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DAve
23rd May 2006, 15:08
Ooh, they're cute when they're angry ;)

Dear Student

By now you will be more than aware of the AUT action short of a strike
and the effect that this is having on the marking and return of exams.
Time is ticking by and the longer this continues, the more of a serious
impact it has on ALL Glasgow Uni students. Not only will it affect
students due to graduate this year but it is increasingly obvious that
it will damage prospects in terms of graduation; progression through
years; and ultimately employment.

The SRC have contacted both sides and urged them to push forward for a
resolution but still we find ourselves in the middle of a deadlock.
Students are ultimately being disadvantaged through the inability of two
groups of people to negotiate and it cannot continue.

In light of all this, the SRC are calling ALL students to gather outside
the library AT 7.30 AM on this Thursday (25th May) to take part in
action to highlight your displeasure at the way in which negotiations
have come to a standstill and the plight of students caught in the
middle. (We can't tell you the exact nature of the proposed action as we
want to retain the element of surprise!)

This is an issue which affects every single one of you. Make no mistake
about it, this may well be the most serious issue which will affect you
in your time at this institution and if you are not willing to take a
stand now, when will you be?

Every student can spare half an hour. There are no excuses. As an added
incentive, bacon rolls and cups of tea will be provided free of charge
to those who make the effort to get there early! There is no vegetarian
option - apart from the tea - or a dry roll!

Yours Sincerely
Matthew "Spoonie" Davies
Vice-President (Education)
Students Representative Council

Tel: 0141 341 6203
Mob: 07786 321102

Exuus
23rd May 2006, 15:48
Every student can spare half an hour. :?
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AT 7.30 AM :shock:
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There is no vegetarian option :x


Well, I for one plan to stay in bed.

gor
24th May 2006, 20:21
Capital!

I might pop along for a few bacon butties before my exam at half 9 tomorrow. Can't think of a better start to the day, other than the exam paper arriving through the post that morning.

DAve
25th May 2006, 09:38
Aparently they're blockading the main gate in an attempt to get the uni management to cave in. Good on them, I say. The quicker they give the staff a decent pay deal, the quicker we get backl to life as normal.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/5014432.stm

gor
25th May 2006, 12:46
I had an exam cancelled - and it turns out I just get the 24 credits, which suits me just fine.

One lecturer however, refused to release past papers as some kind of statement, but after a mini protest from the class, he soon crumbled. It’s a farce he even considered jeopardising the exam preparation, and ultimately the grade of the student with a stunt like that.

DAve
25th May 2006, 13:08
quick update: it got on the BBC scotland breakfast news & bbc news website too, but not a lot elsewhere.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/5015304.stm

[Edit:also got on the Evening Times front page:
http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/pdf/250506front3.pdf ]