2022 News

World Science Forum Pre-Event 

Mathematics' Contribution to Delivering Social Justice, and Sustainable Development 

In a continent characterised by widespread complex challenges such as poverty, inequality, energy, health and environmental crises, science, technology and innovation (STI) is emerging as an essential tool. 

Africa Scientific SciComm Project

Afrocentric SciComm Projects to Address Local Societal Challenges

The Africa Scientifique (AS) Programme provides students with an opportunity to put into practice, during six months post-Workshop Project Support (Phase 3), the science communication knowledge.  

AIMS Gender in STEM 

InHouse Mentoring for 

Social Development & Transformation

On 4 and 30 November, AIMS House of Science hosted a Mentoring lunch session for female students and researchers. The session provides AIMS students and researchers with an opportunity to learn. 

Subdivision theory & mathematics of Machine learning course

House of science introduced two courses

One of the critical roles of the House of Science, as an overarching innovation space for the added value enrichments to the AIMS academic programme, is to identify gaps in the provisions to AIMS students.

AIMS Women in STEM

Mentoring for social development & transformation 

On 16th of September 2022, AIMS House of Science hosted a Mentoring lunch session for female students and researchers. The session provides AIMS students and researchers with an opportunity to learn. 

2022 Rise Global Winner 

Exposed to Mathematical Science research  & career pathways

On 4th August, AIMS South Africa hosted eight of 100 RISE global winners. RISE, an initiative of Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust identifies young people aged 15 to 17 who need opportunity

CIMPA School

House of Science introduced two courses in the 2022 Cohort of AIMS students

A short course on Public Engagement and Communication of Data Science for Societal Impact was delivered during the 2022 CIMPA School Mathematical and Statistical Methods for Data.

2022 National Science Week Launch

AIMS Highlights Mathematics' Contribution to Morden World

On 30 July,  AIMS joined over 70 science, technology and innovation (STI) exhibitors from universities, science councils, national research facilities, and others at the launch of NSW.

AIMS Gender in STEM

Mentoring for Social Development & Transformation

On 7 and 22 July, AIMS House of Science hosted Mentoring lunch sessions for female students. The Mentoring lunch provides AIMS women students and researchers with an opportunity to learn. 

Two Apres-Lunches Webinars

 Dr. Tendai Mugwagwam & Prof. Philibert Nang 

On the 15 and 29 June, AIMS House of Science hosted two Après-Lunch webinars. The webinars provide a conducive environment for students

Apres-Lunches with the Mathematical Scientist

Ms Emily Muller & Mr Musa Kurhula Baloyi 

On May 11th and 25th, two Après-Lunch events were held. The events provide a conducive environment for students, researchers, and mathematics. 

International Women in Mathematics 

Celebrating International Women in Mathematics day 

May 12 is the International Women in Mathematics Day (IWMD). The day is in honour of the late acclaimed Iranian mathematician and Stanford University Professor Maryam Mirzakhani. 

AIMS Gender in STEM 

Inhouse Mentoring session for Male students  "Transformative Masculinity"

On the 25th May, AIMS House of Science hosted a Mentoring session for male students under the theme - Building and Sustaining Mentoring Relationship. 

Africa Scientifique 3-day Workshop 

The 3rd Cohort of AIMS Master's Student Trained in SciComm Skills

AIMS House of Science, in partnership with African Gong, has conducted a 3-day Africa Scientifique (AS) Workshop for the 3rd cohort of AIMS South Africa master’s students. 

IYBSSD

International Year of Basic Science for Sustainable Development

AIMS joins scientific and educational institutions, individuals and other cultural associations around the world in observing and celebrating the 2022 United Nations (IYBSSD). 

Internatinal Day of Mathematics

The House of Science orgainsed two activites Treasure Hunt & Apres-Lunch

To celebrate the 2022 International Day of Mathematics (14 March), the House of Science organised two activities – The Treasure Hunt “Quest of the Lost Fields Medal: Chapter II” game. 

Africa Scientifique Programme Intro

Leadership, Knowledge, and Skill for Impactful Science Communication 

On 25 February 2022, AIMS House of Science, in partnership with African Gong, introduced the 2022 Africa Scientifique Programme (AS) programme to the third cohort of AIMS Master’s students. 

AIMS Gender in STEM 

Mentoring for Social Development & Transformation

On 23 February, AIMS House of Science hosted a Mentoring online session for the current Master’s students under the theme - Mental Health and Wellness: Personal, Professional Growth. 

Apres-Lunch with Mathematical Scientist 

Mr Lusani Mulaudzi 

The first Après-Lunch with the Mathematical Scientist for the academic year 2022 took place on the 22nd of February 2022 at AIMS main Lecture Hall in a hybrid format.