We’re delighted to launch Puzzles and Problems for Primary Pupils – UKMT’s first book aimed at primary-aged pupils, and our first publication to feature full-colour illustrations. Designed for older primary pupils, particularly those in Years 5 and 6 in England, the book brings together over 300 problems from Écolier Kangaroo challenges published between 2013 and […]
Schools from across the UK submitted almost 600 entries, each exploring the theme of Maths is Magic in their own unique way. Choosing the winners was no easy task, and our judges were incredibly impressed by the quality, originality and enthusiasm on display. Our winning entry was from Southend High School for Boys by students: Bamise, JC, […]
We were very sad to hear that Penny passed away at the end of June. Penny was one of UKMT’s most dedicated volunteers, and her contribution to the Team Maths Challenge over more than two decades was remarkable. After securing a first class honours maths degree at Nottingham she then spent a further year in […]
Alex Chui, a student representing the United Kingdom at the International Mathematical Olympiad, has become the most decorated Maths Olympiad participant of all time. Alex, who is in Year 13 at Tonbridge School, came joint 1st with a perfect score of 42/42, earning his fifth Gold medal at this year’s edition in Shanghai. These 5 […]
On Saturday 27 June 2026, volunteers from across the UK came together at the Crowne Plaza London Kings Cross to celebrate 30 years of dedication to the UK Maths Trust. The special event recognised the invaluable contribution made by the Trust’s volunteers since its foundation. Through their time, expertise and commitment, volunteers have played a […]
Photo L to R: Kiran Kedlaya (OMEGA Board Member), Mary Wimbury (UKMT Trustee), Ravi Vakil (Canadian-American mathematician and a Professor of Mathematics at Stanford University), Paul Zeitz (OMEGA President and Board Member), Kit Reagan (UKMT Director of Mathematical Programmes) By Mary Wimbury UKMT trustee At the end of May, Kit Reagan, UKMT’s Director of Mathematical […]
In May, six pupils and three volunteers travelled to Northern Greece, where the UK participated as a guest team at the Balkan Mathematical Olympiad. For this event, UKMT sends pupils who are relatively inexperienced at international competitions – for three of the team members it was their first time representing their country. Particular congratulations to […]
The United Kingdom Mathematics Trust was founded in October 1996 with the late Dr Peter Neumann as its first Chair. As it approaches its 30th birthday, UKMT continues to go from strength to strength under the dynamic leadership of Dr Geoff Smith. G E O F F + S M I T H M A T H S The letters A, E, F, G, H, I, M, O, S and T represent different digits in […]
I’ve now been a maths teacher for over 20 years, and I’ve been a UKMT volunteer for even longer; indeed UKMT has been – and still is – quite a big part of my life. Even before UKMT as such existed, I participated in maths competitions as a school student by first entering one of […]
Six students and three volunteers headed to Bucharest to represent the UK at the Romanian Master of Mathematics.
After a packed week of exams, training, and excursions, the team delivered one of our strongest performances in years.
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