The MMED Modeling Clinic, which emphasises the use of data in understanding infectious disease dynamics, was held at AIMS South Africa from 17 to 29 June 2024. There were 47 participants, of which 35 were AIMS students. Participants conducted modeling projects informed by epidemiological data that addressed practical questions in a meaningful way. The clinic
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‘The Illusion of Control Wisdom and the Regulation of AI’ Helga Nowotny, 13 February 2024
The AIMS Public Lecture Series aims to provide an opportunity for scientists to share discoveries and engage with the broader community in Muizenberg and beyond on pressing scientific, technological, innovation and environmental issues – and share practical, useful applications of mathematics in everyday life. Register now (limited spaces available): https://forms.gle/gUk1QM7SUZhdrMLu8
Siyakhula: Growing Mathematics in Africa, 17-22 March 2024
AIMS is turning 20, the German Research Chairs in Africa are turning 10, and the (DST-NRF) Centre of Excellence in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (CoE-MaSS) is turning 10! We invite you to a week-long festival aimed at strengthening the mathematical sciences across Africa. We will celebrate Africa’s rich mathematical heritage and promote growth in scientific
CIMPA School 2023: Blockchain in theory and real applications
This School will take place from 20 November to 1 December 2023 at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) South Africa in Muizenberg. A blockchain is a digital list of data records, comprised by blocks which are organized in chronological order and are linked and secured by cryptographic proofs. It started to secure digital documents from data tampering, and quickly
‘One (wo)man one vote. The mathematics of voting and elections’ Michael J.Winckler, 23 November 2023
Mathematics in Industry Study Group 2023
The Mathematics in Industry Graduate Modelling Camp and Study Group was held at AIMS South Africa from 10 to 20 January 2023. There were 58 participants which included 13 AIMS Structured Master’s students. MISG is a five-day workshop at which academic researchers and graduate students work collaboratively with representatives from industry on research problems submitted
T4T 2022 Topology for Tomorrow Workshop
A workshop for the new generation of South African topologists, was held at AIMS South Africa 2 to 5 December 2022. The workshop was a satellite event of the annual SAMS Congress and aimed to contribute to building a cohort of future topology researchers who will work together and build further international partnerships. There were
FULLY BOOKED – Nobel Symposium Series – Prof. Francesco Petruccione 21 October 2022
Digital Transformation: Technology Skills for Industry 4.0 Course and Workshop
Virtual Exchange and Networking Event between universities in Baden-Württemberg and African countries hosted by the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung (foundation).
The virtual event takes place on November 30, 2021 from 10 – 2 pm. The aim of the event is to create a platform for networking and thus an exchange of ideas on how to foster new partnerships between the participating academic institutions. Apart from that 9 short workshops focusing on best practice in international cooperation