• The only qualification for membership of Mensa is a high IQ. The original aims of Mensa were, as they are today, to create a society that is non-political and free from all racial or religious distinctions.

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Have you got what it takes to take on the Mensa Online Workout? You have 15 minutes to complete the challenge!

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To become a Mensan, all you need to do is demonstrate you have an IQ in the top two per cent. There is no other criterion.

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Gifted & Talented

Does your child prefer Charles Dickens to Cbeebies, or do they find school boring and unchallenging? You could have a bright spark on your hands!

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Mensa Science Day - Bristol

Sat Oct 26 2019

Strain your Brain at the Mensa Science Day - Bristol Friends (Quakers) Meeting House 300 Gloucester Road Horfield Bristol BS7 8PD Saturday 26th October 2019 10.00 - 15.50 You are invited to what we hope will be the first of many Arts & Science themed events out of Bristol. To kick start the...

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Mensa News

Mensa's Catan UK qualifier is a hit!

14th Oct 2019

Finalists Steve Morley, Tanya Ironmonger, Florentina Hettinga and Simneet Aslanidis. Boardgamer Florentina Hettinga has been fast-tracked to the UK Catan...

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Calling all Catan fans for Mensa championship!

23rd Aug 2019

Catan is a popular game amongst Mensans - and now there is chance to claim a national title by taking part in the British Mensa Catan national qualifier...

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Obituary - Dr Jack Cohen

17th May 2019

A prominent Mensan whose achievements include helping to write the Science of Discworld books with Terry Pratchett and teaching a Nobel prize winner has died...

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