Axiom Maths Circles

What?

A Maths Circle is a group of students who come together to grapple with intriguing puzzles, discover and explore exciting ideas and learn to think like mathematicians. Axiom is a long-term programme and students who join in year 7 will be guaranteed a place on the programme for their entire school journey. Our experience is that the students who most enjoy the Circles are high-attainers who love problem-solving and imaginative, creative thinking.

See below for some examples of the sort of puzzles students will consider at our circles. You can also find out more about Axiom maths circles on the Axiom website.

Where?

We are running circles online. Students need a device with a camera and a microphone, and a good enough internet/wifi connection.

When?

Sessions are on Mondays and Thursdays from 16:30 to 17:30 and will run throughout the year.

Who?

Since our mission is to widen participation in mathematical sciences degrees and careers, we’ll prioritise places for students who:

attend non-selective schools
have been eligible for Free School Meals in any of the past 6 years
live or have lived in local authority care, are a young carer, or are disabled
are traditionally underrepresented in the mathematical sciences at HE, namely Black African, Black Caribbean, and Gypsy, Roma and traveller students
Students living socio-economically disadvantaged areas (measured by POLAR)
Students with special educational needs

How to apply?

Students must be nominated for this programme by their school teacher. The nominations process is currently live and closes on 21st October 2024. We are able to accept students from schools in our local area, including Southwark, Lambeth and Westminster schools.