On 4 August 2022, AIMS South Africa hosted eight of 100 RISE global winners. RISE, an initiative of Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust, identifies young people aged 15 to 17 who need opportunity and support for life as they work to serve others. The programme offers a lifetime of benefits including scholarships, mentorship, career
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AIMS South Africa hosts its first in-person graduation ceremony since 2019
“After two years of online graduation and recognition ceremonies it is a pleasure to all be together in person today to celebrate the successful completion of the Master’s Degree by our 2021-22 group of AIMS students,” noted Prof. Barry Green, Director of AIMS South Africa at the Graduation and Recognition of Achievement Ceremony held on
Après-Lunch with Mathematical Scientists
On the 15 and 29 June, AIMS House of Science hosted two Après-Lunch webinars. The webinars provide a conducive environment for students, researchers, and mathematics devotees to interact with mathematical scientists/role models working in academia/industry and other sectors. The webinars thus enable graduate students to meet potential mentors in their careers and foster collaboration amongst
AIMSSEC News
The AIMSSEC Team is enthusiastically engaged in teaching two current online courses, viz: The Differentiation and Inclusion in the Mathematics Classroom (DIMC SAMO 3) Online Course sponsored by Old Mutual which started on 5 February and will run till 5 of June 2022. The course is endorsed by SACE for thirty-five Professional Development points. Eighty
AIMS South Africa Newsletter April/May 2022
Après-Lunch with the Mathematical Scientists May 2022
On 11 and 25 May, two Après-Lunch events were held. The events provide a conducive environment for students, researchers, and mathematics devotees to interact with mathematical scientists/role models working in academia/industry and other sectors. The events thus enable graduate students to meet potential mentors in their careers and foster collaboration amongst the researchers. The 11
The 3rd Cohort of AIMS South Africa Master’s Students Trained in Science Communication Skills
AIMS House of Science, in partnership with African Gong, has conducted a 3-day Africa Scientifique (AS) Workshop for the 3rd cohort of AIMS South Africa master’s students. The Workshop was built on the 2020 and 2021 AS Workshop successes. It took place from 11 to 13 April 2022 at AIMS in Muizenberg. It was part
Africa DSI Program 2022
The Africa Data Science Intensive (DSI) Program uses real-world problems to give participants hands-on knowledge of the latest algorithms and techniques in data science and artificial intelligence, deep insights on industry trends, network building and practical team skills used in business to facilitate transitioning to a data science role in industry, academia or through entrepreneurship.
AIMS South Africa Newsletter February/March 2022
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