SRIMANTA SANKARADEVA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

SRIMANTA SANKARADEVA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences, Guwahati, Assam, India was established in 2009. The emblem of the university has a caduceus or the staff of Hermes, depicted as a stick with a pair of wings, entwined by two snakes; the map of the State of Assam and an open book placed in a brown toned circle. This is ensconced by a white border with black and brown outlines. It carries the name of the university and is supported by a pair of traditional lamps. The year of establishment of the university is also placed on the border. On a banner at the bottom of the emblem ‘Guwahati, Assam’ is written. The emblem is supported by a pair of laurels. The staff of Hermes denotes the medical profession; the open book signifies knowledge and wisdom; traditional lamps signify light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity and laurels signify victory, accomplishment, honour, recognition, immortality, peace and harmony.