Image reproduced with kind permission of The Manchester Metropolitan University
Granted to the University in 1991, whilst it was still a Polytechnic, Manchester Metropolitan University’s coat of arms features a number of elements taken from the City of Manchester’s arms. Of most interest to us the crest depicting a lion holding a globe of bees.
Here the bees symbolise “the activity and the hard work of education”, while the globe is suggestive of “the migration of students to the University from all over the world.” Also of note is that only six bees are depicted, compared to the city’s seven.
The bees also appear in 18 carrat gold. atop the University’s mace Designed by former member of staff and acclaimed silversmith Angus McFadyen, it has been used in graduation ceremonies since 2013.
Image reproduced with kind permission of The Manchester Metropolitan University
Image reproduced with kind permission of The Manchester Metropolitan University
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