Maths from the Underground Residential

This event has now passed for 2025. Thank you for coming! Take a look at what we got up to on the residential here.

This four-day, three-night residential will take place from the 26th-29th August 2025 and will provide the opportunity for current year 12 students at UK state schools to explore mathematical concepts beyond the standard school curriculum, as well as deepen their understanding in areas such as geometry, mechanics, trigonometry, projectiles, parabolas, and many more!

Under the guidance of King’s Mathematics Fellows, attendees will have the opportunity to transform how they approach and solve mathematical problems. Students will also experience the types of abstract reasoning and critical thinking expected at university level, which will support them when applying to study mathematics at competitive universities such as the University of Cambridge.

There will be downtime in the evening for students to socialise with other attendees, alongside exciting social activities run by current King’s students. Meals will be provided in the King’s College Dining Hall.

This event is completely free to attend. Travel expenses will be covered for students who can provide evidence of eligibility for Free School Meals (FSM). We may also cover expenses for students who are not eligible for FSM but can provide evidence of a household income below median average earnings in the UK. Please email slo@kings.cam.ac.uk if you are unsure about your eligibility.

The event will take place at King's College, University of Cambridge and the University’s Maths Faculty. Attendees will be required to stay overnight in student accommodation.

To be eligible for the event, you must be:

• A current Year 12 student who will be going into Year 13 in September 2025 (England and Wales) / a student entering S6 in September 2025 (Scotland) / a student going into Year 14 in 2025 (Northern Ireland)
• Currently studying at a UK state school
• Expected to achieve an A* in A Level Maths (England, Wales, and Northern Ireland) or an A in Advanced Higher Maths (Scotland)
• Seeking to study a maths-related undergraduate degree and wishing to deepen their understanding of maths

The event is open to all who meet the above criteria, but in the event of being oversubscribed, students will be selected based on widening participation criteria.

Applications have now closed. We have been in touch via email with the outcome of your application.