The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), being a pan-African network of Centres of Excellence, focuses on its four core values, one of which is pan-Africanism, ensuring that there is synergy across all centres to bridge inter-centre gaps. AIMS offers postgraduate training in the mathematical sciences, research, as well as promoting public engagement in Science,
This edition of #AlumoftheWeek highlights Eugene Yaw Adade Adjei of AIMS Ghana ’16. As a Mastercard Foundation Scholar, Eugene spent his years after AIMS at the Perimeter Institute pursuing his PhD and is now back at AIMS as a tutor. Q: Tell us about your journey before AIMS. Eugene: I obtained a BSc in Mathematics from
Accra, September 3, 2021 – The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana (AIMS Ghana) today announces the launch of Africa’s first Data Analytics Hybrid Internship Hub to bolster graduate employability in Africa. The COO of the Centre, Ms. Adelaide Asante in her welcome address assured partner industries that with this programme, they will
The new 2021-2022 cohort has officially started at AIMS Ghana, with over 50 young Africans arriving from more than 15 African nations! Though lectures have already begun, the first week is also used to orient students, where they meet with staff and get to familiarize themselves with their colleagues. According to them, it has been
The AIMS Ghana Masters in Mathematical Sciences for Teachers (MMST) Program constitutes part of AIMS Ghana’s postgraduate training modules since 2020. The program aims at equipping mathematics teachers at the High School levels with 21st-century mathematical skills towards improved content and methodology in teaching mathematics at second-cycle institutions. Launched in November 2020 in Accra, with
Scientific writing that leads to publication is the reward of every researcher. However, the process involved can be challenging, to the extent that researchers may want to seek fresh ideas from others to overcome draining setbacks. This reason underpins the organisation of most research convenings like the recently ended African Mathematical School in Mathematical Methods in
We head off to Central Africa from the west coast to catch up with AIMS South Africa’19 and AIMS Ghana AMMI’20 alumnus Salomon Kabongo Kabenamualu. Currently a PhD Student at the Leibniz University of Hannover in Germany, he shares his scientific journey on this week’s edition of #AlumoftheWeek! Q: Kindly walk us through your academic
AIMS Ghana held its 9th graduation ceremony on the 24th of July 2021 at its premises in Accra. The event brought together its stakeholders and members of the general public Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum – the Minister for Education of Ghana, the Canadian High Commissioner – Ms. Kati Csaba and the CEO of AIMS-NEI –
The AIMS Ghana Leavers’ Week Hackathon was designed to equip students with the necessary skills to tackle real-life problems. The hackathon was explicitly limited to the design thinking strategies that aid practical analysis and idea sourcing for solutions to challenges. It was also a moment to create a space for alumni to interact with soon
On this week’s edition of AlumoftheWeek, we catch up with AIMS Ghana’14 alumnus Edward Korveh, PhD student at the University of Ghana. Q: Kindly walk us through your academic journey before coming to AIMS. Edward: I gained admission to study for a BSc in Mathematics at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
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