Image: Liverpool team visit AIMS Centre HQ in Rwanda
The University of Liverpool has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the African Institute for Mathematics Sciences (AIMS) to foster new collaborations towards the development of the next generation of scientists.
The partnership will facilitate the emergence of new research collaborations between Liverpool academics and leading African scientists, support the development of the next generation of scientists in Africa, and enable Liverpool academics to spend time working at AIMS centres.
Professor Wiebe Van Der Hoek, Executive PVC for the University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, said: "The University is delighted to have formed a partnership with AIMS to support their outstanding work.
"This MOU will enable us to strengthen our connections with researchers and students across Africa, explore new joint research projects and increase future academic collaborations".
Professor Mama Foupouagnigni, Chief Academic Officer for AIMS, said: "We are thrilled by the partnership with the University of Liverpool, another testament to our commitment to scientific excellence in Africa.
"Through our Centres of Excellence and Research Centres, AIMS invests in training Africa's youth, while conducting meaningful research to advance knowledge-led development. Our cooperation with the University of Liverpool is consistent with our mission, and we look forward to the scientific outputs which will emerge from this collaboration."
This partnership will build on existing links between Liverpool academics and AIMS centres in microfinance, climate change, and other relevant research areas.
