The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is delighted to share the exciting news that the Cluster of Excellence “Machine Learning: New Perspectives for Science” at the University of Tübingen has secured a second round of funding through Germany’s national Excellence Strategy. This renewed support, provided by the German Research Foundation (DFG), will span seven […]
Overview of the Role The AIMS Network Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reports to and supports the Network President in ensuring the efficient execution of the mandate of AIMS. The incumbent provides leadership and oversight over all the financial affairs of AIMS, including budget and planning, accounting and financial reporting, and the mobilization of financial resources […]
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The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is delighted to partner with Imperial College London for the 3rd bilateral Global Fellows Programme (GFP), taking place from 14th – 18th July 2025. The in-person programme will take place in London, hosted by Imperial College London. In the current scientific environment, international – interdisciplinary collaborations and networking, […]
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), plans to conduct a final external evaluation of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program during its Transitional Phase. To facilitate this, the Institute calls on prospective consulting firms and individuals to submit proposals. BackgroundThe Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at AIMS was initiated to address Africa’s need for skilled Science, […]
Professor Neil Turok, the founder of the AIMS Network and current Higgs Chair of Theoretical Physics at the University of Edinburgh, in a feature by The Conversation, shares his latest insights on the fundamental questions shaping our understanding of the universe. “We live in a golden age for learning about the universe. Our most powerful […]
On 5th October 2024, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences(AIMS) received the Academy Prize 2023 from the Académie Royale de Belgique (Royal Academy of Belgium). Founded in 1769 and reorganized by a Royal Decree of King Leopold I in 1845, the Academy develops several activities including, in particular, the awarding of prizes, the subsidization of […]
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As the 2023/2024 academic year draws to a close, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is proud to celebrate the graduation of Master’s students across our Centers in South Africa (33), Senegal (56), Ghana (118), Cameroon (59) and Rwanda (45) bringing this year’s graduating cohort to 311. These dedicated and talented individuals now join […]
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The AIMS-DFG Collaboration Visits Programme in mathematics promotes mobility within the framework of the initiation of international collaborations. This call for applications for the AIMS-DFG Collaboration Visits Programme is open to interested AIMS researchers. Under this programme, the DFG and AIMS support the initiation of international research collaborations in the mathematical sciences between researchers from African countries and researchers […]
In a recent meeting hosted by York University, representatives from the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Network, and York University gathered to discuss the AIMS model and explore opportunities to strengthen their collaborative efforts. The event brought together key faculty members from York University, including the President and Vice-chancellor Prof. Rhonda Lenton, Amir Asif, Vice-President […]
On May 27, 2024, a delegation from the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Network met with representatives from the Centre for Education in Math and Computing (CEMC) and the Faculty of Mathematics, University of Waterloo, to celebrate a new phase in their ongoing partnership. Established in 2003, AIMS remains a pan-African network of postgraduate […]