The swans on the Brayford now have a place in the new University of Lincoln logo.
The old University of Lincoln logo
The university dropped the logo featuring the Roman goddess Minerva, for its crest featuring swans and Lincoln Cathedral.
The crest is flanked by two swans holding in their beaks a fleur de lys.
The gothic tower is shown with a Peregrine falcon on top, as well as medieval knight’s helmet.
It also features the University of Lincoln motto, “Libertas per Sapientam”, which is Latin for “Through Wisdom, Liberty”.
This is the second identity change for the University of Lincoln in less than a year after it has stopped using green for its old logo in favour of the colour blue.
University of Lincoln spokesperson Thirzah Wildman explained: “The use of the Minerva logo was becoming increasingly problematic since the university did not own the copyright outright and the image is used by several other organisations.
“We already had our own, unique coat of arms – devised by the College of Arms who are the ancient official body who grant coats of arms – so after an extensive consultation with students and staff we decided to use that as our logo.
“It is felt that the coat of arms represents the gravitas and positioning of a top 50 institution,” she added.
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Emergency services were called to Ashby Ville Nature Reserve, Scunthorpe shortly after 3.30pm on Sunday 14 August following reports of concern for the safety of a man in the water.
The man was treated by emergency services before being taken to hospital, where he currently remains in a serious condition.
Anyone with any information or concerns about this incident is asked to call us on 101 quoting log number 373 of 14 August.
North East Lincolnshire Council, and its regeneration partners EQUANS, have started a £2.2m project to update the CCTV infrastructure across the borough.
The large-scale upgrade, which was agreed by the Council’s Cabinet last year, will introduce a single digital transition network, enabling public space CCTV as well as the monitoring of rapid deployment cameras for parking enforcement.
CCTV images captured by this network are a vital part of the area’s approach to solving crime, having been used as evidence in criminal investigations, or to support the search for missing persons.
Almost 170 pieces of CCTV imagery were passed to Humberside Police and Trading Standards between February 2021 and February 2022, aiding these agencies in solving cases.
The upgrades also form an important part of the borough’s drive to improve safety outside schools, making parking contraventions enforceable.
Councillor Ron Shepherd, portfolio holder for safer and stronger communities at North East Lincolnshire Council, said: “The borough’s extensive CCTV network is fundamental the detection and deterring of crime.
“We want people to feel safe when they visit our towns and having a good CCTV network helps reassure people that they, and their property is safe.
“That’s why we’re currently carrying out over £2-million worth of upgrades across our CCTV network. We’re bringing in state-of-the-art equipment to not only improve our current provision, but to extend the remit of these CCTV operations.”
Works on this project have commenced and all aspects of the work are expected to be completed by January 2023.