capacity building activities. The first regional member of the International Institute for...

15 September 2022

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Realising the Potential of Open Science

The following article was written by Dr Sepo Hachigonta and Dr Aldo Stroebel. It was published in the Cape Times on 22 February 2022 under “Social Impact”. Dr Hachigonta is the director of Strategic Partnerships and Dr Stroebel the executive director for...

20 May 2022

African Open Science Platform (AOSP): New NRF Appointments

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African Open Science Platform (AOSP): New NRF Appointments

The Directorate Strategic Partnerships is pleased to announce the appointments of Dr Tshiamo Motshegwa as Director, and Dr Nokuthula Mchunu as Deputy-Director of the African Open Science Platform (AOSP). Dr Motshegwa will take up the position on 1 January 2022,...

20 May 2022