The Royal Institution Mathematics Masterclasses gives S2 pupils an insight into how Mathematics can be applied and utilised outside of the classroom.
The Aberdeen Maths Masterclasses series has been running in Aberdeen for over 14 years and the Masterclasses have become very popular with students and teachers in this time. The main focus of the series is the application of Mathematics to real life problems, a message which can often get lost in the school environment.
We are delighted to be bringing back this fabulous series back face-to-face in Aberdeen in 2025/2026 thanks to kind sponsorship from Serica Energy.
Pupils were nominated through Mathematics teachers and 55 pupils from 14 schools across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire completed the 2024-2025 series of classes.
The presenters gave engaging and interactive sessions on a variety of Mathematical topics, and included codes and ciphers, measuring big numbers in space, million dollar equations, fractals and probability.
Pupils received their Mathematics Masterclass certificates, and CREST Discovery awards from representatives from Serica Energy and the Royal Institution.
“My favourite part of the series was learning mathematical secrets and being able to socialise and have fun while learning at the same time” Masterclass pupil 2022-2023.
We hope to open nominations for the 2025-2026 series in August 2025; interested pupils who will be in S2 at this point should speak to their Maths teacher.
If you would like further information about any aspect of the series, please contact Yashka Smith on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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