The Vice-Chancellor publishes for information the following list of dates on which the University Flag will normally 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 |
| 1 October | Congregation of the Regent House |
| 14 November | Birthday of HRH The Prince of Wales |
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 2005 the following are the variable dates:
| 11 June | Official Birthday of HM The Queen |
| 22 June | Conferment of Honorary Degrees |
| 30 June, 1 July, and 2 July | Congregations for General Admission to Degrees |
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 2005 these are:
| Easter Day | 27 March |
| Ascension Day | 5 May |
| Whitsunday | 15 May |
| Trinity Sunday | 22 May |
| General Admission to Degrees | 30 June, 1 July, 2 July |
| All Saints Day | 1 November |
| Commemoration of Benefactors | 6 November |
| Christmas Day | 25 December |
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 22 June (Conferment of Honorary Degrees) as such a day and a further announcement will be made to confirm this.