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Tanzania’s First Einstein Award Winner

Posted on 2016-05-19 (2021-06-10) by Henry

Early this year, Tanzania made headlines when a young scientist was awarded The Next Einstein Forum (NEF) Ambassador award, an award given to young African scientists from each of the African countries. All thanks to Aneth David, a 26-year-old who is one among few women who has chosen a career in the field of science. […]

Mathematics Teachers in Central Upgrade skills

Posted on 2016-05-19 (2021-06-10) by Henry

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Ghana (AIMS-Ghana) is offering training for 256 Basic School Mathematics Teachers from five District of the Central Region, as part of a nationwide programme. It is aimed at equipping them with the necessary modern teaching methodologies and principles to promote the teaching of the subject to minimise its high […]

Commonwealth Science Conference 2017

Posted on 2016-05-12 (2021-06-10) by Henry

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 […]

Call for Applications: German Research Chair in “Mathematics and its Applications” at AIMS – Cameroon

Posted on 2016-05-04 (2021-06-10) by Cedric Shema

Deadline for application: 1 August 2016 The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is calling for applications for the German Research Chair at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in Cameroon. The call addresses highly qualified academics from all over the world who conduct application-related research in the field of mathematics, have experience in training students and […]

Mathematical Modelling of Cancer Treatments Subject of Doctorate

Posted on 2016-05-04 (2021-06-10) by Henry

Ugandan national Dr Joseph Malinzi was awarded his PhD in Applied Mathematics for work done on the mathematical modelling of cancer treatments and the role of the immune system’s response to tumour invasion. Malinzi was supervised by UKZN’s Professor Precious Sibanda and Dr Hermane Mambili-Mamboundou. ‘Mathematical modelling is a cost effective tool for simulating complex […]

IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowships – Call for Nominations from Developing Countries

Posted on 2016-05-03 (2021-06-10) by Henry

The International Mathematical Union (IMU), with the assistance of FIMU and TWAS is launching a fellowship program to support postgraduate studies, in a developing country, leading to a PhD degree in the mathematical sciences. The IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowships offer a limited number of grants for excellent students from developing countries. Professional mathematicians are invited to […]

IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowships – Call for Nominations from Developing Countries

Posted on 2016-05-03 (2021-06-10) by Cedric Shema

The Role of African Men in Promoting African Women in STEM

Posted on 2016-04-28 (2021-06-10) by Henry

Kwadwo Sarpong, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at the African Research Academies for Women Inc. was one of the speakers at the Next Einstein Forum Global Gathering in Senegal. He shared his thoughts on the role men and why African men should care about promoting and creating opportunities for African women scientists. As the only male on the panel held […]

Call for Abstracts: SASA 2016 – 4th International Scientific Conference

Posted on 2016-04-25 (2021-06-10) by Henry

The Society for the Advancement of Science in Africa (SASA) invites faculty, researchers, Practitioners, Policy Stake Holders and Students from all science research and education disciplines to submit abstracts and proposals for plenary and concurrent scientific sessions at the 4th Annual SASA International Conference under the theme: Advancing Africa’s Sustainable Development Through Science, Technology and […]

Call for Applications: CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program

Posted on 2016-04-25 (2021-06-10) by Cedric Shema

Opportunity deadline: 2 May 2016 The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) invites outstanding early-career researchers to join one of nine research programs which address some of the most complex challenges facing the world today. The CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program provides funding and support to help successful applicants build their research network and develop essential skills at […]