Thousands of students and staff throughout the years have been aware of the University’s official crest, but few will be able to explain the significance of the various elements in the design, thinking that their origins were lost in the midst’s of time...

It was not until the 1950’s that the University sought the Amorial Bearings. It did so not on the initiative of the governors or staff of the University but on that of the students who wanted a “badge” which could be worn on their blazer and give them parity with students from other institutions of higher education. Move your mouse over the crest to get a detailed discription of each part.