The fifth of October is a special day around the world, as it marks a period to highlight and celebrate the influence that teachers have on society. UNESCO constituted World Teachers Day in 1994 to draw attention to teachers’ contributions, achievements, concerns, and objectives within education. The 5th October date was chosen as the international day
The inability to attain national peace and sustainability contributes to the collective challenge of striving to reach global prosperity. War, conflict and climate-related problems have taken a considerable toll on development across individual nations, impeding progress and setting countries back by decades. These, in turn, have caused ripple effects including hunger, poverty, loss of lives and
What is the AIMS Girls in Mathematical Sciences Program? The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences – Ghana, Girls in Mathematical Sciences Program (GMSP) is a fully-funded, exciting and challenging 9-month program, created for bright, curious and creative female Senior High School students to unlock their potential in the Mathematical Sciences. It has been carefully structured
According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the COVID-19 situation is causing a disruption in various education systems affecting many: both young and old at an unprecedented rate. Pre-existing inequalities with regards to access to meaningful literacy learning opportunities have also drastically increased affecting about 773 million non-literate people. Due to
From the University of Cape Coast to AIMS Ghana and now Arizona State University, this week’s edition of our #AlumoftheWeek series visits the journey of Theophilus Kwofie, AIMS Ghana ’20 alumnus. Q: Tell us about your journey before AIMS. Theophilus: I had my Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Cape Coast, where I pursued Mathematics with
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
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