Ghanaian Academic and Research Network (GARNET) is a not-for-profit organization that supports research and education in Ghana.
VCG Office Complex, Accra
Joined November 2017
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We had representatives from @NigerianREN, GAMREN (The Gambian NREN), and @WACREN joining us at the Technical Workshop and the 7th AGM. A show of solidarity and camaraderie. #GARNETAGM
Connectivity is not enough; we need to be AI-ready. Our 2nd panel session will discuss what our #highered needs for a secure #AI future:
⚙️ Advanced computing
🔐 Cybersecurity & digital identity
☁️ Cloud & research data platforms
🏛️ Governance & digital sovereignty #GARNETAGM2026
How do we build an academic digital infrastructure and ecosystem that Ghanaian 🇬🇭#research and #education institutions can truly rely on? Our eminent panel will discuss that with other key stakeholders in the room. Stay tuned for updates. #GARNET2026 #GARNET
The #GARNET2026 🇬🇭 Conference will be held at
@KNUSTGH in the 'royal' city of Kumasi on Friday, July 17. We will hear an insightful keynote from Dr G. Ayorkor Korsah (@AyorkorK) of @Ashesi University. Stay tuned for more updates. #research #education #innovation
The #GARNETAGM2026 🇬🇭 week has begun with a 4-day intensive workshop on Network Management & Monitoring (NMM) with Prometheus and Grafana. Close to 8⃣0⃣ campus network administrators from across universities in Ghana are being hosted at @KNUSTGH in Kumasi.
Africa didn’t just join the Internet, it helped shape it.
Prof. Nii Narku Quaynor (@niinarkuquaynor), Father of the Internet in Africa, pioneered Africa’s first ISP, AFRINIC & AFNOG, and served on the ICANN Board. GARNET proudly celebrates its Board Chair. src: My Beautiful Ghana
Congratulations to our Board Member, Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann(@elsie_effah) — the first Ghanaian inducted as an International Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering.
A landmark for Ghana, a boost for STEM, and a powerful celebration of African excellence worldwide.
Former GARNET Board Member Mavis Ampah Sintim-Misa (@MAmpah) , who served 2018–2024, has been appointed Board Chair of the National Communications Authority (NCA).
We’re proud to see her leadership and dedication to Ghana’s digital growth recognized nationally.
#WomenInTech
Congratulations to our Board Member, Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann (@elsie_effah) , on being elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (UK)
A recognition of her global leadership in engineering education & innovation. Proudly on our Board.
#EngineeringExcellence #GARNET
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🌍 Big announcement!
✅WACREN connects 6 new countries - 🇬🇲🇬🇳🇬🇼🇲🇷🇸🇱
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✅ This will catalyse global collaboration in education and research, reducing barriers of cost and connectivity
✅ The upgraded network will also power WACREN’s climate programme
👉 wacren.net/en/news/wacren-co…
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Celebrating 30 Years of the Internet in Ghana!
The 2025 GHNOG Ghanaian Academic and Research Network (GARNET) 30th Anniversary of the Internet in Ghana is being hosted at the Association of African Universities (AAU).
The internet ecosystem has been vital for Ghana’s growth, expanding access to knowledge, innovation, and opportunity.
As we look ahead, this vibrant community is committed to working together to overcome challenges—because the future depends on empowering the next generation.
To mark this milestone, @FIRSTdotOrg
is supporting the Ghana Network Operators Group (#GhNOG) and Ghanaian Academic and Research Network - @GARNETGHANA to host a special workshop on Scalable Network Infrastructure and CSIRT from 23–25 September 2025. The event is ongoing now!
#InternetAt30 #GARNET30 #GhNOG #AAU #DigitalTransformation #FutureReady
Proud moment! Our Board Chairman, Prof. Nii Narku Quaynor (@niinarkuquaynor) , widely hailed as the “Father of the African Internet”, has been named among 5 pioneering Ghanaian scientists making global impact. shorturl.at/QejOj @WACREN @internetsociety @ICANN
Today, GARNET held an inception meeting with the @GIMPA_Greenhill team, following approval by the Vice Chancellors Group to engage them as the pilot site for our proposed Academic Lifecycle Management & Analytics (ALMA) system. 🚀 #HigherEd #GARNET
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Next steps include a series of follow-up meetings to explore ALMA in detail and jointly assess its suitability for GIMPA and other institutions. This is just the beginning of the journey. ✨
#InnovationInEducation