Get involved in the University of Greenwich Olympiad!
The Greenwich Olympiad (inspired by the glorious summer of 2012) is a multi-event competition that runs through the academic year. Supported by the Vice –Chancellor, four teams, comprising staff and students, are going for gold. The teams are based in faculties, but also include administrative and technical staff – everyone can find a team for them!
Here are the events as they stand now (subject to confirmation and change)
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Date |
Event |
Location |
Organising Faculty |
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25th October 2012 |
Pub Quiz |
Avery Hill |
SUUG |
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18th December 2012 |
Choir |
Greenwich |
ACH |
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5th February 2013 |
Table Tennis |
Avery Hill |
Education and Health |
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7th February |
Stand-up Comedy |
Bar Latitude, Greenwich |
Business |
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Open from Feb – 21st April |
Photography Competition |
Online |
SUUG |
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26th April |
Greenwich Has Got Talent |
Medway |
Science & Engineering |
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May |
Mixed Cricket |
Avery Hill |
Education and Health |
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14th June |
Golf |
Kent |
Business |
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July |
University Challenge |
Medway |
Science & Engineering |
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July |
10k run (FINAL) |
Greenwich |
ACH |
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Do you fancy getting involved? It’s easy - just look out for posters and e-mails or check into this page as it updates. You can also e-mail us at giag@gre.ac.uk, remembering to include your school so we know what team is the right one for you. You can also follow our Twitter feed @sugreenwich.
You could be your team’s Jessica Ennis or David Weir!
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Our Next Event - Mixed Cricket Tournament (Friday 21st June)
Though summer is still not here, and we all patiently await some sun the next Olympiad event promises fun and excitement in an 11-player Mixed Cricket Tournament on Friday 21st June.
You don’t need previous experience. If you are interested in participating please email your Team Captain (contact details listed above) and start building your team!
Format for the day: 2 rounds of 10 overs
Where? Avery Hill Park
When? 21st June, from 4pm
Transport? Transport can be provided to and from Medway, (advanced booking needed to make sure the right size transport is booked for the team).
Practice? Bexley Grammar School has been booked for practice for all teams on the 14th June, although there might be places near by the campus the team may wish to arrange something closer.
For more information on the Mixed Cricket Tournament, please email Cinthya Quijano(c.quijano@gre.ac.uk).
Olympiad League Table
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TEAMS
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ARCHITECTURE, COMPUTING & HUMANITIES
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BUSINESS SCHOOL
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EDUCATION & HEALTH
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ENGINEERING & SCIENCE
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EVENT |
Olympiad points
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Participation bonus
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Olympiad points
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Participation bonus
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Olympiad points
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Participation bonus
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Olympiad points
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Participation bonus
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Pub Quiz
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10
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-
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20
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5
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7.5
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-
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7.5
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-
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Choir
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20
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-
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5
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5
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10
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-
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15
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-
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Table Tennis
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-
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20
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-
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15
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5
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10
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-
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Stand-up
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20
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5
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15
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5
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10
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- |
-
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-
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Greenwich Has Got Talent
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20
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-
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7.5
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-
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7.5
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5
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5
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-
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Cricket
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Photography
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Golf
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University Challenge
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10K Run
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Running Total |
75
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82.5
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60
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47.5
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Ranking |
2nd
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1st
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3rd
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4th
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