2023 News
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November 2023
Public Lecture by Dr. Micheal Winckler
The mathematics of Voting and elections
The process of voting is central to representative democracies. It is a conventional and universal way votes are cast and counted: People get together, cast ballots, votes are counted, and the majority determines the winner. But how could it possibly ...For information...
October 2023
Inclusive SciComm Symposium
Blurring Global North/South Boundaries in Advancement of Equity and Inclusion through Science Communication Practices and Research
The Inclusive SciComm Symposium (ISCS) conference is an ever-evolving and expansive conference that advocates for science communication that prioritizes equity, inclusion, and intersectionality. It (ISCS) aims to build a community ... For information...
August 2023
House of Science New Intern
AIMS South Africa
On the 1st of August, AIMS South Africa welcomed Noluthando Sithole. She joins the AIMS family as a new intern through the DSI-HSRC Internship Programme 2023/25. The programme offers practical work experience and mentorship to the unemployed ... For information ...
August 2023
New Book Chapter Alert!
Science Communication in South Africa: Progress, Challenges and Transformative Scenarios fro Engagement
Dr. Rejoyce Gavhi-Molefe, House of Science Manager, co-authored the book chapter on Building Capacity for Science Communication in South Africa: Afrocentric Perspectives From Mathematical Scientists in a newly published book
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July 2023
2023 National Science Week
Launch AIMS Highlights Mathematics' Contributions to the Modern World & Communication
On 22 July, AIMS, through the House of Science, joined over 70 science, technology, and innovation (STI) exhibitors from universities, science councils, national research facilities, industry, science centers, government departments and relevant non-
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May 2023
Africa Scientifique 3-day Workshop
The 4th Cohort of AIMS South Africa Young Researchers Trained to Deliver Impactful Afrocentric Science Communication
From 8th to 10th May, AIMS South Africa, in partnership with African Gong, successfully trained the 4th cohort of AIMS South Africa master’s students in Afrocentric science communication skills during a three-day Workshop. The global
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May 2023
Career Expo
AIMS Inspire Muizenberg High School Student to Pursue STEM career pathways
On 25 May, AIMS celebrated Africa Day. It took the form of a Career Expo organised by Muizenberg Library. On the day, AIMS introduced Muizenberg High School learners to various career pathways in mathematics More than 500 learners attended
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March 2023
WAFIRA Workshop
Advancing African Early-Career Women in Mathematical Science
The lack of women’s participation and retention in academia and research in STEM remains one of the fundamental challenges across the globe, particularly in Africa, despite improvements over the past decades. In South Africa, the National has
February 2023
Africa Scientifique Programme Kick Off
Leadership, Knowledge, and Skills for Impactful Science Communication
The Africa Scientifique’s three-phased programme has been successfully delivered annually to the cohort of AIMS South Africa Master’s students since 2020. It is a unique capacity-building program designed to support and provide young
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January 2023
AIMS Gender in STEM
Mentoring for Social Development & Transformation
From December 2022 to January 2023, several in-house Mentoring sessions were held. The sessions provide a conducive platform for students to be equipped with added value enrichment skills.
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