About:

This workshop aims to facilitate an investigation of the history and pedagogy of the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) as a way of improving available information about mathematics communities broadly, and those involved with this movement more specifically. Two general aspects of this history will be the focus of the workshop: the problem-solving nature of competitions, and the narratives and influences the IMO has on the global mathematics communities. The growing scholarship about the movement in general, and an increased interest in it from the perspective of investigating international mathematics communities, identities, and mathematical practices will allow us to open up discussions which will enable participants and organisers to further articulate and disseminate some common themes currently being re-examined on the international stage in relation to mathematical competitions.

Participation

The public application is open for a limited number of spaces; please click the button "Apply to attend" at the top of this webpage to submit your application before Thursday 23 January 2024. There is some funding available to support ECRs and PhD students to attend this workshop, please apply and give details of the support you require. All applications will then be reviewed by the scientific organisers and the aim is to advise applicants of their decisions by the end of January 2025. Successful applicants will be required to pay a 150.00 GBP registration fee.

Participants with special needs or who must fulfil strict visa requirements are encouraged to apply as early as possible and contact ICMS immediately upon submission. We will review your request on a case by case basis. 

Programme

Programme will be published here once it's finalised. Find key speakers below.