The Vice-Chancellor publishes for information the following list of dates in 2009 on which it is expected that the University Flag will be flown from the Old Schools.
17 January | 800th Anniversary Festal Day |
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 |
12 June | Congregation for Honorary Degrees |
13 June | Official Birthday of HM The Queen (tbc) |
25, 26, and 27 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 2009 these are:
12 April | Easter Day |
21 May | Ascension Day |
31 May | Whitsunday |
7 June | Trinity Sunday |
25, 26, and 27 June | General Admission to Degrees |
1 November | All Saints Day and Commemoration of Benefactors |
25 December | Christmas Day |
In addition the Vice-Chancellor has also designated 17 January 2009 (800th Anniversary Festal Day) and 12 June 2009 (Congregation for Honorary Degrees) as 'scarlet days'.