Free University of Ushra

The Free University of Ushra on Ushra (Dagudashaag 1016) is one of the foremost seats of advanced learning in the Third Imperium.

Description (Specifications)

The university is acknowledged as a center of excellence in many subjects, both arts and sciences, but is particularly well known for its historical/sophontological studies and its research in physical science and engineering.

• One of the greatest claims to fame of the Engineering Faculty is its formation of OrbiTower Corporation, the design consultancy which drew up the plans for Dagudashaag’s first beanstalk on Gateway (Dagudashaag 1331).
• A branch of the University is the University of Ushra Institute of Advanced Technology.
• The Free University of Ushrahas a surface base at Shabamiir. The base was attacked by the Red Eagles in their last major act that could be traced to the Red Eagles. The attack resulted in the death of 100 University personnel. The Red Eagles claimed this attack was because Ushra had "sold out" the Solomani ideal.
• The Free University of Ushra maintains a base on Uaam (world) in order to study the fascinating neolithic race known as the Jala'Lak.
• For centuries Icarbus has been an important archaeological site. The site is maintained by staff from both the Free University of Ushra and the Theimr Aekl.
• The Free University of Ushra and the University of Medurma maintain a colony of biologists on Gesalt (Dagudashaag 2439) to study the early evolution of life on the world.

History & Background (Dossier)

Founded as the Republican Military Scientific Academy in -1440, the University has since grown to number some 40,000 permanent teaching staff and 200,000 students.

Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)

This institution is primarily based out of the following sector:

• Dagudashaag Sector

World Listing: 1105

The following systems and worlds are associated with this institution:

5 of 5 World articles in Free University of Ushra

Gateway (Da 1331)  •  Gesalt  •  Shabamiir  •  Uaam  •  Ushra (Da 1016)  •  

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• Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science