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📅 26 November
On this day in 2011, NASA launched the Mars Science Laboratory with the Curiosity rover, marking a milestone in planetary science by using advanced robotics, isotope analysis, and autonomous systems to explore Mars.
On this day in 2011, NASA launched the Mars Science Laboratory with the Curiosity rover, marking a milestone in planetary science by using advanced robotics, isotope analysis, and autonomous systems to explore Mars.
November 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
📅 26 November
On this day in 2011, NASA launched the Mars Science Laboratory with the Curiosity rover, marking a milestone in planetary science by using advanced robotics, isotope analysis, and autonomous systems to explore Mars.
On this day in 2011, NASA launched the Mars Science Laboratory with the Curiosity rover, marking a milestone in planetary science by using advanced robotics, isotope analysis, and autonomous systems to explore Mars.
NITheCS Colloquium: 'A Survival Guide for Every Postgraduate Journey' - Dr Farai Mlambo (Wits Bus. School) - Mon, 1 Dec @ 16h00-17h00 SAST. Attend in person or online. Note, the venue at Stellenbosch Uni. is the NITheCS Seminar Room. buff.ly/J5nDc06
#PostgraduateStudent #StudentLife #MastersStudent
#PostgraduateStudent #StudentLife #MastersStudent
November 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
NITheCS Colloquium: 'A Survival Guide for Every Postgraduate Journey' - Dr Farai Mlambo (Wits Bus. School) - Mon, 1 Dec @ 16h00-17h00 SAST. Attend in person or online. Note, the venue at Stellenbosch Uni. is the NITheCS Seminar Room. buff.ly/J5nDc06
#PostgraduateStudent #StudentLife #MastersStudent
#PostgraduateStudent #StudentLife #MastersStudent
on 25 November 1915, Albert Einstein presented his General Theory of Relativity to the Prussian Academy of Sciences. This groundbreaking work transformed our understanding of gravity, spacetime, and the universe, forming the foundation of modern cosmology and gravitational physics.
November 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
on 25 November 1915, Albert Einstein presented his General Theory of Relativity to the Prussian Academy of Sciences. This groundbreaking work transformed our understanding of gravity, spacetime, and the universe, forming the foundation of modern cosmology and gravitational physics.
UCT Cosmology & Gravity Group talk:
🔬 Quantum Simulators as Probes for Vacuum Entanglement in Quantum Field Theory
🗣️ Dr Adrià Delhom-Latorre (Universidad Complutense de Madrid)
📍 Room 209, MAM, UCT
🗓 Today at 12h00 SAST
#QuantumFieldTheory #QuantumSimulators #VacuumEntanglement #TheoreticalPhysics
🔬 Quantum Simulators as Probes for Vacuum Entanglement in Quantum Field Theory
🗣️ Dr Adrià Delhom-Latorre (Universidad Complutense de Madrid)
📍 Room 209, MAM, UCT
🗓 Today at 12h00 SAST
#QuantumFieldTheory #QuantumSimulators #VacuumEntanglement #TheoreticalPhysics
November 24, 2025 at 8:47 AM
UCT Cosmology & Gravity Group talk:
🔬 Quantum Simulators as Probes for Vacuum Entanglement in Quantum Field Theory
🗣️ Dr Adrià Delhom-Latorre (Universidad Complutense de Madrid)
📍 Room 209, MAM, UCT
🗓 Today at 12h00 SAST
#QuantumFieldTheory #QuantumSimulators #VacuumEntanglement #TheoreticalPhysics
🔬 Quantum Simulators as Probes for Vacuum Entanglement in Quantum Field Theory
🗣️ Dr Adrià Delhom-Latorre (Universidad Complutense de Madrid)
📍 Room 209, MAM, UCT
🗓 Today at 12h00 SAST
#QuantumFieldTheory #QuantumSimulators #VacuumEntanglement #TheoreticalPhysics
on 24 November 1859, Charles Darwin published " introducing natural selection. This work laid the foundation for modern evolutionary biology and inspired modeling approaches in complexity science and AI.
November 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
on 24 November 1859, Charles Darwin published " introducing natural selection. This work laid the foundation for modern evolutionary biology and inspired modeling approaches in complexity science and AI.
NITheCS Mini-course:
Join us for the NITheCS mini-course, “Lattices and Modular Forms”, presented by Prof René Schoof (University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy).
🗓 25–28 November 2025
⏰ 10h00–12h00 SAST
🔗https://buff.ly/UwOT3N2
#EuclideanLattices #SpherePackings #ModularForms #MathematicalSciences
Join us for the NITheCS mini-course, “Lattices and Modular Forms”, presented by Prof René Schoof (University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy).
🗓 25–28 November 2025
⏰ 10h00–12h00 SAST
🔗https://buff.ly/UwOT3N2
#EuclideanLattices #SpherePackings #ModularForms #MathematicalSciences
November 21, 2025 at 10:50 AM
NITheCS Mini-course:
Join us for the NITheCS mini-course, “Lattices and Modular Forms”, presented by Prof René Schoof (University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy).
🗓 25–28 November 2025
⏰ 10h00–12h00 SAST
🔗https://buff.ly/UwOT3N2
#EuclideanLattices #SpherePackings #ModularForms #MathematicalSciences
Join us for the NITheCS mini-course, “Lattices and Modular Forms”, presented by Prof René Schoof (University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy).
🗓 25–28 November 2025
⏰ 10h00–12h00 SAST
🔗https://buff.ly/UwOT3N2
#EuclideanLattices #SpherePackings #ModularForms #MathematicalSciences
NITheCS congratulates Associate Prof Karin-Therese Howell on her appointment as the new Director of AIMS South Africa. We wish her every success in her leadership journey!
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#MathematicalSciences #WomenInSTEM #AIMS #NITheCS
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#MathematicalSciences #WomenInSTEM #AIMS #NITheCS
November 21, 2025 at 9:48 AM
NITheCS congratulates Associate Prof Karin-Therese Howell on her appointment as the new Director of AIMS South Africa. We wish her every success in her leadership journey!
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#MathematicalSciences #WomenInSTEM #AIMS #NITheCS
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#MathematicalSciences #WomenInSTEM #AIMS #NITheCS
🌟 Today in Science — 21 November1783: The first free human hot-air balloon flight took off over Paris — humanity’s first step into the sky.
A moment that opened new frontiers in physics, maths, chemistry, computing and atmospheric science.
A moment that opened new frontiers in physics, maths, chemistry, computing and atmospheric science.
November 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
🌟 Today in Science — 21 November1783: The first free human hot-air balloon flight took off over Paris — humanity’s first step into the sky.
A moment that opened new frontiers in physics, maths, chemistry, computing and atmospheric science.
A moment that opened new frontiers in physics, maths, chemistry, computing and atmospheric science.
NITheCS Colloquium " Niche Shift: The Story Behind Modern
Human Dominance of Planet Earth " led by Prof Guy Midgley (Stellenbosch University) is now available on our YouTube Channel: buff.ly/82PtAi5
Human Dominance of Planet Earth " led by Prof Guy Midgley (Stellenbosch University) is now available on our YouTube Channel: buff.ly/82PtAi5
November 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
NITheCS Colloquium " Niche Shift: The Story Behind Modern
Human Dominance of Planet Earth " led by Prof Guy Midgley (Stellenbosch University) is now available on our YouTube Channel: buff.ly/82PtAi5
Human Dominance of Planet Earth " led by Prof Guy Midgley (Stellenbosch University) is now available on our YouTube Channel: buff.ly/82PtAi5
MITP & NITheCS Seminar
“When Fields Feel Warm: Estimating Temperature in Quantum Simulations”
with Dr Anosh Joseph (Wits)
🗓 Tues, 25 Nov
⏰ 13h15–14h15 SAST
📍 Attend online or in person
🔗 buff.ly/Jmj1iO4
#QuantumSimulations #LatticeGaugeTheory #MonteCarloSimulations #ComplexLangevin
“When Fields Feel Warm: Estimating Temperature in Quantum Simulations”
with Dr Anosh Joseph (Wits)
🗓 Tues, 25 Nov
⏰ 13h15–14h15 SAST
📍 Attend online or in person
🔗 buff.ly/Jmj1iO4
#QuantumSimulations #LatticeGaugeTheory #MonteCarloSimulations #ComplexLangevin
November 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
MITP & NITheCS Seminar
“When Fields Feel Warm: Estimating Temperature in Quantum Simulations”
with Dr Anosh Joseph (Wits)
🗓 Tues, 25 Nov
⏰ 13h15–14h15 SAST
📍 Attend online or in person
🔗 buff.ly/Jmj1iO4
#QuantumSimulations #LatticeGaugeTheory #MonteCarloSimulations #ComplexLangevin
“When Fields Feel Warm: Estimating Temperature in Quantum Simulations”
with Dr Anosh Joseph (Wits)
🗓 Tues, 25 Nov
⏰ 13h15–14h15 SAST
📍 Attend online or in person
🔗 buff.ly/Jmj1iO4
#QuantumSimulations #LatticeGaugeTheory #MonteCarloSimulations #ComplexLangevin
NITheCS Seminar "Quantum Simulators as Probes for Vacuum Entanglement in Quantum Field Theory " led by Dr Adrià Delhom i Latorre (Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain) is now available on YouTube: buff.ly/KfeS78X
November 20, 2025 at 9:29 AM
NITheCS Seminar "Quantum Simulators as Probes for Vacuum Entanglement in Quantum Field Theory " led by Dr Adrià Delhom i Latorre (Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain) is now available on YouTube: buff.ly/KfeS78X
🛰️ On This Day in Science — 20 November1998: The first module of the International Space Station (ISS), Zarya, was launched — marking the start of one of humanity’s greatest scientific collaborations in space.
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
🛰️ On This Day in Science — 20 November1998: The first module of the International Space Station (ISS), Zarya, was launched — marking the start of one of humanity’s greatest scientific collaborations in space.
NITheCS Seminar "A Physics Perspective on Biological Dynamics: Classical Mechanics Analogy " led by Dr Andronikos Paliathanasis
(University of Athens) is now available on our YouTube Channel: buff.ly/rdrmPYE
(University of Athens) is now available on our YouTube Channel: buff.ly/rdrmPYE
November 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
NITheCS Seminar "A Physics Perspective on Biological Dynamics: Classical Mechanics Analogy " led by Dr Andronikos Paliathanasis
(University of Athens) is now available on our YouTube Channel: buff.ly/rdrmPYE
(University of Athens) is now available on our YouTube Channel: buff.ly/rdrmPYE
Congratulations to Dr Adriana Marais, winner of the WOMEN IN TECH® Global Most Disruptive Award!
A theoretical physicist, space science leader, and founder of Proudly Human, Dr Marais continues to push the boundaries of exploration. 🚀🌙
buff.ly/BtkPusP
#WomenInTech #SpaceScience #Africa2Moon
A theoretical physicist, space science leader, and founder of Proudly Human, Dr Marais continues to push the boundaries of exploration. 🚀🌙
buff.ly/BtkPusP
#WomenInTech #SpaceScience #Africa2Moon
November 19, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Congratulations to Dr Adriana Marais, winner of the WOMEN IN TECH® Global Most Disruptive Award!
A theoretical physicist, space science leader, and founder of Proudly Human, Dr Marais continues to push the boundaries of exploration. 🚀🌙
buff.ly/BtkPusP
#WomenInTech #SpaceScience #Africa2Moon
A theoretical physicist, space science leader, and founder of Proudly Human, Dr Marais continues to push the boundaries of exploration. 🚀🌙
buff.ly/BtkPusP
#WomenInTech #SpaceScience #Africa2Moon
🔬 On This Day in Science — 19 November 🧬 1934 — Birth of
Born today, Philip Leder was a pioneering geneticist who helped decode the genetic code, advancing our understanding of gene regulation and cancer biology.
.
Born today, Philip Leder was a pioneering geneticist who helped decode the genetic code, advancing our understanding of gene regulation and cancer biology.
.
November 19, 2025 at 9:29 AM
🔬 On This Day in Science — 19 November 🧬 1934 — Birth of
Born today, Philip Leder was a pioneering geneticist who helped decode the genetic code, advancing our understanding of gene regulation and cancer biology.
.
Born today, Philip Leder was a pioneering geneticist who helped decode the genetic code, advancing our understanding of gene regulation and cancer biology.
.
NITheCS Micro-school:
Join us for “Automating Desmond MD Report Generation on the Lengau CHPC Cluster” presented by Dr Adeshina Odugbemi (Stellenbosch University).
📅 Friday, 21 November 2025
⏰ 12h00–12h30 SAST
📍 Attend online
🔗 buff.ly/nBN0tVV
#ComputationalScience
Join us for “Automating Desmond MD Report Generation on the Lengau CHPC Cluster” presented by Dr Adeshina Odugbemi (Stellenbosch University).
📅 Friday, 21 November 2025
⏰ 12h00–12h30 SAST
📍 Attend online
🔗 buff.ly/nBN0tVV
#ComputationalScience
November 19, 2025 at 9:15 AM
NITheCS Micro-school:
Join us for “Automating Desmond MD Report Generation on the Lengau CHPC Cluster” presented by Dr Adeshina Odugbemi (Stellenbosch University).
📅 Friday, 21 November 2025
⏰ 12h00–12h30 SAST
📍 Attend online
🔗 buff.ly/nBN0tVV
#ComputationalScience
Join us for “Automating Desmond MD Report Generation on the Lengau CHPC Cluster” presented by Dr Adeshina Odugbemi (Stellenbosch University).
📅 Friday, 21 November 2025
⏰ 12h00–12h30 SAST
📍 Attend online
🔗 buff.ly/nBN0tVV
#ComputationalScience
NITheCS Colloquium: 'Rubik’s group' by Prof René Schoof (University of Rome ‘Tor Vergata’, Italy) - Mon, 24 Nov 2025 @ 16h00-17h00 SAST. Attend online or in person. buff.ly/AhB0UZb
#GroupTheory #RubiksCube #AbstractAlgebra #MathMeetsPuzzles #STEMEducation
#GroupTheory #RubiksCube #AbstractAlgebra #MathMeetsPuzzles #STEMEducation
November 19, 2025 at 8:03 AM
NITheCS Colloquium: 'Rubik’s group' by Prof René Schoof (University of Rome ‘Tor Vergata’, Italy) - Mon, 24 Nov 2025 @ 16h00-17h00 SAST. Attend online or in person. buff.ly/AhB0UZb
#GroupTheory #RubiksCube #AbstractAlgebra #MathMeetsPuzzles #STEMEducation
#GroupTheory #RubiksCube #AbstractAlgebra #MathMeetsPuzzles #STEMEducation
🧩 NITheCS Colloquium
Join us for an exciting talk titled “Rubik’s group” by Prof René Schoof (University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy).
📅 Mon, 24 November 2025
⏰ 16h00–17h00 SAST
📍 Attend online or in person
buff.ly/AhB0UZb
#GroupTheory #RubiksCube #AbstractAlgebra #MathMeetsPuzzles #STEMEducation
Join us for an exciting talk titled “Rubik’s group” by Prof René Schoof (University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy).
📅 Mon, 24 November 2025
⏰ 16h00–17h00 SAST
📍 Attend online or in person
buff.ly/AhB0UZb
#GroupTheory #RubiksCube #AbstractAlgebra #MathMeetsPuzzles #STEMEducation
November 19, 2025 at 7:59 AM
🧩 NITheCS Colloquium
Join us for an exciting talk titled “Rubik’s group” by Prof René Schoof (University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy).
📅 Mon, 24 November 2025
⏰ 16h00–17h00 SAST
📍 Attend online or in person
buff.ly/AhB0UZb
#GroupTheory #RubiksCube #AbstractAlgebra #MathMeetsPuzzles #STEMEducation
Join us for an exciting talk titled “Rubik’s group” by Prof René Schoof (University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy).
📅 Mon, 24 November 2025
⏰ 16h00–17h00 SAST
📍 Attend online or in person
buff.ly/AhB0UZb
#GroupTheory #RubiksCube #AbstractAlgebra #MathMeetsPuzzles #STEMEducation
🔬 On This Day in Science — 19 November 🧬 1934 — Birth of
Born today, Philip Leder was a pioneering geneticist who helped decode the genetic code, advancing our understanding of gene regulation and cancer biology.
.
Born today, Philip Leder was a pioneering geneticist who helped decode the genetic code, advancing our understanding of gene regulation and cancer biology.
.
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
🔬 On This Day in Science — 19 November 🧬 1934 — Birth of
Born today, Philip Leder was a pioneering geneticist who helped decode the genetic code, advancing our understanding of gene regulation and cancer biology.
.
Born today, Philip Leder was a pioneering geneticist who helped decode the genetic code, advancing our understanding of gene regulation and cancer biology.
.
Join the virtual launch of the FemAI Policy Playbook
This event will show how AI can support the fight against gender-based violence and offer guidance for shaping AI policy.
🗓 19 November 2025 | 14:00-15:00 SAST
bit.ly/47Lj3Hw
#FemAI #AIPolicy #AIForGood #GenderEquality #GBVPrevention
This event will show how AI can support the fight against gender-based violence and offer guidance for shaping AI policy.
🗓 19 November 2025 | 14:00-15:00 SAST
bit.ly/47Lj3Hw
#FemAI #AIPolicy #AIForGood #GenderEquality #GBVPrevention
November 18, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Join the virtual launch of the FemAI Policy Playbook
This event will show how AI can support the fight against gender-based violence and offer guidance for shaping AI policy.
🗓 19 November 2025 | 14:00-15:00 SAST
bit.ly/47Lj3Hw
#FemAI #AIPolicy #AIForGood #GenderEquality #GBVPrevention
This event will show how AI can support the fight against gender-based violence and offer guidance for shaping AI policy.
🗓 19 November 2025 | 14:00-15:00 SAST
bit.ly/47Lj3Hw
#FemAI #AIPolicy #AIForGood #GenderEquality #GBVPrevention
Thank you, Prof Guy Midgley, for an incredible colloquium on “Niche Shift” 🌍✨ Such an insightful session! Recording of the colloquium coming soon on the NITheCS YouTube Channel.
November 18, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Thank you, Prof Guy Midgley, for an incredible colloquium on “Niche Shift” 🌍✨ Such an insightful session! Recording of the colloquium coming soon on the NITheCS YouTube Channel.
NITheCS Micro-School "Introduction to Mathematical Animation in Python with Manim" led by Tristen Gwynn (Stellenbosch University) is now available on YouTube: buff.ly/E4mjcHk
November 18, 2025 at 4:33 AM
NITheCS Micro-School "Introduction to Mathematical Animation in Python with Manim" led by Tristen Gwynn (Stellenbosch University) is now available on YouTube: buff.ly/E4mjcHk
🔬 On This Day — 18 NovemberToday we remember Niels Bohr, who passed away on 18 Nov 1962. His work on atomic structure and quantum theory reshaped modern physics and continues to influence science today.
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
🔬 On This Day — 18 NovemberToday we remember Niels Bohr, who passed away on 18 Nov 1962. His work on atomic structure and quantum theory reshaped modern physics and continues to influence science today.
🎉 Relive the excitement!
The NITheCS launch and office inauguration were milestone moments - and now you can watch the highlights! From inspiring moments to a look inside our new space, these short clips capture the day's energy:
👉 bit.ly/4r6nMei
👉 bit.ly/44f1ld4
#NITheCS #ScienceCommunity #STEM
The NITheCS launch and office inauguration were milestone moments - and now you can watch the highlights! From inspiring moments to a look inside our new space, these short clips capture the day's energy:
👉 bit.ly/4r6nMei
👉 bit.ly/44f1ld4
#NITheCS #ScienceCommunity #STEM
November 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM
🎉 Relive the excitement!
The NITheCS launch and office inauguration were milestone moments - and now you can watch the highlights! From inspiring moments to a look inside our new space, these short clips capture the day's energy:
👉 bit.ly/4r6nMei
👉 bit.ly/44f1ld4
#NITheCS #ScienceCommunity #STEM
The NITheCS launch and office inauguration were milestone moments - and now you can watch the highlights! From inspiring moments to a look inside our new space, these short clips capture the day's energy:
👉 bit.ly/4r6nMei
👉 bit.ly/44f1ld4
#NITheCS #ScienceCommunity #STEM
Are you a researcher, educator, or student working on dynamical systems theory, applications, or modern computational approaches? Don’t miss the hybrid workshop “Dynamical Systems: Theory, Modelling & AI” from 19–21 November 2025.
👉 Attend online: buff.ly/WFViPYn
#DynamicalSystems #AI #Modelling
👉 Attend online: buff.ly/WFViPYn
#DynamicalSystems #AI #Modelling
November 17, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Are you a researcher, educator, or student working on dynamical systems theory, applications, or modern computational approaches? Don’t miss the hybrid workshop “Dynamical Systems: Theory, Modelling & AI” from 19–21 November 2025.
👉 Attend online: buff.ly/WFViPYn
#DynamicalSystems #AI #Modelling
👉 Attend online: buff.ly/WFViPYn
#DynamicalSystems #AI #Modelling