Over the past month, 16 fascinating mathematicians competed in The Big Internet Math-Off, hosted by The Aperiodical, culminating in a final showdown between Matt Enlow and Angela Tabiri. We are thrilled to announce that Angela Tabiri has emerged victorious, earning the title of The World’s Most Interesting Mathematician (2024). Angela’s winning pitch captivated audiences with
A call for applications for the AIMS-DFG Collaboration Visits Programme is open for AIMS researchers who might be interested. The AIMS-DFG Collaboration Visits Programme in mathematics promotes mobility within the framework of the initiation of international collaborations. With this call, the DFG and AIMS support the initiation of international research collaborations in the mathematical sciences between researchers from African
Fifty-eight young Africans have graduated from the African Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana after successfully completing the 10-month regular MSc in Mathematical Sciences program. The cohort consists of 40 males and 18 females from 16 African countries, including 35 non-Ghanaians and 23 Ghanaians, all of whom earned their master’s degrees on scholarship merit. The
In a spirit of generosity and community building, the AIMS Ghana Mastercard Foundation Scholars recently visited Nyamedua Children’s Home, located at Nanakrom, Ashale Botwe in Accra on 3rd July 2024. Founded by Mr. Paul Anaba in February 2005, the orphanage is home to over 30 children ranging between ages 1 to 16. The visit was
In a recent meeting hosted by York University, representatives from the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Network, and York University gathered to discuss the AIMS model and explore opportunities to strengthen their collaborative efforts. The event brought together key faculty members from York University, including the President and Vice-chancellor Prof. Rhonda Lenton, Amir Asif, Vice-President
On May 27, 2024, a delegation from the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Network met with representatives from the Centre for Education in Math and Computing (CEMC) and the Faculty of Mathematics, University of Waterloo, to celebrate a new phase in their ongoing partnership. Established in 2003, AIMS remains a pan-African network of postgraduate
The Centre recently organized a pivotal training session on sexual harassment for staff and students on the 29th of April 2024. Aimed at raising awareness and providing participants with the tools to recognize, prevent, and address sexual harassment in both academic and professional settings, the session was both timely and essential. The training was led
The core mandate of AIMS Ghana is to promote training, research and public engagement in Mathematical Sciences and its related fields. As a UNESCO Category II Center of Excellence, AIMS is also mandated to provide support for Mathematics teachers, not only within Ghana but also across the sub-region, through various activities and training programs. In
In a vibrant display of scientific collaboration, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) marked its 20th anniversary from 17th to 23rd March 2024, in Muizenberg South Africa. The week-long festival – “Siyakhula”, brought together a dynamic mix of leaders, researchers, and innovators, the festival highlighted the remarkable growth of mathematical sciences across AIMS’ six
AIMS Ghana recently had the pleasure of hosting a distinguished delegation from the University of Freiburg, marking a significant moment of collaboration and knowledge exchange between the two institutions. The delegation, led by the Rector, Professor Kerstin Krieglstein, engaged in an insightful meeting focused on fostering future partnerships and exploring new opportunities for academic and
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