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Afretec Network signs tenth university partner
Carnegie Mellon University Africa announced that the African Engineering and Technology Network has signed its tenth university partner, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU).
AASTU is a public higher education institution established in 2011 as part of Ethiopia’s strategic vision to advance industrialization, technological innovation, and STEM education. Located in the southeastern Kilinto area of Addis Ababa—recognized as Ethiopia’s flagship industrial and pharmaceutical hub—the university serves as a center of excellence for science, technology, research, and innovation.
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Carnegie Mellon University Africa
Afretec Network holds fifth annual conference
More than 120 higher education leaders, faculty, and students from ten educational institutions recently gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa for the fifth annual conference of the Afretec Network. The conference was hosted by the University of the Witwatersrand.
PUNCH
Innovation challenge finalist discusses his passion for technology
Creator of UniThread EcoHusk and UNIMED physiotherapy graduate Oluwatayo Ayodele describes in an interview how he became a finalist at the 2026 African Engineering and Technology Network Innovation Challenge by the University of Lagos and AFRETEC with EduSign AI.
Independent
Innovation to increase medical oxygen supply
At an Afretec Network-affiliated workshop, 65 professionals examined a proposed water-based oxygen harvesting technology and identified regulatory and institutional requirements for its successful implementation in hospitals.
Nature Africa
Allam featured on using AI to discover advanced materials
American University in Cairo nanotechnology Professor Nageh Allam was featured in a recent Nature Africa article, where he spoke about using AI to discover materials for renewable energy, water treatment, and health care.