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Inspiring a love of problem-solving in young people. We're a charity powered by hundreds of volunteers who coordinate maths competitions across the UK (& beyond) ukmt.org.uk
📣 Teachers!

You now have under two weeks to enter your students into the Intermediate Mathematical Challenge and put their problem-solving skills to the test!

All entries cost £15 per pack of 10 entries.

🔗 ukmt.org.uk/intermediate...

#MathsToday #UKMT
January 15, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Problem of the Week 155!

Please do not comment the solution so others can work it out too. Instead, like this post or comment a thumbs up if you think you have the correct answer!

The solution will be posted in the comments on Thursday afternoon.

#Problem #UKMT #Maths
January 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Calling all Primary Schools in Leeds!

As part of the City of Maths Leeds 26-27 celebrations, we are offering all Leeds Primary Schools 30 FREE entries into our Primary Kangaroo.

👉 Claim your entries by 26 February: bit.ly/PrimaryKanga...

👉 Competition: 19–26 March 2026

#mathstoday #Leeds
January 7, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Say hello to the UK team at the training camp in Budapest, Hungary (27 December–4 January), where students prepared for the International Mathematical Olympiad.

Now that's how to bring in the New Year!
January 6, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Problem of the Week 154!

Please do not comment the solution so others can work it out too. Instead, like this post or comment a thumbs up if you think you have the correct answer!

The solution will be posted in the comments on Thursday afternoon.

#Problem #UKMT #Maths
January 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Problem of the Week 153!

Please do not comment the solution so others can work it out too. Instead, like this post or comment a thumbs up if you think you have the correct answer!

The solution will be posted in the comments later in the New Year.

#Problem #UKMT #Maths
December 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Here’s a festive puzzle for you to round off the year!

A big thank you to all the teachers, students and volunteers who support UKMT — we couldn’t do this without you.

The UKMT Team

PS - view the solution on our website: ukmt.org.uk/puzzles

#mathstoday #UKMT
December 24, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Problem of the Week 152!

Please do not comment the solution so others can work it out too. Instead, like this post or comment a thumbs up if you think you have the correct answer!

The solution will be posted in the comments in the New Year.

#Problem #UKMT #Maths
December 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
BMO1 results are out! Well done, everyone!
December 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Flashback to the Elizabeth College Guernsey Senior Team Maths Challenge.

“Lots of good thinking and a few frantic moments to score bonus points made for a very exciting as well as enjoyable morning!”

Thank you to everyone who took part.
December 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Problem of the Week 151!

Please do not comment the solution so others can work it out too. Instead, like this post or comment a thumbs up if you think you have the correct answer!

The solution will be posted in the comments on Thursday afternoon.

#Problem #UKMT #Maths
December 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
It goes without saying that competition papers require marking, and all British Olympiad papers are marked by UKMT volunteers, predominantly in person.

Our most recent marking weekend took place in London, with 60 volunteers travelling to mark the BMO Round One papers.

#UKMT #maths #mathstoday
December 11, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Problem of the Week 150!

Please do not comment the solution so others can work it out too. Instead, like this post or comment a thumbs up if you think you have the correct answer!

The solution will be posted in the comments on Thursday afternoon.

#Problem #UKMT #Maths
December 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Problem of the Week 149!

Please do not comment the solution so others can work it out too. Instead, like this post or comment a thumbs up if you think you have the correct answer!

The solution will be posted in the comments on Thursday afternoon.

#Problem #UKMT #Maths
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The Andrew Jobbings Senior Kangaroo 🦘 results are in! Well done, everyone!

👉 ukmt.org.uk/senior-chall...
November 27, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Teachers!

Register your school in the Team Maths Challenge 2026. Be quick, as spaces are filling up fast. Battle it out with the best teams across the UK!

📍 Find your nearest venue
👥 Enter your team
🏆 Compete for the top spot!

Save your spot: ukmt.org.uk/team-challen...

#mathstoday #UKMT
November 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Problem of the Week 148!

Please do not comment the solution so others can work it out too. Instead, like this post or comment a thumbs up if you think you have the correct answer!

The solution will be posted in the comments on Thursday afternoon.

#Problem #UKMT #Maths
November 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
📹 The BMO1 video solutions are live!

Website: ukmt.org.uk/video-soluti...

YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3QL...
November 21, 2025 at 8:18 AM
It's competition day tomorrow!

Wishing all students the best of luck in the Andrew Jobbings Senior Kangaroo and the British Mathematical Olympiad Round 1. You've got this!

Find out more on our website: ukmt.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Problem of the Week 147!

Please do not comment the solution so others can work it out too. Instead, like this post or comment a thumbs up if you think you have the correct answer!

The solution will be posted in the comments on Thursday afternoon.

#Problem #UKMT #Maths
November 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Problem of the Week 146!

Please do not comment the solution so others can work it out too. Instead, like this post or comment a thumbs up if you think you have the correct answer!

The solution will be posted in the comments on Thursday afternoon.

#Problem #UKMT #Maths
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Thanks @ukmathstrust.bsky.social it’s always worth filling in surveys!
November 6, 2025 at 10:26 AM
We’re celebrating #TrusteesWeek by hearing from our Trustees! We asked Steve: “What have you learned or gained personally or professionally from being a Trustee?”

Read the full article here: ukmt.org.uk/trustee-voic...
November 6, 2025 at 10:25 AM
🦘 The Andrew Jobbings Senior Kangaroo takes place in two weeks: Wed 19 Nov 2025.

A 60-minute, 20-question follow-on to the Senior Maths Challenge.

🎟️ Purchase your entries today: ukmt.org.uk/senior-chall...
November 5, 2025 at 10:22 AM
This #TrusteesWeek, we asked our Chair, Geoff, "What do you think makes our charity’s work stand out in today’s educational landscape?"

Read the full article: ukmt.org.uk/trustee-voic...
November 5, 2025 at 8:18 AM