Carthusian, Owen Guo has been invited to attend the UK Mathematics Trust Olympiad Initial Training Camp at the Queen’s College, Oxford, following his excellent performance in Mathematics Olympiad Competitions this year.
The main purpose of this camp is to offer a week’s intensive training in mathematics outside the conventional syllabuses to 18 of the ablest young mathematicians in the country.
It will also be used to identify potential members of a squad of students who will continue training throughout the year with a view to representing the UK in one of the future International Mathematical Olympiads.
The camp will be led by Dr Peter Neumann, the former chairman of the Trust and an emeritus fellow of Queen’s, and by Dr James Cranch, the UK Team Leader for the IMO.
There will be an emphasis on problem-solving and clear mathematical exposition: the course is designed to encourage students in the field of mathematical problem-solving, to introduce them to new ideas, and to stimulate them by giving them the opportunity to meet and work with others who have similar interests and exceptional abilities.