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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 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...
Read More2024 Africa Scientifique Programme Kick Off Leadership, Knowledge and Skills for Effective Science Communication
Science communication skill sets are vital for many young and emerging researchers to engage effectively with the broader audience. Yet, few higher education institutions in Africa provide training opportunities for...
Read MoreAnnouncing the Launch of the Journal of Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development (JAISD) Under the NAIXUS Network of Excellence
The Siyakhula Festival’s closing celebrations were highlighted by the launch of an innovative academic journal, the Journal of Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development (JAISD). This pioneering journal, envisioned by the...
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...
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