The university states 'Northumbria's shield contains two triple-towered castles, representing the City of Newcastle upon Tyne, and an open book which represents learning. The arched line of battlements dividing the shield refers to the Roman Wall, a historic feature of Northumberland. Whilst the curve of the arch reflects the King George the Fifth Bridge over the River Tyne, more generally the bridge alludes to the university's role in the transmission of knowledge to, and strong links, with the society in which its located.'
The crest is a lion grasping a flaming torch which is an emblem of learning, also a trident as the emblem of the old god of the River Tyne. The supporters are seahorses referencing the arms of Newcastle upon Tyne but with the addition of crowns around their necks, alluding to the Roman Wall and holding tridents of the River Tyne.
See also
- Armorial of British universities
- Bullocksteads Sports Ground
- JISC infoNet
- Kingston Park (stadium)
- List of universities in the United Kingdom
- Post-1992 universities
- Rankings of universities in the United Kingdom
- Sport Central
- Universities in the United Kingdom
References
Further reading
External links
- Students' Union
- Northumbria University
- Northumbria Sport