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
Afretec collaborates with the Wits Innovation Centre for workshop
The African Engineering and Technology Network partnered with the Wits Innovation Centre for a workshop to increase academia and industry collaboration.
University of Nairobi
The University of Nairobi hosts DEI workshop
The University of Nairobi hosted a two-day Afretec workshop on the Knowledge Creation Pillar on Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity.
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.