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  • New Zealand school sector approach to Viet Nam

    New Zealand school sector approach to Viet Nam presentation

  • Coronavirus update for ENZ stakeholders

    National response

    The New Zealand Government says it is alert to the issue but not alarmed. The Ministry of Health advises the risk of an outbreak in New Zealand is low, but it is monitoring the situation closely. It will advise if any public health measures become necessary.

    As a precautionary measure, the Government is taking an all-of-Government approach with meetings starting today. ENZ is participating in these meetings, which are led by the Ministry of Health.

    International education sector

    We are working closely with the Ministry of Education to share information and communicate with the international education sector.

    To date, we have responded to some questions from education providers about the situation. We are monitoring issues, and developing responses and information for providers.

    We will provide further updates as needed next week.

    Key sources of information and advice are:

    Please contact us if you have any issues or concerns.

  • Message from the Secretary of Education

    Tēnā koutou

    You will have seen that the Prime Minister has made an announcement this afternoon. It includes the following information concerning all foreign nationals travelling from, or transiting through mainland China:

    “The Government is placing temporary entry restrictions into New Zealand on all foreign nationals travelling from, or transiting through mainland China to assist with the containment of the novel coronavirus and to protect New Zealand and the Pacific Islands from the disease.

    This will take effect from tomorrow and will be in place for up to 14 days. This position will be reviewed every 48 hours.

    Any foreign travellers who leave or transit through mainland China after 2 February 2020 (NZ time) will be refused entry to New Zealand.

    Any foreign travellers in transit to New Zealand on 2 February 2020 will be subject to enhanced screening on arrival but, pending clearance, will be granted entry to New Zealand.

    New Zealand citizens and permanent residents returning to New Zealand will still be able to enter, as will their immediate family members, but will be required to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival back in the country.

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has also raised its travel advice to New Zealanders for all of mainland China to “Do not travel”, the highest level."

    The Ministry of Education, TEC, and NZQA are working together and we will provide you with information over the next couple of days regarding the Government’s announcement.  In the meantime please contact TEC, NZQA or the Ministry of Education with any questions or concerns. We will keep our websites updated.

    Please continue to refer to the Ministry of Health website for health advice and the latest information:

    Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) guidance – Ministry of Health

    Everyone's health and wellbeing, including international students’, is important to us. While there are no confirmed or suspected cases in New Zealand at the moment, the Ministry of Health continues to encourage a precautionary approach and a focus on good hygiene. Please err on the side of caution and be alert, not alarmed.

    Thank you for your recent work and support helping our students, parents, staff and providers on this issue, I appreciate the complexity that the current situation causes. I know you all have the interests of our children and students as your priority.

    Nāku noa, nā

    Iona Holsted

    Secretary for Education

  • BELTA Seal Survey open now

    The online survey, run by the Brazilian Educational Language and Travel Association (BELTA) and co-sponsored by Education New Zealand, is a major review of Brazilian students that have chosen to pursue international education.

    This year’s survey is expected to be conducted with over 600 education agents and close to 5000 students. 

    This large sample offers a deep dive into the Brazilian international education market, indicating new trends, important decision factors for students, and highly rated education destinations.

    The survey is open now and will close on 29 February. You can share it with students and alumni by sharing this link.

    The results will be announced and shared with providers on 23 April.

  • Advertising opportunity in Japan

    The publication is the only of its kind supported by the New Zealand Embassy in Tokyo and Education New Zealand. It distributes 20,000 copies to Japanese schools, universities and education organisations as well as education fairs and seminars.  

     

    “After the Rugby World Cup in 2019, New Zealand has had an increased presence and visibility in Japan. This is a great opportunity to leverage off the New Zealand country profile to promote your institution and region,” says ENZ Senior Market Development Manager – Japan, Misa Kitaoka. 

     

    “This guidebook is a great opportunity for regional bodies and individual providers to promote their offering. Furthermore, because destination marketing is a key part of education promotion in Japan, Kbunsha is offering a separate advertising rate for regional groups.” 

     

    To advertise, bookings must be made by 13 March 2020.  

     

    For further details on the guidebook and pricing for regional groups, download the proposal here. 

     

    Individual providers can download the proposal here. 

  • Update on New Zealand-China Tripartite Fund 2020

    As previously advertised, the deadline for applications is 1 March 2020, with a project start date of 1 May 2020, and end date of 30 April 2021.

    Education New Zealand will provides updates on this as necessary.

    Since its inception in 2005, the Tripartite Fund has supported the development of strategic research relationships between New Zealand and China.

    Universities are invited to submit proposals for the latest round, with up to $30,000 available per application to support quality, high-level research and collaboration. The fund seeks to initiate new tripartite partnerships and facilitate the development of existing partnerships between a New Zealand university and two Chinese partner universities. 

    Eligible Tripartite Fund subjects can be drawn from the arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences and applied sciences including agriculture, food safety, conservation, forestry, advanced materials engineering and environmental science.

    Since 2009, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) has worked on tripartite collaborative projects with Shanghai Jiao-Tong University (SJTU) and Xinjiang University in China.

    AUT Professor of Computer Science and Director KEDRI, Nikola Kasabov, said that the ‘three brothers’ partners have exchanged multiple visits of both staff members and students.

    “The outcomes have been outstanding, including a large number of joint papers published in international journals and conferences, joint methods and software development in computational intelligence and applications in health, environment protection, and predicting hazardous events.”

    Professor Kasabov was also appointed as Advisory Professor to SJTU, meeting with PhD students and staff on an annual basis.

    “The collaboration helps staff and students to work together on new frontiers of information and computer sciences and technologies along with important applications for both countries.”

    To apply, complete this application form and submit it to china@enz.govt.nz. Any queries can also be sent to this address.

  • New scholarship programme highlights NZ as global leaders in agricultural climate change

     The new scholarship called the New Zealand Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarships (NZ-GRADS) programme will see six science students from developing countries complete their PhDs at a New Zealand university.

    "New Zealand is a global leader on climate change. As part of that leadership role, we’ve created these scholarships to support global efforts to tackle climate change and foster the next generation of climate scientists. We need to ensure the world’s brightest minds have access to our world-class education,” Mr O’Connor said.

    Funding for the new scholarships is being provided by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), in support of the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA).

    The GRA focuses on improving agricultural productivity and production efficiency while addressing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and food security. It also facilitates a wide range of capability building and research programmes.

    “New Zealand is a founding member and key contributor to the GRA. Our role is at the core of our global leadership on climate change”, he said.

    “Our leadership is well recognised by other countries and was praised by the United Nations Secretary General during his visit to New Zealand in May 2019.

    “Through the GRA we have successfully mobilised action around the world - from governments, international organisations and producers - to better understand the opportunities we have to reduce global agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.

    “We are committed to supporting the scientific capability in developing countries, and to broadening the pool of innovation and ideas globally. These scholarships will help us tap into the new research and knowledge these students will bring to New Zealand, while enabling them to expand their knowledge and expertise in agriculture emissions science”.

    Applications open today (3 February 2020) and close 1 June 2020. Scholarship details are available on the Global Research Alliance and the Education New Zealand webpages.

    Media contact: Nikki Prendergast 021 811 248

    nikki.prendergast@parliament.govt.nz

  • From the CE: Manaakitanga: it's what we do

    First, I want to acknowledge the complex and difficult situation that many students and their families, as well as agents, are facing during this period of uncertainty. This is a tough time, and I know there are a lot of people working hard in trying to make things a bit easier.

    While there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus in New Zealand to date, there’s no doubt that this has been a frustrating start to the school and academic year.

    I also want to acknowledge our sector – the education providers, peak bodies and related government agencies – who have been working hard to address this rapidly changing situation, both here and internationally.

    Led by the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Education for the education sector, our sector has been working hard to respond to the impact of the coronavirus and support our international students.

    Right now, we’re continuing to respond to short-term issues, while also looking at the longer term picture.

    Looking ahead, amongst other things, we’re thinking about how we recognise and acknowledge the commitment that international students have made to study in New Zealand. We also need to remain a sought-after education destination and ensure students continue to be warmly welcomed to our shores.

    Manaakitanga – to look after one another by extending respect, hospitality and warmth – must underpin everything we do.

    I’d also like to thank the homestay providers and others who have continued to warmly welcome international students into their homes, and the staff who have ensured everyone has the support they need.

    He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata! He tangata! He tangata!

    What is the most important thing in the world? It is people! It is people! It is people!

    Ka kite anō,

    Grant McPherson

    Chief Executive/Kaihautū

    Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao

  • Regional partner support

     

    International education benefits the regions of New Zealand by contributing to the economy, supporting workforce and talent needs, and enriching communities socially and culturally. ENZ supports regions to attract and retain international students by co-funding famils or seed funding projects that align with wider government strategic goals and priorities in our work, such as those found in the International Education Strategy 2022 – 2030.

    A key aim of ENZ’s work in the regions has been to support a sustainable model of regional international education development. We work alongside interested regional economic development agencies and other relevant bodies for mutual benefit to identify opportunities for development and growth and ultimately achieve a greater balance across regions.

    For more information please email: sectorengagementteam@enz.govt.nz

  • Meet the team: Miranda Herbert

    Hi Miranda. Could you tell us a bit about your professional background?

    Quite a few people who work in education say that they ‘fell into’ education. I’m the same.

    When I was younger I was always interested in languages. I did Japanese right through high school, I decided to continue with it at university. I asked my Dad what other language I should study, and he said I had to learn Chinese because it’s going to be an important language in the future.

    I then spent four and a half years living and working in China, and became quite involved in education. I ended up working for a PTE in New Zealand, and then I moved to the University of Auckland. There I worked my way up to the deputy director of international.

    What has it been like in Beijing during the outbreak of COVID-19?

    I was actually in China when SARS broke out, 20 years ago, too [while at a previous role]. This time seems quite different to then. The level that China has mobilised this year has been quite amazing to experience firsthand.

    It’s been really surreal, particularly during the January and February months. Despite Beijing having a population of over 20 million people, for weeks we saw no-one on the street - you could cross the road with your eyes closed, which never happens here. At other times, it could get quite depressing having to stay in all the time.

    Now, things are starting to get back to normal. It really varies across China, but here in Beijing, businesses are opening again, people are starting to go into the office for work, people are going to restaurants and dining out – while still following physical distancing etiquette.

    We feel really lucky that we were able to stay here, because safety comes first and foremost in China. There’s still a lot of temperature checks, for example, if you order food on the receipt it will tell you the temperature of the chef and the person who delivered it to you.

    Most of Team China is working at home, and will come into the office when they need to. We’re working our butts off at the moment to keep things rolling. We’re involved in digital events almost every day. And although we’re not going out to meet people, we’re working closely alongside our agent contacts and partnership network.

    What would you advise to people trying to conduct business in China?

    You have to be patient and not expect results straight away. You have to nurture relationships. It’s about understanding that cultural difference, because the way China does business is quite different to back home.

    A profile of Miranda wouldn’t be complete without you introducing us to your cats. Could you tell us about them?

    I have two cats, one boy and one girl. They are my babies. I don’t have real babies, I have cats.

    The boy is called Nonga; he’s a real big personality, everyone around here knows him and he’s becoming famous on WeChat! Even though he has stage four renal failure, he still makes us laugh. My girl is called Missy Moo – she’s more shy and is quite happy to stay at home on your lap.

What's in it for me?