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AMT’s Olympiad programs are supported by the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources through Inspiring Australia – Science Engagement Programme. The Olympiad programs are also supported by the Major Partner of the AMT’s Olympiad Program, Jane Street.
Australia team competing at 2026 European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad in France
— 20 March 2026
The Australian Maths Trust has announced a team of four outstanding high school mathematicians to represent Australia at the 2026 European Girl’s Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO), an international competition that brings together leading young mathematicians from around the world. The team, including Anna Luo, Christine Ou, Amber Li, and Yihan (Olivia) Sun brings together a diverse
Optiver and AMT continue in partnership
— 17 March 2026
The Australian Maths Trust (AMT) is pleased to announce a continuation of their partnership with Optiver, a leading tech driven trading firm. Optiver will continue to partner with the AMT to support the Olympiad program for the next five (5) years. Mark Barnes, Director of Olympiads and Pathways at the AMT, looks forward to continuing
Jane Street partners with AMT to support Australia’s brightest maths minds
— 29 January 2026
The Australian Maths Trust (AMT) is pleased to announce a five-year partnership with leading research-driven trading firm Jane Street. Jane Street is passionate about supporting mathematical organisations across the world, and this partnership marks the first time it has worked with the AMT, whose mission is to develop a nation of creative problem solvers. “We’re
Australian Informatics team win Olympiad medals in Bolivia
— 22 September 2025
Australia’s brightest computer coding students have ‘cracked the code’ to international success – bringing home silver and bronze medals from the prestigious International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) held in Sucre, Bolivia from the 27th of July to the 3rd of August. Informatics is competitive computer programming, using mathematics and coding to solve problems. The IOI
Australia’s future is bright in mathematics and coding as our school students win major medals on the world stage
Talented Australian students from around the nation have just scored big in mathematics and computer coding on the international stage, with a combined total of 10 medals at the recent International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) and European Girls’ Olympiad in Informatics (EGOI). “There can be no doubt Australian students are shining bright in the world of
Young maths minds from all over the globe start competition for the International Mathematical Olympiad 2025 tomorrow as Great Britain takes ‘the ashes’ in early win
The 66th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is now officially underway as the opening ceremony took place earlier today, Monday 14 July, at the Sunshine Coast Convention Centre at Novotel Twin Waters. The Australian Maths Trust (AMT), on behalf of the Australian mathematics community, is excited and honoured to host the event which has drawn 635
The world’s smartest young maths minds descend on the Sunshine Coast this weekend for the International Mathematical Olympiad 2025
Before Queensland gets the sporting Olympics in Brisbane 2032, the Olympics of mathematics hits the state this week, with the world’s smartest young maths minds descending on the Sunshine Coast to represent their countries and compete for Medals. The Australian Maths Trust (AMT), on behalf of the Australian mathematics community, is excited and honoured to
Announcing the appointment of Mat Meriaux as CEO of the AMT
— 7 July 2025
Mat Meriaux, CEO The Board of the Australian Mathematics Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Mat Meriaux as our new Chief Executive Officer. Mat will commence in the role in December 2025. This appointment follows an extensive national and international search conducted over the past six months. The Board was fortunate to consider
