Lunch with some former staff went well, then word came around that some of the students had occupied the Senate building ( it's not likely to affect normal activities as it's just a meeting place and all the other buildings were very secure so likely the uni authorities left it open for them.)
A couple of the ex staff who were themselves student activists enjoying sit-ins in the 60s and 70s then suggested we go and show solidarity by joining them. Looks of consternation all round - "Er, sorry, my car park ticket will have run out by the time we've had coffee"
