2nd African–Nordic Conference in Mathematics Held in Arusha
The Department of Mathematics at the University of Dar es Salaam, through the Mathematics for Sustainable Development (MATH4SDG) Project, funded under the NORHED II Programme, in collaboration with the University of Bergen, Norway, and Makerere University, Uganda, organised the 2nd African–Nordic Conference in Mathematics from 11–14 August 2026 in Arusha, Tanzania.
Held under the theme “Collaborative Research in Mathematics and Mathematics Education for Sustainable Development,” the conference brought together 104 participants from 14 countries, including researchers, educators, practitioners and students from Africa, the Nordic countries and beyond. The participating countries were the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Germany, Japan, Kenya, Nigeria, Norway, Rwanda, South Africa, South Sudan, Sweden, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
The conference provided a valuable platform for sharing research findings, exchanging ideas, fostering scholarly engagement and strengthening academic collaboration among researchers, educators and students from diverse institutions and countries.
The conference was officially opened by Prof. William-Andey Lazaro Anangisye, Vice Chancellor of the University of Dar es Salaam. The four-day scientific programme featured keynote presentations, plenary presentations and contributed research presentations in parallel sessions, covering Pure Mathematics; Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Modelling; Mathematical Biology, Health and Environment; AI, Data Science, Statistics and Finance; and Mathematics Education and Sustainable Development.
Beyond the scientific sessions, the conference included CoRE-Math meetings, a cocktail party and a conference dinner, providing opportunities for academic networking and interaction.
The conference concluded on 14 August 2026 with a closing ceremony. Prof. Anthony M. Mshandete, Deputy Vice Chancellor–Academic, Research and Innovation at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), served as the Guest of Honour. The ceremony featured the conference report and highlights, remarks from the MATH4SDG Project Coordinator, official closing remarks and a vote of thanks.
An optional excursion to Tarangire National Park was also organised for participants, providing an opportunity to experience Tanzania's natural environment before departure. The conference provided an important platform for research exchange, academic networking and collaboration, highlighting the contribution of mathematics and mathematics education to addressing challenges in health, environment, technology and sustainable development.
