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Crossing Boundaries Through Mathematical Thinking

Apr 30, 2026

Inside the TurtleStitch Saturday Programme at AIMS South Africa March and April have been exceptionally active months …

Building Capacity for CPUT, SPU, UFH & UNIZULU Mathematical Sciences Scholars in Transformative Leadership and Impactful Public Science Communication

Apr 25, 2026

Honours and Master’s students from CPUT, UFH, SPU, and UNIZULU participated in Phase 2 of the 2026 Africa Scientifique …

Reflecting on the AIMS South Africa Integrative Think Tank (ITT) - 13–17 April

Apr 20, 2026

A five-day challenge workshop and hackathon where AIMS South Africa students tackled real-world R&D problems in …

AIMS Launches New Network Website Connecting Mathematical Sciences Across Africa

Apr 13, 2026

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) has announced the launch of a new network website designed to …

Women in Mathematics Research Conference

Mar 27, 2026

The Women in Mathematics Research Conference was held at AIMS South Africa on 27 March 2026, bringing together …

DHET and Google Advance AI Skills Through Landmark Partnership

Mar 25, 2026

The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, and Google South Africa Country Director Kabelo …

CPUT, SPU, UFH & UNIZULU Postgraduates in Mathematical Sciences Join AIMS South Africa Students for the Transformative Africa Scientifique Programme

Mar 21, 2026

Postgraduate students and staff from CPUT, UFH, SPU, and UNIZULU participated in the 2026 Africa Scientifique …

AIMS South Africa welcomes Biomathematics Honours Students

Mar 20, 2026

In addition to our Master’s programmes in Mathematical Sciences and AI for Science, AIMS South Africa, in collaboration …

80 Girls, One Celebration of Mathematics (#IMD2026)

Mar 13, 2026

On 13 and 14 March 2026, 80 Grade 4 girls from four primary schools on the Cape Flats came together to celebrate …

Research Profile: Dr Lorene Jeantet

Mar 9, 2026

Dr Lorene Jeantet is a postdoctoral fellow at AIMS, where she has been part of the Machine Learning for Ecology research …

Student Spotlight: Morongwa Ralafeta

Mar 4, 2026

Morongwa Ralafeta is passionate about using mathematics to turn complex problems into practical solutions.

A Celebration of Master's Students Giving Back at AIMS South Africa

Feb 28, 2026

In February, AIMS Master’s students volunteered on Saturdays to support township learners with dedication, care, …

Building Capacity for Mastercard Foundation Scholars in Leadership, Knowledge, and Skills for Public Science Engagement

February 25-27, 2026

AIMS South Africa and African Gong delivered Phase 2 of Africa Scientifique 2026 for Mastercard Foundation Scholars, …

Quiet Yet Powerful Realisations

Feb 21, 2026

A Grade 10 Computational Thinking workshop at AIMS South Africa showed that some of the deepest learning happens in …

Geometry Around Us: Workshop with Future Mathematics Teachers at UCT

Feb 20, 2026

A workshop at UCT invited PGCE students to explore geometry in everyday life and reflect on the responsibilities of …

AIMS Public Lecture Series: Exploring the Mathematics of Patterns and Tessellations

Feb 19, 2026

AIMS South Africa and NITheCS hosted a public lecture on tessellations, showing how mathematics, art, and structure …

2026 Africa Scientifique Programme Kicks Off at AIMS South Africa

Feb 11, 2026

The 2026 three-phased Africa Scientifique programme has kicked off at AIMS South Africa, continuing its mission to equip …

Our Responsibility to Learners: A Visit to Lavender Hill High

Feb 11, 2026

Prof. Jonathan Jansen and Dr Sinobia Kenny visited Lavender Hill High to encourage learners and reaffirm a shared …

Welcoming the January 2026 Intake

Feb 9, 2026

The onboarding week for this intake of students was filled with activity and connection, as new students were welcomed …

AIMS South Africa MSc Student Gains Advanced Radiobiology Training at JINR in Russia

Feb 7, 2026

AIMS MSc student Marry Thekhwe completed advanced radiobiology and computational modelling training at JINR, …

AIMS South Africa Partners with FATE Foundation with Google.org’s Support to Launch Advanced AI Upskilling Programme in Sub-Saharan Africa

Jan 16, 2026

AIMS South Africa is pleased to showcase our major multi-country partnership with the FATE Foundation, supported by …

Student Life at AIMS

Jan 15, 2026

The summer break at AIMS gave students time to connect, explore cultures, and take part in activities across campus and …

Research Profile: A Visiting Researcher's Journey at AIMS

Jan 12, 2026

Raktim Mukherjee reflects on his research stay at AIMS, where he used AI and ATLAS data from CERN to investigate anomaly …

Solving Societal Challenges: AIMS and UNIZULU Students Take Mathematical Sciences Beyond the Lecture Halls

Jan 12, 2026

In 2025, the AIMS South Africa House of Science concluded the year by showcasing how mathematical sciences can be …

AIMS Partners with Wimmy to Launch Graduate Programme in Applied Data Science

Dec 4, 2025

AIMS South Africa has partnered with Wimmy to launch a graduate programme in applied data science for outstanding AIMS …

AIMS South Africa Announces the Appointment of Prof Karin-Therese Howell as Director

Nov 28, 2025

AIMS South Africa has announced the appointment of Prof Karin-Therese Howell as Director, effective December 1, 2025.

AIMS South Africa Celebrates the Class of 2025 at a Recognition of Achievement Ceremony

Nov 27, 2025

AIMS South Africa honoured the Class of 2025 at its Recognition of Achievement Ceremony on November 27, 2025, …

Student Life at AIMS

Oct 13, 2025

Current students celebrate milestones while building strong mathematical foundations.

Alumni Feature: Comfort Jones

Jun 11, 2025

Comfort Jones, from Nigeria, found that her interest in mathematical modelling in addressing public health problems was …

2025 Africa Scientifique Programme for the University of Zululand Kicks Off

May 15, 2025

Postgraduate students and staff from the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) Department of Mathematical Sciences …

Student Spotlight: Béria Chingnabé Kalpélbé

Jan 20, 2025

Béria Chingnabé Kalpélbé is passionate about applying AI to sustainability challenges.

AIMS Hosts International Conference

Dec 20, 2024

AIMS recently hosted a major international mathematics conference bringing together leading mathematicians from across …