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To structure our information we decided to split it into the two sections FAQs and Appendix. All entries are sorted chronologically (latest at the top) and end with a two letter signature of the person who wrote the respective entry as well as its publishing date. If you want more information on any entry please use the e-mail address that is incorporated in the persons’ signature.

FAQ

Q: Where does the name Cubidor derive from? What is its meaning?

A: Cubidor is an artificial name that combines the word cubus (Latin for cube) and d’or (French for made of gold). Both elements derive directly from heraldry. In heraldry the cube (as well as the snake) symbolizes knowledge. Due to the negative meaning the snake possesses in some cultures the cube was chosen.
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Q: Why does Cubidor uses an old-fashioned style/design?

A: The selection of the design is the result of very conscious reflections about image and emotional transfer. As nowadays most of the educational organizations use modern symbolic and design elements to transfer their state -of-the-art attitude the founder wanted to contrast this trend by going back to the roots of universities in the medieval ages. Thus, the whole symbolic and color concept is based on heraldry.

Q: What is taken from heraldry?

A: Heraldry is a movement that emerged coincidentally with the appearance of armors in medieval times. The protective covering for the body using metal plates brought about that warriors where not able to distinguish between friend and foe on the battlefields.

This very disadvantageous effect was overcome by using symbols and colors attached to the armors - the birth of coat of arms . To reflect the social rank of a person or family heraldry established a strict and very precise system of symbols and colors and their combinations to reflect the bearers strengths and attitude.

At Cubidor University Switzerland we thought that a heraldic design approach is appropriate to clearly distinguish ourselves from other universities and to contrast our extremely modern approach in methodology and technology with a classic and completely non technical design.