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On this day in science 12 November
In 1936, mathematician Alan Turing published his groundbreaking paper On Computable Numbers, introducing the theoretical concept of the Turing machine.
MacTutor History of Mathematics

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NITheCS Mathematics Division Seminar: ‘Bridging Abstraction & Advocacy in Mathematics’ by Prof Christian Budde
📅 Fri, 13 Nov
🕛 12h00–13h00 SAST
📍 Attend in person or online.
🔗 https://t.co/lzBXi4yMl9
#Mathematics #OperatorSemigroups #DynamicalSystems #MathematicsAdvocacy

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On this day in science 11 November
In 1917, computer scientist Robert Fano was born. He later led MIT's Project MAC, which pioneered time-sharing systems that allowed multiple users to access computing resources.

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On this day in science 10 November
In 1983, Microsoft announced Windows, introducing a graphical computing environment that would help transform personal computing.

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Thank you, Prof Jan Nordström for an incredible colloquium on "Computational Mathematics: What is it? What is it good for? " Such an insightful session! Recording coming soon on the NITheCS YouTube Channel.

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Thanks for joining NITheCS colloquium "Computational Mathematics: What is it? What is it good for? " led by Prof Jan Nordström (Linköping University, Sweden; & University of Johannesburg) We appreciate both audiences.

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NITheCS Colloquium: ‘The Investment Case for Accelerating Cervical Cancer Elimination in SA’ by Dr Cari van Schalkwyk & Dr Sarah Girdwood.
📅 Tues, 17 Nov 2026
🕓 16h00–17h00 SAST
📍 Attend online or in person.
https://t.co/UstQYP3ZKQ
#CervicalCancer #HPV #PublicHealth #NITheCS

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NITheCS Micro-school: ‘Teaching Your AI Assistant About Your Project: Context Management for Coding Agents in VS Code’ by Keiasha Gounden (UKZN).
📅 Fri, 20 November 2026
🕛 12h00–12h30 SAST
📍 Online
https://t.co/mbFwHmYvAY
#AICoding #CodingAgents #ContextManagement #VSCode

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On this day in science 5 November
In 1879, physicist James Clerk Maxwell died. His groundbreaking equations unified electricity, magnetism, and light into a single mathematical framework.
Making Science

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The inaugural CapeQuantum Conference 2026 brought together researchers and innovators to explore the future of quantum science.

NITheCS was proud to be part of this milestone, advancing scientific collaboration in South Africa.

#NITheCS #CapeQuantum2026 #QuantumScience

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On this day in science 4 November
In 1933, physicist Charles K. Kao was born. His pioneering research in fibre-optic communication revolutionised how information travels through light, earning him the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics.
Nobel Prize

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On this day in science 4 November
In 2003, the Sun unleashed one of the most powerful solar flares ever recorded, estimated at X28, overwhelming satellite instruments designed to measure solar radiation.

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Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunity at North-West University.
Apply now for a 3-year fellowship in Functional Analysis & Operator Theory at NWU’s Potchefstroom campus, starting Feb 2027.
https://t.co/7gu2Z0zTLb
#PostdoctoralFellowship #Mathematics #FunctionalAnalysis #NWU

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Join the NITheCS Colloquium, ‘Eco-evolutionary modelling with Adaptive Dynamics’ with Dr Pietro Landi (SU).
📅 Mon, 16 Nov 2026
🕓 16h00–17h00 SAST
📍 Attend in person or online
https://t.co/RnQBAfgDWq
#AdaptiveDynamics #MathematicalModelling #Ecology #EvolutionaryBiology

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Join the NITheCS & MITP Seminar with Dr Piotr Kucharski (Uni. of Warsaw) for “Quivers and BPS states in 3d & 4d”.
📅 Tues, 10 November 2026
🕐 13h15–14h15 SAST
📍 Attend in person or online
https://t.co/1hPoL6MZzp
#TheoreticalPhysics #Mathematics #QuiverRepresentations #BPSStates

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Applications are open for the 17th CHPC & 9th NITheCS Coding Summer School.
📅 25 Jan – 5 Feb 2027.
📍 Attend in person at universities and research venues across SA.
Python experience is required.
https://t.co/Fd1owqdVau
#CodingSummerSchool #DataScience #MachineLearning #CHPC

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On this day in science 3 November
In 1867, mathematician Wilhelm Kutta was born. He later helped develop the Runge–Kutta methods, widely used to solve differential equations numerically.
MacTutor History of Mathematics

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Save the date for the 9th Mandelstam Theoretical Physics School & Workshop at WITS from 7–13 Jan 2027.
The school will explore Recent Developments in Finite N & Emergent Gravity.
https://t.co/zvkR8H35VK
#Mandelstam2027 #TheoreticalPhysics #EmergentGravity #WitsUniversity #NITheCS

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Submit a Special Session proposal by 1 March 2027 for the AMS/SAMS Joint Meeting taking place 6–10 December 2027.
Propose sessions in pure or applied mathematics or mathematics education.
https://t.co/qoZQ2np5fT
#AMSSAMS2027 #Mathematics #AppliedMathematics #MathematicsEducation

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AIMS South Africa invites applications for two two-year postdoctoral fellowships in Algebra and Topology, starting 1 February 2027.
📅 Apply by 20 November 2026
https://t.co/vXA3imoRpe
#AIMSSouthAfrica #PostdoctoralFellowship #Mathematics #Algebra #Topology