Introduction to the Academic Scarf Registry

The academic scarf traces its roots to the boat clubs of Victorian Oxford and Cambridge. These scarves were initially knitted with horizontal stripes, however the austerity of the second world war led to cheaper production methods where strips of coloured cloth were sewn together, creating the iconic vertical stripes of the modern-day academic scarf. While brightly coloured scarves are not as common a campus feature at British universities today, many universities and colleges still produce scarves. For a full list of institutions head to the page footer.

Friday 12 May 2023

The University of Westminster

The University of Westminster's scarf is a bold pink (technically fuchsia) with blue stripes. The scarf does not seem to be for sale anywhere online, however may be available on campus from the Students' Union's Cavendish Shop.

University of Westminster Scarf:



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