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 and has played a central role in shaping AIMS South Africa’s academic programmes and postgraduate training. Prof. Howell has been part of AIMS South Africa
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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 of an intense and transformative academic journey for the January 2025 cohort. Welcoming guests and students, Director Prof Ulrich Paquet reflected on the achievements of
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 professional journeys, and quickly realised how much we hold in common despite working in different contexts. A key message from CPUT colleagues was the importance
WAFIRA 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 advancing Africa’s transformation agenda. These priorities are also central to achieving equity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Yet, gender disparities in STEM continue to
AIMS 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 the world to explore the intersection of quantum computing and machine learning. Held from 26 to 31 October 2025, the workshop welcomed around 80 external
AIMS 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 Association (AWMA). The AWMA held the inaugural meeting of its new Executive Board for the 2025–2029 term on September 29, 2025, marking a new chapter
Strengthening Community Through Mathematics: Our Growing Partnership with Crestway High School
Our work with Crestway High School in Steenberg-Retreat has been built steadily and intentionally over several years. What began as a series of small engagements has evolved into a meaningful partnership grounded in trust, shared purpose, and a commitment to expanding opportunities for young people. Throughout this time, we have collaborated closely with Crestway learners
Sewing the Seeds of Computational Thinking: A Story of Passion, Perseverance, and Possibility
For the first time, one of our TurtleStitch workshop participants has taken her learning beyond the walls of AIMSSEC and into her school community — and the results are truly inspiring. Meet Althea Bartman, a proud AIMSSEC alumna and dedicated teacher who saw the potential of computational thinking to spark creativity and critical problem-solving in
AIMS Contribution to the South African Future Skills Forum: Bridging Academia and Industry to Build Future-Ready Graduates
On 3 October 2025, AIMS South Africa participated in the 2025 Future Skills Forum, a biennial event organised by Quantify Your Future – a project of the South African Graduate Employers Association (SAGEA). The forum brought together leaders from academia, banking, professional services, and partner organisations to address a shared challenge: how to nurture and
Growing to new heights
On Saturday, 27 September 2025, AIMS South Africa hosted a dynamic teacher workshop focused on Computational Thinking. The event brought together mathematics and science teachers from across the Cape to explore innovative ways of professional learning. This marks another step in how we are growing as an AIMS community of teachers committed to transforming teaching
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