巴斯大学校徽是什么？
The University of Bath's official emblem is a stylized image of the head of Bathia Minerva， based on an engraving by Jodocus Hondius in 1634. The original sculpture was made by Pietro Tacca for the University’s Old Library between 1633 and 1635 and can still be seen there today， but this version has been redesigned so that it better represents both the Roman and the modern legacy of our university.
This symbol will feature on all University documents and merchandise to come out from the branding refresh which we are currently rolling out across the institution.
Bathia Minerva is one of two sculptures originally placed at either end of the staircase leading up to the library. This style of entrance was intended to make visitors feel as if they were being received into a temple and signified the importance of the works of literature contained within. She holds in her right hand the symbol of Athena， the greek goddess of wisdom; this is depicted with five intertwining snakes， each representing different aspects of wisdom： Justice， Courage， Knowledge， Temperance and Wisdom itself. In her left hand she holds three items； an open book（representing scholarship）， a spear（for teaching and protection） and a serpent（symbolizing knowledge and teaching）. These are symbols commonly used throughout Art & History to represent Athena/Minerva or her role as goddess of wisdom and learning. Behind her head there are four rays of sun， again something associated with Athena/Minerva.
What we have not included in this updated design is the Latin inscription above the figure read 'BACIUM ESTO MAGNIFICO'， translated loosely as ‘may he [the reader] be blessed‘， another common greeting in antiquity. We felt that including these would detract from what should be a modern look for the University logo. Instead you will see just the word 'University' spelled out along the bottom edge of the design.
We hope you like our new crest and look forward to seeing it everywhere it appears！