It has probably not escaped many that the University of Iceland (UI) got another rose in the buttonhole earlier this week when the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015-2015 published a list of the best universities in the world. The school moves up by almost 50 places on this list, from 270th place to 222nd.
There has long been a good connection between UI and Matís. Many of Matís' employees teach at the University of Iceland, especially in food and nutrition as well as teaching in biotechnology-related subjects. Matís staff is extremely proud that Matís is mentioned as a partner of this powerful university and looks forward to continued collaboration in the coming years and decades.
Matís congratulates the University of Iceland on this great recognition!
About the collaboration between UI and Matís
Matís has had a great and good collaboration with the University of Iceland on studies in food science, which is a collaborative project between the Faculty of Food and Nutrition at the University of Iceland and Matís. The study places great emphasis on students working on practical projects and being connected to the business world.
The collaboration with the University of Iceland is not limited to the Faculty of Food and Nutrition, as there is also extensive collaboration with the School of Engineering and Natural Sciences and also the School of Social Sciences.
In the summer of 2013, Matís and the University of Iceland entered into an agreement on extensive collaboration in the field of teaching and research. The agreement lays the foundation for further strengthening of theoretical and practical education in the field of food research and food safety, as well as co-operation in other areas of teaching and research. The agreement is an important step in the formal collaboration between Matís and the University of Iceland on the sharing of resources, research infrastructure and human resources. It includes the intention to be at the forefront of the fields of study covered by the agreement.
The University of Iceland has formulated a strategy for the year 2016, where emphasis is placed on doctoral studies, excellent research and teaching, as well as emphasis on collaboration with institutions and companies such as Matís. The University of Iceland conducts extensive research and teaching in the fields of study that Matís deals with, especially in the field of health sciences, engineering and natural sciences at the university.
Much is being done to ensure even better co-operation and good co-operation between parties in these important sectors. For example, in 2012, food science studies in Iceland were launched. In collaboration with Matís and the University of Iceland, in collaboration with other state-run universities, a new international master's program in food science was established, but the program has had a better impact and the number of students is increasing year by year. Further information about the program can be found here: www.framtidarnam.is.
In addition, a new division was established at Matís with the aim of connecting industry and the university community even better.
"With the establishment of a division for education and food production, we make Matís' activities and role more prominent and better connect the business community, education, research and development of food," says Guðjón Þorkelsson about the new field of education and food production that started working within Matís on the 1st. June 2012.