Founded by the largest UK organization——UKMT
A difficult test for high school students to select UK Olympiad team
Investigated comprehensive mathematics academic strength
Top students from all over the world competed together
BMO Round 1 Date：Nov. 19, 2026 (Thu.) 210 mins
BMO Round 2 Date：Jan. 21, 2027 (Thu.) 210 mins
BMO has two rounds: BMO Round 1 and BMO Round 2. Only the top 10% in BMO Round 1 can participate in Round 2. UKMT will select the top UK students from Round 2 to take part in the UK National Mathematical Olympiad camp and select the national team. Different from the multiple choice questions of the SMC, BMO is mainly a proof question, which requires students to specify the steps and process of solving the problem, and to investigate students' comprehensive mathematical academic strength in depth. In the UK, only students with excellent SMC results are eligible to participate in BMO Round 1. In China, Chinese students can directly register for BMO Round1.
Academic Modules and Schedule （ 9:00- 12:00 a.m. , 14:00- 17:00 p.m.）
The primary instructional modules at the camp: algebra, combinatorics, geometry, and number theory. The main focus is not to have students solve more difficult problems, but rather to cultivate their thinking skills and problem solving ability.
Reference Schedule
*Note: Depending on everyone's mathematical proficiency, the coaching team may adjust the course sequence, content, and difficulty.
Registration
(1) How to register: Contact with your school teacher
(2) Deadline: June, 2026.
(3) The training camp has limited enrollment slots. Once filled, registrations will be closed, and any applications beyond the deadline will be considered as an automatic waiver of eligibility.
Dr. Sergei Taraskin
Lecturer at St Catharine’s College; Director of Studies in Mathematics for Natural Scientists; Director of Studies in Physical Natural Sciences; Director of Studies in Computer Science; College Tutor and IT Fellow
Dr. Sergei Taraskin
Lecturer at St Catharine’s College; Director of Studies in Mathematics for Natural Scientists; Director of Studies in Physical Natural Sciences; Director of Studies in Computer Science; College Tutor and IT Fellow
Dr. Sergei Taraskin is currently a Lecturer at St Catharine’s College, University of Cambridge. He serves as the Director of Studies in Mathematics for the Natural Sciences, while also overseeing academic guidance and coordination as the Director of Studies in Physics and Computer Science.
Educated in Moscow and having been engaged in teaching and research at the University of Cambridge since 1993, Professor Taraskin’s research interests center on complex systems and non-equilibrium processes, areas closely linked to mathematical modeling and systems analysis.
Over the years, he has supervised numerous interdisciplinary students across various mathematics options. He excels at integrating rigorous mathematical methodologies with real-world problems, helping students develop advanced mathematical thinking centered on modeling, analysis, and academic articulation.
Dr.Geoff Smith
Chair of UKMT, Head Coach of the UK International Mathematical Olympiad National Team, Two-time President of the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). Head Coach of the BMO Camp at Oxford. Head Coach of BMO Asia Camp, Recipient of the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) honor
Dr.Geoff Smith
Chair of UKMT, Head Coach of the UK International Mathematical Olympiad National Team, Two-time President of the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)
Dr. Geoff Smith graduated from the University of Oxford, has served as the Head Coach for the British Mathematical National Team 15 times and was elected twice as the IMO President from 2014 to 2022. During the COVID-19, Dr. Geoff Smith played a crucial role in designing a remote examination system, ensuring the continuity of the IMO competition globally. Dr. Geoff Smith is the founder of the European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad and organized the inaugural event at the University of Cambridge in 2012.
Dr. Geoff Smith has authored two books on the BMO: "The Mathematical Olympiad Primer" (suitable for BMO1) and "Mathematical Olympiad Companion" (suitable for BMO2),which are widely read among mathematics students in the UK. Dr. Geoff Smith has retired from full-time work and currently serves as an Honorary Mathematics Scholar at the University of Bath. His academic research primarily focuses on group theory and geometry, with occasional exploration of combinatorial mathematics applications in biochemistry.
Dr. Andrea Chlebikova
Coach of the BMO Camp at Oxford, Admissions Interviewer for Mathematics, Information Science, and Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge, core Designer and Undergraduate Lecturer for the University of Cambridge STEM SMART Programme, Former Gold Medalist in the European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad
Dr. Andrea Chlebikova
Coach of the BMO Camp at Oxford, Admissions Interviewer for Mathematics, Information Science, and Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge, core Designer and Undergraduate Lecturer for the University of Cambridge STEM SMART Programme, Former Gold Medalist in the European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad
Dr. Andrea Chlebikova was graduated from and now a faculty member at St Catharine's College, Cambridge. She is currently deeply involved in advanced mathematics education in the UK and has long served as a National Team Coach and marker for the British Mathematical Olympiad (BMO), possessing deep expertise in problem-solving strategies and marking criteria for toptier international mathematical challenges. During her tenure at Cambridge, Dr. Andrea has served as an admissions interviewer for Mathematics, Information Science, and Natural Sciences. With extensive experience in interdisciplinary selection, she is able to accurately assess applicants' mathematical logic and potential. Her research focuses on the mathematical modeling and prediction of molecular structures. As a core designer of the Cambridge STEM SMART Programme, she is dedicated to helping outstanding high school students build rigorous scientific thinking through high-intensity mathematics and science training, preparing UK students for STEM studies at the university level.
TJ Logarajah
Majored in Mathematics at Trinity College, University of Cambridge，Coach for the BMO Camp at Oxford，Member of the UK International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) National Team
TJ Logarajah
Majored in Mathematics at Trinity College, University of Cambridge，Coach for the BMO Camp at Oxford，Member of the UK International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) National Team
Tommy Mackay
Part III in Mathematics at Trinity College, University of Cambridge，Coach for the BMO Camp at Oxford，Member of the UK International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) National Team，Member of the Romanian Master of Mathematics (RMM)* National Team
Tommy Mackay
Part III in Mathematics at Trinity College, University of Cambridge，Coach for the BMO Camp at Oxford，Member of the UK International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) National Team，Member of the Romanian Master of Mathematics (RMM)* National Team
* The Romania Masters of Mathematics (RMM) is one of the highest-level challenges for top secondary school students worldwide. This challenge only invites around 20 countries with the best results in the IMO.
Lingde Yang
Part III in Mathematics at Trinity College, University of Cambridge，Coach for the BMO Camp at Oxford
Lingde Yang
Lingde is studying mathematics at Trinity College, Cambridge. He has long been fascinated by mathematics, especially number theory. He finds the links between number theory and other areas of mathematics — such as algebraic geometry and complex analysis — immensely compelling.
Throughout his school years, Lingde took part in numerous mathematical olympiads and training camps. After achieving outstanding results in BMO1 and BMO2, he was invited to a winter camp in Leeds and a spring camp hosted at Trinity College, where the UK team‑selection tests take place. His high‑ranking performance earned him a spot on the International Mathematics Olympiad squad, and he also competed at the 2022 Balkan Mathematics Olympiad held in Cyprus.
Since starting university, Lingde has volunteered at UKMT’s Oxford camp, marked papers for several olympiad competitions, and worked as a mentor for the UKMT mentoring scheme.
Dr.Geoff Smith
Chair of UKMT, Head Coach of the UK International Mathematical Olympiad National Team, Two-time President of the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). Head Coach of the BMO Camp at Oxford. Head Coach of BMO Asia Camp, Recipient of the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) honor
Dr.Geoff Smith
Chair of UKMT, Head Coach of the UK International Mathematical Olympiad National Team, Two-time President of the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). Head Coach of the BMO Camp at Oxford. Head Coach of BMO Asia Camp, Recipient of the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) honor
Dr. Geoff Smith graduated from the University of Oxford, has served as the Head Coach for the British Mathematical National Team 15 times and was elected twice as the IMO President from 2014 to 2022. During the COVID-19, Dr. Geoff Smith played a crucial role in designing a remote examination system, ensuring the continuity of the IMO competition globally. Dr. Geoff Smith is the founder of the European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad and organized the inaugural event at the University of Cambridge in 2012.
Dr. Geoff Smith has authored two books on the BMO: "The Mathematical Olympiad Primer" (suitable for BMO1) and "Mathematical Olympiad Companion" (suitable for BMO2),which are widely read among mathematics students in the UK. Dr. Geoff Smith has retired from full-time work and currently serves as an Honorary Mathematics Scholar at the University of Bath. His academic research primarily focuses on group theory and geometry, with occasional exploration of combinatorial mathematics applications in biochemistry.
Dr. Dominic Yeo
Chair of British Mathematical Olympiad, Academic Director of the UK IMO programme (STANSW)
Dr. Dominic Yeo
Chair of British Mathematical Olympiad, Academic Director of the UK IMO programme (STANSW), Associate Professor in Probability at the University of Cambridge / Lecturer at King's College London / Postdoctoral Researcher in Probability at the University of Oxford / Oxford University Admissions Interviewer
Dr. Dominic Yeo is the current Chair of the British Mathematical Olympiad (BMO) and Academic Director of the UK IMO programme. He is a mathematician in probability theory, currently teaching at King' s College London and taught at the University of Cambridge, with the aim of providing and promoting excellence and engagement in higher education mathematics teaching. Passionate about mathematical outreach and problem discussion, he founded the blog “Eventually Almost Everywhere,” which focuses on probability theory and the International Mathematical Olympiad.
Dr. Paul Vaderlind
Head Coach of the Swedish Mathematical Olympiad National Team, Problem Author and Coordinator for the Pan-African Mathematical Olympiad (PAMO), Associate Professor of Mathematics at Stockholm University
Dr. Paul Vaderlind
Head Coach of the Swedish Mathematical Olympiad National Team, Problem Author and Coordinator for the Pan-African Mathematical Olympiad (PAMO), Associate Professor of Mathematics at Stockholm University
Dr. Paul Vaderlind has served as Head Coach of the Swedish International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) team since 1999. He was drawn to the team competition "Baltic Way," which aims to promote communication and cooperation among Baltic countries. Sweden was one of the first "Western" countries to participate in the Baltic Way. In recognition of his contributions to encouraging other nations to join the competition, he was awarded the Gold Medal on the 50th anniversary of the Latvian Mathematical Society. Additionally, Paul has undertaken multiple roles in the Pan-African Mathematical Olympiad (PAMO), including problem author and coordinator, to ensure the smooth operation of the event.
Dr. Alessandra Caraceni
President of the European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO), Head Coach of the Italian Team for the European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO), Associate Professor of Mathematics at the Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa
Dr. Alessandra Caraceni
President of the European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO), Head Coach of the Italian Team for the European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO), Associate Professor of Mathematics at the Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa
Dr. Alessandra Caraceni is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at the Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa. Her primary research focuses on probability and combinatorics, with an emphasis on large-scale random combinatorial structures. Caraceni has been deeply involved in Italian Mathematical Olympiad activities and international competitions. She has served as Head Coach of the Italian team for the European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) and acted as Organizing Coordinator for the Florence session in 2018. Since 2014, Caraceni has been a member of the Olympiad Committee, responsible for coordinating and writing mathematics teaching materials for high school students.
