When COVID-19 struck in 2020 and higher education institutions closed, National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) in Southeast Asia, instantly stepped up to ensure the continuity of education and research.
We want to shine the light on how NRENs via collaboration have risen to the COVID-19 challenge of and demonstrated their commitment and creativity in boosting education and research.
Through collaboration and solidarity, NRENs have been instrumental in the digital transformation of the higher education sector, and have ensured that those without connectivity are not left behind in their learning.
In Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, like in many other countries, the closure of higher education institutions shifted class lectures and various academic and research activities online.