Featured – African Institute for Mathematical Sciences

AIMS and York University Forge Stronger Collaborative Ties in Advancing Mathematical Sciences

Posted on 2024-05-29 (2024-06-03) by Charlene Asiedu

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 […]

AIMS – University of Waterloo Summit: Renewing Partnerships and Shaping the Future of Science in Africa’s Youth

Posted on 2024-05-28 (2024-06-03) by Charlene Asiedu

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 […]

Siyakhula – We Are Growing (AIMS @20 Celebrations)

Posted on 2024-02-18 (2024-03-19) by Charlene Asiedu

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 […]

The AIMS International Governing Board thanks Ms. Lydie Hakizimana for her service

Posted on 2023-05-10 (2023-05-12) by Sampson Adotey

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 […]

Schmidt Futures, Rhodes Trust and AIMS Announce Second Cohort of Rise Global Winners: One Hundred Brilliant 15- to 17-Year-Olds Supported with Benefits to Serve Others for Life

Posted on 2022-09-28 (2022-10-03) by Roger Ndayisaba

Global Program Expands its Community of Next Generation Leaders to 22 New Countries [KIGALI, RWANDA], 27 September 2022 – Today, Schmidt Futures, in partnership with the Rhodes Trust, announced the second cohort of 100 Rise Global Winners. Rise finds brilliant people who need opportunity and supports them for life as they work to serve others. […]

#AlumOfTheWeek – Degoot Abdoelnaser Mahmod, AIMS Ghana Alumnus

Posted on 2022-09-26 by Roger Ndayisaba

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) believes in the talents and skills of its alumni and students. AIMS feel proud to have hired some of its alumni to work and can attest to their ability to solve different problems using mathematics and technology. In this edition of the #AlumoftheWeek, we bring you the profile […]

#AlumOfTheWeek – Mitiku Yohannes Fuge, AIMS AMMI Alumni

Posted on 2022-09-16 (2022-09-16) by Roger Ndayisaba

If you are a student or a fresh graduate, we have a question. How confident are you at applying for a job at different companies? Do the names of some companies scare you off? Do you sometimes feel like your skills and abilities don’t match the potential job, thus feeling inferior? Feeling this way can […]

#AlumOfTheWeek – Emmanuel Chinyere Echeonwu, AIMS AMMI Alumni

Posted on 2022-08-26 by Roger Ndayisaba

On this week’s #AlumoftheWeek, we highlight the success story of an AIMS AMMI alumni who had his training at the AIMS Rwanda Centre in the inaugural class. As applications for the next cohort of AMMI closes in the coming week, Emmanuel Chinyere Echeonwu shares his experience at AIMS and after that with us. Emmanuel is […]

AIMS and Bending Spoons Partnership

Posted on 2022-08-01 by Roger Ndayisaba

Bending Spoons, a Milan-based technology company specializing in the development and marketing of mobile apps, and the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) are pleased to have launched the Synapse AI Symposium on 22 July 2002. The inaugural symposium provided an opportunity to address significant advancements and debate some of the most pressing questions facing […]

#AlumOfTheWeek – Hewan Leul Kedane, AIMS South Africa Alumna

Posted on 2022-07-29 by Roger Ndayisaba

African youth are passionate, daring and ambitious to get the continent beyond its current status. However, the ambitions of these brilliant youth are cut short by a lack of support from their immediate family or the community at large; that is where the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) comes in. With the vision to […]