Staffordshire University

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STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY

Country: United Kingdom
Campus/location : Stoke-on-Trent

Origin/meaning

The inverted ‘Y’ shape is a symbol of the historic institutions that have formed together to create Staffordshire University. The open book represents knowledge, learning and education.

The Stafford knot on the shield and the crest is the traditional symbol of Staffordshire.

The swallows on either side of the shield represents the knowledge and students that Staffordshire University welcomes from all over the world. The owl perching on the pillar represents Athena, Goddess of Wisdom.

The colours of red and white are derived from the arms of Stoke-on-Trent.

The motto Sapere Aude literally translates as ‘dare to know’, representing our University value of being curious and daring.

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