Another highlight was the quiz. People split into teams and gave themselves unique names. The winning group team was “Team Ralph,” with runners up of Academics Anonymous (a group of academics), and Jingle Byte (degree apprentice and PhD students).
The quiz featured several rounds of different activities. One task was the "Academic Photo Mixup," a clever mashup of Christmas movie scenes and academic faces that left everyone in stitches as they tried to match the quirky combinations. Everyone got out of their seats to "find the lost soldiers" a bustling hunt for toy soldiers strategically hidden throughout the space. The general knowledge quiz added an element of friendly competition to the afternoon. With the "what's in the box" game, getting participants to bravely stick their hands into mystery boxes, of toys and food, guessing the contents with a mix of excitement and trepidation.
People enjoyed pizza, brownies, drink, coffee, and tea, with our international cohort also brining some Arabic coffee and sweets for all to enjoy. With staff and students laughing and joking together. Dr. Daniel Roberts, senior lecturer, and the school’s Director of Student Engagement, expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating,
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In my years here, this has been the best staff/student party the school has ever had. Pranav and Ben have truly outdone themselves, creating an atmosphere that embodies the spirit of the season and fosters a sense of community. The success of the Christmas party underscores the importance of fostering a sense of community here at Bangor, and their dedication and creativity, have not only brought joy to their peers but have set a high standard for future events at Bangor University.
Dr Roberts, ended by saying:
As the semester draws to a close, and students prepare to leave for the festive vacation, we look forward to another year of learning and fun here in the school.