Notes on the 2019 British Student Quints Championships Final

Introduction

• Speaker: Anne Dickinson
• Event: Final of the 2019 British Student Quints Championships
• Participants: Teams from Cambridge and Oxford
• Format: Similar to University Challenge, includes introduction by team members.

Team Introductions

Oxford Team (Challengers)

1. Jacob Robison - Physics (New Malden)
2. Isaac Brown - French and Linguistics (Sheffield)
3. Elston - Economics (Hull)
4. Holly Clark - Deformation History (Birmingham)

Cambridge Team (Defending Champions)

1. Richard Freeland - PhD in Algebra (Oakland)
2. Samuel Cook - PhD in Sociology (Rugby)
3. Justin Prompt - Mathematics (Birmingham)
4. Young Again - Physics (Birmingham)

Format of the Game

• Structure: 24 toss-up questions
• Buzzers: Players use buzzers to answer questions.

Key Themes and Topics Covered in Questions

• Literature & Art:
  • Discussion of notable poets and authors, their works and significances.
  • Mention of artistic movements and significant historical events related to cultural shifts.
• History:
  • Specific historical figures and their contributions.
  • Key events that shaped certain regions, such as Egypt's revival styles and battles.
• Science and Technology:
  • Explanation of complex scientific concepts pertaining to biology and physics.
• Geography:
  • Focus on countries and their capitals, features of land, and related strategic value.

Scoring and Outcome

• Final Score: Oxford secured victory with a score of 452 to 335.
• Champion Declaration: Oxford declared champions of the 2019 British Student Quints Championships.