In Africa’s Youth, the Future of Science

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) opened its doors in South Africa in 2003. The institute focuses on graduate teaching and research, as well as running impactful programs for mathematics teachers. Today, AIMS is a pan-African network of centres, with a presence in Ghana, Senegal, Cameroon and Rwanda.

The Modern Statistics and Machine Learning for Population Health in Africa Workshop

Mar 28, 2025

Imperial College London, University of Bristol, and University of Oxford delivered a five-day workshop (March 24-28, 2025) training participants at AIMS South Africa in statistics and machine learning techniques for African health challenges.

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Faces of AIMS

Meet the people who make AIMS extraordinary - our students, alumni, and academics.

Student Spotlight

Jan 20, 2025

Meet Jane Doe, a current AIMS student working on innovative applications of deep learning in climate modeling.

Alumni Feature: Comfort Jones

Jun 11, 2025

Comfort Jones, from Nigeria, found that her interest in mathematical modelling in addressing public health problems was …

Academic Feature

Jan 17, 2025

Dr. Someone will be joining AIMS on the 3rd of February 2025 to teach the module CUDA Programming for GPUs.

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.

Academics at AIMS: Innovation in mathematical sciences education

AIMS South Africa offers a unique, fully residential academic experience in the mathematical sciences. Our flagship taught Master’s programme delivers an intensive, world-class education with streams in core mathematics and AI for Science, with full scholarships available. Students benefit from direct interaction with outstanding international lecturers while living and learning in an integrated space that includes accommodation, lecture halls, a library, and computing facilities. The Centre also offers Research MSc and PhD opportunities, and welcomes academics and researchers to contribute by teaching, supervising, or tutoring within this vibrant pan-African community.

Research centre:

Launched in 2008, the AIMS South Africa Research Centre is dedicated to excellence in the mathematical sciences. With a strong focus on areas relevant to African development, it promotes interdisciplinary collaboration across fields such as data science, biosciences, physical sciences, and scientific computing. By integrating research with postgraduate training and building strong links with academia, industry, and international partners, the Centre fosters a vibrant, inclusive environment for innovation and scientific leadership across the continent.

Schools & Society

AIMS South Africa strengthens the STEM pipeline by advancing education, equity, and public engagement. Through AIMSSEC, teachers in disadvantaged communities gain innovative training to improve mathematical thinking and learning outcomes. The House of Science promotes science communication, gender equality, and community outreach, while empowering students and researchers to share their work and deepen their impact.