The Matariki Network of Universities (MNU) is an international group of leading, like-minded universities, each amongst the most historic in its own country, and recognised as being:
• A premier place of advanced learning, nationally and internationally;
• Research-intensive across a broad subject base;
• Focused on providing a high-quality student experience;
• Flexible, modern, innovative, comprehensive and globally-orientated.
Since 2021, the Matariki Network launched a new funding opportunity for Professional Services staff across the Network – The Matariki Engagement Grant. The Matariki Engagement Grant (MEG) is intended to enhance personal and career development, professional leadership expertise and international collaboration. The following project applications have been successful this year: A big congratulations to all our […]
The second round of projects for the Matariki Research Seed Fund has just been announced! We are delighted to share that seven projects have been awarded funding for collaborative research projects of up to two years; involving researchers from all Network member institutions. The successful projects span a wide range of disciplines and are as […]
From the Chair and Secretariat, on behalf of Matariki Network Members The Matariki Network regrets that Dartmouth has made the decision to leave the Network on 1 July 2025. For over a decade, Dartmouth has been one of the seven pillars and a founding member of the Matariki Network. During this time, Dartmouth has supported […]
The most recent edition of the Matariki Network Newsletter (December 2024) is now available to enjoy via the following link. Please do contact us if you have any news or announcements from across the Network to share in the next Newsletter (April 2025).
Institutes of Advanced Study at four Matariki Universities are offering their communities as home for academic visitors travelling between Matariki partners. The Institute of Advanced Study at Durham University, The Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study, Uppsala, The College of Fellows, University of Tübingen, and the Institute of Advanced Study, University of Western Australia all provide vibrant communities for international visiting […]
This year’s competition saw students from seven Matariki member institutions battling it out for glory! The panel had such a tough time choosing their favourites – so much so that they decided to award three prizes instead of two! The winners are as follows: First place: Sara Stickley (Queen’s University) Runner-up: Josie Quin-Conroy (UWA) Runner-up: Linda Wilson (UWA) […]