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University protest march begins | University protest march begins |
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A group of university staff, students and graduates from Dumfries have set off on a 100-mile protest march. | |
The five-day walk is part of the campaign against Glasgow University's move to halt undergraduate admissions at the Crichton Campus. | The five-day walk is part of the campaign against Glasgow University's move to halt undergraduate admissions at the Crichton Campus. |
The group set off from Dumfries and hopes to reach the main university campus in Glasgow on Tuesday. | |
The students want to impress on Principal Sir Muir Russell the need to remain on the Dumfries site. | The students want to impress on Principal Sir Muir Russell the need to remain on the Dumfries site. |
The University of Glasgow cited £800,000-a-year losses as the reason for its decision to stop admissions. | The University of Glasgow cited £800,000-a-year losses as the reason for its decision to stop admissions. |
It is absolutely essential that the university stays Wendy DownesMarch organiser | It is absolutely essential that the university stays Wendy DownesMarch organiser |
It prompted widespread protest from politicians, staff and students. | It prompted widespread protest from politicians, staff and students. |
Crichton graduate Wendy Downes said she had organised the march in the hope of getting home the message about the unpopularity of the move. | Crichton graduate Wendy Downes said she had organised the march in the hope of getting home the message about the unpopularity of the move. |
The protesters hope to present the principal with a sketch of the campus and a book of testimonials from students and staff on the importance of the Crichton. | The protesters hope to present the principal with a sketch of the campus and a book of testimonials from students and staff on the importance of the Crichton. |
"Everyone anywhere has the right to an education," said Ms Downes. | "Everyone anywhere has the right to an education," said Ms Downes. |
"It's not always easy for people to go to the city. | "It's not always easy for people to go to the city. |
"It is absolutely essential that the university stays." | "It is absolutely essential that the university stays." |