African School for Electronic Structure Methods and Applications (ASESMA)

ASESMA started in 2008 as a series of workshops held every two years in different African countries

Condensed matter theory is combined with practical knowledge of the computer codes for simulations of materials

Designed to foster a collaborative network for research and higher education in Africa.

Participants are drawn from across the continent through a competitive process

Lecturers and mentors are outstanding scientists from across the world including Africa.

The ASESMA galaxy has now expanded to include several activities with the same goal