The Role of eduroam Awareness Campaigns
Presenter: 
Joel Omiat


 31st October 2024
 jomiat@renu.ac.ug

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Outline
Introduction to eduroam

Our eduroam Journey

Why Awareness Campaigns?

RENU eduroam Awareness Campaigns

Impact of the Awareness Campaigns

Testimonials

Challenges

Conclusion

Overview


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eduroam (education roaming) 

Is a secure, worldwide roaming Wi-Fi Internet access service developed for the research and education community.



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Our eduroam Journey

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For the expansion of eduroam coverage, the future is Mesh!
Core Engineering Team
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Why Awareness Campaigns?

Adoption and effective use

Lack of awareness
The missing link: Sensitization & Awareness

A Powerful Tool 


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RENU eduroam Awareness Campaigns

Objectives

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Campaign Strategies








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Online Strategies
 

 



















 

 

 

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X, Instagram, Linkedin, YouTube 
Fliers & Banners
Motion Graphics & Reels
X (Twitter) Space
Social Media Influencers

Press Release (Social media)



  Shout Outs 
 


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Physical Strategies



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Target was also the first semester, preferably in the first week of the sem. – ICT Dept. through the ICT Head, 
Promotional materials and many more
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Impact of the Awareness Campaigns


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Impact of the Awareness Campaigns
Akamwesi Hostel
Infectious Diseases Institute
Soroti University
Makerere University Business School

Kyambogo University
Makerere University
University of Kisubi
Makerere University Business School
Gulu University
Lira University
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2024

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eduroam Statistics


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eduroam Statistics

Total number of unique logins since 2022 – 333,411

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eduroam Statistics
Total number of Institutions Overtime  - 236


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eduroam Testimonials




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Challenges

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       Pictorials







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Thank You!

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