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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 MoreRecap of Day 1 of the Siyakhula Festival
The festival opened on 18 March 2024 with an inspiring keynote from Prof. Neil Turok, entitled “AIMS: Two Decades Growing Science in Africa.” Prof. Turok engaged the audience with AIMS’s...
Read MoreA Welcoming Start with a Global Message
The opening ceremony of the Siyakhula Festival, held at the scenic Kenilworth Racecourse on 17 March 2024, launched a week-long celebration commemorating the 20th anniversary of AIMS. This occasion not...
Read MoreAI for Climate Research Workshop
On 17 March 2024, the Siyakhula Festival featured the “AI for Climate Research – a Call to Action!” workshop, an enlightening session that underscored the critical role of artificial intelligence...
Read MoreMachine Learning for Ecology Research Group Updates February 2024
The Machine Learning for Ecology Research group was involved in preparing and delivering a new course as part of the AI for Science AIMS South Africa’s Master’s degree. The course...
Read MoreThe illusion of control Wisdom and regulation of AI
As new AI technology permeates our education system and thought processes, it is imperative that we lean on our wisdom and common sense – skills that distinguish humans from AI...
Read MoreAIMSSEC Courses January 2024
AIMSSEC, the school enrichment department of the AIMS South Africa has done it again. The year 2024 has started with a bang! Jan Mouton Learning Centre (JMLC), at Stellenbosch University...
Read MoreUnveiling the Nocturnal Secrets of Madagascar’s Lemurs
Emmanuel Dufourq and Lorène Jeantet collaborated with an international team of scientists from the City University of New York, the University of Antananarivo and Centre ValBio in Madagascar, where they leveraged...
Read MoreTopology for Tomorrow workshop
A workshop for the new generation of South African topologists, was held at AIMS South Africa from 8 to 11 December 2023. The aim of the workshop was to contribute...
Read MoreCelebrating the success of the 2023 January Intake
On 13 December, AIMS South Africa celebrated the success of 20 students (including 14 South Africans) from the January 2023 intake at a Recognition of Achievement Ceremony held at the...
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