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• ENZ asks Saudi students: WhyNewZealand?

  The 18-member trade delegation included Chief Executives of six education organisations, and the visit provided great opportunities to promote New Zealand’s education system and to profile education companies doing business in the region. The Middle East is New Zealand’s largest export market for the delivery of education products and services, and the sixth largest recruitment market for students. 

  The #WhyNewZealand campaign targets entries via www.whynz.com and has the primary aim of raising awareness of New Zealand as a study destination. This is Education New Zealand’s first social media campaign in the Middle East and a competition is being run in conjunction with it whereby Saudi students have a chance to win one of eight English language scholarships on offer by promoting New Zealand on Twitter and Facebook. In the 12 days since its launch #WhyNewZealand has already attracted over 9,000 Twitter followers.

  As well as participating in events associated with the Prime Minister’s visit, the university and ITP delegation members attended the International Exhibition and Conference on Higher Education (IECHE) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; and the Global Higher Education Exhibition (GHEDEX) in Muscat, Oman.  The IECHE event week in Riyadh provided an opportunity to launch ENZ’s new Arabic language Study in New Zealand website, as well as Twitter and Facebook pages.  A broad mix of Saudi education stakeholders heard from University of Canterbury alumnus, Saleh Alkhozaim, about his experience of studying in New Zealand, and an agent networking event was held to broaden the champions promoting New Zealand as a study destination.

  The Middle East region continues to show positive signals for growth, with high levels of engagement via social media; increased investment across Middle Eastern countries in education infrastructure, programmes, and technical and vocational education.  If you are interested in discussing the business prospects for your organisation in the Middle East region, send an email to middleeast@enz.govt.nz.

• Doing the business

  Included in that count were representatives from all eight New Zealand universities, four ITPs, and ENZ Chief Executive Grant MacPherson along with Lisa Futschek (Regional Director for the Americas, Japan and Korea) and Amy Rutherford (International Market Manager for China and the US).    Whilst there is a full conference programme at NAFSA each year, the real focus is on the exhibitions’ hall which has been described as a ‘massive speed dating event'.  Resembling any large international trade fair, hundreds of upmarket booths house service providers, national umbrella organisations, individual education institutions and agents looking to do deals with one another in the Study Abroad market. 

  New Zealand institutions had full agendas throughout the week, exploring new business opportunities with partner institutions from the US and around the world and maintaining and developing existing relationships. 
  ENZ met with a range of organisations keen to work with us in promoting New Zealand as a study abroad destination, including the US Department of State, Education USA, Institute of International Education, STA travel, GoOverseas and a number of third party providers (akin to agents). 

  The New Zealand networking function was once again a highlight on the NAFSA agenda, with more than 200 of our closest partners enjoying an evening rich with New Zealand wine, food and culture, including an impressive haka performed by Laken Whitecliff, a young New Zealand artist based in New York, who was displaying his work at the venue.  It was an evening to be proud of and an excellent way to thank our many partners in the US and globally.

  The US Study Abroad market is buoyant, with much untapped opportunity for New Zealand. A range of government agencies have substantial budgets to assist US students on Study Abroad experiences in support of a government goal of doubling to 600,000 the number of US undergraduates studying abroad by the end of the decade.  New Zealand has a very positive image in the US, although our profile as a high quality study destination remains comparatively low.  But US students choose us rather for lifestyle reasons, our outdoor adventure, incredible landscapes, lord of the rings legacy and being a ‘bit different’ and off the beaten track.

  On the back of profile-raising campaigns ENZ led in conjunction with IIE and GoOverseas in the latter half of 2014, there has been considerable growth in the number of US students seeking visas.  The first quarter of 2015 is 25% up (221 visas) on the first quarter of 2014.  A great start to the year!

  If you’d like more information about the US market, please email Lisa.Futscheck@enz.govt.nz or Amy.Rutherford@enz.govt.nz

• Fourth ‘et4e’ merges with NZTech Education Technology Summit

  NZTech and ENZ combined forces again to introduce an edtech stream into a broader technology and education theme that attracted some 250 educationalists and edtech delegates.

  The Minister of Education, Hon Hekia Parata, opened the summit with an announcement on the development of a new digital technologies curriculum.  

  “Having just returned from the world’s largest convention on education and technology, it is comforting to know that every country is struggling with how best to mix technology and education,” said Chief Executive, Graeme Muller.

  “But what they all agree on is the importance of a new style of teaching, and the introduction of computational thinking and enquiry-based learning models are accepted as the way forward.”

  Like ISTE, there was a strong emphasis in the sessions on the importance of collaboration between educationalists and edtech companies to identify and solve problems in the classroom.    

  “I found a lot of value as a member of an EdTech company in attending a conference alongside the educators that are passionate about technology in their setting,” said Louise Duffy of Invercargill-based Essential Resources.

  “It gave some excellent insights into some of their challenges and how to better support technology in education.” 

• Grow your business with the Skills Lab

  At the heart of the Skills Lab is project-based learning. These projects are designed to give you top tips and advice that you can consume in bite-size pieces. The Skills Lab also allows you to post your own comments and share your top tips so we can develop a professional community.

  Collaboration at the heart

  The Skills Lab was born of industry feedback. In the 2015 Industry Survey, you expressed a desire for more professional development support, and in particular asked for online support in order for you to access content at a time and location that suits you.

  We’ve since co-developed the Skills Lab with multiple groups of industry representatives, having taken into account your advice on the structure and features of the website, as well as on key content areas. We’re already working on a range of refinements that you’ve suggested, including on individual projects and website functionality.

  Helping grow your business

  The Skills Lab is already proving useful. Robbie Pickford, International Director of Takapuna Grammar School, told The PIE News at the New Zealand International Education Conference that the Skills Lab helped her institution learn about new markets.

  “I’ve been in the industry for a long time and there hasn’t been that go-to place that I could get intel about the market, the country or the culture. The Skills Lab also encourages industry collaboration, with users able to upload their own information and expertise. There’ll be more and more information available for the sector. It keeps us growing and thinking towards the future,” Pickford said.

  Kirstyn Mawdsley, Director International of St Hilda’s Collegiate School, also told The PIE News that the Skills Lab would be of particular benefit to New Zealand’s regional and smaller providers.

  “We don’t have the same budget available as bigger programmes, and often we’re working in very small departments. Trying to keep up to date with everything and find professional development opportunities is quite complicated. The Skills Lab helps with that and also alleviates the distance barrier,” she said.

  

  Content examples from the Skills Lab

  But wait, there’s more!

  The current version of the Skills Lab is just the beginning.  We’ll continue to roll out new content, so stay tuned for more case studies and international education-specific content over the coming months. We’re planning more detailed and useful projects that will help you in your specific organisational context.

  We’ll also be partnering with individual industry experts to bring you case studies and projects based on their successes. If you have suggestions on content, or would like to offer some of your expertise and contribute to a case study or project, please email us at skillslab@enz.govt.nz.

  Sign up and participate

  You can access the Skills Lab at skillslab.enz.govt.nz or from the ENZ website.

  Make sure you watch the introductory video to learn how you can use this exciting new tool.

  Note that only approved New Zealand education providers are able to access the Skills Lab and its content.

  If you are experiencing any difficulty in signing up to the Skills Lab, please email skillslab@enz.govt.nz.

• NAFSA applauds Gilman scholarship

  The first government-to-government arrangement of its kind, ENZ signed an agreement with the US Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) in January to cooperate on the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship (‘the Gilman’).

  Sir Richard announced the arrangement on ENZ’s behalf in his opening comments at the NAFSA conference.

  The Gilman is aimed at students who might otherwise not have the opportunity to study abroad. Since its inception in 2001, more than 78,000 US students have applied for one of the 22,000 Gilman scholarships, making it one of the most prestigious and competitive scholarships for study abroad in the world.

  Amy Rutherford, ENZ’s Director of Education, North America, said the partnership will help boost the profile of our institutions among US students.

  “The scholarship will see increased promotion of New Zealand as an education destination, and will help to diversify the cohort of US students choosing to study here.

  “Additionally, New Zealand institutions receiving Gilman scholars will be seen as supportive and inclusive partners, accepting students of all backgrounds and financial means.”

  ENZ has committed to providing US $50,000 over the next two years to support Gilman scholars to study in New Zealand. This funding will be matched by ECA.

  For more information about the Gilman scholarship, visit www.gilmanscholarship.org.

• Journey around the world with the NZIEC Quiz!

  Join us to take a swift journey around the world, and our industry, in this inaugural quiz. Jules Verne had 80 days to circle the world – NZIEC delegates will have 40 questions.

  Sam Mackay, ENZ Strategic Projects Manager, said the quiz format is designed to energise and engage delegates at the end of a long conference day.

  “Through four rounds, we’ll be challenging your knowledge of our international education industry.

  Amy Rutherford, ENZ’s North America Director said delegates may be surprised at what they learn.

  “Sam and I have spent a lot of time searching our brains – and the internet – for interesting international education-related questions,” she said.

  The rapid fire quiz will be held in the last breakout session of Day 1. Turn up on the day and you'll be assigned to teams.

  Prove your international education expertise, and be in to win some special prizes – and bragging rights! 

  Register now at www.nziec.co.nz

• Leading an International Education Quest! - Dr Jason Fox

  This was the challenge Dr Jason Fox, a modern day wizard-rogue, author and leadership adviser set NZIEC conference attendees.

  Using self-deprecating humour, and drawing on real life examples, Dr Fox challenged the audience to look at the patterns in their lives, to effect meaningful change.

  Many of us are time-poor, which Dr Fox said causes us to ‘leverage our default thinking’. That is to do what we have always done. The concern is that we use default thinking 98 percent of the time. This is “robbing us of our best thinking.”

  Defaults — established ways of doing things — are an important element of any enterprise. We need them — they save us a heap of time, and make us much more efficient.

  But lo! Dr Fox said most organisations have now become cursed with efficiency and default thinking.

  “We’re all so busy, and so what happens is… more of the same. We seek quick fixes and familiar solutions that tick the right boxes and save us time — but in doing so lead us closer down the path toward irrelevance.

  To stay relevant, we must know when (and how) to disrupt default thinking, so that we may pioneer new strategy (beyond the established path).”

  Conferences give us a rich opportunity to disrupt default thinking. He said new thinking is the most valuable thinking in a world that is undergoing profound social and technological disruption.

  Dr Fox said if you ask workers in an organisation what it is that motivates them best, the most common response was “a clear sense of progress.” This underlines the importance of celebrating small / early wins.

  In closing, Dr Fox talked about the things we do to put off meaningful thinking – procrastination, perfectionism, busyness, disorganisation, physiological sabotage, over-commitment and more.

  To conclude, Dr Fox challenged his audience, saying “we all make choices and our choices make us.”

   

• Queenstown Resort College wins big at ITENZ Awards

  QRC won the ‘Inaugural Supreme Award’ at the Independent Tertiary Education New Zealand (ITENZ) Awards.

  QRC also won ‘Provider of the Year’, and Chief Executive Charlie Phillips was recognised with the ITENZ Leadership Award for his contribution to education and the Queenstown community.

  The judges’ panel cited the college’s outstanding graduate outcomes and strong links to industry as key factors in its success.

  The awards were presented at the World TVET 2017 Conference in Queenstown in mid-September.

  The awards come off the back of another big win at the Tourism Industry Aotearoa’s New Zealand Tourism Awards, in which QRC took out the Industry Enabler Award for its ‘stand out’ Queenstown Ambassador Programme.

  “It is fantastic for Queenstown Resort College to be recognised at a national level by both the tourism and education industries,” Charlie said.

  “This will help further establish Queenstown as a serious study destination.”

  In the past year, QRC has introduced a Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management, opened its Tai Tokerau Resort College in Paihia, and purchased a culinary school, now QRC Culinary.

• Explore women’s leadership journeys at NZIEC

  In a Q&A format, the lunchtime session will see panellists sharing lessons on what they have learned during their career pathways to senior leadership positions, including the challenges they have faced and the opportunities they have created and seized. They will also aim to impart strategies for other women to follow in their steps.

  The panel is supported by the Global Leadership League (GLL), an organisation focussed on advancing women’s leadership skills, knowledge and connection in international education.

  Dawn Hewitt, Director, Global Groups (Australasia) for the GLL, says that regardless of their professional positions and experience, women in the industry have lots to offer.

  “The GLL is underpinned by the notion that when women support each other, incredible things happen. Whatever your goal, the GLL is focused on helping everyone rise to their potential.”

  One of the panellists, Ainslie Moore, Deputy Director Operations at the University of Auckland, says one the topics they’ll discuss is the importance of supportive networks.

  “Every major decision on ‘where to next’ in my career was informed by the support of a network of strong women in international education.

  “One of the ambitions of the GLL is to give the next generation of women in international education access to a network of peers and senior women; not just for career progression, but also for sharing knowledge to bring more balance to work and life.”

  Panel chair and ENZ’s Regional Director for Europe and the Americas, Lisa Futschek, says that in addition to engaging with the panellists, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with fellow delegates before and after the lunch.  

  “We hope attendees will leave inspired and equipped with a range of strategies and approaches to support women leaders in our industry – now and in the future,” says Lisa.

  Attendance at this panel is not restricted to women. Indeed, men are encouraged to attend to hear more about the experiences of women within our industry and learn approaches and strategies that can support women leaders.

  Numbers for the lunch panel are restricted to 100 places. Details on how you can confirm your place will be advised to conference delegates separately.  

  With only a handful of spots left remaining for NZIEC 2018, register today at www.nziec.co.nz.

• Japan to headline NZIEC as Country of Honour

  The Country of Honour designation celebrates and showcases New Zealand’s international education connections with partner countries.

  This year, ENZ has joined with the Japanese Embassy to celebrate the growing education connections between New Zealand and Japan.

  Misa Kitaoka, ENZ’s Senior Market Development Manager for Japan, said the timing couldn’t be better to showcase Japan.

  “It is an exciting year for Japan and New Zealand relations, with Japan hosting the Rugby World Cup in September this year, and the Olympics and Paralympics in 2020.

  “NZIEC will leverage the attention this will bring to celebrate the strong education relationship between our two countries as well as to ignite a renewed, strategic partnership with Japan that presents new business opportunities for our industry partners.

  “We look forward to celebrating this relationship with conference delegates in August, and already have lots of ideas of how to showcase Japanese culture at the event.”

  Japan is New Zealand’s third largest source of international students, with more than 10,000 Japanese students enrolled here annually. These numbers are on the rise, showing solid growth particularly in the school sector.

  The Japanese government’s accelerated plans and policies for internationalisation, in conjunction with the two international sporting events, have prompted Japanese schools and universities to develop overseas study programmes.

  For these reasons, ENZ signed a MOU with Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education in 2017 and Atsugi Board of Education in 2018.