Within the framework of the German Research Chair Program, at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana, a four-day Conference on Mathematics and Its Applications (CMIA) was held in Accra from August 29 – September 1, 2022. The German Ministry of Education and Research, the DAAD Foundation, and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation all
UNESCO RS|SR Campaign. The United Nations Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (UNESCO), at its 39th Session in 2017 adopted the Recommendation on Science and Scientific Researchers (RSSR) on the Status of Scientific Researchers. Recognizing the need to strengthen the STI systems in Africa to support the implementation and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),
The late Professor Francis Kofi Ampenyin Allotey, often referred to by many as a man with many ‘firsts’ was a Professor of Mathematics and Nuclear Physics. He is arguably the greatest scientist Ghana has had so far. Prof. Allotey is known globally for postulating the “Allotey’s Formalism” from his work on soft x-ray spectroscopy, which
In the last 19 years, the AIMS Global Network has been responsible for contributing to Africa’s development, birthing over 2500 talents and impacting over 10,000 others through unique programs and initiatives on the continent. AIMS across all its 5 Centres (South Africa, Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon and Rwanda), has been committed to Africa’s transformation through innovative
The Centre held a novel 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. The event which was part of AIMS Ghana’s 10th Anniversary activities took place at the Google office in Accra, and was themed,
The Government of Ghana and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Ghana, signed an agreement on May 15, 2018 to restestablish the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana as a UNESCO Category II Centre of Excellence. Being a world-class academic and research centre, AIMS Ghana’s focus is directed towards preparing young
In advancing the frontiers of scientific research in areas of specialization like artificial intelligence, the African Institute of Mathematical Sciences – Ghana (AIMS Ghana) signed a Masters Sponsored Research Agreement (MSRA) with Google Research in May 2022. The agreement seeks to further strengthen the partnership between both institutions as part of efforts to enforce their
Until recently, the clear relevance and role of Science in Diplomatic relations was hardly an idea of focus. However, in a speedy-paced world, where scientific advancement consistently proves as a driving force for development, it is no surprise that Science and Diplomacy have finally found a middle ground. What is Science Diplomacy? The global system
The Centre organised a 3rd Edition of the Climate Science Speaker Series (CSSS) 2022 at the ISSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana, Legon on Thursday, 19th May. Significantly, this year’s CSSS was organised during the Next Einstein Forum’s (NEF) African Science Week 2022, focusing on celebrating the contribution of African researchers toward the construction of
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana invites applications from researchers in mathematical sciences to participate in the Conference on Mathematics and its Applications scheduled from 29th August to 1st September 2022 at AIMS Ghana, Accra.
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