In Africa’s Youth, the Future of Science

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) opened its doors in South Africa in 2003. The institute focuses on graduate teaching and research, as well as running impactful programs for mathematics teachers. Today, AIMS is a pan-African network of centres, with a presence in Ghana, Senegal, Cameroon and Rwanda.

The Modern Statistics and Machine Learning for Population Health in Africa Workshop

Mar 28, 2025

Imperial College London, University of Bristol, and University of Oxford delivered a five-day workshop (March 24-28, 2025) training participants at AIMS South Africa in statistics and machine learning techniques for African health challenges.

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Faces of AIMS

Meet the people who make AIMS extraordinary - our students, alumni, and academics.

Student Spotlight

Jan 20, 2025

Meet Jane Doe, a current AIMS student working on innovative applications of deep learning in climate modeling.

Alumni Feature

Jan 15, 2025

Dr. Someone leads groundbreaking research in mathematical modeling of infectious diseases.

Academic Feature

Jan 17, 2025

Dr. Someone will be joining AIMS on the 3rd of February 2025 to teach the module CUDA Programming for GPUs.

Ubuntu: Our values and our mission

At AIMS, we’re transforming Africa through innovative mathematical sciences education. Our unique model combines full scholarships, world-class visiting lecturers, and a pan-African student community that represents the continent’s brightest minds. Beyond academics, we nurture the whole student, fostering leadership, critical thinking, and a deep commitment to Africa’s development.

Academics at AIMS: Innovation in mathematical sciences education

Our flagship program offers an intensive, world-class education in mathematical sciences. Students benefit from direct interaction with outstanding international lecturers in our fully residential setting.

Research centre:

Research at AIMS South Africa has grown into a dynamic programme dedicated to excellence in the mathematical sciences. With a strong focus on areas relevant to African development, the Centre promotes interdisciplinary collaboration across fields such as data science, biosciences, physical sciences, and scientific computing. By integrating research with postgraduate training and building strong links with academia, industry, and international partners, AIMS fosters a vibrant, inclusive environment for innovation and the advancement of science across the continent.

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