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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 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...
Read MoreFunctional Analysis and Operator Theory Workshop at Siyakhula Festival
The Siyakhula Festival was the setting for the third iteration of the “Functional Analysis and Operator Theory Workshop,” held from 17 to 19 2024. This session gathered South African functional...
Read MoreRecap of Day 1 of the Siyakhula Festival
The festival opened on 18 March 2024 with an inspiring keynote from Prof. Neil Turok, entitled “AIMS: Two Decades Growing Science in Africa.” Prof. Turok engaged the audience with AIMS’s...
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