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Delegation from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Visiting AIMS – South Africa

Posted on 2016-06-16 (2021-06-10)

A delegation from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, and a representative from the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research, the German Embassy and DAAD are visiting AIMS South Africa from 13 to 17 June 2016. The selection committee from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation will be selecting the candidate for the German Research Chair […]

#UofTGrad16: A love-in for Mathematics

Posted on 2016-06-16 (2021-06-10)

Fresh off receiving his honorary doctorate from U of T, Manjul Bhargava was the guest of honour at a special panel discussing It’s All About Math! In a room filled with people who love math, he received a rock star welcome as he extolled the importance of fostering in children an appreciation of the creativity […]

AIMS Newsletter June 2016

Posted on 2016-06-10 (2021-06-10)

Please click on the images below to view our latest newsletter in English and French. […]

AIMSSEC’s First Teacher Resource Book Published

Posted on 2016-06-09 (2021-06-10)

AIMSSEC, the Schools Enrichment Center of AIMS South Africa, has been working for a number of years to create a book series to support self-help teacher workshops. In April 2016, CUP (Cambridge University Press) published the first book in this series: Mathematical Thinking in the Lower Secondary Classroom. The book was written by local and […]

South Africa’s National Research Foundation Joins the Next Einstein Forum as a Member

Posted on 2016-05-26 (2021-06-10)

Delhi, India, 25 May 2016 The Next Einstein Forum (NEF), Africa’s global forum for science, is pleased to announce that South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF) has joined the Next Einstein Forum as member. The NRF, with the generous support of South Africa’s Department of Science and Technology, joins the NEF’s scientific community of practice, […]

Tanzania’s First Einstein Award Winner

Posted on 2016-05-19 (2021-06-10)

Early this year, Tanzania made headlines when a young scientist was awarded The Next Einstein Forum (NEF) Ambassador award, an award given to young African scientists from each of the African countries. All thanks to Aneth David, a 26-year-old who is one among few women who has chosen a career in the field of science. […]

Mathematics Teachers in Central Upgrade skills

Posted on 2016-05-19 (2021-06-10)

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Ghana (AIMS-Ghana) is offering training for 256 Basic School Mathematics Teachers from five District of the Central Region, as part of a nationwide programme. It is aimed at equipping them with the necessary modern teaching methodologies and principles to promote the teaching of the subject to minimise its high […]

Commonwealth Science Conference 2017

Posted on 2016-05-12 (2021-06-10)

Applications closing date: 7 June 2016 This scheme is for scientists to attend the Royal Society Commonwealth Science Conference in Singapore in June 2017. Following the success of the 2014 Commonwealth Science Conference, the Royal Society and National Research Foundation, Singapore, are working together to organise the next Commonwealth Science Conference in Singapore on 13-16 […]

Mathematical Modelling of Cancer Treatments Subject of Doctorate

Posted on 2016-05-04 (2021-06-10)

Ugandan national Dr Joseph Malinzi was awarded his PhD in Applied Mathematics for work done on the mathematical modelling of cancer treatments and the role of the immune system’s response to tumour invasion. Malinzi was supervised by UKZN’s Professor Precious Sibanda and Dr Hermane Mambili-Mamboundou. ‘Mathematical modelling is a cost effective tool for simulating complex […]

IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowships – Call for Nominations from Developing Countries

Posted on 2016-05-03 (2021-06-10)

The International Mathematical Union (IMU), with the assistance of FIMU and TWAS is launching a fellowship program to support postgraduate studies, in a developing country, leading to a PhD degree in the mathematical sciences. The IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowships offer a limited number of grants for excellent students from developing countries. Professional mathematicians are invited to […]

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