Inclusive digital growth through collaboration
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6 university members
Afretec will soon grow to include 10 technology-focused universities from across the continent.
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More than 220,000 students across 5 countries
The pan-African network includes representation from Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, 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.
News mentions
University of the Witwatersrand
Afretec gender in STEM workshop
Hosted by the University of Rwanda and CMU-Africa, the Afretec Gender in STEM workshop took place from February 19-24, 2024.
The New Times
Afretec supports 400 trainees at skill-building workshop
Roughly 400 trainees gathered for a workshop at the University of Rwanda to build their emerging technology skills. The Afretec member institution offered activities focused on topics like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and embedded systems and programming.
The New Times
CMU-Africa works with Afretec to promote gender inclusivity in STEM
CMU-Africa works alongside the five other universities of Afretec to promote gender inclusivity in STEM.
The New Times
Afretec brings workshop to University of Rwanda
Academic staff at the University of Rwanda attended an Afretec-sponsored workshop on January 26 that focused on optimal teaching and learning methodologies for engineering and technology education.