African Institute for Mathematical Sciences / Institut africain des sciences mathématiques

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IDRC is managing Canada’s $20 million and Britain’s $29 million contributions to expand the network of Institutes for Mathematical Sciences in Africa, which provides rigorous mathematics training to post-graduate African students.

Le CRDI administre les apports de 20 millions de dollars du Canada et de 29 millions de dollars de la Grande-Bretagne au but d'élargir le réseau d’instituts des sciences mathématiques en Afrique, où des étudiants africains des cycles supérieurs peuvent recevoir une formation rigoureuse en mathématiques.

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AIMS-NEI network news, June 2013
(AIMS-NEI, Cape Town, ZA, 2013-06) African Institute for Mathematical Sciences - Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI)
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences - Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI) plays a key role in African development, and encourages students to find solutions to many of the environmental, social and economic problems on the African continent. AIMS rewards those who are highly skilled, and as well, those who have a vision for change. The AIMS bulletin features current research, collaborations, fellowships and alumni with articles on conferences, workshops and ongoing cross country development in scientific research. This issue has a focus on the AIMS Ten-Year Reunion: “Celebrating African Development through Mathematical Science Education.”
AIMS-NEI network news, October 2013
(AIMS-NEI, Cape Town, ZA, 2013-10) African Institute for Mathematical Sciences - Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI)
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences - Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI) recognizes commitment to African development through Mathematical Sciences. The newsletter reports on current research, collaborations, fellowships and alumni with feature articles on conferences, workshops and ongoing cross country development in scientific research.
Gender audit of the African institute for mathematical sciences : summary of key findings & recommendations
(2013-10) Craggs-Milne, Karen
As part of the Monitoring and Evaluation plan for the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), a gender situational analysis of women in tertiary education in Africa was included as part of the baseline study. At the same time, a Gender Audit was commissioned to provide the basis for the development of a network-wide Gender Policy and Strategy. This detailed report provides key findings of the audit. Recommendations include the development and roll out of a network-wide Gender Policy and Strategy Framework, including basic gender training for all staff.
AIMS-NEI network news, February 2014
(AIMS-NEI, Cape Town, ZA, 2014-02) African Institute for Mathematical Sciences - Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI)
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) begins 2014 with the announcement of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, “Unity, Prosperity & Peace- a 50-year vision” which calls for action from all segments of African society to work together to build a prosperous and united Africa. Education in Mathematical Sciences is essential for its success. The 4th Centre of Excellence, AIMS-Cameroon, celebrates its inception with official opening celebrations in early 2014, welcoming international guests of honour. Reviews of other events, partnerships, innovations and fellowships are provided in the AIMS bulletin.
Bulletin d’informations AIMS-NEI, février 2014
(AIMS-NEI, Cape Town, ZA, 2014-02) African Institute for Mathematical Sciences - Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI)
AIMS-NEI network news, June 2014
(AIMS-NEI, Cape Town, ZA, 2014-06) African Institute for Mathematical Sciences - Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI)
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is at the forefront of key discussions addressing the scientific and technical skills gap in Africa. AIMS participates in global discussions on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) with key stakeholders, including the recently held World Economic Forum on Africa, the University of Michigan’s Biennial STEM-African Initiative conference and the African Union’s ministerial meetings. Reviews of events, partnerships, innovations and fellowships, as well as links to longer articles are provided in the AIMS bulletin.
Bulletin d’informations AIMS-NEI, juin 2014
(AIMS-NEI, Cape Town, ZA, 2014-06) African Institute for Mathematical Sciences - Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI)
AIMS-NEI network news, September 2014
(AIMS-NEI, Cape Town, ZA, 2014-09) African Institute for Mathematical Sciences - Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI)
In alignment with its goal of opening 15 Centres of Excellence in Africa by 2023, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Next Einstein Initiative (NEI) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Tanzania to open its fifth Centre. The AIMS-NEI bulletin reviews partnerships, fellowships, innovations and events while highlighting AIMS' role in transforming Africa through science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Bulletin d’informations AIMS-NEI, septembre 2014
(AIMS-NEI, Cape Town, ZA, 2014-09) African Institute for Mathematical Sciences - Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI)
AIMS-NEI network news, March 2015
(AIMS-NEI, Cape Town, ZA, 2015-03) African Institute for Mathematical Sciences - Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI)
This newsletter from the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) provides articles which review current events, new research, fellowships, partnerships and innovations. It also provides excerpts from, and links to other relevant articles from multiple sources.
Informations du réseau AIMS-NEI, mars 2015
(AIMS-NEI, Cape Town, ZA, 2015-03) African Institute for Mathematical Sciences - Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI)
AIMS-NEI network news, June 2015
(AIMS-NEI, Cape Town, ZA, 2015-06) African Institute for Mathematical Sciences - Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI)
This newsletter from the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) provides articles reviewing current events, new research, partnerships and discoveries. It also provides excerpts from, and links to other relevant articles from multiple sources. The Gender Summit, “The Next Einstein” project, and new partnerships with donors and institutions, are featured in this issue.
Informations du réseau AIMS-NEI, juin 2015
(AIMS-NEI, Cape Town, ZA, 2015-06) African Institute for Mathematical Sciences - Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI)
Informations du réseau AIMS-NEI, septembre 2015
(AIMS-NEI, Cape Town, ZA, 2015-09) African Institute for Mathematical Sciences - Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI)
Mid-term evaluation of the AIMS-IDRC/DFID program, 2010-2017 : final report
(Technopolis Group, 2015-09) Sadeski, Francie; Allinson, Rebecca; Dani, Soheir; Ploeg, Matthias; Svetachova, Marina; Vaucelle, Flore; Zegel, Stijn
The evaluation serves to provide the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS Secretariat, Centres and Chapters), AIMS Board and stakeholders, with information on the achievements of AIMS, on lessons learnt, on opportunities for change and in a context of organizational and operational growth, on recommendations for the future. It provides accountability for the main funders, addressing relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability regarding AIMS’s goals. AIMS has been effective in setting up common administrative and operating procedures as well as policies in finance and program reporting, successfully securing funds for opening four centres since 2010, with plans for two more.
AIMS-NEI network news, September 2015
(AIMS-NEI, Cape Town, ZA, 2015-09) African Institute for Mathematical Sciences - Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI)
This newsletter from the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) provides articles that review current events, new research, partnerships and innovations. It also provides excerpts from, and links to other relevant articles from multiple sources. Feature articles provide updates on “The Next Einstein Forum” and a research partnership with the University of Chicago. AIMS promotes the strengthening of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) research on the African continent.
Next Einstein Forum Global Gathering 2016
(2016) Namdiero-Walsh, Audrey
The first edition of the Next Einstein Forum Global Gathering 2016 (NEF GG 2016), with the theme Connecting Science to Humanity, was held in Dakar, Senegal. The NEF GG established the level of excellence and global aspiration for science in Africa, with the Next Einstein Forum (NEF) leveraging science for human development. The report provides background to the NEF, outcomes, key activities, and a summary of survey feedback. The NEF works to foster a strong African scientific community as part of the global scientific community.
Network news : African institute for mathematical sciences next Einstein initiative June 2016
(2016-06) The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences - Next Einstein Initiative Foundation (UK)
The AIMS-NEI Network News is produced quarterly by the African institute for mathematical sciences (AIMS) Next Einstein Initiative. It provides updates on scholarly news, fellowships, research partnerships and new research initiatives. A consultative meeting brought together key actors to discuss the development of a pan-African Agenda for Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). The first Global Gathering of the Next Einstein Forum (NEF) occurred in March (2016).
Informations du réseau : African institute for mathematical sciences next Einstein initiative June 2016
(2016-06) African Institute for Mathematical Sciences
Informations du réseau AIMS-NEI, septembre 2016
(AIMS-NEI, Claremont, Cape Town, ZA, 2016-09) African Institute for Mathematical Sciences - Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI)
Cette année, nous avons décerné un diplôme à notre 1 000e étudiant. À travers le réseau, 237 étudiants, dont 78 femmes ont obtenu leur diplôme dans leur centre respectif. Ainsi, le nombre total de diplômés est désormais de 1 210, dont 32 % de femmes, de 42 pays africains.