As the world celebrates World Teachers’ Day 2025 under the theme “Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession,” the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana, a UNESCO Category II Centre of Excellence, joins the global call to reimagine teaching as a collective and empowering vocation. World Teachers’ Day, celebrated annually on October 3, commemorates the
The Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics marked its 25th anniversary with a celebration that highlighted global contributions to science and innovation. Among the distinguished honorees was Dr. Prince K. Osei, Centre President of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana and Lead Scientist at Quantum Leap Africa, who was short-listed for the prestigious Pathfinder
AIMS Ghana proudly welcomed the Class of 2025/26 this August, a dynamic cohort of 50 students representing 19 African countries. These bright young minds for the next year, will be embarking on a transformative academic journey in the mathematical sciences at AIMS Ghana’s Centre of Excellence in Accra. The new intake reflects AIMS’ mission to
A landmark moment unfolded in Accra as AIMS Ghana hosted Africa’s first-ever Quantum Hackathon (Quantathon), placing young innovators at the heart of the global quantum revolution. From 8 –11 July 2025, the Centre organized the AIMS Quantum Technology Education (QTEdu) Global Event, serving as a platform for collaborative action under the theme: “Accelerating Capacity Building
Call for collaboration visits to Germany and Africa by researchers in early career phases in the mathematical sciences With this call, the African Institutes for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) support the initiation of international research collaboration between researchers from African countries and researchers at universities in Germany in
AIMS Ghana proudly celebrated its 13th Graduation Ceremony in Accra on June 28, 2025 marking yet another milestone in shaping Africa’s scientific future. The ceremony recognized the achievements of 56 graduates from 17 African countries, including 28 Ghanaians and 18 women, many supported by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. The event drew a distinguished audience
Accra, Ghana – From May 14 to 16, 2025, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana, in partnership with the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) at the University of Waterloo, hosted the third edition of the Helping Teachers Teach Mathematics Conference (HTTMC) at the University of Ghana. The 3-day hybrid event
Cape Coast, Ghana – March 14, 2025 – The Ghana Education Service (GES), in collaboration with AIMS Ghana, Practical Education Network (PEN) and IOT Network Hub, commemorated the International Day of Mathematics (IDM 2025) with a grand national event bringing together over 500 students and over a 100 teachers at the Adisadel College Assembly Hall
AIMS Ghana commemorated the 2025 International Women’s Day under the theme, “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” The event highlighted the importance of collective action in ensuring equal opportunities for women and girls, particularly in STEM fields. As part of its commitment to gender inclusion in academia and research, AIMS Ghana hosted a
On February 11, 2025, AIMS Ghana joined the global celebration of the International Day for Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS) with an event that brought together female students, tutors, researchers, and staff. Themed Unpacking STEM Careers: Her Voice in Science, the gathering aimed to highlight the diverse experiences of women in STEM while fostering
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