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 […]
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
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. […]
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 […]
Read More… from #AlumOfTheWeek – Degoot Abdoelnaser Mahmod, AIMS Ghana Alumnus
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 […]
Read More… from #AlumOfTheWeek – Mitiku Yohannes Fuge, AIMS AMMI Alumni