The academic calendar divides the year into three聽terms of equal length, creating a simpler and transparent view of the academic year.
Benefits of the academic calendar:
- One calendar for the whole university that represents the teaching and learning patterns of all students, irrespective of their start/end dates.
- Simplifies diverse arrangements in different Schools/Faculties.
- Better balance between periods of teaching, supported study and self-study.
- First week for new starters at the beginning of each term.
- Common start and end dates for teaching blocks.
- Clearer entry and exit points for students who start at different times of the year, including the approximately 1000 on-campus students who currently start in January.
- Support services, such as information management functions services, can be delivered more efficiently.