September 2011 - Page 3 of 3 - The Glasgow Guardian



Newall ordered “opportunistic” removal operation, says Hetherington Inquiry

9th September 2011

The Inquiry into the events of 22nd March, which saw an attempt to evict the Occupiers of 13 University Gardens turn into a major Strathclyde Police operation involving a police helicopter and dog unit, made its findings public today. The inquiry was chaired by University Rector, Charles Kennedy MP, and the members were George Moore ...


University plan to seize the Hive

8th September 2011

Oliver Milne Additional research: Harry Tattersall Smith Sub-editors: Alan Sharkey & Sean Anderson Sources close to the Glasgow University Union Board of Management have revealed plans which would see the GUU Extension revert back to ownership of the University. The University intends to use the reclaimed Extension to expand the Sport & Recreation services currently ...


Bike polo

7th September 2011

Dasha Miller Bike polo has had a surge in popularity recently, perhaps mainly thanks to the growing fixed-gear cycling scene or maybe because it’s one of the most addictive and fun sports to play. It’s seen a rise in players around the world including Glasgow, where a tightly-knit community of bike and cycling enthusiasts gather ...