What is Mensa
Mensa is an international, non-profit organisation founded in 1946. Its purpose is to provide a social and intellectual environment for people with high cognitive ability.
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Membership is open to individuals who score within the top two percent of the general population on an approved intelligence test. Admission is based solely on test performance.
Membership Information
CURIOSITY • COMMUNITY • CONNECTION • CONVERSATION •
Events & Gatherings
Most Mensa activity is organised by members, for members, around shared interests and curiosity.
Social gatherings
Informal and organised gatherings, where the focus is on intellectual exchange, social connection and new experiences.
Talks and discussions
Presentations and conversations covering a wide range of topics, including science, technology, arts, culture, and current affairs.
Special Interest Groups
Groups formed around specific interests or themes. SIGs may be active locally, nationally, or online