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August 5, 2024
We are grateful to GoogleDeepMind for incredible support, and dozens of visiting lecturers and supervisors who share their time, energy and expertise to train very bright students. Then, of course, our students who show us every day what excellence really means! Our graduates plan to be pioneering AI applications in sustainability, healthcare, and astronomy. From
Read MoreSiyakhula Festival a Beacon of Mathematical Excellence and Collaboration
From 17 to 22 March 2024, AIMS South Africa hosted the Siyakhula Festival, a dynamic week-long celebration in Muizenberg, Cape Town. Coinciding with AIMS’s 20th anniversary, this event also commemorated...
Read MoreClosing Ceremony and the announcement of new AIMS slogan
Before the Siyakhula Festival, AIMS launched a competition to breathe new life into its brand with a fresh slogan that would encapsulate the essence and vision of the institution as...
Read MoreGerman Research Chairs at AIMS
The German Research Chairs Programme at AIMS was prominently featured on Thursday afternoon during the Siyakhula Festival, spotlighting the critical role of international collaboration in advancing the field of mathematical...
Read MoreRecap Day 4 Morning Session
Day four of the Siyakhula Festival commenced with thought-provoking sessions that delved into the transformative power of mathematics in shaping futures, identities, and bridging diverse spaces. The day was rich...
Read MoreWeaving Together Mathematics, Programming, and African Heritage
In March 2024, the Siyakhula Festival, commemorating the 20th anniversary of AIMS, brilliantly showcased a unique amalgamation of cultural heritage and cutting-edge science through its innovative workshops and collaborative efforts....
Read MoreRecap of Day 3 CoE-MaSS Celebration
Day three of the Siyakhula Festival was a landmark celebration for the Centre of Excellence in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (CoE-MaSS) as it commemorated its 10th anniversary. The day was...
Read MoreWomen in Mathematics Panel Discussion & Reception
On 19 March, the Siyakhula Festival dedicated a special evening to celebrating the achievements and potential of women in mathematics, marked by an engaging panel discussion and reception. The event...
Read MoreRecap Day 2 of the Siyakhula Festival
The second day of the Siyakhula Festival continued to weave a narrative of empowerment, innovation, and collaboration, emphasising AIMS’s vital role in shaping the future of mathematics and science in...
Read MoreTopology for Tomorrow Workshop
The “Topology for Tomorrow” workshop, held from 18-19 March 2024, as part of the Siyakhula Festival, brought a forward-looking perspective to the fields of topology and its myriad applications. This...
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