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AIMS South Africa a partner in Oxford’s new Centre for Doctoral Training
November 8, 2023
The University of Oxford is establishing a new Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) that will combine the university’s strengths in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, Big Data, and environmental sciences. The Intelligent Earth Centre will bridge the gap between environmental science and AI to address global environmental challenges. Professor Philip Stier, Director for The Intelligent Earth Centre,
Read MoreA new era of sharing common pedagogical practices in higher education spaces
On 16 November 2023, Prof. Corinne Manogue and Prof. Tevian Dray of Oregon State University met with Dr Sinobia Kenny of AIMS to exchange experiences of pedagogical practices within their...
Read MoreCIMPA School 2023
The Blockchain in Theory and Real Applications School was held at AIMS South Africa from 20 November to 1 December 2023. A blockchain is a digital list of data records,...
Read MoreThe mathematics of voting and elections
The process of voting is central to representative democracies. It is a conventional and universal way votes are cast and counted: People get together, cast ballots, votes are counted, and...
Read MoreAIMS South Africa a partner in Oxford’s new Centre for Doctoral Training
The University of Oxford is establishing a new Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) that will combine the university’s strengths in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, Big Data, and environmental sciences....
Read More2023 Inclusive SciComm Symposium
Blurring Global North/South Boundaries in Advancement of Equity and Inclusion through Science Communication Practices and Research The Inclusive SciComm Symposium (ISCS) conference is an ever-evolving and expansive conference that advocates...
Read MoreLeeds Africa Conference on Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
An AIMS tutor and January intake students attended this conference from 2 to 6 October. The conference was organised by the University of Leeds and the University of Pretoria. The...
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AIMS South Africa welcomes new intern
On 1 August, AIMS South Africa welcomed Ms Noluthando Sithole. She joins the AIMS family as a new intern through the DSI-HSRC Internship Programme 2023/25. The programme offers practical work...
Read More2023 National Science Week Launch AIMS Highlights Mathematics’ Contributions to the Modern World & Communication
On 22 July, AIMS, through the House of Science, joined over 70 science, technology and innovation (STI) exhibitors from universities, science councils, national research facilities, industry, science centres, government departments...
Read MoreScience Communication in South Africa: Progress, Challenges and Transformative Scenarios for Engagement
Dr Rejoyce Gavhi-Molefe, House of Science Manager, co-authored the book chapter on Building Capacity for Science Communication in South Africa: Afrocentric Perspectives From Mathematical Scientists in a newly published book...
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