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Featured scientist: Prof Eric Andriantiana

Featured scientist: Prof Eric Andriantiana

05/18/2026

Prof Eric Andriantiana, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Mathematics at Rhodes University, is a leading researcher in Graph Theory and Combinatorics, where abstract mathematical tools are used to understand complex networks.

Dr Happy Sithole appointed to the NITheCS Steering Committee

Dr Happy Sithole appointed to the NITheCS Steering Committee

05/18/2026

NITheCS is pleased to announce that the National Research Foundation (NRF) has appointed Dr Happy Sithole, Centre Manager of the National Integrated Cyber-Infrastructure System (NICIS), to the NITheCS Steering Committee.

NITheCS Welcomes Dr Solomon Gizaw for Two AI-Focused Seminars

NITheCS Welcomes Dr Solomon Gizaw for Two AI-Focused Seminars

05/05/2026

We are excited to welcome Dr Solomon Gizaw from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, who is currently based at the NITheCS offices at Stellenbosch University until 11 May 2026.

NITheCS Hosts Successful Software Carpentry Workshop

NITheCS Hosts Successful Software Carpentry Workshop

04/28/2026

From 16–20 March 2026, NITheCS hosted a Software Carpentry Workshop attended by 68 participants. This highlights the strong demand for practical digital skills within the research community.

NITheCS roadshow to strengthen national network

NITheCS roadshow to strengthen national network

04/22/2026

NITheCS has embarked on a roadshow aimed at strengthening connections across its national network and engaging more closely with its Associates.

NITheCS Celebrates World Quantum Day with Public Talk and Launch

NITheCS Celebrates World Quantum Day with Public Talk and Launch

04/14/2026

Today, NITheCS joins the global community in celebrating World Quantum Day with a special public event that brings together cutting-edge science and collaboration across Africa.

NITheCS Bursary Holders Present Research at Workshop

NITheCS Bursary Holders Present Research at Workshop

04/13/2026

The NITheCS Bursary Holders Workshop is currently underway at the NITheCS offices in Stellenbosch, bringing together 22 bursary students from across the country for two days of presentations and academic engagement.

Featured scientist: Prof Sonali Das

Featured scientist: Prof Sonali Das

03/25/2026

The work of NITheCS Associate Prof Sonali Das (University of Pretoria) contributes to a growing community of researchers who address real-world challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Another successful CHPC & NITheCS Coding Summer School

Another successful CHPC & NITheCS Coding Summer School

02/25/2026

The 16th CHPC & 8th NITheCS Coding Summer School on Data Science and Machine Learning, jointly hosted by the Centre for High Performance Computing (CHPC) and NITheCS, took place from 26 January to 6 February 2026 across more than 20 institutions in South Africa.