⏳ 1 DAY TO GO! The wait is almost over! 🎉 Tomorrow, the NITheCS Summit 2026 begins, bringing together researchers and key stakeholders for three days of collaboration, innovation and impact. 📅 21–23 October 2026 📍 Devon Valley Hotel, Stellenbosch #NITheCSSummit2026 #NITheCS

On this day in science 20 October In 1891, physicist James Chadwick was born. He later discovered the neutron in 1932, transforming scientists' understanding of atomic structure.

Thanks for joining NITheCS colloquium "English Is the New Programming Language (And We Are the New Bottleneck) " led by Prof Willem Visser (Stellenbosch University & Amazon Web Services) . We appreciate both audiences.

On this day in science 19 October In 1910, physicist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was born. His research established a critical mass limit for white dwarf stars, advancing our understanding of stellar evolution.

⏳ 2 DAYS TO GO! The NITheCS Summit 2026 is almost here! We're excited to bring together researchers and key stakeholders to celebrate achievements, strengthen collaborations and shape the future of science. 📅 21–23 October 2026 📍 Devon Valley Hotel, Stellenbosch

⏳ 3 DAYS TO GO! The NITheCS Summit 2026 is almost here! Bringing together researchers and key stakeholders to celebrate achievements, strengthen collaborations and shape the future of science. 📅 21–23 October 2026 📍 Devon Valley Hotel, Stellenbosch #NITheCSSummit2026 #NITheCS

⏳ 4 DAYS TO GO! The NITheCS Summit 2026 is almost here! Bringing together researchers and key stakeholders to celebrate achievements, strengthen collaborations and shape the future of science.

🐍✨ Capturing the final moments of #PyConZA2026! What an incredible experience connecting with Python enthusiasts, researchers, developers, and innovators! NITheCS is grateful for the inspiring conversations, shared knowledge, and new connections. 🚀 #NITheCS #Python

🐍 We’re excited to be here at #PyConZA2026! 🚀 We're connecting with Python enthusiasts, researchers, developers, and innovators, exploring how Python and computational sciences are shaping the future of research and innovation. Come meet the NITheCS team!

⏳ 5 DAYS TO GO! The NITheCS Summit 2026 is almost here! In just 5 days, researchers and key stakeholders will gather to celebrate scientific achievements, strengthen collaborations and shape the next chapter of NITheCS.

On this day in science 16 October In 1843, mathematician William Rowan Hamilton discovered quaternions, a mathematical system used to describe rotations and orientations in three-dimensional space.

Join the NITheCS Webinar: ‘Gravity sourced by quantum matter: a subjective overview’ 🎙️ Prof Akira Matsumura (Kyushu University) 📅 Fri, 16 Oct 🕛 12h00–13h00 SAST 📍 Attend in person or online. buff.ly/B7Qy9gX #QuantumMatter #Gravity #QuantumEntanglement #QuantumPhysics

⏳ 6 DAYS TO GO! The excitement continues as we approach the NITheCS Summit 2026! In just 6 days, researchers and key stakeholders will gather to reflect on scientific progress, strengthen collaborations and shape the future of NITheCS.

Apply for a FREE NITheCS Software Carpentry Workshop: Introduction to Shell, Git, Plotting & Programming with R. 📅 19–23 Oct 2026 🕘 09h00–13h00 SAST 🌐 Online For: postgraduates & researchers. Apply by 16 Oct. buff.ly/AfMtHL0 #SoftwareCarpentry #Shell #Git #RProgramming

⏳ 7 DAYS TO GO! Just one week until the NITheCS Summit 2026! A gathering of researchers and key stakeholders to celebrate scientific achievements, strengthen collaborations and shape the next chapter of NITheCS.

On this day in science 14 October In 1947, Chuck Yeager flew the Bell X-1 faster than the speed of sound, achieving the first confirmed supersonic flight. NASA

Master’s & PhD students from the NITheCS community in JHB: Join an in-person Ideation Workshop to explore how technology can address challenges. 📅 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 🕗 08h30–14h00 📍 MITP Boardroom, WITS 👉 buff.ly/VDW1j7C #PostgraduateOpportunities #IdeationWorkshop

NITheCS Mini-school: ‘Generative AI in Academia’ With Dr Sonja Strydom & Ms Selene Delport (Stellenbosch University). 📅 Wed, 14, 21 & 28 October 2026 🕑 14h00 SAST 📍 Attend online. 🔗 buff.ly/0wvVul8 #GenerativeAI #AIInAcademia #AcademicWriting #CriticalDigitalLiteracy

⏳ 8 DAYS TO GO! The excitement is building for the NITheCS Summit 2026! In just 8 days, researchers and key stakeholders will come together to celebrate scientific achievements, strengthen collaborations and shape the next chapter of NITheCS.

On this day in science 13 October In 1913, computer pioneer Arthur Burks was born. He worked on ENIAC, one of the earliest electronic general-purpose computers. CHM Why it matters: Early computing transformed scientific calculation, simulation, and large-scale data analysis.