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University Challenge accused of bias towards Oxbridge colleges in selection process

The BBC has denied claims that it is ‘hiding’ the extent of Oxbridge bias on its quiz show University Challenge. This follows accusations of...

Tragedy for Teddy Hall in Uni Challenge final

Edinburgh beat Teddy Hall 155-140.

University Challenge introduces “gender neutral” questions to encourage more female contestants

Even though women in the UK are 35% more likely than men to go to university, 95% of finalists over the past five years have been men.

Merton defeated in University Challenge final

Leonie Woodland's team were beaten by St John's College, Cambridge

Merton beat Newcastle to reach University Challenge final

Next Monday's final will be the fifth in a row to be contested between an Oxford college and a Cambridge college

Wadham set to field all-male Uni Challenge team despite female-only trials

Wadham SU has backtracked on enforcing a gender quota after some described the idea as "patronising"

University Challenge – the insider’s story

Maxim Parr-Reid shines light on his experiences on this year's University Challenge

Balliol’s University Challenge victors boycott Daily Mail

Balliol team members refuse interview with "fascist rag" Daily Mail

Balliol triumph in University Challenge final against Wolfson College Cambridge

Professor Stephen Hawking presents the team with winners' trophy after they beat Eric Monkman's team by 190 points to 140

Balliol to battle Wolfson Cambridge superstar Monkman in University Challenge final

Jack Hunter assesses the teams' chances and this series' strongest memes ahead of Monday’s historic showdown against internet celebrity Eric Monkman

University Challenge edited when students can’t answer questions

Jeremy Paxman has disclosed that viewers are not shown questions that neither team can answer

St John’s through to the final of University Challenge

St John’s College have defeated the University of Liverpool in the semi-final of University Challenge. They will face Peterhouse, Cambridge in the final on...

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