The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana has officially welcomed the Class of 2024/2025, marking the beginning of an exciting academic journey for 56 exceptional students from across the continent. The new cohort commenced classes on September 3rd, diving into a rigorous and enriching curriculum designed to cultivate the next generation of African scientific
The Mathematical Biology group at the AIMS Ghana Research Center recently hosted a highly impactful workshop on August 29th-30th, 2024, under the leadership of Prof. Nick Monk, the German Research Chair in Mathematical Biology. The event brought together 42 participants from around the world, including 19 researchers, who delivered insightful presentations on key topics in
On August 30th, AIMS Ghana received a delegation from the Tanzanian Ministry of Education, led by Dr. Wilson Mahera Charles, the Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology – Tanzania, responsible for primary and secondary education, underscoring the growing connections between institutions across Africa in the field of mathematical sciences. The delegation was
At the University of Ghana’s August 2024 Congregation Ceremony, Dr. Rhoss Likibi Pellat, a distinguished scholar from the AIMS Ghana Research Centre affiliated to the University of Ghana School of Graduate Studies, was celebrated as the valedictorian. Rhoss, the eldest of four children, hails from the Republic of Congo, where he embarked on a remarkable
In collaboration with the African Maths Initiative (AMI) and Ghana Innovations in Development, Education and the Mathematical Sciences (GHAIDEMS), led by AIMS Ghana Alumnus ’13 – Dr. Francis Torgbor, the Centre hosted the annual Allotey Maths Camp, from July 29th to August 10th, 2024. This program brought together 53 Junior High School (JHS) and Senior High
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 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
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