Campus quiz

Scroll through to test your knowledge of the University of Birmingham!

    1. What do all these things have in common: The front of Buckingham Palace, the central building of the V&A, the Victorian Law Courts in Birmingham and the red brick buildings at the University?

    1. We know it’s everyone’s favourite clock tower, but what is Old Joe’s official name? Discover more fun facts about Old Joe. Photo thanks to Cadbury Research Library, University of Birmingham (UA10/26)

    1. In 1944 University House was in high demand as a hall of residence, what Edwardian house (that was bequeathed to the University) was used as additional accommodation? Read more about the history of halls.

    1. When did the Green Heart (a 12 acre parkland in the centre of campus) officially open? The Green Heart features a prominent pathway of bricks with the names of donors that have supported the Bright Minds In Birmingham programme with a gift of £200 or more. Thank you to the group of more than 1,000 donors who sponsored a brick! Find out more about the Green Heart.

    1. What was the Great Hall used for in World War 1? Discover more about the history of the University.

Enjoyed testing your Birmingham knowledge? Look out for the next print edition of Old Joe in the autumn for an extended and more challenging quiz!

Competition Time

For your chance to win University merchandise send us the answer to the final question by 30 April 2020.

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Answers:

1. All designed by architect Aston Webb

2. Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock tower

3. Winterbourne

4. June 2019 - if you joined us for your Reunion Day last year you might remember!