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Call for Proposals: Consultancy Opportunity
2024-12-18
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, […]Read More… from Call for Proposals: Consultancy Opportunity
#AlumOfTheWeek – Cyrille Feudjio, AIMS Cameroon.
What if the decision-making process was heavily reliant on existing data? What if this data does not exist at all? This case was the situation of the Elder Research. Elder Research is part of the Inshango Data Science Fellowship. The mandate of this project is to monitor equipment performance and failure detection to avert hydroelectric […]
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#AlumOfTheWeek – Jeanette Nyirahakizimana, AIMS Senegal & AMMI alumna.
Data continues to drive decision-making in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Several institutions and companies gather extensive data to make the best decisions that promote effective and efficient administration and planning. The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) saw this from afar and targeted to train the brightest students of Africa to be […]
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How data science fellowship programs are helping Africa prepare for the digital revolution
On November 17, 2021, the very first AIMS-Ishango Data Science Fellowship Program came to an end. The fully funded, three-month fellowship program exposed the fourteen AIMS alumni (seven women and men) to real-world experiences through working on value-adding projects for international organizations. In a closing remark to end the program, Dr. Charles Kimpolo, Director of […]
#AlumOfTheWeek – Engelbert Wamba Tchinde, AIMS Senegal alumnus.
At the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, we believe that every lesson taken in the classroom should directly impact the communities in our world. We ensure our students’ transition to industry and apply their skills through Work-Integrated Learning opportunities available to them post AIMS. The Industry Initiative Department heads this vision and runs programs like […]
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#AlumOfTheWeek – Elkanah Nyabuto, Mastercard Foundation Scholar & AIMS Ghana 2020 Almunus.
Fascinated by numbers and their application in real life, he opted to offer an undergraduate study in Statistics and Information Technology at the Maseno University, Kenya. His mentor recommended that he apply to AIMS for his postgraduate studies. In this edition of the #AlumoftheWeek, we bring you the testimony of the Mastercard foundation scholar, Elkanah […]
The 2021 Year in a Review
COVI9-19 has contributed to a challenging series of years since its outbreak in 2020. AIMS as an institution has not been an exception and has faced several issues since then. Some include remote working and travel bans that hindered students and staff from travelling smoothly across countries. This affected AIMS because of its nature as […]
#AlumOfTheWeek – Rose Yvette Essomba Bandolo, Mastercard Foundation Scholar & AIMS Cameroon Alumna
The year 2021 was an exciting year for us at the Alumni Relations Office as we went all out to bring our alumni’s wonderful testimonies and success stories across the globe. We are privileged to announce a continuation of this exercise as our alumni continue to impact Africa and the world at large. We wish […]
#AlumOfTheWeek – Deo Byabazaire, AIMS Ghana 2020 Alumnus
The year has been fruitful, and we have had several alumni share with us their AIMS experienceand how it has contributed to their successes post-graduation. This edition brings you the last on the #AlumoftheWeek for 2021. We meet up with AIMSGhana 2020 alumnus from Uganda who is currently pursuing postgraduate studies at HasseltUniversity, Belgium. […]
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#AlumOfTheWeek – Hyam Omar Abbas Ali, AIMS Ghana Alumna.
We dedicate this edition to celebrating an alumna named among 19 others on the African continent as laureate in the field of Science. The 2021 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talent Awards, Sub Saharan Africa, was organised on 25th November 2021 at Kigali. The ceremony awarded 15 doctoral students and five post-doctoral students with […]
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#AlumOfTheWeek – Patrick Tenga Shako, an AIMS Senegal alumnus.
After hearing about the impact story of an alum went viral, he sought to find out what AIMS is all about and gained admission to AIMS Senegal with the recommendation from this alum. After AIMS, he marvels people with his work ethic, and they will not cease to give him multiple roles and promotions. In […]
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The role of African scientists in mitigating climate change effects
The world’s top leaders, scientists, and youth delegates recently gathered in Glasgow, the UK, for a two-week conference, COP26, to collectively find possible solutions for the climate change challenge. Today more than ever, climate change has proven to be a significant threat, but the good news is that people are increasingly noticing how big the problem is. According to Deutsche Welle, this year, the number of people registered to attend COP26 was close to 40,000 people, nearly double those […]
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#AlumOfTheWeek – James J. Njong, an AIMS Cameroon and AIMS-ESMT IIP alumnus.
Even though mathematics serves as the underlying language of all the other sciences, it is seen in most parts of Africa as having little or no use in the non-academic industry. The quest to change this narrative is what has kept James J. Njong, an AIMS Cameroon and AIMS-ESMT IIP alumnus striving for excellence. James […]
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Consultant Science Writer – Terms of Reference
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS, nexteinstein.org) is a pan-African network of centres of excellence for postgraduate training, research and outreach in mathematical sciences. Its mission is to enable Africa’s brightest students to flourish as independent thinkers, problem solvers and innovators capable of propelling Africa’s future scientific, educational and economic self-sufficiency. The first AIMS […]
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The AIMS ARETÉ Junior Research Chair Programme Facilitates the Return of Another Talented Mathematical Scientist to Africa
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is pleased to host a second young talented African scientist – Dr Yabebal Fantaye- in its Research Centre in South Africa under the AIMS ARETÉ Junior Research Chair program. This program is one of the strategic research initiatives at AIMS in collaboration with the Robert Bosch Stiftung (Germany). […]
The AIMS ARETÉ Junior Research Chair program, an initiative of AIMS and the Robert Bosch Stiftung facilitates the return of another talented mathematical scientist to Africa
AIMS is pleased to host a second young talented African scientist – Dr Yabebal Fantaye- in its Research Centre in South Africa under the AIMS ARETÉ Junior Research Chair program. This program is one of the strategic research initiatives at AIMS in collaboration with the Robert Bosch Stiftung (Germany). Its goal is to build a […]
Call for Applications: World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program
The Africa Region of the World Bank Group (WBG) is relaunching its fellowship program for Ph.D. students who are Sub-Saharan nationals. The program will increase the diverse workforce that is a priority for the Bank and its clients. Started in 2013 by World Bank Africa Vice President Makhtar Diop, the World Bank Group Africa Fellowship […]
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Call for Applications: African Union Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Award Edition 2016
Deadline for applications: 31 August 2016. The African Union (AU) Commission launched the prestigious African Union Scientific Award Programme on 9 September 2008 with the support of its Development Partners particularly the European Commission. Under this programme prizes are awarded to top African scientists in each of the following two sectors: Life and Earth Science; […]
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Mbouye Khady Diagne, Ancienne Etudiante de AIMS Senegal Remporte le Prix National de “Ma Thése en 180 Secondes”
C’est fait, on connaît désormais celle qui représentera le Sénégal à la finale internationale de « Ma Thèse en 180 secondes (MT180) » et il s’agit de Mlle Mbouye Khady Diagne de l’école doctorale Mathématique et Informatique de la Faculté des Sciences et Techniques (FST) de l’Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar (UCAD). Ce mercredi dans les […]
Tanzanians Among Over 1 000 Mathematical Sciences Graduates
OVER 1 000 students, including Tanzanians, have graduated with Masters of Mathematical Sciences at the five centres of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences-Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI) in the continent. In Tanzania, the AIMS-Next Einstein Initiative’s Chief Academic and Research Officer, Prof Barry Green conferred 47 students from 13 African countries with the degrees over […]
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Professor Allotey Calls for Adequate Finance of Science
Professor Francis Kofi Ampenyin Allotey, a renowned Ghanaian Mathematical Physicist has reiterated the call on African Governments to put in place deliberate policies to adequately finance mathematics, Science and Technology education. This, he said, is the best means to solve the many problems that confront societies in Africa and the fastest route to technological and […]
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Delegation from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Visiting AIMS – South Africa
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 […]
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#UofTGrad16: A love-in for Mathematics
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 […]
South Africa’s National Research Foundation Joins the Next Einstein Forum as a Member
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, […]
Commonwealth Science Conference 2017
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 […]
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#TeachersMatter – Honore Dukuzumuremyi
Passionate, dedicated and hardworking teachers make a huge impact in our society. With a big heart, they impart knowledge, skills, and lifelong values. They immensely contribute to nation building. Our #TeachersMatter! […]
#TeacherMatter – Sylvie M Ingabire
Passionate, dedicated and hardworking teachers make a huge impact in our society. With a big heart, they impart knowledge, skills, and lifelong values. They immensely contribute to nation building. Our #TeachersMatter! Share with us the name of teacher who has had the most positive impact on your life. […]
#TeachersMatter – Betty Nshizirungu
Passionate, dedicated and hardworking teachers make a huge impact in our society. With a big heart, they impart knowledge, skills, and lifelong values. They immensely contribute to nation building. Our #TeachersMatter! […]
#TeachersMatter – Pacifique Ndayisaba
Passionate, dedicated and hardworking teachers make a huge impact in our society. With a big heart, they impart knowledge, skills, and lifelong values. They immensely contribute to nation building. Our #TeachersMatter! […]
AIMS – Rwanda Graduation 2018 – Hon. Minister Dr. Eugene Mutimura
Remarks from Rwanda’s Minister of Education Dr. Eugene Mutimura’s on behalf of the Government Rwanda to AIMS Rwanda 2018 graduates, recognising AIMS strategic partnership as one of the key strategies to help capacity building in science and technology in support of Rwanda’s social and economic growth. […]
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AIMS – Rwanda Graduation 2018 – Prof. Manasse Mbonye
A message from AIMS Rwanda graduation keynote speaker, Prof. Manasse Mbonye, Executive Secretary, National Council for Science and Technology – Rwanda. […]
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AIMS – Rwanda Graduation 2018 – Ms. Mwasi Mboya Paza
“We joined 35 strangers but we’ve left 35 family members. We don’t know what the future looks like but we’ve got to find what we love & in this, we find purpose”, remarks from student representative, Mwasi Mboya Paza. […]
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NEF 2018 Global Gathering Highlight Reel
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#NEF2018 Opening Ceremony Kigali, 26 March 2018
With his inspiring and motivational opening remarks, Prof. Neil Turok (AIMS Founder), set the tone for the NEF Global Gathering 2018 opening ceremony. He encouraged African countries and African Scientists to cooperate in order to lead the next Scientific revolution by making consistent, progressive, innovative and sustainable advancements in Sciences. […]
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INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SCIENCE 2019
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AIMS NEI Fellowship Program for Women in Climate Change Science: Call for applications
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS NEI) is pleased to announce a new Fellowship Program for Women in Climate Change Science (WiCCS). Climate change – including global warming – poses significant threats to humanity. Find out more here https://nexteinstein.org/blog/201… […]
AIMS Senegal 2017 2018 Cohort
AIMS Senegal welcomes the class of 2018. […]
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