News

68th Annual SAMS Congress held at NMU

68th Annual SAMS Congress held at NMU

01/06/2026

The 68th Annual Congress of the South African Mathematical Society (SAMS) was held from 2–5 December 2025 at the Summerstrand South Campus of Nelson Mandela University. The congress brought together mathematicians from across South Africa, along with some international participants

Tribute to Prof Deepak Kar

Tribute to Prof Deepak Kar

12/24/2025

NITheCS notes with deep sadness the passing of our Associate, Prof Deepak Kar, on 21 December 2025 following a short illness.

Quantum@SUN Researcher Leads Team at first global Quantum Biology Hackathon

Quantum@SUN Researcher Leads Team at first global Quantum Biology Hackathon

11/24/2025

Quantum@SUN researcher Abbas (Omid) Hassasfar represented the Africa–Middle East region as a team leader at the world’s first Quantum Biology Hackathon, held in Berlin, Germany, from 31 October to 2 November 2025.

Featured scientist: Prof Ruan Veldtman

Featured scientist: Prof Ruan Veldtman

11/24/2025

Prof Ruan Veldtman is an ecological entomologist whose work centres on biodiversity, ecosystem services, invasive species, and the essential roles insects play in maintaining healthy ecosystems.

Prof Karin-Therese Howell appointed Director of AIMS-SA

Prof Karin-Therese Howell appointed Director of AIMS-SA

11/21/2025

Congratulations to NITheCS Associate Prof Karin-Therese Howell on her appointment as the new Director of AIMS South Africa, effective 1 December 2025. She succeeds Prof Ulrich Paquet.

Dr Adriana Marais wins global award

Dr Adriana Marais wins global award

11/19/2025

NITheCS congratulates Dr Marais on this extraordinary international recognition and celebrates her continued leadership in science, innovation, and human exploration.

NITheCS attends AI Expo Africa 2025

NITheCS attends AI Expo Africa 2025

11/17/2025

NITheCS participated in AI Expo Africa 2025, held from 28–29 October 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The expo brought together industry leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers...

New Frontiers for Mathematical Research

New Frontiers for Mathematical Research

10/28/2025

The first Workshop on Pandisciplinary Research on Mathematical Structures took place in September 2025, offering a well-planned and engaging programme for postgraduate students in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.

NITheCS Associate wins prize in global photo competition

NITheCS Associate wins prize in global photo competition

10/28/2025

We are delighted to congratulate NITheCS Associate Dr Yaseera Ismail for achieving second place in the “At a Glance” category of the IUPAP–IYQ2025 Photo Contest, held in celebration of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.