To conclude the 2025–2026 academic year, AIMS Rwanda graduated 43 students from the Regular Master’s Programme in mathematical sciences at a ceremony held on June 26th, 2026, at the Kigali Convention Centre. The graduation ceremony brought together government officials, academic leaders, international partners, lecturers, and families to celebrate the achievements of the graduating class (representing
We were delighted to welcome the newly appointed Senior Director of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, Adrian Bukenya, alongside a delegation including Ivy Mwai and Ntwali Ivan, to the AIMS Rwanda campus.The visit included a tour of our new campus and engaging discussions with our current Mastercard Foundation Program Scholars, offering valuable insights and inspiration
After six months of intensive training, 41 sector professionals from various Rwandan government institutions were awarded certificates after their training in the Data Science Capacity Building Initiative (DSCBI), marking a significant step forward in strengthening Rwanda’s National Statistical System. Implemented in partnership with the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda and Cenfri, the graduates leave
We have concluded the 2026 AIMS Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Co-Funding Model Workshop, marking another important step in strengthening the bridge between academia and industry. During the workshop, we highlighted the tangible impact of the initiative, with AIMS alumni successfully placed across partner institutions and several securing full time employment opportunities. Hearing directly from alumni reinforced
Why the Africa SDGs Week is a model worth scaling In October 2024, across 15 African countries, thousands of young people proved something development actors have long known, but too rarely act on. This video presents the key highlights and outcomes of the event as outlined below. When youth are trusted with resources, platforms, and
AIMS will officially open the AIMS Rwanda Incubator; a bold initiative designed to transition STEM graduates from academic excellence to market-ready and impact-driven ventures.
Key launch outcomes includes:
• Inauguration of the AIMS Rwanda Incubator
• Innovation pitch ceremony and award of the AIMS Incubation Fellowship
• Strengthened partnerships within Africa’s innovation ecosystem
• Momentum for future incubators across the AIMS network
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) has joined the Open Quantum Institute (OQI) as a new member. The membership agreement which was signed on 3rd December, 2024, marks an important step in AIMS’ work in Africa leading in the research, development and application of quantum technologies to address global challenges. The OQI is a
The AIMS Structured Master’s Program runs over three semesters. The requisite skills phase of the AIMS course builds a standard core set of problem-solving skills: estimation, computation, approximation, modelling, data analysis and statistics.
Deadline: 29th March 2024
On 29th November 2024, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) and the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) renewed their partnership to symbolize a new chapter in the existing collaboration focused on shared priorities. Both organizations are excited about the potential for a greater impact in implementing agreed-upon new initiatives. Building the data
On November 12-13, 2024, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Network President and AIMS Rwanda President, Prof. Dr. Sam Yala joined the Italian G7-Presidency and UNDP’s “Growing Together: Building Public-Private Partnerships to Boost the AI Revolution” conference in San Francisco that was held to discuss further the implementation of the AI Hub for Sustainable Development.
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