The National Institute for Theoretical and Computational Sciences (NITheCS) is a South African institute advancing theoretical and computational sciences to grow research, innovation, and socio-economic development across 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
NITheCS Heat of FameLab kicks off
NITheCS is proud to host its 2026 FameLab heat, taking place online on 9 and 10 June 2026. The event brings together 34 talented young researchers and science communicators from across South Africa, all competing for the opportunity to represent NITheCS at the FameLab South Africa National Finals and other exciting prizes.
Watch the contestants compete in the heat on 10 June from 09h30. Click the link to join us online.
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