Growing to new heights

On Saturday, 27 September 2025, AIMS South Africa hosted a dynamic teacher workshop focused on Computational Thinking. The event brought together mathematics and science teachers from across the Cape to explore innovative ways of professional learning. This marks another step in how we are growing as an AIMS community of teachers committed to transforming teaching

Sharing AIMSSEC’s Work on Air

In July, Sinobia Kenny shared the vision and impact of AIMSSEC’s work with wide audiences across Cape Town. She was featured in UWC’s Go Figure article during the Mega Maths Festival, reflecting on how the programme is helping to shift perceptions of mathematics. Later that month, Sinobia joined two major radio stations to highlight AIMSSEC’s

AIMS Students & Africa Scientifique 2022-2025 Alumni Showcase Science at the National Science Week Launch 2025

On 2 August 2025, a group of AIMS Master’s Students and Alumni joined over 100 exhibitors from universities, research councils, science centres, government departments and industry partners at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) to celebrate the launch of this year’s National Science Week (NSW). NSW is an annual flagship initiative of the Department of

AIMS South Africa celebrates the class of 2024-25 at recognition ceremony

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) South Africa proudly hosted its Recognition of Achievement Ceremony on 17 July 2025, celebrating the accomplishments of the 2024–2025 Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences cohort. The event brought together faculty, families, partners, and honoured guests to recognise a year of academic excellence, scientific exploration, and deep community

Rural Teachers Make History

From 6 to 16 July 2025, the AIMSSEC family marked a historic milestone. The first half of our course was integrated into a national event dedicated to enhancing the quality of teaching and learning mathematics, known as the Mega Maths Festival. Ninety-two teachers, all from rural communities across four provinces, travelled to the University of

Experiencing University Life: Secondary School Learners Step into the Future

From 6 to 12 July 2025, AIMSSEC welcomed 10 learners from grades 11 and 12, representing Crestway, Lavender Hill, Masibambane, and Intlanganiso Secondary Schools, for a unique opportunity to experience university life firsthand. During the week, learners stayed with the AIMSSEC team and teachers at the University of the Western Cape’s student hostel, shared meals

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