CoE-MaSS

DSTI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (CoE-MaSS)

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Call for Applications DSTI-NRF CoE-MaSS Postgraduate Bursaries for 2027 💰 The DSTI-NRF Postgraduate Student Funding Call for new applications 2027 (for Masters and Doctoral studies) as well as Masters and Doctoral EXTENSION SUPPORT is now open. Honours Applications are not currently open. 📷<📷tion: relative; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; white-space: pre-wrap; overflow-wrap: break-word; min-width: 0px; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"> In order to apply for a CoE-MaSS related Scholarship, your studies must be directly related to one of the CoE-MaSS Focus Areas - https://t.co/1KJNtQgNNd.
📷https://t.co/DqVkGkNba0
📷 The NRF submission deadline is 03 July 2026 for first-time Masters and Doctoral Applications, and 14 August 2026 for Master's and Doctoral Extension Support.

#Mathematics #Statistics #Masters #Doctoral
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As anticipation builds for the 2026 Fields Medal, we highlight Jacob Tsimerman — a leading figure in number theory.
Known for major advances on the André–Oort conjecture, his work is reshaping arithmetic geometry and Diophantine problems.
#FieldsAward2026 #NumberTheory #STEM #ResearchExcellence

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📷 Call for Abstracts now open: Deep Learning Indaba𝕏 South Africa 2026! 📷
📷 UKZN Westville
📷 6–10 July 2026
📷 Deadline: 22 May
Showcase your work in AI, ML, NLP, CV & more. Free student attendance + travel grants available!
Submit: https://t.co/DWxFmOfq5n
#IndabaXSA #AIinAfrica #MachineLearning #DataScience

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We’re using maths to outsmart cancer.

In 2025, Steven Matome (University of Pretoria) used mathematical modelling to understand why melanoma returns after remission—focusing on dormant cancer cells and smarter treatment strategies.
🔗 Read more: https://t.co/eClOoaFPsM

#mathematics #statistics #STEM #SouthAfrica

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Two Researchers Are Rebuilding Mathematics From the Ground Up!

By replacing the most fundamental concept in topology, Peter Scholze and Dustin Clausen are taking the first step in a far bigger program to understand why numbers behave the way they do.

Read more about this exciting development on: https://t.co/pYeDO4oVfi

#topology #mathematics #statistics #research #condensedmathematics #categorytheory #algebra

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Don’t miss our next seminar by Leonard Marevhula (Univen) on hybrid Box-Jenkins &amp; ANN models TOMORROW! 📊

🗓️ 29 May | 🕥 10:30 SAST
👉 Register: https://t.co/8wo2GR6soO
🔗 Join: https://t.co/cXXUPuJFkW
#STEM #Mathematics #statistics #research

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🔍 Fields Medal 2026 Watch
One name stands out as anticipation builds — Hong Wang.

At NYU Courant & IHES, she made headlines with her landmark proof of the 3D Kakeya conjecture, a breakthrough reshaping harmonic analysis & geometric measure theory.

With collaborator Joshua Zahl, her work has earned global acclaim and places her among the top contenders.

🏆 Clay Research Award
🏆 New Horizons Prize
🏆 Sadosky Prize
Learn more about the Fields Medal: Explore https://t.co/i7IxewDQ3v

#FieldsMedal2026 #WomenInMath #STEM #Mathematics

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Call for Applications DSTI-NRF CoE-MaSS Postgraduate Bursaries for 2027
💰 The DSTI-NRF Postgraduate Student Funding Call for new applications 2027 (for Masters and Doctoral studies) as well as Masters and Doctoral EXTENSION SUPPORT is now open. Honours Applications are not currently open.

📷 In order to apply for a CoE-MaSS related Scholarship, your studies must be directly related to one of the CoE-MaSS Focus Areas - https://t.co/1KJNtQgNNd. 📷https://t.co/DqVkGkNba0

📅 The NRF submission deadline is 03 July 2026 for first-time Masters and Doctoral Applications, and 14 August 2026 for Master's and Doctoral Extension Support.
#Research #Mathematics #Statistics #Masters #Doctoral @dstigovza @NRF_News

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Don't miss out on our next seminar with Leonard Marevhula from the University of Venda, this Friday, 29 May 2026. He will be presenting on "A hybrid Box-Jenkins and Artificial Neural Network model based on the extreme learning machine in time series performance,"

Join via the calendar on our News and Events page:
🗓️ Friday 29 May 2026
🕥 10:30 SAST

👉 Register: https://t.co/SXg9FoHvxW
🔗 Join online: https://t.co/KJJZZowZqC

#mathematics #Statistics #postgraduate #postdoctoral #research #southafrican

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Join the CoE-MaSS in celebrating Africa Day 2026 today! Africa Day commemorates the founding of the Organization of African Unity (now the African Union) in 1963. The entire month of May is recognised as "Africa Month," celebrating the continent's unity, diverse cultures, and history.

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Don’t miss our next seminar by Leonard Marevhula (Univen) on hybrid Box-Jenkins &amp; ANN models 📊

🗓️ 29 May | 🕥 10:30 SAST
👉 Register: https://t.co/8wo2GR70em
🔗 Join: https://t.co/cXXUPuKdau

#STEM #Mathematics #statistics #research

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REMINDER: The SAMS Women in Mathematics Division is pleased to host a talk on:

✨ “Nuggets of Wisdom for Building a Research Profile”
👩‍🏫 Presented by Prof Dephney Mathebula-Periola (University of Fort Hare)

📅 22 May 2026
🕑 14:00

This session will offer valuable insights for early-career researchers and anyone looking to strengthen their academic profile.

🔗 View the poster here: https://t.co/P4RaDybllp
and register here: https://t.co/u7c2GfOvDj

We look forward to your participation!

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📢 New research at the intersection of algebra &amp; graph theory:
The nonzero component graph of a near-vector space
Exploring how graph theory can deepen our understanding of algebraic structures.
👉 Read here
👉 https://t.co/iQgI77j394

#Mathematics #GraphTheory #STEM

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As the global mathematics community looks ahead to the Fields Medal 2026, we’re launching a new series highlighting some of the most exciting mathematicians whose work is shaping the field today.

The Fields Medal — often described as the “Nobel Prize of Mathematics” — recognises profound advances that transform how we understand the mathematical world. From deep theoretical breakthroughs to tools influencing physics, computer science, and data-driven discovery, the impact of this work reaches far beyond mathematics itself.

Over the coming weeks, this series will spotlight leading contenders whose research has:
Opened new directions in pure and applied mathematics
Solved long-standing or foundational problems
Influenced neighbouring disciplines in meaningful ways
Inspired a new generation of mathematical thinkers

Each feature will explore: 🔍 Key research contributions
🌍 Broader impact and influence
📚 Why their work matters now

Follow along as we count down to 2026 and celebrate the creativity, depth, and global reach of contemporary mathematics.
#FieldsMedal #FieldsAward2026 #Mathematics #WomenInSTEM #MathematicalSciences #ResearchExcellence

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The SAMS Women in Mathematics Division is pleased to host a talk on:
📷 “Nuggets of Wisdom for Building a Research Profile”
📷 Presented by Prof Dephney Mathebula-Periola (University of Fort Hare)

📷 22 May 2026
📷 14:00
This session will offer valuable insights for early-career researchers and anyone looking to strengthen their academic profile.

📷 View the poster here: https://t.co/P4RaDyaNvR
and register here: https://t.co/u7c2GfNXNL
We look forward to your participation!

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📷 Call for Abstracts | NRF Next Generation & Emerging Researchers Symposium 2026
The National Research Foundation (NRF) will host the 2026 Next Generation and Emerging Researchers Symposium from 📷 06–09 October 2026.

Discussions will align with the NRF’s 2030 vision: “Research for a Better Society” and the thematic priorities of the DSTI Decadal Plan.

📷 Visit the NRF website for more information and to submit an abstract:
https://t.co/l7Rtr3on0g
📷 Closing Date for Applications: 22 May 2026.
#NRFSymposium #NextGenerationResearchers #EmergingResearchers #ResearchForABetterSocietym #DSTI
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Mentorship for Impact 💡
In 2025, Cerene Rathilal (UKZN) hosted a panel on advancing women in STEM. Mentorship remains a powerful tool to close the gender gap—building confidence, access, and opportunity through initiatives like STEM MentHER.

▶️ Watch: https://t.co/e88lXBIbRk

#WomenInSTEM #Mentorship #STEM

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🌍 The African Data Science Conference 2026 (ADSC 2026) is a flagship continental forum advancing research, innovation, and practice in:
Data Science
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Statistics
Analytics

With a strong focus on African contexts, challenges, and opportunities, ADSC 2026 highlights the transformative role of data-driven solutions in shaping the continent’s future.

🔗 For more information: https://t.co/az0OnIymVY
📝 To register: https://t.co/9VocBM6GSZ

#ADSC2026 #DataScienceAfrica #AI #MachineLearning #Statistics #Innovation #WitsUniversity #ResearchImpact

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Don't miss out on our next seminar with Patrick Tchepmo Djomegni from the North-West University, this Friday, 15 May 2026. He will be presenting on "Modeling and data assimilation for Mpox: the role of undetected cases and spatial mobility."

Join via the calendar on our News and Events page:
🗓️ Friday 15 May 2026
🕥 10:30 SAST
👉 Register: https://t.co/PnP1HLds76
🔗 Join online: https://t.co/dNr8QS9ZuE

#mathematics #statistics #mathematicseducation #postgraduate #postdoctoral #research #SouthAfrica
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📢 Call for Abstracts
The NRF Next Generation & Emerging Researchers Symposium 2026 takes place 06–09 Oct 2026.

A platform for NRF‑funded emerging researchers to network, share cutting‑edge research & engage with the NRF 2030 vision: Research for a Better Society.

👉 Visit the NRF website to apply: https://t.co/nt3wmofH5m

#NRF #EmergingResearchers #NextGenResearch #DSTI #Mathematics #Statistics