CGNU

CGNU stands for the Commonwealth Government and Nations University. It is a fictional academic institution featured in the tabletop role-playing game Cyberpunk 2020. Within the game's lore, CGNU is depicted as a large, influential, and often ethically questionable university system with campuses spread across various continents. Its primary focus is on technological advancement, research, and the training of individuals for roles within government and major corporations.

The university is known for its cutting-edge programs in fields such as cybernetics, artificial intelligence, bioengineering, and advanced weaponry. CGNU often collaborates with powerful megacorporations, leading to a blurring of lines between academic pursuit and corporate interests. This close relationship often results in the development of advanced technologies that are then exclusively licensed or utilized by these corporations, contributing to the vast economic and technological disparities in the Cyberpunk universe.

Student life at CGNU is often portrayed as highly competitive and demanding. Many students are sponsored by corporations or government agencies, incurring significant debt or long-term service obligations. The university's campuses are typically depicted as sprawling, technologically advanced complexes, but also as environments where social stratification and corporate influence are deeply ingrained. CGNU plays a significant role in shaping the intellectual landscape and technological progress of the world of Cyberpunk 2020.