The globe originally represented the celestial sphere of ancient astronomy, rather than the earth.

The globe represents the worldwide impact of the unit's mission.

The globe represents globalization, with all its benefits and hindrances, such as environmental degradation and cultural divisions.

The globe represents the global community which the university aims to serve, and it also symbolizes the global competitiveness.

Her cross-topped globe represents the Christian world and is carried by the small angel to her immediate left.

The globe represents the worldwide scope of mobility.

The globe represents the earth as viewed from space; the earth being both the origin and control point for all man-made space activities.

The globe represents the earth as viewed from space.

The globe represents Death's dominion over the earth, and can be seen as a kind of a tomb to which we all return.

To respect the scale, the globe represents the Sun including corona.