 For countries worldwide, there is the University's study abroad scheme.In early 1973, Mr R. Lyon FRSA, the Deputy Director of Trent Polytechnic, and Mr W. Payne ARCA, the Associate Head of the Graphics Department of the College of Art, were approached by the Nottingham Forest Football Club, for advice regarding the design of a new badge.The Nottingham Evening Post Sports Editor was then consulted, resulting in a competition being organised, which was announced in March 1973.