Modern Mathematics
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Towards a National Strategy for the

Mathematical Sciences

A national discussion forum for:

  • Identifying the most urgent areas of attention in terms of national development of mathematical sciences.
  • Concretizing challenges in these areas and determining an innovative action plan for addressing these challenges within effective workstreams.
  • Determining and planning the form of engagement that needs to take place with Universities, Schools and other entities that are stakeholders in the development of mathematical sciences in South Africa, for: further input on challenges and suitable action plans for addressing them, and for their contribution towards the workstreams that will be tasked to address the challenges.
South Africa King Protea
Modern Mathematics

First formal discussions in Stellenbosch, 12-13 June 2023

Venue: Protea by Marriott Hotel Dorpshuis & Spa

Arrival: 11 June

Departure: 14 June

Proceedings:

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Delegates:

Official representatives:


AIMS

  • David Holgate - Western Cape (also representing NGA(MaSS) and SAMF)


AMESA

  • Alwyn Olivier - Western Cape
  • Setati Manare (President) - Limpopo
  • Jojo Zingiswa - Gauteng


NGA(MaSS)

  • Freedom Gumedze - Western Cape
  • Loyiso Nongxa (Chairperson of the Strategy and Steering Committee) - Gauteng


NITheCS

  • Francesco Petruccione - Western Cape
  • Alfeus Mesias - Western Cape


SAGS

  • Sudan Hansraj (President) - KwaZulu-Natal


SAMS

  • Zurab Janelidze (President) - Western Cape
  • Boitumelo Moletsane - Gauteng
  • Cerene Rathilal - KwaZulu-Natal


SAMF

  • Nico Govender (Board Chair) - Eastern Cape
  • Ellie Olivier - Gauteng


SAMSA


SANUM

  • Nick Hale - Western Cape


SASA

  • Warren Brettenny - Eastern Cape
  • Inger Fabris-Rotelli (President) - Gauteng
  • Trudie Sandrock - Western Cape


Early Career Academics:

  • Anastacia Dlamini - Gauteng
  • Thama Duba - Gauteng
  • Simo Mthethwa - KwaZulu-Natal


Guests:

  • Karin Howell - Women in Math (SAMS)
  • Jonathan Jansen - ASSAf President
  • Sophie Marques - Founder and Managing Director of Wisaarkhu
  • Simiso Moyo - Math & Applied Math HoD, University of Venda
  • Sibusiso Moyo - DVC Research, Stellenbosch University
  • Ingrid Rewitzky - Math Science HoD, Science Vice-Dean Teaching & Learning, Stellenbosch University
  • Bernardo Rodriguez - Focus Area Coordinator, CoE Mass


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Notes in progress (feel free to leave your comments):

Program

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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

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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

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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


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Programm

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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

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14 June

6:30-9:30

Breakfast


End of the meeting

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Modern Mathematics

Mathematical Sciences Strategic Alliance