Department of Mathematical Sciences
Mission
In order to achieve its vision, the Department of Mathematical Sciences seeks to:
- Offer training in the development of mathematical skills, knowledge and insights in a way that is accessible to the African community.
- Provide quality tuition, conduct relevant research and deliver academic services at the same level of internationally accepted best practice.
- Recruit, develop, utilize and retain high calibre, motivated and dedicated staff
- Engage in tuition and research projects that promote the cultural heritage of Africa and the eradication of poverty, discrimination and mathematical illiteracy.
Research
- Conducting research at a level on par with international standards
- Engaging in theoretical, experimental and reflective research
- Informing and supporting the tuition function
Academic Citizenship
- Teaching and communicating mathematics and astronomy to the widest possible cross-section of the African society.
- Providing academic services to the scientific community both nationally and internationally
- Supporting mathematics education in Science, Engineering and Technology in all its aspects
- Increasing mathematics access to Higher Education
Last modified: Mon Aug 07 18:04:24 SAST 2023