We're buzzing - we're in the semi finals
14 March 2022
A massive congratulation to our University Challenge team who defeated St John’s, Cambridge, 145 – 70 in the third quarter final on Monday 14 March.
Michael, Kira, Margaret and Sylvian, with the support of reserve member Sarah Turvey, have secured their well-deserved place in the semi-final for University Challenge, making UoR history.
You can wacth them in action on BBC iPlayer.
Original story - Monday 14 March
We are ready to support our University of Reading team as they prepare for their third quarter final University Challenge match against St John’s, Cambridge, tonight, Monday 14 March at 8.30pm on BBC Two.
It will be the last opportunity for our team to make the semi-finals of the historic TV quiz show.
If you need a reminder, our team is:
- Team captain, Michael Hutchinson, studied for a PGCE in Maths
- Kira Bishop – studying for a BSc Mathematics and Psychology
- Margaret Ounsley – studying for a PhD in Poor Law History
- Sylvian Patrick Jesudoss – studying for a PhD in Marketing at Henley Business School
- Our reserve team member is Sarah Turvey (studying for a Master’s in Education).
Watch on BBC Two, and join in on Twitter as we livetweet the action!