There is no doubt that Albyn pupil, Hop (S4), has a remarkable talent. He gained the highest score in Scotland in the UK Maths Trust (UKMT) Hamilton Olympiad earlier this year and this outstanding achievement earned him a coveted spot at one of the UK’s most prestigious mathematics UKMT training camps, held at Oxford University. This incredible opportunity is reserved for a select group of the country’s most talented young mathematicians, providing them with advanced training and the chance to network with some of the brightest minds in mathematics. 

The camp, hosted in September, offers a week of intensive sessions designed to challenge and inspire pupils who have demonstrated exceptional mathematical ability. It gives pupils a taste of what it’s like to study maths at an advanced level, and prepare them for future opportunities outside of the UK, including the International Mathematical Olympiad where you represent your country. 

Hop has shown exceptional skills in mathematics for his age and is amongst one of the youngest pupils to attend the UKMT training camp this year. He participated in lectures led by Cambridge and Oxford University professionals tackling complex mathematical problems whilst giving the opportunity to meet with other like-minded pupils across the UK.  

Reflecting on the camp Hop shared…

“I really learnt a lot from the camp, and made a lot of friends who I keep in touch with. We often share any difficult maths questions between us to get another perspective.”

With a bright future ahead, Hop has already set his sights on the next UKMT challenge….

“I got into British Maths Olympiad 2 last year, and I want to improve on this so I get invited to another training camp in Cambridge in the Spring which is for people who are preparing for international maths. They select six individuals from this camp to attend an international selection camp so I’m hoping to get into the international team next year.”

His academic year is off to a great start as he recently took part in the Senior UKMT Maths Challenge, aimed at S5 and S6 pupils, and achieved full marks. 

Keep up the good work Hop!