Breaking down the wall between mathematicians and biologists

Posted on March 24, 2015

Since its inception in August 2013, the South African Research Chair Initiative (SARChI) Chair in Mathematical Models and Methods in Bioengineering and Biosciences (M3B2), has been working towards strengthening collaboration between mathematicians and biologists.

Crypto Giants raise Mathematics awareness

Posted on March 17, 2015

Crypto Giants members together with the founder of Under Twenty Mathematicians programme, Professor Jean Lubuma participated in Mathematics awareness initiative that target high school Learners.

Excellence in teaching acknowledged

Posted on November 10, 2014

At the annual Bosberaad of the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, Prof Izak Broere, Chairperson of the Adjudication Panel announced the winners of the prestigious Excellence in Teaching Award as well as the Award for Adding Value to Teaching for 2014.

Crypto Giants lend a helping hand

Posted on November 04, 2014

At the beginning of the academic year the Crypto Giants decided to give back to the community what they have gained from the initiative. They did this by starting within the Department because as the saying goes: “Charity begins at home.”

Mathematician receives SAMS Award for Research Distinction

Posted on October 31, 2014

Prof James Raftery received the SAMS Award for Research Distinction at the South African Mathematical Society 57th Annual Conference that was held in Johannesburg from 29 to 31 October. We congratulate James on his achievement and share in the honour that this has brought to our department.

South African Mathematics Team Competition (SATMC) 2014

Posted on October 01, 2014

Two junior teams (Gr 8-9) and three senior teams (Gr 10-12) consisting of ten members each competed on Saturday, 14 September in the annual SATMC against teams from all over Southern Africa.

Honeybees and how they use mathematics

Posted on August 11, 2014

The 8th Mathematics Midwinter Morning presented by the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics was graced this year by Prof Christian Pirk, an expert on the behaviour of honeybees.

UNISA Deputy Vice Chancellor of Research and Innovation visits Crypto Giants

Posted on May 27, 2014

On 23 May 2014, the Crypto Giants had the privilege of hosting UNISA Deputy Vice Principal of Research and Innovation, Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng. The purpose of the visit was to motivate students to pursue with postgraduate studies in which she most certainly succeeded.