The Matariki Network of Universities (MNU) is an international group of leading, like-minded universities, each amongst the first-established in its own country, and recognised as being:
It’s time to have your say in the Matariki 3MT 2026 People’s Choice vote! This year’s competition features a fantastic line-up of entries from the six institutions across the Network. Voting is open from Monday 19th October and will close at 23.59 (GMT) on Sunday 25th October. You can view the video presentations here: 3MT […]
The latest edition of the Matariki Network Newsletter is now available to read! This month’s newsletter brings together news and updates from across the Network, highlighting the people, projects and collaborations that continue to strengthen our global partnership. In this edition, you can catch up on recent activity across our member universities, learn about upcoming […]
Today we celebrate Matariki – a season of reflection, connection and renewal, marked by the rising of the Matariki star cluster and the beginning of the Māori New Year. The 2026 theme, Matariki Harenga Waka, translates to “Matariki, the mooring place of many canoes,” symbolizing unity, inclusion and shared heritage. Across the Matariki Network, we are […]
The Matariki Network extends its congratulations to Professor József Fortágh on his election as Vice-Rector for International Affairs, Diversity and University Culture at the University of Tübingen! We are pleased to be working with Professor Fortágh as the University’s Matariki International Lead within the Matariki Network and look forward to the contributions he will make […]
The 2025–26 Matariki Leadership Programme has now successfully concluded, bringing together 28 colleagues from professional services across Queen’s University, Durham University, the University of Otago and the University of the Western Cape. Running from February to June, the programme offered a collaborative international experience, with sessions focused on global leadership, leading through change, and organisational […]
Professor Anders Hagfeldt, Vice-Chancellor of Uppsala University and Chair of the Matariki Network, has been awarded H.M. The King’s Medal by the King of Sweden in recognition of his “meritorious contributions to the Swedish university system.” The medal will be presented at a ceremony at the Royal Palace of Stockholm on 9 September. This prestigious […]