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
In a significant milestone, sixty young Africans have graduated from the African Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana, having successfully completed the two-year MSc in Mathematical Sciences for Teachers (MMST) program. Launched in November 2020 with support from the Government of Ghana, this innovative program provides specialized training for mathematics teachers, conducted on a part-time
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
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