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Chuka University Eduroam Experience
- Posted on: 3 March 2023
- By: KENET
Education roaming (eduroam) is the free secure world-wide roaming service developed for the international research and education community. Eduroam allows students, researchers and staff from participating institutions to obtain internet connectivity across campus and when visiting other participating institutions using their user ID. Chuka University is among over 40 member institutions connected to Eduroam by KENET, the National Roaming Operator of eduroam in Kenya.
User accounts are craeted for students, staff and reserahcers with an understanding that they can connect to any eduroam site they visit regardless of their location. Eduroam is a huge cost saving option as users can now access internet for free making it easier for students to do their academic work and conduct their research.
Chuka University Science Tuition Complex Science Tuition Complex Eduroam wifi Access point
Speaking on the project, Mrs Rose Muchemi, Chuka University Network Administrator described Eduroam as a big leap forward in development especially for learning institutions highlighting how it has aided education and research. "Eduroam has been essential in a lot of aspects for both students and staff. It has enabled ease in conducting research, eLearning, web conferencing, access to university systems and facilitating communicaion online using Skype and Whatsapp," said Mrs Muchemi.
Eduroam has also enhanced universal connectivity as users can connect to other eduroam enabled centres when visiting other participating institutions. "Eduroma has transformed the education and research experience in academia. Eduroam promotes collaboration with other universities as there is ease of access to shared resoruces by students and faculty. The efficient and reliable internet connection makes it east to access learning/library resources such as e-books and e-journals on the e-library,"said Prof. Joseph M Kavulya, the University Librarian, Chuka University.
Chuka University Library Library Eduroam wifi Access point
Majority of the students have benefitted from Eduroam's good network coverage making their learning process easier. Jasper Awidhi Ogelo, Student Council President, Chuka University highlighted the benefits of Eduroam terming it as an affordable substitute internet service for students to research and cater to their educational needs. "Eduroam is cost effective, reliable and helps save on data purchase. We can easily conduct research when doing assignments and explore more on our areas of specialization based on our study interests. This keeps us up to date with the industry trends in turn preparing us for the job market. I highly recommend other educational institutions to take up eduroam to benefit their students and staff, "said Mr Ogelo, the Student Council Chairperson, Chuka University.
Chuka University Student Hostels
Eduroam is identity based and there is need for user authentication enabling universal coverage for users with eduroam log in credentials. Thr eduroam access guidelines are also disseminrated through emails, noticeboards and the institution's website. Eduroam can be accessed on the parent institution and participating institutions using the same credentials ensuring digital inclusion of all users.