<div class="fr-view"><p>We are excited to officially unveil the new REACH Alliance<strong> </strong>logo and celebrate/ announce the winner of our student logo competition!</p>
<p>REACH, which stands for <strong>R</strong>ace, <strong>E</strong>thnicity <strong>A</strong>nd <strong>C</strong>ultural<strong> H</strong>eritage, is a community that brings students together to connect, celebrate their identities and heritage, share their experiences, and feel a sense of belonging.</p>
<p>As we entered a new chapter, we wanted our new logo to represent what the community stands for. Most importantly, we wanted students to have the opportunity to shape that identity themselves. So, we launched a logo competition inviting students to create a design that represented what REACH meant to them.</p>
<h3><strong>And the winner is&#8230;</strong></h3>
<p>We are delighted to announce <strong>Zachary Bowes</strong> (STEM degree student) as the winner of the REACH logo competition!</p>
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<p>In their submission, Zachary described REACH as:</p>
<p><em>&#8220;REACH is a celebration of who we are, where we come from and what we share. The diverse figures, different skin tones and vibrant colours come together to represent people and communities connected through race, ethnicity and cultural heritage. The circular design symbolises unity, belonging, and the idea that everyone has a place within REACH. The colours reflect the richness and individuality of our different cultures, while the central connection represents what we can achieve when we come together.</em></p>
<p><em>REACH is more than a name; it is an invitation to connect, celebrate our heritage, embrace our differences and build a stronger, more inclusive community together.&#8221;</em></p>
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<p>Following the competition, the winning logo was slightly adapted to align with Open SU&#8217;s branding, while retaining the central design and meaning of Zachary&#8217;s original entry.</p>
<h3><strong>A new identity for REACH</strong></h3>
<p>The new logo marks an exciting step forward for REACH and gives the Alliance an identity created with our student community at its heart.</p>
<p>As REACH continues to grow, we hope this new identity becomes something students recognise across our events, activities and spaces, and something that reflects the community we are continuing to build together.</p>
<p>A huge congratulations to Zachary, and a massive thank you to everyone who entered the competition and shared their creativity with us.</p>
<p>Welcome to the new look of REACH!</p>
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