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Advancing African Early-Career Women in Mathematical Sciences
March 1, 2025
From 28 February to 01 March, AIMS South Africa House of Science, in partnership with African Gong, convened a second Women’s Advancement Forum: International Exchanges, Research & Academia (WAFIRA) workshop in South Africa. WAFIRA is a capacity-building programme that is uniquely centred on the contexts, realities, challenges, opportunities and strengths across the landscape of African
Read MoreThreading Innovation into Learning
We are growing stitch by stitch! On 20 July 2024, AIMS South Africa hosted Lavender Hill High School for a TurtleStitch workshop, offering 27 learners a unique learning experience that...
Read MoreCommunity Outreach AIMS Students Make Mathematics Accessible and Exciting in Honour of Mandela’s Life and Legacy
Community engagement and enrichment through mathematics are integral to the AIMS mission. In addition to conducting cutting-edge research, AIMS students and researchers are expected to engage with the wider community...
Read MoreAIMS Celebrates Emerging Mathematical Leaders in Recognition of Achievement Ceremony
AIMS South Africa celebrated its prestigious Recognition of Achievement Ceremony on 11 July 2024 at the scenic Muizenburg campus in Cape Town. The event honoured the exceptional 2023-2024 intake students,...
Read MoreMathematical Communication and Language Course June 2024
From 19 June to 28 June 2024, AIMSSEC organised a 10-day Mathematical Communication and Language (MCL) course for approximately 80 teachers, running from 8am to 8pm daily. The course, held...
Read MoreBeyond Equations Nurturing Belonging and Human Recognition in Mathematical Spaces
On 17 May 2024, learners in Grades 11 and 12 at Crestway Secondary School commenced their final mathematics revision session at AIMS South Africa. Fueled by nourishment and enthusiasm, they...
Read MoreWorkshop at AIMS South Africa Supports School Turnaround in Mathematics
On 10 May 2024, AIMS South Africa hosted a transformative workshop led by esteemed educator Prof. Jonathan Jansen aimed at bolstering Crestway Secondary School’s mathematics performance. The event showcased the...
Read MoreExciting Collaboration Unveils the Practical Side of Spherical Trigonometry Integrating Code and Craft into Learning
A workshop held on 6 May 2024 at AIMS South Africa brought to light the practical side of spherical trigonometry. Marine Engineering students from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology...
Read MoreThe 5th Cohort of Young Researchers Trained to Deliver Impactful Afrocentric Science Communication
AIMS South Africa, in partnership with African Gong, has made significant strides in strengthening Africa’s capacity for impactful science communication. From 17 to 19 April, the two organisations successfully trained...
Read MoreAIMS hosts International Maths Olympiad Camp
From 7 to 12 April 2024, the AIMS South Africa was proud to host the annual International Maths Olympiad (IMO) Camp in South Africa. The camp, organised by the South...
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