AIMSSEC, the schools enrichment centre of AIMS South Africa, supports partnerships with and between schools on the Cape Flats. A partnership facilitated by AIMSSEC between Lavender Hill High School and Levana Primary School during computational thinking workshops aims to grow young minds together. On Friday 11 October 2024, Dr Sinobia Kenny was honoured to be
Mathematics and science knowledge and research underpin modern society and every technology crucial to developing countries such as South Africa. AIMS remains committed to making the wonders of mathematics accessible to a broader audience in South Africa, particularly the younger generation, while promoting STEM careers. On 28 September, AIMS, through its House of Science, joined
From 22 to 27 September 2024, Heidelberg once again opened its doors to some of the world’s most brilliant minds for the 11th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), a distinguished event that brings together young researchers and the most esteemed laureates in mathematics and computer science. The Forum, known for gathering recipients of prestigious awards like
On 26 September, AIMS hosted the second event in the “Talking Recycling Solutions” series, continuing the conversation on waste management and recycling in the Greater Muizenberg community. The event featured a screening of The Oracle of Mokattam, a film about waste management in Cairo. This was followed by insights from waste experts and members of
On 16 September, the House of Science kicked off the 2024/25 AIMS Women in STEM (AIMSWIS) programme with a meet-and-greet session. The programme is part of AIMS South Africa’s continuous efforts to support and guide female students during their time at AIMS and their future career progression, contributing to addressing the gender gap in STEM.
We are excited to welcome Francois van Eyssen as the new Chief Operating Officer of AIMS South Africa. Francois is a seasoned business leader with extensive experience across various senior roles, including CEO, COO, and CFO. His career highlights include founding and growing successful startups and holding a position on the board of Virgin Mobile
On Monday 9 September, AIMS South Africa kicked off with a vibrant welcome week for the new 2024-2025 intake. The week was packed with activities designed not only to welcome the students but also to facilitate a smooth integration into the AIMS community for both students and staff. The festivities began with the official welcome
On 31 August 2024, something extraordinary happened at AIMS South Africa. The young women of Lavender Hill Secondary School held the hands of girls from Levana Primary School, not just as learners of mathematics but as leaders, creators, and dreamers. They not only taught each other algorithms to design African Art but shared teachings of
During the 2024 South African Women’s Month (August), we honoured and drew inspiration from the exceptional leadership of the 1956 women. History shows that they paved the way for the empowerment and advancement of women in South Africa’s democratic journey. As a scientific community, we are reminded that gender equality in STEM is a global
The Women in Mathematics Seminar was organised by Prof. Paranjothi Pillay, an associate professor in the UWC’s Mathematics & Applied Mathematics Department. The seminar took place on the 29 August 2024 and was hosted in the backdrop of National Women’s Month. It featured two phenomenal women mathematicians – Dr Rejoyce Gavhi-Molefe, the Manager of the
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