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AIMS South Africa Partners with FATE Foundation with Google.org’s Support to Launch Advanced AI Upskilling Programme in Sub-Saharan Africa

January 16, 2026

AIMS South Africa is pleased to showcase our major multi-country partnership with the FATE Foundation, supported by Google.org, to launch the Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Upskilling Programme across Sub-Saharan Africa. This funding, aligning with Google.org’s focus on Knowledge, Skills and Learning, will support the launch of the Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Upskilling Programme. The initiative

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Inspiring Future Scientists: AIMS Visit to Crestway High School Sparks Learner Engagement in Physical Science

AIMS South Africa recently visited Crestway High School, where a day of celebration, inspiration, and scientific exploration highlighted the power of partnerships in strengthening science education in township schools. The...

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Cultivating Collaboration: Reflections from the EASA 2026 Conference

By Dr Tejumade V. Ogundipe The EASA 2026 Conference was a powerful way to begin the year. The rich conversations, thoughtful feedback, and meaningful connections made the experience truly enriching....

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AIMS South Africa Partners with FATE Foundation with Google.org’s Support to Launch Advanced AI Upskilling Programme in Sub-Saharan Africa

AIMS South Africa is pleased to showcase our major multi-country partnership with the FATE Foundation, supported by Google.org, to launch the Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Upskilling Programme across Sub-Saharan Africa....

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AI, LHC Data, and New Physics: A Visiting Researcher’s Journey at AIMS

On 16 October 2025, Raktim Mukherjee began a two-month research stay at AIMS, supported by the Baden-Württemberg Stipendium through the partnership with the University of Heidelberg. His project was supervised...

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Solving Societal Challenges: AIMS and UNIZULU Students Take Mathematical Sciences Beyond the Lecture Halls

In 2025, the AIMS South Africa House of Science concluded the year by showcasing how mathematical sciences can be brought directly into communities. Master’s students from AIMS South Africa (Mastercard...

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AIMS Partners with Wimmy to Launch Graduate Programme in Applied Data Science

AIMS South Africa is delighted to announce a new partnership with Wimmy to pioneer a graduate programme in applied data science for outstanding AIMS graduates. In January 2026, Wimmy will...

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AIMS South Africa announces the appointment of Prof. Karin-Therese Howell as Director

AIMS South Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof Karin-Therese Howell as its new Director, effective 1 December 2025. Prof Howell previously served as the Institute’s Academic Director...

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AIMS South Africa celebrates the Class of 2025 at a Recognition of Achievement Ceremony

AIMS South Africa hosted its Recognition of Achievement Ceremony today at its Muizenberg centre, honouring students in the Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences programme. The ceremony marked the completion...

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Holding Space for Women in Research: Reflections on Connection, Purpose, and Practice

A gathering on 27 November 2025 of women in research became a quietly powerful space of connection. Guided by Prof. Marrielle Myers, we shared work shaped by our personal and...

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