Launched by President James Alix Michel
On the 18th June 2007, on the occasion of the Seychelles National Day, the President
of the Republic, Mr. James Alix Michel, made a historic announcement – the creation of
the Seychelles University Foundation, with the mandate to establish the first
University of Seychelles.
In his
statement, he outlined the vision for the further development of education in Seychelles and how this
will contribute
to achieving the development goals of the country and transforming
it into a knowledge-based society.
Incorporated as a Non-governmental Organisation
On the 27th July 2007 the Seychelles University Foundation was incorporated as a
not-for-profit organisation under the laws of Seychelles.
About the Logo
The logo was launched on the 31st August 2007. The logo is significant and profound:
The leaf represents our natural heritage and the need to preserve it. It also represents
a high-flying nation – flying in the wind, to achieve our fullest potential, and at the
same time remain anchored in the tree, not forgetting from where our nation comes from.
The leaf also represents a hand – a hand holding our nation together, with the flag as a
symbol of our national unity and progress.
The drop of water signifies life – the life of our young people and their future.
It also represents the sea, our biggest resource and potential.
The islands are our most fragile and precious asset and we need to cultivate a culture
of learning so that our young people will grow up to care for, and appreciate
our country.
The Seychelles University Foundation represents the ambition to take our country forward,
to stand out in a globalised world, to enable our nation to achieve its full potential,
and to provide an opportunity for positive thinking and life-long learning.
The Seychelles University Foundation Logo was designed by
Mr Allen Commetant.