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On this day in science — 30 October In 1946, mathematician William Thurston was born. He revolutionised the study of three-dimensional geometry and topology, earning the Fields Medal in 1982. todayinsci.com Field: Mathematics | Geometry | Theoretical Physics

Thank you for joining the NITheCS Nobel Symposia Series, “Beyond AI: The Quantum Future of Computing,” presented by Matthias Troyer. We appreciate everyone who joined us in person and online! #NITheCS #QuantumComputing

Join the NITheCS & UKZN Seminar for “Two interesting applications of undergraduate algebra to Number Theory” with Prof Poobhalan Pillay. 📅 Thurs, 5 Nov 2026 🕛 12h15–13h15 SAST 📍 In person and online. buff.ly/lLRwbi1 #Mathematics #NumberTheory #Algebra

Computer Vision for Ecology in SA Workshop 22–26 Feb 2027 | AIMS, Muizenberg Get training in using computer vision & AI to analyse ecological image, video & audio datasets to monitor & conserve wildlife. Details: buff.ly/JlJb3k9 #ComputerVision #Ecology #Conservation #AI

On this day in science 29 October In 1929, the US stock market experienced Black Tuesday, one of the most devastating financial crashes in history, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling nearly 12%.

🚀 NITheCS is at AI Expo Africa 2026! 🤖🌍 Great reconnecting with Mbayo, one of our FameLab semi-finalists! 📸 Come visit our stand and meet the team! #NITheCS #AIExpoAfrica2026 #FameLab

On this day in science 28 October In 1937, Ted Hoff was born. He became a pioneer of microprocessor technology, helping develop the Intel 4004, one of the world's first commercial microprocessors.

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.