Building Capacity for Mastercard Foundation Scholars in Leadership, Knowledge, and Skills for Public Science Engagement

Feb 27, 2026

AIMS South Africa and African Gong delivered Phase 2 of Africa Scientifique 2026 for Mastercard Foundation Scholars, focusing on transformative science communication and public engagement.

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Ubuntu: Our values and our mission

At AIMS, we’re transforming Africa through innovative mathematical sciences education. Our unique model combines full scholarships, world-class visiting lecturers, and a pan-African student community that represents the continent’s brightest minds. Beyond academics, we nurture the whole student, fostering leadership, critical thinking, and a deep commitment to Africa’s development.

Ubuntu values and mission
Academics at AIMS

Academics

AIMS, an award-winning institute, committed to advancing sciences education and research.

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Research Centre

Research Centre

Advancing mathematical sciences through cutting-edge research.

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Science & Society

Science & Society

Bridging the gap between mathematical sciences and societal impact.

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Recent Updates

AIMS Public Lecture Series: Exploring the Mathematics of Patterns and Tessellations

AIMS Public Lecture Series: Exploring the Mathematics of Patterns and Tessellations

AIMS South Africa and NITheCS hosted a public lecture on tessellations, showing how mathematics, art, and structure …
Student Life at AIMS

Student Life at AIMS

The summer break at AIMS gave students time to connect, explore cultures, and take part in activities across campus and …
80 Girls, One Celebration of Mathematics (#IMD2026)

80 Girls, One Celebration of Mathematics (#IMD2026)

On 13 and 14 March 2026, 80 Grade 4 girls from four primary schools on the Cape Flats came together to celebrate …
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Faces of AIMS

Student Spotlight: Morongwa Ralafeta

Student Spotlight: Morongwa Ralafeta

Mar 4, 2026

Making mathematics work for real-world challenges.

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Alumni Feature: Comfort Jones

Alumni Feature: Comfort Jones

Jun 11, 2025

Modelling public health through mathematics

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Research Profile: Dr Lorene Jeantet

Research Profile: Dr Lorene Jeantet

Mar 9, 2026

Developing machine learning tools to transform ecological monitoring and conservation research.

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Transforming Africa Through Mathematics

Ubuntu • Excellence • Innovation • Impact

AIMS embodies the African philosophy of Ubuntu - ‘I am because we are’. We believe that mathematical excellence flourishes when it meets ethical challenges. Our unique model combines world-class education with deep community connection, creating leaders who don’t just solve equations, but solve the challenges facing our continent and world.

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