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01 The University’s coat of Arms, granted in 1985, contains the Arms of the new University of Ulster with a number of modifications which illustrate the joining of the Ulster Polytechnic and the New University of Ulster in 1984. The most easily recognisable feature in the Coat of Arms is the shield. This carries a basic design of six alternating panels of red (gules) and silver (argent) suggesting the six counties of Northern Ireland. Gules and argent derive from the Northern Ireland Coat of Arms and the red hand derives from Ulster. The lamp in the lower part of the shield symbolises study and enlightenment. Thus two ideas, university and Ulster, are clearly asserted in the design. The shield also has a narrow band; shield shaped and inset clear of the main outline. This is called an orle and it is counter changed. i.e., it runs gold or yellow where the background is red and red where the background is silver or white. The orle represents unity and interconnection and is particularly appropriate to a university in which degree structure is designed to allow students to combine interdisciplinary interests. Above the shield is a helmet and immediately above that is a torse or a wreath. i.e., a band alternating the gules and argent of the shield, which also features in the mantling. This has the appearance of a foliage-like decoration around the helmet and shield. Above the helmet and torse is the crest. This consists of two salmon, leaping in saltire, over a yew branch. Again the two salmon, representing wisdom, stand for the coming together of the two institutions over the yew, which symbolises immortality. The antelope supporter, on the Arms left side, known as sinister, originates from the Hamilton family as a tribute to the New University of Ulster’s first chancellor, the late 4th Duke of Abercorn. On the Arms right side or dexter, is an Irish elk which has been taken from the Province’s Arms reflecting the various sites or campuses and the word Ulster as part of the Polytechnic’s title. The symbolic meaning of the colours emanates from very early history. Argent - Silver: which is sometimes shown as white; suggests purity, chastity, humility, innocence and happiness. Gules - Red: represents charity, courage, valour, patriotism and creative power. Or - Gold or Yellow: depicts justice and mercy, generosity and defender of the good. The University Mace Where the University’s Chancellor or Vice-Chancellor presides at a graduation ceremony the University Mace is present. It is, therefore, a symbol of the University’s graduation ceremony. The University Mace is made of silver and it was designed, constructed and engraved by Mr Mike McCrory, former member of the University’s School of Art and Design. The intricate engraving on the Mace represents elements drawn from the University Coat of Arms and symbolises the University’s four campuses and their integral role in the Institution.
Ulster University Graduation 2014 02 A welcome from the Vice-Chancellor Dear Graduate I am delighted to welcome you and your guests to this graduation ceremony. Graduation ceremonies are a highlight for our students and their families, but also for our staff. The occasion marks a significant milestone and provides us all with the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our students. Your Ulster University degree is a springboard to achieving career ambitions. We are pleased to have played a part in nurturing and shaping those future possibilities and potential. At our winter graduations, we also take the opportunity to recognise Ulster University staff who have excelled in teaching, pioneering research or academic enterprise – staff who are inspiring students, and whose skill, energy and expertise is making a difference to both individuals and to communities. Your relationship with us doesn’t come to an end at graduation. Ulster University graduates are making an impact far and wide. You will automatically become a member of the Ulster Alumni Association, with members across the world and branches locally and overseas. You will receive our alumni magazine – The Ulster Graduate, along with regular e-updates – ensuring you can stay in touch with our developments. I retire in the spring of 2015 and so these are my final graduations. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the students that have studied with us and graduated from Ulster University during my time as Vice Chancellor – over 30,000 assured and skilled young people embarking upon the next stage of their education or career. I would also extend my thanks to my colleagues for their commitment to equipping our students to fulfil their ambitions, and to those many partner organisations in business, industry and in the community that play such an important role in delivering the student experience at Ulster University. Alongside your academic achievement, we trust that the skills you have acquired, the confidence that you have built, and the firm friendships that you have made will support the next steps in your journey as an Ulster University graduate. I hope that you enjoy the ceremony today. Congratulations, and I wish you every continued success. With best wishes, Professor Richard Barnett
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