The Vice-Chancellor publishes for information the following list of dates on which it is expected that the University Flag will be flown from the Old Schools.
6 February | Accession of HM The Queen |
21 April | Birthday of HM The Queen |
23 April | St George's Day |
10 June | Birthday of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh |
16 June | Official Birthday of HM The Queen |
25 June | Congregation for Honorary Degrees |
28, 29, and 30 June | General Admission to Degrees |
1 October | Vice-Chancellor's Address and Election of the Proctors |
14 November | Birthday of HRH The Prince of Wales |
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 2007 these are:
8 April | Easter Day |
17 May | Ascension Day |
27 May | Whitsunday |
3 June | Trinity Sunday |
28, 29, and 30 June | General Admission to Degrees |
1 November | All Saints Day |
4 November | Commemoration of Benefactors |
25 December | Christmas Day |
In addition the Vice-Chancellor has designated 25 June 2007 (Congregation for Honorary Degrees) as a 'scarlet day'.