AIMS Ghana had the privilege of hosting a distinguished delegation from the University of Waterloo (UWaterloo), on December 8, 2023, led by Dr. Vivek Goel, the esteemed President and Vice-Chancellor (UWaterloo). The purpose of their visit to Accra was to explore collaborative opportunities with prominent educational institutions in Ghana, fostering stronger ties between the two countries, specifically with institutions like Ashesi University and AIMS Ghana.

The delegation, including Dr. Ian Rowlands, Professor and Associate Vice-President, International; Dr. Christopher Taylor, Assistant Professor and Associate Vice-President, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism, Ms. Amelia Burton, Associate Director of International Relations and Ms. Akua Anim, International Recruitment Specialist, visited the AIMS Ghana facility to tour the premises and engage with various departments. They also had an exciting session with Master’s students at the Centre to better understand how their academics were structured and give them insight into some higher education opportunities that they consider at the University of Waterloo.

This visit not only symbolized a commitment to educational partnerships but also marked a significant step in advancing global collaboration in mathematical sciences and related disciplines.