Scottish Actuarial Innovators Challenge

Online with Final in the National Robotarium, Heriot-Watt University 18th Nov-8th Jun All day Free

An exciting national competition giving S4–S6 pupils the chance to work with real data, solve a real-world case study and discover what actuaries do. Teams of 2–4 pupils analyse this year’s challenge and submit their recommendations for a place in the grand final at the National Robotarium, Heriot-Watt University. Open to all Scottish secondary schools, with £2,000 in prize money and mentoring opportunities for finalists!

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