WELCOME TO NITheCS
The National Institute for Theoretical and Computational Sciences (NITheCS) is a multidisciplinary and multi-themed Institute in South Africa. NITheCS seeks to build human and research capacity in the Theoretical and Computational Sciences, and enhance scientific innovation, transformation and socio-economic development both locally and in Africa.
NITheCS’ fields of science
NITheCS encompasses the following fields of science, as well as their interdisciplinary fields:
- Astronomy & Astrophysics
- Bioinformatics & Quantitative Biology
- Data Science
- Earth Systems Modelling & Climate Change Modelling
- Mathematics
- Quantitative Finance
- Statistics
- Theoretical Physics
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33rd Chris Engelbrecht Summer School
‘Theoretical Foundations of Quantum Science and Quantum Technologies’
7-14 April 2025
Venues: STIAS, Stellenbosch
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8th African School on Electronic Structure Methods and Applications (ASESMA2025)
ASESMA Pre-school Mini-lecture series
Thurs, 24 Apr 2025 | 15h00 SAST
Thurs, 29 May 2025 | 15h00 SAST
Thurs, 26 Jun 2025 | 15h00 SAST
Thurs, 31 Jul 2025 | 15h00 SAST
Thurs, 28 Aug 2025 | 15h00 SAST
Thurs, 25 Sep 2025 | 15h00 SAST
Venue: online
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ASESMA In-person School
9-20 June 2025
Venue: University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
4th African Conference on Fundamental and Applied Physics (ACP2025)
14-20 September 2025
Venues: Online and University of Lome, Togo
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AI Expo Africa 2025
29-31 October 2025
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
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ASESMA 2025: a new approach
ASESMA 2025 is set to reinforce Africa’s role in global scientific research. Whether you’re a student in computational materials science or an experienced researcher, you can contribute to the future of science in Africa.
Research Visit to Australia
Prof Mesias Alfeus (Stellenbosch University) reflects on his research visit to Australia from 9 to 26 December 2024, which he found ‘immensely rewarding, both academically and professionally.’
Building future-ready researchers
Students share their experiences of the 15th CHPC & 7th NITheCS Coding Summer School (CSS), highlighting the impact of this two-week annual school on their academic and research journeys.
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The 3 March NITheCS Colloquium titled 'Bayesian Inference of regime-switching models' by Prof Ludger Overbeck (Justus-Liebig University Giessen, Germany) is now available to view online.
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NITheCS calendar... view the events taking place from 17-23 March 2025, as well as upcoming deadlines, dates and careers. buff.ly/lfLMILS #science #mathematics #AcademicCareer #physics #scholarships ... See MoreSee Less
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Applications are open for the NITheCS Winter Internship Programme 2025. Students can gain hands-on research experience in the theoretical and computational sciences with NITheCS' exciting 3-week, in-person internship programme during the June/July 2025 mid-year break. You’ll work under the supervision of a NITheCS staff member or Associate at a university other than your own. If pre-approved by your institution, your research may count towards your course credits. NITheCS will provide logistical support, accommodation and a stipend. buff.ly/AELO4pC #studentinternship #internship #studentopportunity #science ... See MoreSee Less
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Science snippet: The synthetic chemical element Californium has the symbol Cf and atomic number 98. It was first synthesized in 1950 at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory by bombarding curium with alpha particles (helium-4 ions) in the 152-cm cyclotron, followed by chemical separation from other elements by chromatography. It is named after the US state of California where it was discovered.
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