Maths Society · Constructor
The Maths Society Olympiad
A 5-hour, 5-topic challenge designed for curious problem-solvers — from first-years to seasoned math enthusiasts.
11:00–16:00 · Closed-book · Individual effort
Snapshot
5
hours of problem-solving
5
topics to explore
Opening ceremony · 10:00 · Awards at 19:00 · Hosted by the Maths Society.
Agenda
Full-day eventWe structure the day to give you deep focus time for solving, plus moments to meet other problem-solvers.
- 10:00 Opening ceremony & briefing
- 11:00 Competition begins · 5-hour session
- 16:00 Submissions close
- 19:00 Closing ceremony & awards
Information & Rules
Open to all levels — whether you’re just discovering proofs or already playing with Olympiad-style problems.
Core competition rules (11:00–16:00)
- Closed-book: no calculators, phones, tablets, notes, or digital references.
- Work individually — no discussion or collaboration.
- Show all reasoning: partial credit depends on clear working.
- Submit your answers before 16:00; late submissions cannot be accepted.
Olympiad Topics
Choose where your strengths lie — or challenge yourself in a new area. Each of the five topics supports deep, creative problem-solving.
Solutions
Full written and annotated solutions will be available from Monday 17th November. Re-work the problems, compare approaches, and learn new techniques.
Contact & Join the Society
Ask questions, see upcoming events, and stay in touch with the Maths Society community.