The Matariki Network of Universities offers a diverse range of opportunities for faculty to engage in global initiatives including through the promotion of development of joint interdisciplinary, innovative research.
MNU Seedfunding
The MNU Seed Fund, now having completed its second call, supports collaborative research projects lasting up to two years and involving researchers from member institutions across the network. Six faculty members from Queen's are participating in successfully funded projects
Second Call
Dr. Jeremy Stewart, Associate Professor, Psychology, lead on a collaborative project with University of Western Australia (Australia)
Dr. Carolyn Prouse, Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Planning, co-applicant on a collaborative project with University of the Western Cape (South Africa)
Inaugural Year
Dr. Allison Morehead, Art History, lead in partnership with Uppsala University and Durham University
Dr. Kelley Packalen, Smith School of Business, co-applicant on a collaborative project with Uppsala University, UWA, Durham University, and University of Otago
Dr. Kristine Spekkens, Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy), co-applicant on a collaborative project with UWA, Durham University, and Dartmouth College