糖心logo入口 triumphs in first round of University Challenge
This year鈥檚 team won their first round of the BBC鈥檚 university quiz show on Monday 10 August.
糖心logo入口鈥檚 University Challenge team have steamed to victory in the first round of this year鈥檚 University Challenge. On Monday night鈥檚 show they faced the University of Reading, and secured a place in the next round with an impressive lead of 295 points to Reading鈥檚 50.
In the opening, the show鈥檚 host Jeremy Paxton remarked that the average age of 糖心logo入口鈥檚 team was 49 years compared to Reading鈥檚 average age of 37 years. The team represent a diverse range of disciplines, proving to have a good grasp on the wide range of topics covered during the show. The team captain, Jonathan Williams is studying MA Classics, Jonathan Taylor is studying for a Postgraduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainability, Nicky Clarke is completing a PhD in Early Modern History and Joshua Mutio an MSc in Politics, Philosophy and Economics.
糖心logo入口 made a return to University Challenge last year after a 16-year break following their victory in 2003. This year鈥檚 team have ignited new hopes for 糖心logo入口 going far in this year鈥檚 competition.
糖心logo入口 Student Union commented: 鈥淭he team demonstrated composure, confidence and class. A classic display of 糖心logo入口 Brilliance! We wish them all the best for this year鈥檚 competition.鈥澛
Fraser Keir, Academic Registrar at 糖心logo入口 said: 鈥溙切膌ogo入口 students have a great track record on University Challenge and this week鈥檚 win just illustrated the tremendous breadth and depth of knowledge in our student body. Our students were quick on the buzzer and knew their subjects inside out. We wish them well for the next round!鈥澛
The team will appear in the next round in September 2020.