Towards a National Strategy for the
Mathematical Sciences
A national discussion forum for:
First formal discussions in Stellenbosch, 12-13 June 2023
Venue: Protea by Marriott Hotel Dorpshuis & Spa
Arrival: 11 June
Departure: 14 June
Delegates:
Official representatives:
AIMS
AMESA
NGA(MaSS)
NITheCS
SAGS
SAMS
SAMF
SAMSA
SANUM
SASA
Early Career Academics:
Guests:
Program
11 June
16:00 at the Hotel Dorpshuis
Arrival
18:30 at the Hotel Dorpshuis
Dinner: informal discussions over dinner table around the needs for a healthy national development of mathematical sciences
12 June
6:30-8:00 at the Hotel Dorpshuis
Breakfast
8:00-9:00 at the Hotel Dorpshuis
Reading of written material provided in preparation for the meeting
9:00-9:05 at the Hotel Dorpshuis
Welcome and acknowledgements
by Inger Fabris-Rotelli
9:05-9:10 at the Hotel Dorpshuis
Opening and context
by Loyiso Nongxa
9:10-9:15 at the Hotel Dorpshuis
Overview of the program
by Zurab Janelidze
9:15-9:45 at the Hotel Dorpshuis
Brief introduction of participating entities
by their official representatives
9:45-10:00 at the Hotel Dorpshuis
Group photo
10:00-11:00 at the Hotel Dorpshuis
Debating three most urgent areas of attention in terms of national development of mathematical sciences. Discussion led by Inger Fabris-Rotelli. Writers: Zurab Janelidze and Cerene Rathilal.
11:00-11:15 at the Hotel Dorpshuis
Coffee break
11:15-12:30 at the Hotel Dorpshuis
Formulating three broad areas of national development in mathematical sciences that require urgent attention. Discussion led by Inger Fabris-Rotelli. Writers: Zurab Janelidze and Cerene Rathilal.
12:30-13:30 at the Hotel Dorpshuis
Lunch
13:30-15:00 at the Hotel Dorpshuis
Concretizing challenges in the first area of development. Discussion led by Inger Fabris-Rotelli. Writers: Zurab Janelidze and Cerene Rathilal.
15:00-15:15 at the Hotel Dorpshuis
Coffee break
15:15-16:00
Getting to the Neelsie Cinema
16:00-17:00 at the SU Neelsie Cinema
South African Mathematical Sciences Research Landscape in 2050
NITheCS Colloquium talk
by Loyiso Nongxa at the Neelsie Cinema.
Introduction by Francesco Petruccione and David Holgate
17:00-17:30 at the SU Neelsie Cinema
NITheCS reception at the Neelsie Cinema
17:30-18:15
Returning to the Hotel Dorpshuis
18:15-19:00
Input from
Michelle Namachemo
19:00-21:00 at the Hotel Dorpshuis
Dinner
21:00-21:30
Words of thanks
led by Sibusiso Moyo
Programm
13 June
6:30-8:00 at the Hotel Dorpshuis
Breakfast
8:00-10:00 at the Hotel Dorpshuis
Concretizing challenges in the second area of development. Discussion led by Inger Fabris-Rotelli. Writers: Zurab Janelidze and Cerene Rathilal.
10:00-11:00 at the Hotel Dorpshuis
Input from Jonathan Jansen. Session chair: Loyiso Nongxa
11:00-11:30 at the Hotel Dorpshuis
Coffee break
11:30-13:00 at the Hotel Dorpshuis
Concretizing challenges in the third area of development. Discussion led by Inger Fabris-Rotelli. Writers: Zurab Janelidze and Cerene Rathilal.
13:00-14:00 at the Hotel Dorpshuis
Lunch
14:30-16:00 at the Hotel Dorpshuis
Brainstorming work streams. Discussion led by Inger Fabris-Rotelli. Writers: Zurab Janelidze and Cerene Rathilal.
16:00-16:15 at the Hotel Dorpshuis
Coffee break
16:15-17:30 at the Hotel Dorpshuis
Challenges and action plans. Discussion led by Inger Fabris-Rotelli. Writers: Zurab Janelidze and Cerene Rathilal.
17:30-19:00 at the Hotel Dorpshuis
Next steps for this forum and conclusion led by Inger Fabris-Rotelli. Writers: Zurab Janelidze and Cerene Rathilal.
19:00 at the Hotel Dorpshuis
Dinner
14 June
6:30-9:30
Breakfast
End of the meeting
Mathematical Sciences Strategic Alliance