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'''Molbridge''', also known as the '''Molbridge triangle''', is a semi-official grouping of the three oldest, wealthiest, most prestigious and research-intensive universities in [[Estmere]]; the [[University of Damesbridge]], the [[University of Tolbury]] and the [[University of Morwall]]. The name is a {{wp|portmanteau}} term, combining the names of the three institutions ('''Mo'''rwall, T'''ol'''bury, Dames'''bridge''').
'''Molbridge''', also known as the '''Molbridge triangle''', is a semi-official grouping of the [[University of Damesbridge]], the [[University of Tolbury]] and the [[University of Morwall]], which are {{wp|collegiate university|collegiate universities}}, and are the oldest, wealthiest, most prestigious and most research-intensive universities in [[Estmere]]. The name is a {{wp|portmanteau}}, combining the names of the three institutions ('''Mo'''rwall, T'''ol'''bury, Dames'''bridge''').<ref name="Molbridge dictionary">{{cite web| title=Molbridge|url=https://iiwiki.us/wiki/Estmere#Education | website=damesbridge-estmerish-dictionary.com |publisher=[[University of Damesbridge|Damesbridge University Press]] |edition = 4th |year=2009}}</ref>


As a term, it often refers to the three universities collectively, to the similarities between the institutions such as their shared use of the {{wp|collegiate university|collegiate model}}, and of their heightened status compared to other Estmerish univerisites. The term often carries connotations of elitism.
As a term, it often refers to the three universities collectively, to the similarities between the institutions such as their shared use of the collegiate model, and of their heightened status compared to other Estmerish univerisites. The term often carries connotations of elitism.<ref name="Molbridge dictionary"/> The three universities are often grouped in with similarly high-ranking and prestigious Estmerish institutions as part of the [[Twelve Sisters (Estmerish universities)|Twelve Sisters]], but are sometimes treated separately due to their age.<ref name="Twelve sisters dictionary">{{cite web| title=Twelve sisters |url=https://iiwiki.us/wiki/Estmere#Education | website=damesbridge-estmerish-dictionary.com |publisher=[[University of Damesbridge|Damesbridge University Press]] |edition = 4th |year=2009}}</ref>


==Origins==
==Origins==
The three institutions are {{wp|ancient university|ancient universities}}, all having been founded over seven hundred years ago. In spite of this, the terms ''Molbridge'' and ''Molbridge triangle'' appear to be a recent invention. Molbridge is a {{wp|portmanteau}}. It combines the names of the three instituions in the reverse order of their founding ('''Mo'''rwall, T'''ol'''bury, Dames'''bridge''').<ref name="Molbridge dictionary"/> The first recorded use of the term is in a 1922 political pamphlet by the [[Estmerish Section of the Workers' International]], which called for the "end of the Molbridge elite class privilege".<ref name="ESWI History">{{Cite book |last=Harris |first=Tony |author1-link=Estmere |title=The History of the Estmerish Section of the Workers' International |year=2013 |publisher= |location= |isbn= |url= }}</ref> The term was then picked up by the universities themselves, and used to describe the three ancient universities collectively during the [[1954 World's Fair]]. In 1997, the universities held the inaugural Molbridge conference, which made them a semi-official grouping.<ref name="Molbridge Conference website">{{cite web |title=The Molbridge Conference |url=https://iiwiki.us/wiki/Estmere#Education |website=molbridge.ac.es |access-date=11 December 2017}}</ref>
==Members==
==Members==
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left; margin-right:0;" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
!Institution
!Founded
!Founded
!Institution
!Location
!class="unsortable"|Location
!Undergraduates
!Undergraduate enrollment (2020/21)
!Postgraduates
!Postgraduate enrollment (2020/21)
!Budget
!Total enrollment (2020/21)
!Academic staff
!Budget (2020/21)
!Motto
!Academic staff (2020/21)
!Colours
!class="unsortable"|Motto
!class="unsortable"|Colours
|-
|-
![[University of Damesbridge]]
|1087
|1087
|[[University of Damesbridge]]
|[[Damesbridge]], [[Marches (Estmere)|Marches]]
|[[Damesbridge]],<br>[[West Counties]]
|16,938
|16,938
|11,802
|11,802
|28,740
|€3.075&nbsp;billion
|€3.075&nbsp;billion
|7,659
|7,659
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|-
![[University of Tolbury]]
|1102
|1102
|[[University of Tolbury]]
|[[Tolbury]], [[Swerdia]]
|[[Tolbury]],<br>[[Scitterland]]
|13,288
|13,288
|8,762
|8,762
|22,050
|€2.794&nbsp;billion
|€2.794&nbsp;billion
|6,422
|6,422
|''Ex gubernatione autem scientiam habemus''<br />(From guidance, we gain knowledge)  
|''Docentia scisco''<br />(With teaching, I come to know)  
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|-
![[University of Morwall]]
|1298
|1298
|[[University of Morwall]]
|[[Morwall]], [[Morwall]]
|[[Morwall]],<br>{{nowrap|[[Greater Morwall]]}}
|42,891
|85,782
|17,526
|35,052
|€5.207&nbsp;billion
|120,834
|18,519
|€10.413&nbsp;billion
|''In sapiendo vita iucundissima est''<br />(Knowledge is bliss)  
|37,037
|''In nil sapiendo vita non iucundissima est''<br />(There is no bliss in ignorance)  
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|-
|}
|}


==Meaning==
==Rankings==
==Rankings==
===National===
The Molbridge universities tend to rank highly on Estmerish university league tables, with the triangle universities regularly topping the tables. It is rare for any of the three universities to be included on a rankings list or league table outside of the top five. Damesbridge and Tolbury usually take the top two spots, while Morwall usually places third or fourth.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: left;"
|-
! University
! data-sort-type="number" | ''[[Estmere#Education|The Official University Guide]]'' (2023)
! data-sort-type="number" | ''[[The Standard|The Standard Higher Education Rankings]]'' (2023)
! data-sort-type="number" | ''[[David Duhamel Company#Divisions|The Duhamel University League Tables]]'' (2023)
! data-sort-type="number" | Average (2023)
|-
| [[University of Damesbridge]]
| 1
| 2
| 1
| 1
|-
| [[University of Tolbury]]
| 2
| 1
| 2
| 2
|-
| [[University of Morwall]]
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 3
|-
|}
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{gallery
|title=Molbridge triangle universities|width=250
|lines=1
|File:Merry olde england (6176634975).jpg| [[University of Damesbridge]]<br>([[University of Damesbridge#Location|All Saints College]])
|File:Heslington_Hall_-_panoramio.jpg| [[University of Tolbury]]<br>([[University of Tolbury#Location|Earl's Court]])
|File:The Maughan Library, King's College, London.jpg|[[University of Morwall]]<br>([[University of Morwall#Location|King Edward's College]])
|File:Wilkins Building 1, UCL, London - Diliff.jpg|[[University of Morwall]]<br>([[University of Morwall#Location|Döuer Institute]])
}}
==See also==
* [[Higher Education in Estmere]]
* [[Twelve Sisters (Estmerish universities)|Twelve Sisters]]
==References==
{{reflist}}

Latest revision as of 14:37, 15 December 2023

Locations of Molbridge universities.

Molbridge, also known as the Molbridge triangle, is a semi-official grouping of the University of Damesbridge, the University of Tolbury and the University of Morwall, which are collegiate universities, and are the oldest, wealthiest, most prestigious and most research-intensive universities in Estmere. The name is a portmanteau, combining the names of the three institutions (Morwall, Tolbury, Damesbridge).[1]

As a term, it often refers to the three universities collectively, to the similarities between the institutions such as their shared use of the collegiate model, and of their heightened status compared to other Estmerish univerisites. The term often carries connotations of elitism.[1] The three universities are often grouped in with similarly high-ranking and prestigious Estmerish institutions as part of the Twelve Sisters, but are sometimes treated separately due to their age.[2]

Origins

The three institutions are ancient universities, all having been founded over seven hundred years ago. In spite of this, the terms Molbridge and Molbridge triangle appear to be a recent invention. Molbridge is a portmanteau. It combines the names of the three instituions in the reverse order of their founding (Morwall, Tolbury, Damesbridge).[1] The first recorded use of the term is in a 1922 political pamphlet by the Estmerish Section of the Workers' International, which called for the "end of the Molbridge elite class privilege".[3] The term was then picked up by the universities themselves, and used to describe the three ancient universities collectively during the 1954 World's Fair. In 1997, the universities held the inaugural Molbridge conference, which made them a semi-official grouping.[4]

Members

Institution Founded Location Undergraduates Postgraduates Budget Academic staff Motto Colours
University of Damesbridge 1087 Damesbridge, Marches 16,938 11,802 €3.075 billion 7,659 Per dominum scio
(By the Lord, I know)
University of Tolbury 1102 Tolbury, Swerdia 13,288 8,762 €2.794 billion 6,422 Docentia scisco
(With teaching, I come to know)
University of Morwall 1298 Morwall, Morwall 42,891 17,526 €5.207 billion 18,519 In sapiendo vita iucundissima est
(Knowledge is bliss)

Rankings

National

The Molbridge universities tend to rank highly on Estmerish university league tables, with the triangle universities regularly topping the tables. It is rare for any of the three universities to be included on a rankings list or league table outside of the top five. Damesbridge and Tolbury usually take the top two spots, while Morwall usually places third or fourth.

University The Official University Guide (2023) The Standard Higher Education Rankings (2023) The Duhamel University League Tables (2023) Average (2023)
University of Damesbridge 1 2 1 1
University of Tolbury 2 1 2 2
University of Morwall 4 3 3 3

Gallery

Molbridge triangle universities

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Molbridge". damesbridge-estmerish-dictionary.com (4th ed.). Damesbridge University Press. 2009.
  2. ↑ "Twelve sisters". damesbridge-estmerish-dictionary.com (4th ed.). Damesbridge University Press. 2009.
  3. ↑ Harris, Tony (2013). The History of the Estmerish Section of the Workers' International.
  4. ↑ "The Molbridge Conference". molbridge.ac.es. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
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