• 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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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 at Cambridge 2019

Thu Sep 05 2019

40th Anniversary of Mensa at Cambridge 5th – 8th September 2019 Queens' College, Cambridge The theme will be Gifted Adults Brilliant innovation and extraordinary contributions. “There are many confusing notions about what giftedness is and is not. Indeed, in several respects, the life experience of...

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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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International election candidates revealed

15th May 2019

Information about voting for officers of Mensa International and for proposed changes to the Mensa International constitution have now been published. The full...

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Tony Buzan

15th Apr 2019

Everyone at British Mensa is saddened to hear of the passing of Tony Buzan, who has been a great friend to the society over many years. Tony used his...

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