|  |  | Arms of the University The University bears arms: Argent a Hart trippant Gules on a Chief Azure an open Book proper edged and bound Or and for the Crest on a Wreath of the Colours a Dragon rampant Or supporting a Staff proper flying therefrom to the sinister a Flag per fesse Argent and Gules charged with three Roses counterchanged barbed and seeded also proper. The Motto may be translated: The Heights Yield to Endeavour. |  | 
			
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		Dates of Semesters 2005/2010
		2005-2006
		
		
			
				| Semester 1 | Thursday 6 October 2005 - Saturday 4 February 2006 | 
			
				| Semester 2 | Monday 6 February 2006 - Saturday 24 June 2006 | 
			
				| Christmas Vacation | Sunday 18 December 2005 - Sunday 8 January 2006 | 
			
				| Easter Vacation | Sunday 26 March 2006 - Sunday 23 April 2006 | 
		
		
		2006-2007
		
		
			
				| Semester 1 | Thursday 5 October 2006 - Saturday 3 February 2007 | 
			
				| Semester 2 | Monday 5 February 2007 - Saturday 23 June 2007 | 
			
				| Christmas Vacation | Sunday 17 December 2006 - Sunday 7 January 2007 | 
			
				| Easter Vacation | Sunday 18 March 2007 - Sunday 15 April 2007 | 
		
		
		2007-2008
		
		
			
				| Semester 1 | Thursday 4 October 2007 - Saturday 2 February 2008 | 
			
				| Semester 2 | Monday 4 February 2007 - Saturday 21 June 2008 | 
			
				| Christmas Vacation | Sunday 16 December 2007 - Sunday 6 January 2008 | 
			
				| Easter Vacation | Sunday 16 March 2008 - Sunday 13 April 2008 | 
		
		
		2008-2009
		
		
			
				| Semester 1 | Thursday 2 October 2008 - Saturday 31 January 2009 | 
			
				| Semester 2 | Monday 2 February 2009 - Saturday 20 June 2009 | 
			
				| Christmas Vacation | Sunday 14 December 2008 - Sunday 4 January 2009 | 
			
				| Easter Vacation | Sunday 22 March 2009 - Sunday 19 April 2009 | 
		
		
		2009-2010
		
		
			
				| Semester 1 | Thursday 1 October 2009 - Saturday 30 January 2010 | 
			
				| Semester 2 | Monday 1 February 2010 - Saturday 19 June 2010 | 
			
				| Christmas Vacation | Sunday 13 December 2009 - Sunday 3 January 2010 | 
			
				| Easter Vacation | Sunday 21 March 2010 - Sunday 18 April 2010 | 
		
		
		Dates of Congregations
		21 - 22, 25 - 28 July 2005
		20 - 21, 24 - 27 July 2006
		19 - 20, 23 - 26 July 2007
		17 - 18, 21 - 24 July 2008
		16 - 17, 20 - 23 July 2009
		15 - 16, 19 - 22 July 2010
		Note:  Certain course dates vary from the standard pattern above. Full details may be obtained on request from the Director of Student Services.
		
		 The matters covered by this edition of the Calendar are subject to change from time to time. While the information in the Calendar is accurate at the time of going to press, the University reserves the right to make changes in regulations and fees etc., without notice.
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