The PIMS mandate is to promote excellent research and applications of the mathematical sciences, to facilitate the training of highly qualified personnel, to create an equitable, diverse and inclusive community in the mathematical sciences, to enrich public awareness of and education in mathematics and to create partnerships with similar organizations around the world.

Upcoming Events

Scientific, Colloquia
USask Mathematics & Statistics Colloquium: Sam Shen
June 19, 2026
University of Saskatchewan
This is an informal seminar about the modernization of math teaching in the AI era. Several aspects of the modernization will be discussed: the RUM principle (relevant, useful, and modern) of textbooks, modern computer technology, learning-by-doing...
Scientific, Summer School
Summer School on Homotopy Colimits
June 22–26, 2026
University of Regina
Homotopy limits and colimits are a fundamental tool in homotopy theory, with applications to topology, geometry, and algebra. The event is aimed at graduate students, postdocs, and early-career researchers who want to learn more about this topic. The...
Scientific, Workshop
PIMS-NCTS Workshop in Geometric Analysis
June 22–26, 2026
University of British Columbia
Geometric analysis is a broad area. It uses and develops tools from analysis, such as partial differential equations, calculus of variations and geometric measure theory, to solve problems in geometry and topology. A pivotal achievement is the...
Educational, Summer School
Math Summer School for Elementary School Teachers
July 6–31, 2026
PIMS Library - ESB 4133
Teachers are expected to attend from 9:00 to 12:30 every weekday and to work on their own at home for another half an hour each day. They will be paid a $1,200 stipend upon completion of the program. Registration is now closed. Applicants will be...
Scientific, Conference
SFU-UBC Computational Math day
July 10, 2026
Simon Fraser University
Event Schedule: 1:30-1:45 Welcome remarks 1:45-2:45 Deanna Needell Title: On Fairness and Foundations in AI Abstract: In this talk, we will discuss several areas of recent work centered around the themes of fairness and foundations in machine...
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PIMS Acknowledges

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We acknowledge the support of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)

CNRS

PIMS hosts an International Research Lab of the CNRS

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We acknowledge the support from the Simons Foundation

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Collaborative Research Groups (CRG)

CRGs are one of PIMS flagship programs, building world class research networks.

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PIMS Postdocs

Between 1997-2025 we have supported over 450 postdoctoral positions

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Syzygy Users

Syzygy is a JupyterHub service created by PIMS

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Scientific Events

From 1996-2025 PIMS has supported over 6500 scientific events

Latest News & Updates

PIMS at 30: Mathematics in Action
June 18, 2026
For 30 years, PIMS has supported mathematical research and collaborations that help address complex challenges. Mathematics underpins advances in artificial intelligence, climate and weather...
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