Description
We're the home of competitive and casual quizzing at the University of Bristol. We put on weekly quiz practice sessions, run quiz-based socials, send teams to quiz competitions and run trials for the University Challenge team. Membership is free!
If you want to get involved then become a member (for free!) to hear about our upcoming events and to join our WhatsApp community!
If you have any questions about the society, events we run, or just want to get in touch, DM us on Instagram @uniofbristolquizsoc, or send us an email at uob.quiz@gmail.com.
Keep reading to learn about what we do!
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Weekly Quiz Practice
We run weekly sessions for both beginners and more experienced quizzers. The atmosphere is laid back and non-competitive so feel free to come along and say hi! We currently run 2 sessions per week:
1. Tuesdays 8pm-10pm, Stephenson Room, Richmond Building - Our Tuesday evening sessions are 2 hour sessions made up of 1 hour of buzzer quizzing and 1 hour of social quzzing!
2. Saturdays 11am-1pm, 5.20, Senate House - Our Saturday sessions are also 2 hour sessions, but are 2 hours of buzzer quizzing!
- Buzzer quizzing involves teams working together to answer questions while also having to use their buzzers to be the first to answer individual effort questions (just like University Challenge).
- Social quizzing involves pub quiz-style group activities where you can team up with friends to answer more low brow questions. Last year we played rounds based on Only Connect, Richard Osman's House of Games, Countdown, Pointless, and more, so if you enjoy those shows then this activity is for you!
We will also be hosting viewings of Bristol's University Challenge episodes.
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Socials and other events
Our regular weekly Pub Quiz takes place in the White Bear on St Michael's Hill every Sunday in termtime from 7-9pm. Come along if you enjoy cheap pints and want the chance to win a cash prize!
We also plan on running various other socials throughout the year, so follow our socials to stay posted!
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University Challenge and Quizbowl
University Challenge trials for the next series will be held on Monday 20th, Tuesday 21st, and Wednesday 22nd October at 7pm in Queen's Building 1.40 (Pugsley Lecture Theatre). The first round is an hour long written paper, then we will select around 20 of the highest scorers to progress to buzzer rounds. If you want to try out for the team, come along to one of the sessions, all students are welcome! Please bring a pen!
We also send teams to inter-university Quizbowl competitions at novice and higher levels. These tournaments are similar in style to University Challenge (though there are a range of difficulty levels) and typically involve a trip to another university. If you want to be added to our Quizbowl chat, you can find it in our WhatsApp community. The cost of first-time entries will be subsidised!
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Need more info?
Become a member for free to get our weekly emails, including the link to our members' WhatsApp community
Check our Instagram page for upcoming events
Email us at uob.quiz@gmail.com with questions
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Equalities Statement
The University of Bristol Quiz Society is committed to creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for members with any and all attributes, characteristics, and experiences. We celebrate the diversity amongst our membership but acknowledge the challenges that different communities face in making the most of extracurricular activities at the university. Therefore, we encourage and respond to feedback from our members, with an always-open line of communication. The committee regularly meet, with EDI as a standing agenda item, and work to mitigate any potential concerns. We do not simply want our members to feel safe and welcome; we want them to be safe and welcome.
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Our Committee:
All emails @bristol.ac.uk
President - James Byrne (james.m.byrne)
Secretary - Freddie Burns (freddie.burns.2020)
Treasurer - Aditi Nebhwani (sg24175)
Equalities and Wellbeing Officer - Francis Saunders (mb23677)
Social Secretary - Francesca O'Connor (francesca.oconnor.2024)
Practice Secretary - Jake Wingfield (ob23462)
Pub Quiz Officer - Dan Taylor (yb24676)
Social Media Officer - Lois Connolly (fe22168)
Quizbowl Officer - Lily Morris (lily.morris.2024)
Terms and conditions
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Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only)
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies members only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
