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The Olympiad programs are supported by the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources through the Science Competitions: Mathematics and Informatics Olympiads grant opportunity. The Olympiad programs are also supported by the Major Partner of the AMT’s Olympiad Program, Jane Street, and Olympiad Program Partner, Optiver.
Australian team ranks in top third in the world at International Maths Olympiad in Norway
Six of Australia’s brightest mathematics students have this week participated in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) in Norway, where their results have just seen Australia rank 29th out of the 104 countries that took part, achieving five medals and an Honourable Mention for their efforts. The six students from schools in NSW and Victoria, ranging
Australian team ranks in top third in the world at International Maths Olympiad in Norway
IMO 2022, IMO Results, OSLO 2022 — 17 July 2022
Six of Australia’s brightest mathematics students have this week participated in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) in Norway, where their results have just seen Australia rank 29th out of the 104 countries that took part, achieving five medals and an Honourable Mention for their efforts. The six students from schools in NSW and Victoria, ranging
Optiver extends its sponsorship of the Australian Maths Trust Olympiad programs
The Australian Maths Trust (AMT) is excited to announce that Optiver has extended its sponsorship of the AMT Olympiad programs for a further four years to 2025. “We are pleased to announce that our partnership with Optiver, our national sponsor of the Australian Informatics and Mathematical Olympiad programs, will continue to 2025,” said Nathan Ford,
Australian Maths Trust announces Belinda Robinson as new Chair
At their recent Annual General Meeting, the Members of the Trustee for the Australian Mathematics Trust (AMT) approved the appointment of the new Board Chair, Belinda Robinson FAICD FRSN, who will start her appointment on 1 July 2022. This is a significant move for the Trust, with Ms Robinson being the first female Chair
Australia places 3rd at EGMO and takes home 4 gold medals!
EGMO 2022 — 24 April 2022
In its 5th year participating at the European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO), the 2022 Australian EGMO team of Grace Chang Yuan, Cloris Xu, Eunsu Choi, and Iris Xu have truly outdone themselves. With scores placing them 6th, 12th, 15th and 20th individually out of 222 contestants. Each one of them has brought home a highly coveted gold medal and contributed to Australia’s incredible 3rd place among 57 teams from Europe and around the world!
In memory of the Trust’s inaugural Chair and former UC Vice Chancellor Don Aitkin
Don Aitkin, an academic and writer who led a transformation at the University of Canberra and contributed to organisations including the Australian Maths Trust, has passed away at the age of 84. Donald Alexander Aitkin, born in 1937, became a professor of politics at Macquarie University in 1971 after completing a PhD at the Australian
Australian team achieves gold medal sweep, Australia ranks third in the 2022 European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad
Four Australian high school students have competed in the 2022 European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO), the premier international mathematics competition for young women. The Australian team placed third overall, with each contestant achieving a gold medal for their efforts. Gold medals were only awarded to those who scored 29 or more. Of 222 contestants, only 23
Australian team announced for 2022 European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad
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From 6–12 April 2022, four Australian high school students will be competing in the 2022 European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO), an international mathematics competition for young women. This is the fifth year that Australia will be represented. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xs5ZcpyqxgE The Australian EGMO team was announced in a virtual announcement on Sunday, 20 February 2022. The four
