Maths from the Underground Residential

Applications for the 2026 residential are now open! You will find a link to the application form at the bottom of this webpage. 

Take a look at what we got up to on the residential last year here.

This four-day, three-night residential will take place from the 25th-28th August 2026 and will provide the opportunity for students 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:

• Current Year 12 students who will be going into Year 13 in September 2026 (England and Wales). Students entering S6 in September 2026 (Scotland). Students going into Year 14 in 2026 (Northern Ireland). 
• Currently studying at a UK state school
• Students currently studying for, and expected to achieve an A* in A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics (England, Wales and Northern Ireland), or an A in Advanced Higher Mathematics (Scotland)
• Students seeking to study a mathematics, or mathematics adjacent undergraduate degree and wish to deepen their understanding of the subject 

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.

Please note: students who attend private school on a full means-tested bursary should contact us in advance to enquire about eligibility. Please email: slo@kings.cam.ac.uk.

Applications are now open. You can apply here - https://cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9zd28NI6dPe5ZS6 
The deadline for completing the application form is: 12noon on Friday 12 June 2026.

As part of the application process, you will be required to provide the details of a teacher referee.

A teacher’s reference is an essential part of applying to this residential and plays an important role in the decision-making process. Once you submit your application, your referee will be contacted directly and asked to provide a reference on your behalf. Prior to applying, you must ensure that you have:

• identified an appropriate teacher who will supply your reference and obtained their email address 

2026 deadlines 

• Applications close: 12noon on Friday 12 June 2026.
• Teacher reference deadline: 12noon on the 19 June 2026
• Decisions communicated: w/c 29 June 2026

Please note: applications without a teacher reference following the passing of the deadline will be considered incomplete and will not be considered for this Residential.