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SUMMARY:SomaliREN Services Training Program for Galkayo & Nugaal Universit
 ies
DTSTART:20260513T070000Z
DTEND:20260513T093000Z
DTSTAMP:20260816T171000Z
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! \nWe are excited to announce a comprehe
 nsive training event designed to equip ICT directors\, librarians\, and sy
 stem administrators with the necessary skills to utilize various SomaliREN
  services effectively. This training program aims to empower participants 
 to leverage the full potential of SomaliREN's services and contribute to t
 he advancement of research and education in Somalia.\nNational Research an
 d Education Networks (NRENs) play a pivotal role in connecting universitie
 s and research institutions\, enabling them to collaborate\, share resourc
 es\, and access a wide range of services specifically tailored for the aca
 demic and research communities. SomaliREN\, as the NREN for Somalia\, is d
 edicated to providing its member institutions with cutting-edge tools and 
 services to enhance their research\, teaching\, and learning endeavors.\nP
 articipants will gain a deep understanding of the different SomaliREN serv
 ices and how they can benefit your institution. Let's explore some of the 
 key advantages of utilizing SomaliREN services:\n\nEnhanced Collaboration:
  SomaliREN services facilitate seamless collaboration among universities a
 nd research institutions. The services enable secure and efficient communi
 cation\, data sharing\, and resource exchange\, fostering interdisciplinar
 y collaboration and knowledge exchange within the academic community.\nImp
 roved Access to Resources: SomaliREN's services\, such as the Somali Resea
 rch and Education Repository (SORER) and OCW Mirror\, provide universities
  and research institutions with easy access to a vast array of digital res
 ources\, research publications\, educational materials\, and open coursewa
 re. This access to a wealth of knowledge from global sources empowers rese
 archers\, educators\, and students to stay up-to-date with the latest adva
 ncements in their fields.\nStreamlined Event Management: The SomaliREN Eve
 nt Management System simplifies the organization and management of worksho
 ps\, conferences\, and lectures. This centralized system enables efficient
  event planning\, participant registration\, abstract submission\, schedul
 ing\, and seamless communication\, ensuring successful and well-coordinate
 d academic events.\nSecure Data Transfer: SomaliREN's Filesender service o
 ffers secure file transfer mechanisms tailored for the research and educat
 ion community. This ensures the safe and reliable exchange of sensitive da
 ta\, large files\, and research outputs between institutions\, fostering c
 ollaboration while maintaining data privacy and security.\nEfficient Surve
 ys and Data Collection: The Survey Tool\, based on LimeSurvey\, provides a
  simple yet powerful platform for conducting online surveys. This tool ena
 bles researchers and educators to collect valuable data from students\, le
 cturers and other stakeholders\, analyze responses\, and gain insights for
  research\, program evaluation\, and decision-making processes.\nTrusted I
 dentity Federation: The SomaliREN Identity Federation (SIF) ensures a secu
 re and trusted exchange of information between education and research comm
 unities\, both locally and internationally. By leveraging SIF\, participat
 ing institutions can streamline access control\, simplify user authenticat
 ion\, and enable seamless collaboration across multiple platforms and serv
 ices.\n\n \nThis workshop will equip participants with the necessary skil
 ls to harness the power of these services\, enabling their institutions to
  enhance research outcomes and strengthen collaboration networks within th
 e academic community.\n\nhttps://events.somaliren.org.so/event/123/
LOCATION:Online
URL:https://events.somaliren.org.so/event/123/
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