2016 News

Public Engagement

Staff Workshop

AIMS South Africa hosted its first Public Engagement Workshop on 30 November. The workshop was attended by members of the Research Centre and staff from AIMS South Africa, AIMSSEC. 

National Research Foundation

NRF Regional Conference

The National Research Foundation (NRF) hosted its second SA Ph.D. Regional Conference focusing on Higher Education Institutions in Cape Town on 13 September 2016. 

University of Western Cape

Women in Mathematics

On 24 August 2016, UWC Science Learning Centre for Africa hosted its annual Women in Science Mini-Convention, which was held as part of the University’s celebration of women 

National Research Foundation

Project Regional Conference

The National Research Foundation (NRF) hosted a SA PhD Regional Conference focusing on Higher Education Institutions in KwaZulu-Natal on 17 August.

National Science Week

National Science Week Launch

AIMS South Africa and AIMSSEC hosted an exhibition at the launch of National Science Week (NSW) which was held on 5 and 6 August 2016.             

SciComm and Engagement Workshop

#Science Communication

This workshop was sponsored by the British Council Newton Fund and Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World through the Academy of Science South Africa. 

Job Shadowing

Caitlin Wilsnage: Wynberg Girls' High School

As part of Wynberg Girl's High School Work Shadow Programme, Caitlin Wilsnagh (Grade 11) visited Dr Rejoyce Gavhi-Molefe's on 31 March and 1 April 2016. 

AIMSWIS Mentoring session

Women Student 

On 26 April 2016, a follow-up mentoring session for women students which was planned at the initial meeting held in March to celebrate International Women’s Day, took place. 

International Women's Day Event

Women Student 

As part of our efforts to encourage more young women to enter the exciting world of science, AIMS South Africa and AIMSSEC arranged and hosted a variety of events.