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UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH WIN ON UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2319: tabled on 24 April 2019

Tabled in the 2017-19 session.

This motion has been signed by 11 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this house congratulates the University of Edinburgh on its victory in this year's University Challenge; notes that this is a historic victory as it is the first time that the University of Edinburgh has won the show; recognises that the University of Edinburgh’s victory also marks the first time in six years that a non-Oxbridge team has won and the first victory in 36 years for a Scottish team; highlights that this victory further proves that Edinburgh and Scotland are home to some of the sharpest young minds; and recognises the extraordinary achievement of every individual involved in University Challenge and wishes all the students the best for their futures.