We’ll Be Right Back!

Earlier this evening the Prime Minister made the following announcement regarding the Recess of the Austenasian Government: “The Austenasian Government will be entering a period of recess for the duration of the month of April in observance of the Easter season. During this time, no parliamentary sessions or official governmental business will take place unless an urgent matter requires attention. Normal operations are expected to resume at the beginning of May. We wish all subjects and friends of the Empire a peaceful and joyful Easter. Andrew Musgrave,Prime Minister of Austenasia” Parliament was closed for Easter earlier this morning. Treaty Signed with the Grand Duchy of Misberia On 22 March a treaty of Friendship and Mutual Recognition was signed between Austenasia and Misberia. The Treaty was drafted by Acting Chief Ambassador Griffin and signed by Prime Minister Andrew and Grand Duke Otto Green of Misberia. Austenasia looks forward to a long and happy friendship with Misberia. Active Recruitment The Empire is still actively recruiting for new subjects and for people to get involved with the government. Don’t let Austenasia’s April Recess deter you from getting involved! Anyone who is interested is encouraged to fill out the following form on the government’s website:

Imperial University opens registration

Registration opened earlier today for the first classes to be held by the Imperial University of Austenasia. Four classes – Orthodox Theology, Heraldry and Graphic Design, Economics, and Estonian History – are being offered, and are expected to start next month, with registration closing on February 3rd. The university classes are open to Austenasians and non-Austenasians alike, are free of charge, and will take place online over the Discord messaging program. Those interested can register for classes here. An Austenasian university has been planned for many years now, with Emperor Jonathan I authorising its use of the prefix “Imperial” back in November 2014. However, for various reasons – mostly a lack of qualified teachers or interested students – the university had always failed to reach beyond the planning stage. The Prime Minister, Lord William Wilson, has driven the push to finally establish the university, with the support of Minister for Culture Lord Sander Koff and his immediate predecessor Lord Otto Birch. It is understood that the qualifications offered by the university will be named Diplomas and/or Certificates rather than Degrees, in order to help avoid accusations of being a “bogus college”.