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SUMMARY:SomaliREN Services Training Program for Galkayo & Nugaal Universit
 ies
DTSTART:20260513T070000Z
DTEND:20260513T093000Z
DTSTAMP:20260512T120100Z
UID:indico-event-123@events.somaliren.org.so
CONTACT:info@somaliren.org
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Mohamed Bile (CTO\, SomaliREN)\n\nWelcome to the Som
 aliREN Services Training Program! \n \nWe are excited to announce a comp
 rehensive training event designed to equip ICT directors\, librarians\, an
 d system administrators with the necessary skills to utilize various Somal
 iREN services effectively. This training program aims to empower participa
 nts to leverage the full potential of SomaliREN's services and contribute 
 to the advancement of research and education in Somalia.\nNational Researc
 h and Education Networks (NRENs) play a pivotal role in connecting univers
 ities and research institutions\, enabling them to collaborate\, share res
 ources\, 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 Collaborat
 ion: SomaliREN services facilitate seamless collaboration among universiti
 es and research institutions. The services enable secure and efficient com
 munication\, data sharing\, and resource exchange\, fostering interdiscipl
 inary collaboration and knowledge exchange within the academic community.\
 nImproved Access to Resources: SomaliREN's services\, such as the Somali R
 esearch and Education Repository (SORER) and OCW Mirror\, provide universi
 ties and research institutions with easy access to a vast array of digital
  resources\, research publications\, educational materials\, and open cour
 seware. 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 wor
 kshops\, conferences\, and lectures. This centralized system enables effic
 ient event planning\, participant registration\, abstract submission\, sch
 eduling\, and seamless communication\, ensuring successful and well-coordi
 nated academic events.\nSecure Data Transfer: SomaliREN's Filesender servi
 ce offers secure file transfer mechanisms tailored for the research and ed
 ucation community. This ensures the safe and reliable exchange of sensitiv
 e data\, large files\, and research outputs between institutions\, fosteri
 ng collaboration while maintaining data privacy and security.\nEfficient S
 urveys and Data Collection: The Survey Tool\, based on LimeSurvey\, provid
 es 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.\nTrust
 ed 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\, partic
 ipating institutions can streamline access control\, simplify user authent
 ication\, and enable seamless collaboration across multiple platforms and 
 services.\n\n \nThis workshop will equip participants with the necessary 
 skills to harness the power of these services\, enabling their institution
 s to enhance research outcomes and strengthen collaboration networks withi
 n the academic community.\n\nhttps://events.somaliren.org.so/event/123/
LOCATION:Online
URL:https://events.somaliren.org.so/event/123/
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