Official coat of arms and motto

The Monash University identity aims to convey our essence, what we are today and what we aspire to be in the future. The elements combine to present an image of quality and substance, clarity and innovation.

Our logo features a version of the original university coat of arms (pictured at right) that demonstrates the quality associated with a prestigious higher education provider.

Devices on the coat of arms include:

• An open book commonly found in coats of arms of universities and learned societies, symbolising the pursuit of knowledge.
• The stars of the Southern Cross signifying our country of origin, Australia.
• The sword and wreath are references to the coat of arms granted to Sir John Monash, the namesake of the university.
• Our motto "Ancora imparo", which means "I am still learning", attributed to Michelangelo.

The identity is designed to reinforce our values: Excellence; Diversity; Innovation and creativity; International focus; Fairness; Integrity; Engagement; and Self-reliance.

Note: The original Monash coat of arms is still used to authenticate the University's highest official documents such as testamurs.