Inclusive digital growth through collaboration
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8 university members
Afretec will grow to include 10 technology-focused universities from across the continent.
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More than 220,000 students across 7 countries
The pan-African network includes representation from Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, and South Africa and has a strong connection to the United States.
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100 languages/200 cultures
A diverse partnership that will develop the next generation of skilled educators, researchers, engineers, and technologists -
Serving a population more than 200 million
The network will provide a platform for its members to engage in deep collaboration that drives inclusive digital growth in Africa.
Seminars & Events
News mentions
University of the Witwatersrand
Wits holds workshop on sustainable development and the digital transformation
Wits University recently hosted an innovative workshop titled "Design Science in the Age of AI: Sustainable Development and the Digital Transformation," in October.
University of the Witwatersbrand, Johannesburg
Afretec hosts workshop on using technology for disability inclusion in education
Afretec partnered with the University of the Witwatersbrand, Johannesburg to host a workshop focusing on inclusive education for those with disabilities. Speakers at the workshop discussed the possibilities of AI playing a part in experiential learning for students.
University of Nairobi
University of Nairobi hosts grant writing workshop for Afretec partners
The University of Nairobi hosted Afretec partners from September 9–10 to improve faculty members’ abilities to write grant proposals.
CMU College of Engineering
Afretec Network signs eighth university partner
Carnegie Mellon University Africa announced that the African Engineering and Technology Network has signed its eighth university partner, Al Akhawayn University.