A university is an institution of higher education and centre of research within the United Empire of Earth (UEE). While many are centred on the education-dominated Rhetor system, many other developed systems also have universities, or indeed several. It is not confirmed whether famous universities on Earth have persisted to the 30th century.
Universities of the Rhetor System
Rhetor was discovered in 2287, making it the second extrasolar system to be visited after Croshaw, and the first system known two jumps away from the Sol system. The Croshaw - Rhetor Jump Point was discovered by students from Martian Institute of Space and Technology. The school's then-president Adrianne Zemlock , a critic of the way that Croshaw had been colonised by corporate interests, ransomed the Jump Point location to the government in return for a quarter of the habitable or terraformed land being set aside for educational purposes[1].
Universities on Persei (Rhetor II)
University of Persei Analytical Research and Quantification (UPARQ)
The University of Persei Analytical Research and Quantification (UPARQ), based on Persei, is one of the most influential think tanks in the UEE. Much of the new technological advancement for the UEE is thought to originate here. Some of this government work is classified but energy-efficient quantum drives and improved thermal-resistant spacesuit fabric are believed to have originated there.[1]
UPARQ Alumni and Faculty
- Burl Hitchens, founder of MaxOx - Expelled[2]
- Marcus Fayel, terraforming expert, founder of the Outsiders cult[3]
- Simone Visconti, founder of Basilisk - Dropped out after one year[4]
Other Institutions on Persei
Founders of Caldera, Layth Brentano and Tetsuuya Lang, were provided with a research lab on Persei after graduation. This lab was close to a Department of the Interior laboratory, where they met Akili Harris who is credited with inspiring the development of the Novikov "Expo" Armor and Pembroke Armor.[5] Attempts to weaponise terraforming technology were conducted in a laboratory on Persei, under the codename Project Vespa.[2][6] It is unclear whether these laboratories and institutions were associated with UPARQ.
Universities on Reisse (Rhetor III)
Carey University
Brian Ramsey, a chemist and researcher at Carey University, was credited as in expert in Maze rehabilitation and treating the 'disconnection' found in its users. He alleged that his former research partner Eva Anwar stole Maze for use in unregulated human experimentation[7]. This was later confirmed by the Advocacy[8].
Other sources place Carey University in the town of Reis, on Lago in the Nexus system[9], where a Messer Scholar assisted Apocalypse Arms founder Dalton Colabello in tracking prototype weapons that would lead to his founding of the company.[10]
Carey University Alumni and Faculty
- Eva Anwar - Maze researcher[7], fugitive[8].
- Brian Ramsey - chemist, expert in Maze rehabilitation.[7]
- Audra Zupan - Professor.
University of Rhetor
The University of Rhetor houses archives documenting the history of the North American Alliance.[11] Genetic researchers at the University of Rhetor created the Opera Mushroom, Pleurotus cornusymphonia. The first Xiphopods discovered on Leir I were brought to the University for study.[12] Rhetor researchers used krypton-81 dating to find the age of the glaciers of Helios IV.[13] Each year, eight students at the University of Rhetor receive the Ingstrom Fellowship for their work in the field of xenoarchaeology[14].
University of Rhetor Alumni and Faculty
- Wahid Allimon - Professor of Geology in 2945.[15]
- Layth Brentano and Tetsuuya Lang - founders of Caldera, studied engineering.[5]
- Pippa Broussard - Greycat Industrial CEO in 2380, daughter of founder Odis Broussard.[16]
- Galbeeti Desai - educator cited as an inspiration by Silas Koerner.[17]
- Members of the Ingstrom family, including Jovi Ingstrom and Theo Ingstrom - founders of Esperia, studied aerospace engineering.[14]
- Ruben Pardeu - Greycat Industrial engineer[16]
Universities on Mentor (Rhetor IV)
Mentor University
In the late 27th century, a study conducted by the University of Mentor showed that on average, Ergo's residents lived longer than residents of other worlds.[18]
University of Rhetor Alumni and Faculty
- Laylani Addison - Imperator. Formerly Professor of Integrated Science and Xenotechnology 2922-2931, and Dean of Applied Sciences from 2931 until stepping down to run for election in 2947.[19][20]
- Ramon Coen - first UEE Ambassador to the Xi'an Empire, former head of Xi'an Studies Department.[21]
- Terrell Dorazio - discovered the Rhetor - Idris Jump Point while studying at Mentor University in 2493.[22]
Universities of Rhetor with no Specified Location
The Scaliger School of Medicine was attended by BiotiCorp founders, Ted Santos and Diyo Nikolas, who met as doctoral students. Their collaboration began in a lab named 'Decon' for its overly sensitive decontamination system. The School later invested in their private venture.[23] As BiotiCorp is headquartered on Reisse, the Scaliger School of Medicine may also be located there.
Universities of the Sol System
University of Moscow
The University of Moscow is home to the exolinguistics department who were tasked with studying the Vanduul language aboard a captured Vanduul carrier.[24]
Martian Institute of Space and Technology (MIST)
The Martian Institute of Space and Technology was credited wotj kick-starting the Second Nuclear Age in 2247, with the commissioning of an avanced Thorium reactor in Port Renatus.[25]
Alumni and Faculty of MIST
- Georgia Miyung - a 2944 recipient of Shubin Interstellar’s Dig Deeper Educational Scholarship.[26]
- Leona Sono and Neil Nyemeto - Discoverers of the Rhetor system, Ph.D. students in 2287.[1]
- Adrienne Zemlock - responsible for the Rhetor system being dedicated towards education. School President in 2287, previously a politician.[1]
Universities of Terra
Song University
Song University was named for Wei-Yin Song, who discovered Terra in 2516. The University has a strong presence in Banu cultural studies.[27]
Alumni and Faculty of Terra University
- Albion 'Al' Le Coi - teacher of linguistics, advanced Banu, and basic Xi’an at Song, co-author of the Rust Society guide to the Banu Language.[27]
- Regina 'Reggi' Poole - Banu culture expert, created a Spectrum-based Banu culture course sponsored by the University, co-author of the Rust Society guide to the Banu Language.[27]
Terra University
Alumni and Faculty of Terra University
- Charmane Alvarez - Professor of Criminology.[28]
- Cara Hoshji - recieved a substantial scholarship to study AstroEngineering, later worked for the Support & Supply Agency.[29]
- Jan Wallace - Professor of Geological Sciences.[30]
- Adorai and Victor Zahid - founders of Chemline Solutions, received partial scholarships to study geological engineering and a dual-degree in economics and business management respectively. Adorai later became a Professor of Geological Studies at Terra.[31]
Other Universities
University of Aten
The University of Aten, located on Serling (Horus I), is conducting a lengthy study in an attempt to isolate the differences between people who flourish in the unusual daylight conditions of the tidally-locked worlds (often those in families who have lived on the planet for generations) versus those who have trouble adjusting.[32]
University of Angeli
The University of Angeli is located on Angeli (Croshaw II). August Dunlow, founder of Crusader Industries, studied a double-majored in business and political science. While at the University he became a staunch Anti-Messer activist.[33]
University of Tram
The University of Tram, located in Tram on Asura (Ferron III), was attended by Basilisk founder Simone Visconti, where she studied engineering. The programme was considered notably less prestigious than that of the institution she left, at UPARQ.[4]
University of Jalan
The University of Jalan is located on the Tevarin homeworld of Jalan (Elysium IV). Nutrition researchers at Jalan developed the Hydration Efficacy Index.[34] Jovi Ingstrom, co-founder of Esperia, studied xenoarcheology at Jalan until being expelled in his sophomore year.[14]
University of Jata
The University of Jata is located in the city of Jata on Cestulus (Davien II). Simone Maruyama is a Professor of History at the University of Jata, and a member of the Jata Historical Society’s Board of Directors, who proposed naming a city park after controversial former Aegis Dynamics CEO Hana Chan.[35]
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