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Associates honoured with SA’s highest national awards

NITheCS proudly congratulates two of its Associates, Prof Tulio de Oliveira and Prof Vukosi Marivate, who were among the 38 recipients of South Africa’s National Orders awarded on 19 May 2026 in Pretoria.

Reflections on the 2026 CHPC & NITheCS Coding Summer School

The 2026 CHPC-NITheCS Coding Summer School debrief showcased the programme’s impact on computational skills development in South Africa, while identifying successes, challenges, and opportunities.

NITheCS Heat of FameLab 2026 kicks off

NITheCS is proud to host its 2026 FameLab heat, taking place online on 9 and 10 June. The event brings together 34 talented young researchers and science communicators from across South Africa.

2026 kicks off with a combined physics event

The NITheCS events calendar began on 8 January 2026 with the 34th Chris Engelbrecht Summer School, held jointly with the 8th Mandelstam Theoretical Physics School & Workshop. This marked the first time these two prestigious theoretical physics programmes were combined.

Our staff – helping to make it happen

Behind every good organisation are special people who help make it happen. We spoke briefly to two of them:

New era for African science

A new generation of scientific collaboration is dawning in Africa. The continent’s scientific community is setting an ambitious course, pooling its expertise and consolidating its capacity to tackle global challenges in physics, mathematics and data-driven research.

NITheCS at National Science Week 2025

NITheCS once again participated in the official launch of National Science Week, which was held at the Tshwane University of Technology in Pretoria West on 2 August 2025. Under the theme ‘Science, Technology, and Innovation are for everyone’, the event brought together learners, educators, researchers and science enthusiasts from across the country.

Associate writes book for postgrads

NITheCS Associate Dr Farai Mlambo of the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) has authored a new book that speaks directly to the heart of the postgraduate experience.

Featured scientist: Dr Vivien Visaya

‘My research focuses on the analysis of time series data – data that reflects real-world phenomena observed over time. Beyond traditional statistical modelling and forecasting methods, I am interested in dynamical systems, particularly in how complex systems evolve and exhibit chaotic behaviour. Currently I am exploring Topological Data Analysis (TDA), which employs tools from algebraic topology and geometry to extract shape-based features from data, providing additional insights beyond classical analysis techniques.’

Prof Karin-Therese Howell appointed Director of AIMS-SA

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.

NITheCS attends AI Expo Africa 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...

NITheCS roadshow to strengthen national network

NITheCS has embarked on a national roadshow, starting with a visit to the North Node. The initiative aims to strengthen connections across the national network and foster closer engagement with Associates.

NITheCS Hosts Successful Software Carpentry Workshop

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.