Flying of the University Flag and 'Scarlet Days' in 2006

The Vice-Chancellor publishes for information the following list of dates on which the University Flag will normally be flown from the Old Schools.

Annually

In addition notice will be given of other variable dates on which flags will be flown, such as occasions of visits by the Chancellor; the official Birthday of HM The Queen; the days of General Admission and of Congregations for the Conferment of Honorary Degrees; and days of national rejoicing.

In the remainder of 2006 the following are the variable dates:

'Scarlet Days'

Members of the University may also find it convenient to be reminded of the days appointed annually for the wearing of festal gowns, which are also days on which the academical dress of other universities may in general be worn. In the remainder of 2006 these are:

In addition the Vice-Chancellor may announce other days on which it is requested that festal gowns be worn. It is her intention to designate 27 June (Conferment of Honorary Degrees) as such a day and a further announcement will be made to confirm this.