African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Building Science in Africa. AIMS is a pan-African network of centres of excellence for postgraduate education, research and public engagement in mathematical sciences. OUR VISION: to lead the transformation of Africa through innovative scientific training, technical advances and breakthrough discoveries which benefit the whole of society. OUR MISSION: to enable Africa's brightest students to flourish as independent thinkers, problem solvers and innovators that propel Africa's future scientific, educational and economic self-sufficiency.