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, […]
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‘Cosmic inflation’: did the early cosmos balloon in size? A mirror universe going backwards in time may be a simpler explanation – Prof. Neil Turok
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 […]
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AIMS awarded with the Royal Academy of Belgium’s prestigious Academy Prize for 2023
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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AIMS-DFG Collaboration Visits Programme
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 […]
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AIMS and York University Forge Stronger Collaborative Ties in Advancing Mathematical Sciences
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 […]
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AIMS – University of Waterloo Summit: Renewing Partnerships and Shaping the Future of Science in Africa’s Youth
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 […]
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Siyakhula – We Are Growing (AIMS @20 Celebrations)
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 […]
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#AlumOfTheWeek – Mariam Bukola Olateju, an AIMS Ghana Alumna
What is your AIMS testimony as an alumnus/alumna? How easily will you recommend AIMS to another person, and what will be the basis of your recommendation? This week we share with you the experience of an AIMS Ghana alumna who learned about AIMS from an AIMS South African alumna. Mariam Bukola Olateju is our #AlumoftheWeek. […]
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#AlumOfTheWeek – Dative Tuyisenge, an AIMS Ghana 2016 Alumna
Academic institutions, by their establishments, are mandated to train and equip their students to take up leadership roles and effect change in all aspects of the economy. Those who believe in the calibre of training they are giving their products have no fears of employing the same to foster the development and fulfilment of its […]
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#AlumOfTheWeek – Wangari Kimotho, AIMS Cameroon Alumni.
Industrialisation, power generation, deforestation and other human activities cause the world’s climate to change for the worse rapidly. These changes are severe and result in extremities in almost every weather element. Excessive rainfall, more extended periods of droughts leading to bushfires and many other negative consequences on our environment are some of the effects these […]
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