Melbourne University Mathematics and Statistics Society

The Maths Olympics is a competition that combines mathematical problem solving ability with physical prowess. It is definitely the highlight of the MUMS calendar!

Each year, MUMS runs two such events: the Schools Maths Olympics (SMO), and the University Maths Olympics (UMO). They are similar in style, but vary in difficulty and in who is eligible to compete:

• The SMO is at a slightly easier standard, and is for high school students only. It is held on the University of Melbourne Open Day. In 2012, Open Day was held on Sunday 19 August.
• The UMO is open to all university students and staff, as well as any teams from the SMO who feel up to the challenge. In 2012 it will be held at 12:30pm on Friday 12 October at JH Mitchell Theatre, Richard Berry Building.

Both Maths Olympics are held in the JH Mitchell Theatre (formerly Theatre A) in the Richard Berry Building, at the University of Melbourne.

Please follow the links on the left side of this page to find our more about the Schools and University Maths Olympics, including past questions and results.