The Archimedes Awards is a prestigious UK-based international programme dedicated to nurturing mathematical talent in young learners. Rooted in the values of excellence, fairness, resilience, and inclusive opportunity, we empower students from all backgrounds and abilities to discover and celebrate their mathematical potential and talents.
Drawing inspiration from Archimedes, our challenges are meticulously crafted to stimulate curiosity, enhance problem-solving skills, and celebrate achievements at all levels.
Whether you’re a school leader, educator, parent, or student, we invite you to be part of an esteemed global journey—celebrating mathematical achievement and unlocking every learner’s potential.
Our mission is to ignite a passion for mathematics by providing engaging, inclusive, and dynamic opportunities for young learners to develop and showcase their mathematical abilities - regardless of their current level.
🚀 “Every student can excel in mathematics when provided with the right opportunities.”
Our tiered recognition system rewards a broad spectrum of achievements - from certificates of participation to prestigious awards for top performers, our recognition system rewards effort, creativity, and exceptional achievement.
🎓Exceptional performers are invited to advance to higher levels of competition, unlocking further opportunities for growth, recognition, and international success.
Students can participate from the comfort of their own environment—at home, at school, or wherever suits them best—through our fully online competition format. This flexibility helps reduce stress and allows learners to perform at their best. With adaptable scheduling and minimal logistical demands, schools, families, and independent learners can easily take part. We are committed to breaking down barriers and welcoming diverse learners, making mathematics more accessible and inclusive so that every student has the opportunity to participate and succeed.
We aim to inspire students to pursue careers in STEM fields by showcasing the practical and theoretical beauty of mathematics. By nurturing future innovators, we seek to contribute to advancements that push the boundaries of what is mathematically and scientifically possible.
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Inspire a love of mathematics and celebrate your students' or child's potential through a global platform that values progress, problem-solving, and perseverance. Whether you're a school or a parent, give your learners the chance to shine, grow, and be recognised.
Register today and empower the mathematicians of tomorrow!
The Archimedes Museum is a unique thematic museum of science and technology in Greece dedicated to the greatest mathematician, physicist, engineer, astronomer and inventor of antiquity, but also to the broader ancient Greek technology of his time.
The First Clock with Moving Mechanisms in Human History
Archimedes
Syracuse, Sicily, c. 287 – c. 212 BCE
Archimedes designed an early hydraulic clock, or clepsydra, which used flowing water to measure time. Powered by a central reservoir, it featured moving parts driven by water pressure—an extraordinary feat of engineering that reflected his genius in mechanics and design.
Events at the Archimedes Museum
Step into the world of ancient innovation and modern discovery at the Archimedes Museum. Our events bring mathematics, science, and engineering to life through interactive exhibitions, hands-on workshops, and educational talks inspired by Archimedes’ legacy.
Experience the genius of the past and spark curiosity for the future
The conversation dives into the importance of oracy in the classroom, especially in mathematics, exploring how it can transform learning and teaching.
The conversation explores the role of external evaluation, the challenges of conducting randomised controlled trials (RCTs), and what the findings could mean for maths education.
The review identifies some of the challenges facing leaders of maths in English schools, including the national shortage of maths teachers, the widening gap between disadvantaged students and their peers, the need for greater focus on students in KS3, and the ways maths departments are approaching these challenges.
Empower your students to think big, solve creatively, and achieve more.
Register your school or institution to engage students of all abilities — from building confidence to challenging top achievers.
All participants are recognised, and exceptional talent may be invited to shine on an international stage.
Bring the challenge to your school today.
Support your child’s potential and let their achievements shine.
The Archimedes Awards celebrates mathematical growth at every level — from building confidence to recognising exceptional talent.
All participants are acknowledged, and top achievers may be invited to represent their abilities on an international stage.
Register today and let their achievements be celebrated.