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Africa–Europe Cluster of Research Excellence in Mathematics — CoRE-Math

CoRE-Math is an Africa–Europe research and doctoral training network in mathematics, connecting leading departments to build sustainable research environments and high-level doctoral training.

Brief History

Built on 20+ years of ISP-supported regional programmes (EAUMP, AAU) and Nordic partnerships (Finland, Norway, Sweden), training hundreds of MSc and PhD students and strengthening mathematics departments across Africa.
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Establishment of CoRE-Math

Recognised by ARUA and The Guild as an Africa–Europe Cluster of Research Excellence (2024).
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Member Universities

Co-leads: Makerere, Uppsala
African partners: Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, Rwanda, Zambia, UKZN
European partners: Amsterdam, Bergen, Groningen, Lappeenranta, Linköping, Oslo, Stockholm, Vienna
Strategic collaborators:
ECMI
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&
ICIAM
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(industrial & applied mathematics)
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Focus Areas

Collaborative doctoral training and supervision systems
Research networks linking African and European partners
Mathematics for industrial and societal applications
Gender equality and inclusive participation in mathematical sciences
Mathematical outreach and engagement to inspire and nurture talent
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On-going and Planned Activities

Core programme activities: • CoRE-Math Fellowships (UKZN & Uppsala) • ARUA–Carnegie–Mastercard fellow, Makerere • Erasmus+ ICM exchanges • Study group pilot, Uganda • Summer schools, Addis 2026 & Lusaka 2027 • 4th East African Mathematics Olympiad
Dissemination: • ARUA-The Guild conference, Glasgow June • ECMI conference, Kaunas July • Arusha conference August
Strategic developments: • Admission of Stellenbosch • Development of a funding strategy • Funding applications
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Funding

Current funding: African research councils, CIMPA, Erasmus+ ICM, Finnish governmental initiatives, ICMS, ICTP, ISP, Norad, Sida
Funding strategy (2026–2028): EU programmes (CBHE, IAAMS), specialist mathematics funders (CIMPA, ICTP, ICMS), and development partners (Sida, Norad)
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Website and Social Media

Website:
https://www.africaeuropecoremath.org/
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and LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9898198/
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