AIMS South Africa Newsletter February/March 2022
Category: Centre news
2022 Africa Scientifique Programme: Phase 1 – Introductory Workshop
On 25 February 2022, AIMS House of Science, in partnership with African Gong, introduced the 2022 Africa Scientifique Programme (AS) programme to the third cohort of AIMS Master’s students. The first two AS programmes were delivered at AIMS in 2020 and 2021. AS is a unique capacity-building programme designed to support and provide young and
International Day of Mathematics (pi day)
To celebrate the 2022 International Day of Mathematics (14 March), the House of Science organised two activities – The Treasure Hunt “Quest of the Lost Fields Medal: Chapter II” game and a special Après-Lunch webinar with the Mathematical Scientists. The game was aimed at the general public and Après-Lunch at university students. The Treasure Hunt
Mathematical Skills for Solving Key Developmental Challenges in Africa
The first Après-Lunch with the Mathematical Scientist for the academic year 2022 took place on the 22 February 2022 at the AIMS main Lecture Hall in a hybrid format. The topic for the event was ‘Mathematical skills for solving key developmental challenges in Africa’. The event featured Mr Lusani Mulaudzi, a Healthcare Actuary, Independent Non-Executive
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AIMS & University of Venda Webinar on Career Advancement in Mathematical Sciences: Challenges, Opportunities & Transformation in South Africa
The House of Science programme provides a conducive environment for graduate students, researchers and mathematics devotees to interact with esteemed mathematical scientists/role models working in academia/industry and other sectors. The Après-Lunch webinars thus enable graduate students to meet potential mentors in their academic careers and foster collaboration among researchers and professionals. The last Après-Lunch webinar
Teaching mathematics is a calling
On 19 June 2021 AIMSSC announced that Ms Bianca Chimanikire from the Leap Science and Maths School in Jane Furse, Sekhukhune East District, Limpopo was the top student for its 2021 Language and Communication to develop mathematical knowledge, understanding and skills for the 21st Century (LC SAMO 2) Online Course. The South African Mathematics Foundation
Applications Now Open – January 2022 Intake
Applications are now open for the January 2022 AIMS Structured Master’s intake. The January intake of the AIMS Structured Master’s in Mathematical Sciences is open to students following the South African academic calendar (January to December). Preference will be given to South African nationals For more information and to apply please visit https://aims.ac.za/application/masters-in-mathematical-sciences-application/
Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship
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