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Well, I guess it’s all for the best in the long run. I mean it’s never been easy with all of us spread out over the city. And then there are different phone lines. Half the time when I am answering calls they’ve come to the wrong branch. Then there are the students. I mean half of them have never been in the city or even this country before. It’s no wonder they are late. They don’t know how to find their way round. But this way, when all the changes are over and we’ve settled down in the new building, we’ll be easier to get to. So I reckon they’ll get here more promptly. And then they won’t have any excuse any more for coming in late and missing lectures.

I think it all depends where you’re sitting where you’re looking from. Overall I’m convinced it’ll work out well. It’s the right decision. I’d have done the same thing. I’m really convinced that a large number of students are going to be delighted. They’ll see the benefits immediately. OK, yes, I’m anticipating some complaints. With people of this nature, I think that’s inevitable, but the majority will welcome it. I’ve explained it to all my lecturers. They understand it, accept it. It also means I can organize the timetables better so they’ll do their teaching over a shorter day. So that’s obviously a benefit. I’m sure the rest of the staff will feel the same.