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Automatic detection for bioacoustic research: a practical guide from and for biologists and computer scientists
November 6, 2024
Dr Emmanuel Dufourq, AIMS-Carnegie Junior Research Chair and PI: Machine Learning for Ecology Research Group in the AIMS South Africa Research Centre was part of a recent publication that represents a significant step forward in applying artificial intelligence (AI) to bioacoustics. A diverse team of researchers from around the globe joined forces to address current
Read MoreHighlights from the 11th Heidelberg Laureate Forum
From 22 to 27 September 2024, Heidelberg once again opened its doors to some of the world’s most brilliant minds for the 11th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), a distinguished event...
Read MoreAIMS Contributions to Waste Management and Recycling Dialogue in the Greater Muizenberg Community
On 26 September, AIMS hosted the second event in the “Talking Recycling Solutions” series, continuing the conversation on waste management and recycling in the Greater Muizenberg community. The event featured...
Read MoreAIMS Gender in STEM Programme Kick-Off
On 16 September, the House of Science kicked off the 2024/25 AIMS Women in STEM (AIMSWIS) programme with a meet-and-greet session. The programme is part of AIMS South Africa’s continuous...
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AIMS South Africa Welcomes New COO
We are excited to welcome Francois van Eyssen as the new Chief Operating Officer of AIMS South Africa. Francois is a seasoned business leader with extensive experience across various senior...
Read MoreAIMS South Africa Celebrates the Arrival of New Students with a Week of Engaging Activities
On Monday 9 September, AIMS South Africa kicked off with a vibrant welcome week for the new 2024-2025 intake. The week was packed with activities designed not only to welcome...
Read MoreTurning townships into towns through mathematics education
On 31 August 2024, something extraordinary happened at AIMS South Africa. The young women of Lavender Hill Secondary School held the hands of girls from Levana Primary School, not just...
Read MoreAddressing Gender Equality in Mathematical Science, AIMS Celebration of South African Women’s Month 2024
During the 2024 South African Women’s Month (August), we honoured and drew inspiration from the exceptional leadership of the 1956 women. History shows that they paved the way for the...
Read MoreWomen in Mathematics Seminar at the University of Western Cape
The Women in Mathematics Seminar was organised by Prof. Paranjothi Pillay, an associate professor in the UWC’s Mathematics & Applied Mathematics Department. The seminar took place on the 29 August...
Read MoreCollaborating for Girl Empowerment in Al(girl)rithms
On a bright and inspiring Saturday 17 Augut 2024, Masibambane Secondary School in Khayelitsha became a hive of creativity and collaboration as young minds gathered for an innovative event under...
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