The mission of StArfrica (Startup Germany-Africa) is to increase the attractiveness of Germany for African start-ups as well as to sensitize and facilitate the market entry of German start-ups and companies in Africa. This project is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and was implemented in 2020 on a
Background The Gender Summit was established in 2011 to facilitate a dialogue on gender equality issues in science. Each event brings together scientists, gender scholars, policy makers, and relevant stakeholders in science endeavours concerned about equality and quality in research results and outcomes. This will be the fourth Gender Summit focused on Africa. The three
By better training African students in entrepreneurial skills, the African continent could create more businesses but above all more sustainable businesses that create jobs and are sustainable. This is the postulate adopted by the Bettering Entrepreneurial Training in Africa project team, which brings together researchers from the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Sciences Po, in
The goal for the celebration of the International Day of Mathematics is to demystify mathematics and to encourage the interest of many students and the general public in the subject. Specifically, AIMS Ghana seeks to ensure that the 2023 IDM celebration promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity. Mathematics is for everyone and as such no girl
This year, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS) celebration established by the United Nations, wishes to bring everyone forward for sustainable and equitable development by Innovating, Demonstrating, Elevating, Advancing, and Sustaining – I.D.E.A.S. in terms of the gains made in science. It focuses on the role of Women and Girls and
As part of its 10-year anniversary celebration under the theme: Developing versatile and innovative STEM leaders for Africa’s scientific excellence and socio-economic development, AIMS Ghana has instituted an annual public lecture in honor of the late Professor Francis Allotey who founded the institute and this event will be scheduled for August 9th every year. In
This is a historic 10th graduation ceremony for AIMS Ghana! Historic not just because we are 10 years, but much more, we’re graduating 100 students with MSc in Mathematical Sciences this year. It has been an interesting decade and it is wonderful to look back on the journey so far. While there have been some
The Centre will hold an Industry-Academia Forum on the 24th of June 2022, aimed at helping alumni to transition from the academic study of Mathematical Sciences to its application in industry. This event is part of AIMS Ghana’s 10th Anniversary activities and will take place at the Google office in Accra, themed, “Building Africa’s transformative leaders for
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