Matariki Network of Universities

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The Matariki Network of Universities (MNU) is an international group of universities that focuses on strong links between research and undergraduate teaching. [1] Each member is leading international best practice in research and education based on long academic traditions. [2] The MNU was established in 2010 to enable universities to enhance diversity, to share ideas and expertise, and to learn international best practice from each other, recognising the shared commitment to an ethos of excellence in research, scholarship and rounded education. [3]

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Name and research activities

Matariki in the Māori language designates the Pleiades star cluster, also known as the Seven Sisters. It reflects seven founding member universities in the MNU. [4]

Potential activities for the newly formed network include: [5]

Universities

As of September 2010 the founding members of the Matariki Network of Universities are: [6]

MembersCountryYear Established [5] World Rank by THE-WUR, 2021 [7] World Rank by ARWU, 2020 [8] World Rank by QS, 2021 [9]
Dartmouth College Flag of the United States.svg United States 1769101st201–300th203rd
Durham University Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom 1832252–300th201–300th86th
Queen's University Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada 1841251–300th201–300th246th
University of Otago Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand 1869201–250th301–400th184th
University of Tübingen Flag of Germany.svg Germany 147778th151–200th175th
University of Western Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia 1911139th85th92nd
Uppsala University Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden 1477111st77th124th

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