MBL 2024

MBL 2024 was the ninth edition of this initiative and was held from the 08th to the 21th of September 2024.

The camp was attended by 60 participants and 24 tutors from 29 countries: Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Iran, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.

Each day of the camp was filled with intense mental work: in addition to three 80-minute blocks of mathematical classes led by experienced tutors, participants also had an hour of TAU (Time Academic Unscheduled) – a time dedicated to independent problem-solving and consultations with tutors. The participants also had the opportunity to learn from each other – some of them presented their favorite topics in half-hour Camper Talks. It is from these lectures and presentations that the articles in this issue originate.

However, MBL is more than just mathematical challenges. After intense mathematical work, there were Evening Activities – full of fun, challenges, and inspiration, often organized by the participants themselves – ranging from art workshops to philosophical discussions. Sports were also included – from running and exercise to volleyball, football, and frisbee matches – as well as the exciting Puzzle Hunt, a team-based marathon of logical puzzles.