# International Greenwich Olympiad

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## Core facts

- **Organiser:** International Greenwich Olympiad (https://olympiads.co.uk/organisation/international-greenwich-olympiad)
- **Subjects:** Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Art, Creative Writing, Geography
- **Age groups:** Primary, Junior, Intermediate, Senior
- **Activity type:** Competition
- **Format:** Hybrid
- **Entry route:** Participants submit a project proposal and abstract; a supervisor must register the project via apply.igolondon.co.uk. Projects can be individual or in teams. See website for category guidelines and UN SDG integration.

## Dates

- **Next/representative edition start:** 2026-06-14
- **End date:** 2026-06-20

### Key stages

- Registration opens — from 2025-09-01
- Registration deadline — deadline 2026-03-01
- Finalists announced — deadline 2026-03-15
- IGO 2026 online phase — from 2026-05-16
- IGO 2026 global event — from 2026-06-14

## URLs

- **Official website:** https://igolondon.co.uk
- **Registration:** https://apply.igolondon.co.uk
- **Olympiads.co.uk page:** https://olympiads.co.uk/event/international-greenwich-olympiad/international-greenwich-olympiad
- **This facts page:** https://olympiads.co.uk/ai/events/international-greenwich-olympiad/international-greenwich-olympiad.md

## Summary

The International Greenwich Olympiad (IGO) is a project-based STEAM competition for school students. Participants (individually or in teams) prepare projects across 15 categories—including AI, engineering, energy, environmental science, creative writing, robotics, film, and art—and present them for online and in-person judging.

The main event includes exhibitions, judging, cultural excursions (e.g. Oxford, London), and an awards ceremony. The in-person global event is held at Queen Mary University of London (Mile End), with opening ceremony and excursions in London and Oxford. Students receive medals and certificates (gold/silver/bronze).
## Data provenance

- **Sources:** Supabase activity/event catalogue
- **Last generated:** 2026-06-13
- **Representative edition:** yes
- **Projected dates:** no / not applicable

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