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AIMS Partners with Wimmy to Launch Graduate Programme in Applied Data Science
December 4, 2025
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 welcome three junior data scientists from the Muizenberg centre, each holding a Master’s degree in mathematical sciences along with additional qualifications in statistics, mathematics, or
Read MoreAI, 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...
Read MoreSolving 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...
Read MoreAIMS 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...
Read MoreAIMS 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...
Read MoreHolding 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...
Read MoreWAFIRA 3-day Workshop: Advancing African Early-Career Women in Mathematical Sciences
At AIMS South Africa, we believe that gender equality and inclusion in STEM – across academia, research, and industry are fundamental to strengthening the National Systems of Innovation (NSI) and...
Read MoreAIMS Hosts First Workshop and School on the Theory of Quantum Learning Algorithms
AIMS South Africa recently hosted the 1st AIMS Workshop and School on the Theory of Quantum Learning Algorithms, a landmark event that brought together leading researchers and students from around...
Read MoreAIMS House of Science Manager Elected AWMA Vice-President Southern Africa Region
On 24 October 2025, Dr Rejoyce Gavhi-Molefe, Manager of the AIMS South Africa House of Science, was elected Vice-President for the Southern Africa Region of the African Women in Mathematics...
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