Eduroam Capacity Development

Seamless Campus Wi-Fi Access

Strengthening the capacity of NREN network personnel in Asia for deploying and managing Eduroam services through targeted training, fostering seamless and secure campus Wi-Fi access across partner countries

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Supported By

TEIN Cooperation Center
Asi@Connect
European Union

Project Overview

This comprehensive project strengthens the capacity of NREN network personnel across Asia for deploying and managing Eduroam services through targeted training workshops and webinars.

Our initiative fosters seamless and secure campus Wi-Fi access across partner countries while enhancing regional research and education network integration through standardized authentication and roaming services.

80 Training Participants
9 Partner Countries
4 Training Days
2 Webinar Sessions

What is Eduroam?

Education Roaming (eduroam) is a secure, worldwide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community, enabling seamless Wi-Fi connectivity across participating institutions.

🔐 Secure Authentication

Advanced WPA2-Enterprise security with 802.1X authentication for robust campus network protection.

🌍 Global Roaming

Seamless Wi-Fi access across thousands of participating institutions worldwide using home institution credentials.

🎓 Academic Community

Dedicated service for students, researchers, and staff from universities and research institutions globally.

⚙️ Standardized Configuration

Consistent setup and management procedures across all participating NRENs and educational institutions.

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Eduroam Network

Authentication: 802.1X / WPA2-Enterprise

Coverage: Global Academic Network

Security: Enterprise-Grade

Access: Institution Credentials

Participating Countries

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Afghanistan

NREN network personnel

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Bangladesh

Host country - PSTU & BdREN

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Bhutan

Campus network administrators

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Cambodia

WLAN technical staff

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Nepal

Network operation teams

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Pakistan

Eduroam specialists

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Philippines

Wi-Fi infrastructure teams

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Sri Lanka

Campus IT professionals

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Thailand

Research network engineers

Training Activities

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Outreach & Promotion

Physical and online promotional efforts including banners, social media, and university outreach to ensure wide visibility and engagement.

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Documentation & Reporting

Compilation of survey data, training feedback, and project outcomes in a comprehensive final report submitted to TEIN*CC/Asi@Connect.

Lead Institution

Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU) in Bangladesh leads this transformative initiative in partnership with Bangladesh Research and Education Network (BdREN) and the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Our collaborative approach with the Ministry of Education and national NRENs ensures comprehensive Eduroam deployment training that meets regional needs and international standards.

🏫 PSTU Leadership

Patuakhali Science and Technology University providing academic coordination and venue facilities.

🌐 BdREN Partnership

Bangladesh Research and Education Network offering technical infrastructure and connectivity support.

🏛️ Government Support

University Grants Commission and Ministry of Education providing institutional backing and policy alignment.

🤝 NREN Collaboration

Partnership with National Research and Education Networks across all 9 participating countries.

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PSTU Bangladesh

Lead Institution: Patuakhali Science and Technology University

Technical Partner: BdREN

Government Partner: UGC & Ministry of Education

Domain: asiaconnect.cse.pstu.ac.bd

Key Outcomes

📊 Network Readiness Assessment

Developed and launched comprehensive online survey to assess campus network readiness and infrastructure capabilities across all 9 partner NRENs.

🌐 Project Platform

Created dedicated project website hosted on BdREN cloud for visibility, coordination, resource sharing, and ongoing community engagement.

🎓 Blended Training Success

Conducted international workshop with hands-on Eduroam training for 80 participants, combining onsite and virtual learning experiences.

💻 Community Webinars

Delivered two comprehensive webinars on Eduroam services for wider academic community engagement and awareness building.

📚 Training Resources

Produced comprehensive training manuals, lecture notes, and practical lab exercises for workshop and webinar participants.

📋 Survey Analysis

Compiled detailed survey report summarizing network conditions, infrastructure readiness, and specific training needs across partner countries.

📸 Project Documentation

Captured comprehensive photos, videos, and documentation of all project activities for records, reporting, and future reference.

📄 Completion Report

Submitted comprehensive final report detailing project activities, outcomes, participant feedback, and recommendations for future initiatives.

Future Directions

Expanding Eduroam adoption and technical expertise across Asia through sustained capacity building, enhanced infrastructure support, and broader community engagement.

🚀 Advanced Training

Offer advanced workshops and refresher courses to deepen technical skills among NREN personnel and network administrators.

👩‍💻 Gender Inclusion

Develop targeted outreach and incentives to boost female engagement in technical training and network engineering roles.

🛠️ Implementation Support

Provide follow-up assistance for implementing Eduroam in under-resourced institutions and challenging technical environments.

🤝 Expert Network

Build a regional network of Eduroam-trained experts across Asia for peer support, knowledge sharing, and technical collaboration.

📢 Awareness Campaigns

Conduct targeted awareness campaigns in universities where Eduroam adoption is still low and institutional support is needed.

📚 Self-Paced Learning

Create comprehensive self-paced modules and video tutorials to ensure continuous access to training materials and resources.