Masterclasses

Jointly organised with Edinburgh Napier University and Heriot-Watt University, our Royal Institution Masterclasses are designed to inspire keen and talented S2 pupils from all over Scotland. Classes are led by top experts from academia and industry, and cover a broad range of topics.

The Edinburgh Mathematics Masterclasses series runs in the spring term, typically starting in January. Each session features a different speaker. Classes are highly interactive and a great opportunity for pupils to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Royal Institution webpage 

How to take part

Schools from across Scotland are directly invited to nominate S2 pupils to take part in the series. Parents cannot nominate their child directly, but are encouraged to speak to their child's teacher if they are interested. Pupils are selected based on their enthusiasm for mathematics and their work ethic rather than purely on their mathematical ability. 

2026 Masterclasses

Please find the programme including speakers and topics that will be covered in the upcoming series listed below. This may change and participants will be notified via email if this is the case.

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The Edinburgh Maths Circle is kindly sponsored by the Glasgow Mathematical Journal Trust.