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
On a bright and inspiring Saturday 17 Augut 2024, Masibambane Secondary School in Khayelitsha became a hive of creativity and collaboration as young minds gathered for an innovative event under the theme, “Collaborating for Girl Empowerment in Al(girl)rithms”. The event brought together 11 primary school girls from Molo Mhlaba School, 15 girls and five boys
Dr Sinobia Kenny, the Academic Manager of AIMSSEC, the Schools Enrichment Centre of AIMS South Africa, was recently honoured as the keynote speaker at the 44th Teachers’ Conference in Kampala, Uganda. This prestigious event brought together educators, mathematicians, and thought leaders from across Africa, focusing on advancing mathematics on the continent. The conference was notably
We are grateful to GoogleDeepMind for incredible support, and dozens of visiting lecturers and supervisors who share their time, energy and expertise to train very bright students. Then, of course, our students who show us every day what excellence really means! Our graduates plan to be pioneering AI applications in sustainability, healthcare, and astronomy. From
One of AIMS’s goals is to benefit the broader society. Thus, community engagement is integral to its mission and vision. On 1 August AIMS South Africa hosted the launch of Talking Rubbish-The Muizenberg Recycling Collective event. The event aimed to have a conversation on waste management and recycling, informal recyclers and solutions to improve recycling
We are growing stitch by stitch! On 20 July 2024, AIMS South Africa hosted Lavender Hill High School for a TurtleStitch workshop, offering 27 learners a unique learning experience that combined coding, creativity, and craftsmanship. This innovative approach engaged learners in programming while allowing them to create personalised, tangible artefacts. One of the primary benefits
Community engagement and enrichment through mathematics are integral to the AIMS mission. In addition to conducting cutting-edge research, AIMS students and researchers are expected to engage with the wider community to promote mathematics, empower the next generation of mathematicians, and inspire positive change. In celebration of Nelson Mandela International Day, AIMS South Africa, in collaboration
AIMS South Africa celebrated its prestigious Recognition of Achievement Ceremony on 11 July 2024 at the scenic Muizenburg campus in Cape Town. The event honoured the exceptional 2023-2024 intake students, enrolled through our world-class partner universities – the University of Cape Town, the University of the Western Cape, and Stellenbosch University. These institutions have been
From 19 June to 28 June 2024, AIMSSEC organised a 10-day Mathematical Communication and Language (MCL) course for approximately 80 teachers, running from 8am to 8pm daily. The course, held at Stellenbosch High School, was not just about theoretical knowledge, but also about practical application. Instructors equipped teachers with mathematical subject knowledge and pedagogical content
On 17 May 2024, learners in Grades 11 and 12 at Crestway Secondary School commenced their final mathematics revision session at AIMS South Africa. Fueled by nourishment and enthusiasm, they approached their studies with fervor. Yet, amidst the theorems, formulas and equations, they discovered something profound – recognition! Collaboration between historically marginalised learners and AIMS
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