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International experts explore
Complexity Theory at STIAS
Stellenbosch, Thursday 23rd June 2005
A very successful workshop on new developments in Complexity Theory
took place at the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS)
last week.
Complexity Theory is gaining in prominence and importance and has
implications for a wide range of fields. Prof. Paul Cilliers of
Stellenbosch, who is internationally respected for his work in this
area, led the discussions. The focus of the workshop was on specific
areas of application, including philosophy, the biological sciences,
ecology, mathematics and organisations.
Among the international experts who presented papers were Proff.
Brian Goodwin (Schumacher College), Alicia Juarrero (Prince George’s
Community College, Maryland), Peter Allen, Olaf Wolkenhhauer (Rostock
University) and John Collins (University of KwaZulu-Natal). Stellenbosch
participants included Professors Johan Kinghorn, Mark Swilling,
Hendrik
Geyer, Jannie Hofmeyr, Jacky Snoep, Johan Rohwer, Wynand Coetzer,
Hans Eggers, Kristian Müller-Nedebock and Bernard Lategan as
well as Dr Hans Müller and Mr Christiaan Maasdorp.
Several promising themes were identified and new research partnerships
were formed which hopefully will be explored further in the form
of STIAS research projects.
Further information on STIAS can be found at http://academic.sun.ac.za/stias/
Photo - Complexity Theory workshop:
In front are Professors John Collier (University of KwaZulu-Natal),
Alicia Juarrero (Prince George’s Community College, Maryland,
USA) and Peter Allen (Cranfield University).
At the back are Professors Jannie Hofmeyr (Stellenbosch University),
Brian Goodwin (Schumacher College), Olaf Wolkenhauer (Rostock University)
and Paul Cilliers (Stellenbosch University).
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