C ERE M O N IAL DR E S S
Visitor of the University A royal purple gown, the sleeves trimmed with seven bands of gold braid, and a black velvet bonnet with gold cord and tassels.
Chancellor A peony red gown, trimmed with gold braid and ornaments, gold-embroidered shoulder wings, and a black velvet bonnet with gold cord and tassels.
Deputy Chancellor A signal red gown, the sleeves trimmed with five bands of gold braid, and a black velvet bonnet with gold cord and tassels.
President and Vice-Chancellor A lido blue gown, the sleeves trimmed with 11 bands of gold braid, and a black velvet bonnet with gold cord and tassels.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President A lido blue gown, the sleeves trimmed with five bands of silver braid, and a black velvet bonnet with silver cord and tassels.
Pro Vice-Chancellor A lido blue gown trimmed with one band of silver braid, and a black velvet bonnet with silver cord and tassels.
Deans of Faculties A midnight blue gown faced with the appropriate faculty colour, the sleeves trimmed with five bands of silver braid, and a black velvet bonnet with silver cord and tassels.
Honorary Doctorate( Doctor of Laws honoris causa) A cherry red gown faced with white satin, sleeves trimmed halfway with white satin. Worn with a cherry red hood lined in white satin and a black velvet bonnet with gold cord and tassels.
Fellow of the University An empire blue gown faced with white silk, each facing bearing the coat of arms and the motto of the University embroidered in silver, gold, and coloured silk, and a black trencher cap.
Manager, Ceremonial A midnight blue gown, the sleeves trimmed with one band of silver braid, and a black velvet trencher cap with a black silk tassel.
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