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AIMS House of Science & African Gong Introductory Workshop on Leadership, Knowledge & Skills for Science Communication

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On 22 July 2020, AIMS House of Science, in partnership with African Gong conducted the Africa Scientifique introductory online workshop for the current master’s AIMS students. The Africa Scientifique (AS) programme is about Leadership, Knowledge & Skills for Science Communication. The workshop featured thought-provoking, informative and inspiring presentations by the manager of AIMS House of Science

2020 Youth Month Feature: Paving the way for African Women in Mathematical Sciences

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The increased participation of women in mathematical sciences has been a challenge worldwide. The UNESCO Institute for Statistics records that women account for less than 30% of the world’s researchers. According to the recently published book, Gender Gap in Science: A Global Approach to the Gender Gap in Mathematical, Computing, and Natural Sciences How to

The AIMS Network graduates 162 students

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In July 2020, AIMS held a virtual ceremony to honour 162 graduates (38% women) from 29 African countries, recipients of the AIMS Master’s in Mathematical Sciences. Featuring a commencement address by Professor Neil Turok, AIMS Founder and Board Chair, the ceremony celebrated the graduates of the AIMS Structured Master’s Program from AIMS Cameroon (32), AIMS

House of Science Manager awarded MPhil in Science and Technology Studies

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Dr Rejoyce Gavhi-Molefe, Resident Researcher in Mathematics and AIMS South Africa House of Science Manager was awarded a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Science and Technology Studies. Her studies were focused on Science Communication and Public Engagement offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Stellenbosch University. The associated degree was conferred on

Public Lecture: ‘Bias adjustments of climate variables for a more precise Climate Risk Assessment’

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There are several variables that it can be difficult to correct bias in climate science research. This was highlighted in a public lecture by Dr Stefano Galmarini, a researcher at the European Commission/ Joint Research Centre and Prof. Douw Steyn, University of British Columbia. Both speakers gave a public lecture titled “Bias adjustments of climate

International Day of Mathematics

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The International Day of Mathematics (IDM) is a worldwide celebration. The proclamation of March 14 as the International Day of Mathematics has been adopted by the Executive Council of UNESCO at its 205th session. It was adopted by the 40th session of the General Conference of the UNESCO in November 2019. The inaugural celebration of the

Public Lecture: ‘Bias adjustments of climate variables for a more precise Climate Risk Assessment’

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Prof .Steyn There are several variables that it can be difficult to correct bias in climate science research. This was highlighted in a public lecture by Dr Stefano Galmarini, a researcher at the European Commission/ Joint Research Centre and Prof. Douw Steyn, University of British Columbia. Both speakers gave a public lecture titled “Bias adjustments

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