• The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is a pan-African network of centres of excellence enabling Africa’s talented students to become innovators driving the continent’s scientific, educational and economic self- sufficiency.

    Our Vision

    Our vision is to see a prosperous Africa, propelled by innovative education and mathematical science.

    Our Mission

    Our mission is to empower talented young Africans to be creative leaders in science and technology.

    AIMS IMPACT

    2,867

    Alumni as of
    September 2022

    46

    Countries

    33 %

    of AIMS Alumni
    are women

    Over 70%

    of AIMS Alumni remain in Africa

    809

    of Alumni have completed/are completing PhDs

    800+

    Total number of publications from AIMS researchers

Available courses

Python Programming

Basic python programming for the beginners

AIMS-ISQI Certified Tester Foundation Level

Linear Algebra Refresher Course

This course is developped in the framework of a research entitled "Students’ and Lecturers’ Perceptions about the Effectiveness and Challenges of Face-To-Face and Online Mathematics Instruction in Large-Scale Classes: The Case of the University of Yaoundé 1" founded by the Mastercard Foundation e-Learning Initiative.

This course serves as refresher for postgraduate students at AIMS. It could also be used by level 2 students from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology departments.  It will focus on some main  concepts on matrices: the determinant, the inverse, the rank of a matrix. It has many applications, for example solving system of linear equations. Please take a few minutes to watch my welcome video.

AIMS | Crafting Dynamic Courses with Moodle

Welcome to 'Crafting Dynamic Courses with Moodle: A Comprehensive Trainer's Guide.' This course is your gateway to becoming a proficient Moodle trainer, capable of independently designing and creating engaging training courses on this versatile Learning Management System.

1. Moodle Administration: Basics

Kickstart your journey into Moodle Administration. Get familiar with the core concepts, user management, and the basics of plugins.

2. Moodle Administration: Advanced

Build on your foundational knowledge. Dive deeper into user roles, plugins, and learn about Moodle's backup and recovery processes.