Reminder: Register for the Nobel Symposia Series Public Talk, ‘Beyond AI: The Quantum Future of Computing’, with Prof Matthias Troyer (Microsoft). 📅 Wed, 28 Oct 🕙 10h30–11h30 SAST 📍 Attend in person or online 🔗 buff.ly/CnxZsJF #QuantumComputing #AI #PublicScienceTalk

Join the 16th Gauteng Mathematical Physics School: ‘Recent trends in CFT & the gauge/gravity correspondence’. 📅 30 Nov – 4 Dec 2026 📍 Uni. of Pretoria 📩 Mail [email protected] to apply. Limited support for PhD students. buff.ly/hoNXsMI #MathematicalPhysics #GaugeGravity

Join the Royal Academy of Engineering for the 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation final, hosted by Bryan Habana. 📅 Wed, 28 Oct, 16h30-21h30 SAST 📍 NH Johannesburg Sandton Hotel & online 🎟️ Free buff.ly/pZISFnT #EngineeringInnovation #RoyalAcademyOfEngineering

On this day in science 27 October In 1961, the first Saturn I rocket was successfully launched, marking a major milestone in the development of powerful launch vehicles for space exploration. NASA

Want a FREE ticket to attend AI Expo Africa, taking place on 28–29 October 2026 at Sandton Convention Centre, JHB? Enter the draw by noon on Tues, 27 October at buff.ly/neNtud8 #AIExpoAfrica #NITheCS #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation

On this day in science — 26 October In 1911, mathematician Shiing-Shen Chern was born. His groundbreaking work in differential geometry transformed how scientists understand curved spaces and mathematical structures.

📸 Day 3 of the NITheCS Summit 2026! More insightful discussions, meaningful engagements and opportunities for collaboration as we continue strengthening the future of theoretical and computational sciences in South Africa and beyond! 🌍🤝 #NITheCSSummit2026 #NITheCS #Science

🤝 At the #NITheCSSummit2026, NITheCS and COEFS signed a three-year MoU to strengthen collaboration in mathematics, statistics and computational modelling, connecting research with real-world financial challenges. #NITheCS #Research #Innovation

🚀 NITheCS SUMMIT 2026 IS UNDERWAY! Bringing together researchers, leadership and key stakeholders to reflect on achievements, strengthen collaborations and shape the future of science! 📍 Devon Valley Hotel, Stellenbosch #NITheCSSummit2026 #NITheCS

On this day in science 22 October In 2008, India launched Chandrayaan-1, its first lunar mission, which later helped confirm the presence of water molecules on the Moon. NASA Science+1

Nobel Symposia Series – Public Talk: ‘Beyond AI: The Quantum Future of Computing’ with Prof Matthias Troyer (Microsoft). 📅 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 🕙 10h00 for 10h30 SAST 📍 Attend in person or online buff.ly/9ddN4we #QuantumComputing #ArtificialIntelligence #NobelInAfrica

NITheCS & MITP Seminar: ‘Machine Learning Renormalisation Group Transformations for QCD’ with Prof Urs Wenger (Uni. of Bern). 📅 Tues, 27 Oct 🕐 13h15–14h15 SAST 📍 Attend in person or online buff.ly/N1qRH5p #MachineLearning #QuantumChromodynamics #LatticeGaugeTheory

On this day in science — 21 October In 1966, the Aberfan disaster occurred in Wales when a coal-waste tip collapsed, sending a landslide into a village and killing 144 people.

Postdoctoral Fellowship | NITheCS North Node This fellowship combines atomistic modelling and machine learning to explore polymer nanocomposites for energy and space applications. Apply by 23 Oct. buff.ly/T6D4be3 #PostdoctoralFellowship #MaterialsScience #MachineLearning

⏳ 1 DAY TO GO! The wait is almost over! 🎉 Tomorrow, the NITheCS Summit 2026 begins, bringing together researchers and key stakeholders for three days of collaboration, innovation and impact. 📅 21–23 October 2026 📍 Devon Valley Hotel, Stellenbosch #NITheCSSummit2026 #NITheCS

On this day in science 20 October In 1891, physicist James Chadwick was born. He later discovered the neutron in 1932, transforming scientists' understanding of atomic structure.

Thanks for joining NITheCS colloquium "English Is the New Programming Language (And We Are the New Bottleneck) " led by Prof Willem Visser (Stellenbosch University & Amazon Web Services) . We appreciate both audiences.

On this day in science 19 October In 1910, physicist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was born. His research established a critical mass limit for white dwarf stars, advancing our understanding of stellar evolution.

⏳ 2 DAYS TO GO! The NITheCS Summit 2026 is almost here! We're excited to bring together researchers and key stakeholders to celebrate achievements, strengthen collaborations and shape the future of science. 📅 21–23 October 2026 📍 Devon Valley Hotel, Stellenbosch

⏳ 3 DAYS TO GO! The NITheCS Summit 2026 is almost here! Bringing together researchers and key stakeholders to celebrate achievements, strengthen collaborations and shape the future of science. 📅 21–23 October 2026 📍 Devon Valley Hotel, Stellenbosch #NITheCSSummit2026 #NITheCS