The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is turning 20, the German Research Chairs in Africa are turning 12, and the (DSI-NRF) Centre of Excellence in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (CoE-MaSS) is turning 10! We invite you to a week-long festival aimed at strengthening the mathematical sciences across Africa. We will celebrate Africa’s rich mathematical […]
Read More… from Siyakhula – We Are Growing (AIMS @20 Celebrations)
Ms. Lydie Hakizimana has recently informed us of her decision to step down from her position as AIMS CEO on June 30th, 2023. Every one of us who cares deeply about AIMS owes Lydie a huge debt of gratitude. She stepped in as our CEO during a time of immense difficulty for our organisation due […]
Read More… from The AIMS International Governing Board thanks Ms. Lydie Hakizimana for her service
The Cooperative Masters run at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences is an 18-month program with a mandatory and intentionally-placed 6-month internship opportunity in selected industries for its students. This approach exposes learners to the corporate world before they are officially and gainfully employed. The internship period aids in sharpening skills and brings to light […]
Read More… from #AlumoftheWeek — Jean de Dieu Murera Gisa, Coop AIMS Rwanda ‘19
You would often want to hear from scholars who have gone through the mines to inspire you to pursue your dreams. This edition of the #AlumoftheWeek highlights the story of Kouagou N’Dah Jean. An AIMS South Africa and AMMI Ghana Alumnus who has given his best to pursue the goal set before him, and these […]
Read More… from #AlumoftheWeek — Kouagou N’Dah Jean, AIMS SA ’19 & AMMI ‘21
One secret to success is giving all your energy to your aim. Digging deeper to find all the resources that can get you there and making all the sacrifices there is to make. This attitude has been the exact thing we can say about the students we train at AIMS. They go all out to […]
As a child I was fascinated by the natural world around me and wanted to understand things. My love of nature, God’s creation, and questioning mind led me to study science. I dreamed of being a scientist because I found the idea of doing scientific research exciting. I’ve also always enjoyed teaching and seeing the […]
Through the month of March, we hope to showcase the incredible women academic directors from AIMS centres across the continent. We celebrate the talent, dedication, and creativity of the women who are driving innovation and excellence in mathematical sciences education in Africa. We invite you to join us on this journey of discovery, as we […]
“Ghana’s first Girls’ STEM High School gets the best of teachers trained by the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)”. Since its introduction in 2020, the AIMS Masters in Mathematical Sciences for Teachers (MMST) program has targeted the best high school teachers in Ghana to give them additional training to make them more competent in […]
Read More… from #AlumoftheWeek — George Osafo, AIMS Ghana ‘22
Energy is defined to be the ability to do work. This definition is basic yet entails a lot to know about energy and how it applies to our daily life, healthcare delivery, education, and general production. Africa is blessed as a continent with several natural resources that aid in the generation and usage of energy. […]
Read More… from #AlumnoftheWeek— Kawoura Beltako, AIMS Ghana‘14
Do I have to hold a first-degree certificate in Mathematics before I can apply to AIMS? What if I read Economics for my undergraduate studies or Engineering? Is there any chance for me? The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is a training centre of excellence that grooms and nurtures its students beyond mathematics. This […]
Read More… from #AlumoftheWeek — Daphne T. Machangara, AIMS Cameroon ‘19