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Celebrating the success of the 2023 January Intake
December 14, 2023
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 Centre. In his welcome address, Dr Ulrich Paquet, Director of AIMS noted, “Today we celebrate with you, acknowledging how incredibly hard you have all worked,
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...
Read MoreAIMSSEC Celebrates Course Completions
The sweet smell of success is in the air! AIMSSEC is once again celebraing the completion of two courses enhancing the professional development of South African mathematics teachers in terms...
Read MoreAIMS South Africa hosts its 20th Graduation and Recognition of Achievement Ceremony
AIMS South Africa hosted its 20th Graduation and Recognition of Achievement ceremony at the centre in Muizenberg on 29 June 2023. Thirty-two students (including 14 women) from 12 African countries...
Read MoreAfrica Day Celebrations: AIMS Inspires Muizenberg High School Students to Pursue STEM career pathways
On 25 May, AIMS celebrated Africa Day. It took the form of a Career Expo organised by Muizenberg Library. On the day, AIMS introduced Muizenberg High School learners to various...
Read MoreThe 4th cohort of AIMS South Africa’s young researchers trained to deliver impactful Afrocentric Science Communication
From 8 to 10 May, AIMS South Africa, in partnership with African Gong, successfully trained the 4th cohort of AIMS South Africa master’s students in Afrocentric science communication skills during...
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