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• New Zealand China Sister Schools Fund recipients announced

  The announcement was made during Mr Goldsmith's visit to China this week.  

  The recipients were:

  • Cambridge Primary School
  • Owairoa Primary School
  • Whanganui High School
  • Fairfield College
  • Onehunga High School
  • Blockhouse Bay Primary School
  • Glenfield Intermediate
  • Wakaaranga Primary School
  • Kirkwood Intermediate
  • Howick Primary School

  More information about the New Zealand China Sister Schools Fund can be found here.

• Solar-powered street lamp wins Unitec solar sustainability challenge

  Zheng’s winning design was a dual-facing street light which looks like a sturdy bamboo stalk.

  Originally from the Hebei Province in China, Zheng is currently in his second year of a NZ Diploma of Engineering at Unitec.

  Unitec lecturer Anthony Lai described Zheng’s design as being fascinating, with clean lines and great aesthetics.

  “I was very impressed, and in my own thinking, he was in for a chance,” he said.

  Zheng recently spent his summer break working for a solar-power company in China.

  After graduating from Unitec, he would like to work as either an engineer or a teacher.

  Zheng won $3000 towards his course costs.

  

  Zheng Sibo’s top prize-winning 3D design of a solar-powered street lamp.

• New Zealand builds presence in the Philippines

  More than 40 local education agents and 15 providers attended the agent seminar, held at the official residence of David Strachan, New Zealand’s Ambassador to the Philippines.

  Immigration New Zealand (INZ) provided local market updates and a student visa application training session to agents, while ENZ provided an overview of its 2017 activity.

  ENZ also used the event to launch an Agent Activity Fund, designed to maximise agents’ resources and activities in promoting New Zealand education in Manila and Cebu. ENZ has invested NZD 20,000 into the fund, and called for co-investment proposals from local agents.

  Ben Burrowes, ENZ’s Regional Communications & Strategic Relations Manager for Southeast Asia, said the Philippines has been one of New Zealand’s fastest growing student recruitment markets in recent years.

  “We saw a slowdown following the Rule 18 change but we’ve been greatly encouraged by the high-quality student visa applications coming in,” said Ben.

  “For the first two months of 2017, the numbers show a strong percentage increase compared to the same time last year.”

  ENZ also joined New Zealand providers at IDP’s Study in Australia and New Zealand Fair in Ortigas on 11 March, where ENZ and INZ used a seminar session to present to more than 500 prospective students and parents.

  The following day, ENZ and some 20 providers joined Golden Summit Immigration Consultancy (GSIC) for their Pure New Zealand Study Expo, which attracted more than 500 visitors.

  “ENZ will continue to promote New Zealand’s world-class education offering, and we look forward to working alongside our providers and agents to further build our profile in the Philippines,” said Ben.

  

  Immigration New Zealand provides training to local education agents in Manila

• New Zealand universities launch foundation programme with Malaysian college

  Students enrolled in the new FCertNZ Foundation Programme will first undergo a one-year foundation course at KYSIC’s KYS Business School (KYSB) in Melaka before progressing to a three-year (or more) undergraduate degree in New Zealand. The foundation programme offers a variety of courses in humanities, commerce, sciences, engineering and health sciences.

  The programme builds on an agreement signed in 2015 between KYSIC and the University of Otago, Victoria University of Wellington and the University of Waikato.

  Datuk Kamaruddin, Chief Executive of KYSB and alumnus of Victoria University of Wellington, said the programme aims to create better educational opportunities for Malaysian students.

  “KYS has always been at the forefront of quality education in Malaysia and the FCertNZ Foundation Programme kick-starts another chapter in our international education strategy.

  “Through this new partnership with the universities in New Zealand, we hope that our students will continue to be exposed to high-quality education and gain valuable international experiences that can eventually help them meet the demands of both the local and global economy’s needs,” he said.

  John Laxon, ENZ’s Regional Director for South, South East Asia & the Middle East, said the new foundation programme will provide a seamless pathway for Malaysian students to further their studies in New Zealand.  

• Win the ‘ultimate’ tour of Wellington

  Four prizes are up for grabs, which include return flights and accommodation in Wellington for five nights, a helicopter ride over the city and visits to top education facilities. The winners will also tour Wellington’s famous film locations and studios where movies like Avatar and The Hobbit were created.

  WREDA Education Programme Manager Brook Pannell said agents influence more than half the international students who come to Wellington and the competition is about increasing awareness and knowledge of the region.

  “We’re aiming to pique agents’ interest in Wellington as a study destination and create four new experts for the region.

  “All entrants will be encouraged to sign up for our new quarterly newsletter that contains tips and resources to help them market Wellington schools and institutions to students.”

  To enter, agents need to answer three simple questions about Wellington and propose why they should be picked to win. They must also have current agreements with New Zealand institutions in order to enter.

  Agents can submit their entries on this link.

  The competition closes April 9 and the winners will tour Wellington from 8-12 May 2017.

• Kapa Haka and lion dancing welcomes students to Christchurch

  Christchurch Educated has run the event since 2014, and this year’s welcome was sponsored by Christchurch City Council, Ara Institute of Canterbury, University of Canterbury, Lincoln University and China Southern Airlines. Nearly 250 students – both international and domestic, new and returning – from the Canterbury region attended, with some accompanied by their homestay families.

  Izzie Guo, International Student Experience Coordinator at Christchurch Educated said making students feel welcome is a key factor in creating a good student experience.

  “Coming to a new country to study and start a new life can be a very challenging journey for international students,” she said.

  “We are grateful that they chose our city as their second home, so it’s our responsibility to make sure they are have a positive experience with us and are well-cared for.”

  The theme of the event was “Feel at home in Canterbury”. Students received a traditional Mihi followed by a warm welcome from Christchurch Deputy Mayor Andrew Turner.

  The welcome event had food trucks, art demonstrations, games, as well as a range of cultural performances, including kapa haka, Indian bhangra, Chinese lion dancing and live music. Students also had a chance to pick up some Kiwi culture with rugby skills training, poi making and flax weaving.

  Sigred Yamit, a University of Canterbury student and event MC said such events are a great way to bring the community together.

  “My family and I migrated to New Zealand five years ago, so I can relate to the experience of international students. I wasn't aware that such events existed back then but they’re so important,” she said.

  “Meeting people from different cultures broadens your perspective in life, and you get the chance to learn something new from them.”

   

  

• Dr Jason Fox joins NZIEC
  

  Above: Dr Jason Fox

  Dr Jason Fox is a self-described “modern day wizard-rogue,” author and leadership adviser, who uses his expertise in motivation design to show leaders how to unlock new ideas and move beyond the status-quo in order to remain relevant.

  At NZIEC, Jason will discuss how to ‘Lead an International Education Quest’.

  “I'm very much looking forward to joining you at NZIEC this August,” says Jason. 

  “Nearly everything in the international education industry is changing, and faster than ever before. To build for the future, we need something different. It’s time to lead a quest.”

  Sam Mackay, ENZ Strategic Projects Manager says Jason is sure to stimulate some interesting thoughts and discussions over the course of the conference, and will be delivering this year’s opening keynote as well as the closing address.

  “This means Jason will be engaging with delegates over the course of the conference, and will be on hand to draw everything together after two days of discussions and debate,” says Sam.

  “You won’t want to book an early flight!”

  We’ll have more keynote and plenary speaker announcements to make before registrations open in May. NZIEC 2017 will be held at SkyCity Convention Centre in Auckland on 22 and 23 August.

• New Zealand's growing presence in US study abroad

  The Forum on Education Abroad

  Held in Seattle, Washington, this year’s conference was an opportunity for New Zealand providers to meet with existing and potential partners in the US, and to participate in professional development sessions on standards in study abroad. The University of Auckland exhibited, and the University of Otago co-presented a session. Representatives from Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, University of Canterbury and Victoria University of Wellington also attended as did ENZ’s US Director of Education, Amy Rutherford, and ENZ’s US Field Director, Alanna Dick.

  The conference capped off at a luncheon plenary where Shanna Law, a former study abroad student, gave a talk about her year at the University of Otago. Shanna won the ‘Award for Academic Achievement Abroad’ for her research project on geology in Central Otago, which she presented to 1,000 conference attendees.

  The Forum on Education Abroad is accepting nominations for next year’s Award for Academic Achievement Abroad. The deadline is 30 August 2017. The next conference will be in March 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts.

  The Institute of International Education Best Practices conference

  Alanna Dick also represented ENZ at the Institute of International Education (IIE) Best Practices Conference, in Florida, in March. The event showcased the 2017 winners of the IIE Heiskell awards, which acknowledge international partnerships, internationalising campuses and study abroad.

  Monash University and Macquarie University were the only non-US award recipients to present their programmes. Awardees were given 15-minute speaking slots at the event, while their institutions were recognised through IIE press releases, a cash prize and an awards ceremony.

  As the awards are a great way to showcase the innovative practices on campuses, Alanna hopes to see New Zealand institutions involved in future.

  “New Zealand institutions have several innovative initiatives that could fit the Heiskell award categories, including the unique ways they run international partnerships with US institutions to meet the needs of students.

  “The awards are self-nominated, and it’s never too early to be thinking about next year’s award selection,” Alanna said.

  IIE Heiskell Award applications are due in October 2017. Winners are notified in December, giving ample time to prepare for the conference in March.

  Get involved with the IIE

  IIE aims to double the number of US students studying abroad by 2020. New Zealand institutions can partner with the IIE by becoming a participating university in the Platform for Education in Emergencies Response programme or hosting a professor or researcher from the Scholarship Rescue Fund.

  For more information, contact Alanna: alanna.dick@enz.govt.nz.

• Study in New Zealand site gets social

  The social feed links through to ENZ’s new social content hub, which displays ENZ’s social media posts as well as user-generated posts from students using the hashtag #studyinNZ. This gives prospective students an authentic, relatable impression of what it’s like to study in New Zealand, complemented by ENZ’s posts on the latest news and trends.

  The feed is constantly updated, keeping the content fresh and interesting. At a glance, visitors to the hub can see dozens of fun, engaging and timely stories and photos about the benefits of studying in New Zealand. Visitors are also allowed to sign into the hub to repost and share their favourite posts.

  To showcase this content, ENZ has partnered with Shuttlerock, an award-winning Kiwi software content marketing platform. Shuttlerock will continue to support ENZ as we move towards aggregating and publishing more content on the SiNZ website, including from partners such as regional bodies and institutions.

  We’ll have more on this in future editions of E-News. 

• Intelligence portal in the pipeline

  “We’re calling it ‘IntelliLab’ – similar in concept to the SkillsLab and BrandLab but providing vital data and market intelligence,” said ENZ Intelligence Manager, Andrew McPhee. 

  “We plan to roll out IntelliLab in a phased approach, starting with a launch at NZIEC in August 2017.”

  Andrew said IntelliLab will provide a secure, one-stop-shop to a wide variety of existing ENZ intelligence, research products and third-party market intelligence reports. Subsequent developments will provide a more interactive experience, with customised dashboards and searches.

  Providers will be able to use IntelliLab via a single log-in that will also give them access to ENZ’s SkillsLab and BrandLab.

  ENZ will shortly begin approaching potential IntelliLab users to participate in a workshop. This will help ensure that the portal delivers the information that providers and agencies need to better inform their work.