The Mastercard Foundation Country Director for Ghana, Madam Rica Rwigamba, accompanied by her team, paid a courtesy visit to the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), Ghana on Thursday, 29th October, 2024. The essence of this meeting, was to deepen the existing partnership between the Mastercard Foundation and AIMS Ghana. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) will host the second bi-lateral Global Fellows Programme in partnership with Imperial College London. The programme will take place on 11 –15 November 2024 in Accra, Ghana, hosted by AIMS Ghana. In the current scientific environment, international and interdisciplinary collaborations and networking are the basis for developing successful projects. In a competitive research environment, funding is increasingly drawn
On October 24, 2024, AIMS Ghana organized a dynamic orientation session for 35 selected Mastercard Foundation Scholars. Beginning at 11:00 AM, the event brought together scholars, staff, tutors, and alumni in celebration of the transformative opportunities provided by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. The event kicked off with a warm welcome by Dr. Rhoda J.
In partnership with the Next Einstein Forum (NEF) and GirledUp Ghana, with support from the Hewlett Foundation, AIMS Ghana hosted the Women and Girls in SDGs Forum, to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child on October 11, 2024. The event, held at the Centre’s campus, embraced the United Nations’ theme for the year,
At University of Ghana’s August 2024 Congregation Ceremony, Edward Korveh was celebrated for receiving his PhD, marking a significant achievement in his academic journey. Edward has exhibited exceptional dedication and scholarly prowess while working under the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana – German Research Chair in Mathematics and its Applications, Prof. Olivier Menoukeu
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
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