Hello Louise, At De Montfort University, our on-line calendar simply refers to each break as a vacation divided by spring, summer and autumn terms - no reference to religious names or dates. See link: http://www.dmu.ac.uk/aboutdmu/calendar/calendar-09-10.jsp Best wishes Christine Dr Christine Nightingale, Equality and Diversity Adviser, De Montfort University, 1.4 Eric Wood Building The Gateway, Leicester. LE1 9BH 0116 2506436 From: HE Administrators equal opportunities list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Louise Birch Sent: 02 December 2008 11:00 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: University's Nomenclature Dear All I have received a request to consider whether an alternative description should be found for the break we have in Semester 2 that we refer to as "Easter Holidays". I would be particularly interested in hearing from University's that have roots in a particular faith. Regards Louise Louise Birch Senior HR & Equality Officer University of Chichester Tel: 01243 816046 E-mail: [log in to unmask]