--- title: "Former BSFC Student Leads Team to Victory on University Challenge" url: "https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-08-05-former-bsfc-student-leads-team-to-victory-on-university-challenge" school: "Birkenhead Sixth Form College" --- [![Birkenhead Sixth Form College](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/logo/BSFC_FC_RGB(1).png)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/) - [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/birkenheadsixthformcollege) - [X](http://www.twitter.com/BSFC) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs0mV-sqmiu8V_19dpFY3Zw) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bsfc_/) - [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@bsfc_college) [Apply Now](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/application-form) ![OFSTED](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/theme/birkenhead/img/ofsted_new.png) # Former BSFC Student Leads Team to Victory on University Challenge 5 August 2015 ![Image of Former BSFC Student Leads Team to Victory on University Challenge](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/news/Robin_Wainwright.jpg) #### Robin Wainwright, a former student at The Sixth Form College, recently appeared as Team Captain for The University of Liverpool on popular T.V Quiz Show, University Challenge. Robin has just completed his second year at The University of Liverpool where he currently studies Biological Sciences. Robin studied at the College from 2011-2013 and achieved [fantastic A Level Results](http://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2013-08-15-a-level-results-another-record-breaking-year) during this time, leaving with an A\* in [**Biology**](http://www.bsfc.ac.uk/courses/as-a-level-level-3/biology) and [**French**](http://www.bsfc.ac.uk/courses/as-a-level-level-3/modern-languages-french-spanish) and an A in [**Chemistry**](http://www.bsfc.ac.uk/courses/as-a-level-level-3/chemistry). Robin applied to appear on University Challenge after receiving an email from The University of Liverpool’s Guild of Students, inviting students to try-out. Robin completed a computer-based quiz before being selected to join the team. Robin explained, “The Guild Activities Co-Ordinator organised the chosen team to meet and we completed another quiz which led to me being selected as Team Captain. The entire experience was extremely rewarding – it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!” Robin prepared for the competition by regularly meeting with his team and practising from a University Challenge quiz book and watching former episodes of the show on YouTube. Robin and his team mates competed against Oxford’s St Peter’s College and led the University of Liverpool to victory with a win of 205 – 130. Robin commented, “It definitely raised the stakes when I realised we were competing against an Oxbridge College – especially as St Peter’s College had beaten The University of Liverpool the previous year. When we won it was fantastic – an amazing experience!” Robin also spoke fondly of his time at The Sixth Form College, “The College always had a very welcoming and pleasant atmosphere, the teachers are excellent, helpful and friendly and the students are all there by choice which produces a happier atmosphere than you might find in school. In College I was able to improve my grades drastically from what they had been in school which enabled me to get into the University of my choice.” Robin is currently considering continuing to study for a Masters Degree and potentially a PHD in Biological Sciences after he completes his University Degree next year. ### Robin Wainwright [ ![](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/480x480s/gallery/3401/IMG_1840.JPG) ](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/gallery/3401/IMG_1840.JPG) [ ![](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/480x480s/gallery/3401/Robin_Wainwright_(2).JPG) ](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/gallery/3401/Robin_Wainwright_(2).JPG) **Tags:** [Liverpool](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/tag/liverpool) [University](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/tag/university) [Higher Education](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/tag/higher-education) [Chemistry](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/tag/chemistry) [Biology](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/tag/biology) [Alumni](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/tag/alumni) - [ previous](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-07-30-aspiring-nurse-completes-valuable-nhs-placement) - [next ](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-08-07-sixth-form-student-gains-experience-on-a-prestigious-4-week-research-placement) ### [Latest News](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news) [![Image of Health Professionals Programme students qualify as first aiders](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/news/HPP_first_aid_Collage.png)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2026-11-11-health-professionals-programme-students-qualify-as-first-aiders) 11 November 2026 #### [Health Professionals Programme students qualify as first aiders](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2026-11-11-health-professionals-programme-students-qualify-as-first-aiders) ### [Upcoming Events](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/events) [![Image of Open Evening](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/events/Edited_Top_3.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/events/2026-11-26-open-evening) 26 November 2026 #### [Open Evening](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/events/2026-11-26-open-evening) ### [Blog](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog) [![Image of Students Secure 3rd Place in Merseyside Police Cyber Challenger 2025](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/blog/IMG_0394.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2025-03-06-10-26-00-students-secure-3rd-place-in-merseyside-police-cyber-challenger-2025) 6 March 2025 #### [Students Secure 3rd Place in Merseyside Police Cyber Challenger 2025](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2025-03-06-10-26-00-students-secure-3rd-place-in-merseyside-police-cyber-challenger-2025) [Tweets by BSFC](https://twitter.com/BSFC) ![Top 3](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Top_3_Footer.jpg) ![Educate Awards - Most Inspirational Sixth Form](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Most_Inspirational_Winner_-_Banner_Rounded_Corners(1).jpg) ![Educate North College of the Year 2023](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/College_of_the_Year_Badge_-_Banner.jpg) [![Ofsted](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Ofsted_Outstanding_OP_Colour.png)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50248883) [![TES Shortlist](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/For_Website_Partner.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2018-02-26-college-wins-national-sixth-form-college-of-the-year-award) [![Quality in Careers](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Quality_in_Careers_Standard_-_JPEG.jpg)](https://www.qualityincareers.org.uk/) ![CE Certified](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/new_ce_badge.png) [![Sixth Form Colleges Association](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/SFCA.jpg)](http://www.sixthformcolleges.org/) ![AoC](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Without_Border.jpg) [![Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/DofE-logo-gunmetal-full-RGB_(504x800)_(403x640).jpg)](http://www.dofe.org/) ![Birkenhead Sixth Form College](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/logo/logo-white(2).png) © Copyright 2011–2026 Birkenhead Sixth Form College All rights reserved. **Birkenhead Sixth Form College** Park Road West, Claughton Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 8SQ Tel: 0151 652 5575 Email: School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)