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The Matariki Network of Universities (MNU) is an international group of universities created in 2010. Each member is leading international best practice in research and education based on long academic traditions.

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.

Universities

As of September 2010 the founding members of the Matariki Network of Universities are (sorted by year established):

Members Country Year Established
University of Tübingen Germany 1477
Uppsala University Sweden 1477
Dartmouth College USA 1769
Durham University UK 1832
Queen’s University Canada 1841
University of Otago New Zealand 1869
University of Western Australia Australia 1911

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  • Dartmouth College campus 2007-10-20 09

    Dartmouth College: view from the Baker Library

  • Durham Castle Bergfried

    Durham University: University College

  • Ontariohall

    Queen's University: Ontario Hall

  • University of Otago

    University of Otago: Registry Building

  • Uni Tübingen Neue Aula Sommer

    University of Tübingen: the Neue Aula

  • UWAWinthropHallSunsetcurves gobeirne

    University of Western Australia: Winthrop Hall

  • Botaniska trädgården, Uppsala II

    Uppsala University: Botanic Gardens

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