Interprovincial maths teams meet in Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch University’s Department of Mathematical Sciences played host to the annual Interprovincial Mathematics Olympiad over the weekend, and brought more than 100 young up-and-coming...
View ArticleSU researchers host Africa’s biomathematicians
The Department of Mathematical Sciences played host to the first full conference of the African Society for Biomathematics (ASB), which was held at Stellenbosch University (SU). This follows the...
View ArticleCamp held for young maths talent
South Africa’s brightest young mathematics talent attended the 18th annual South African Mathematical Foundation (SAMF) Mathematics Camp, which was held at Stellenbosch University (SU) at the start of...
View ArticleApplied mathematician receives prestigious regional fellowship for women
Applied mathematician Ms Sonia Woudberg of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Stellenbosch University is one of five recipients to receive a prestigious fellowship that aims to enhance women in...
View ArticleNeeded: IT-savvy volunteers
Do you want to plough back some of your IT knowledge as part of an initiative to stimulate an interest in computer science and programming amongst South African learners? Then volunteer to be a tutor...
View ArticleTop women applied maths students honoured
The two top women undergraduate students in applied mathematics at Stellenbosch University were honoured at a function at the Division of Applied Mathematics in the Department of Mathematical Sciences....
View ArticleTop Applied Maths students honoured
The best students in Applied Mathematics at Stellenbosch University were honoured during a prize giving ceremony in the Department of Mathematical Sciences: Division Applied Mathematics. The top...
View ArticleSU trains Python kids
The programming language Python was on the lips and at the fingertips of more than 80 learners from 55 schools who attended an introductory computer programming course at Stellenbosch University (SU)...
View ArticlePrestige medal for young Stellenbosch University maths professor
The research excellence of a young Austrian mathematician working at Stellenbosch University, Prof Stephan Wagner, has been recognised by the Royal Society of South Africa with their prestigious...
View ArticleApplied mathematics stars honoured
The top students in applied mathematics at Stellenbosch University were recently honoured for their academic achievements. They received book prizes sponsored by Cambridge University Press at a...
View ArticleTop achievers in Applied Mathematics awarded with book prizes
The top students in Applied Mathematics at Stellenbosch University for 2011 were rewarded for their achievements. They each received a book prize (sponsored by Cambridge University Press) at the annual...
View ArticleTop Computer Science students rewarded
The top students in Computer Science at Stellenbosch University for 2011 were rewarded for their achievements at a prize-giving ceremony on Friday, 12 October. The students received their prizes at the...
View ArticleGetting a head-start for this year’s Mathematics olympiads
Learners from several high schools in Stellenbosch, Somerset West and surrounding areas have been selected to receive specialised training through the South African Mathematics Foundation’s Siyanqoba...
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