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International students welcomed across New Zealand
In February, hundreds of international students gathered at a University of Auckland orientation event. ENZ’s Student Experience Manager, Ross Crosson, says, “The wait, for many, has been long but there was a very positive vibe in the air.”
In Hamilton, the Wintec | Te Pūkenga International student services team held an interactive event to welcome students on campus. They used a range of activities to create connections amongst the students and to familiarise them with student support services available.
Over in Wellington, Victoria University of Wellington Vice Chancellor Nic Smith took the opportunity to connect with students face-to-face as they were settling into halls of residence.
More than 150 international students from 11 local secondary schools were welcomed into Dunedin at Puketeraki Marae on 8 March. In the event organised by Enterprise Dunedin and Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki, the guests spent the morning at the pōwhiri, which was accompanied by pupils from Waitati School kapa haka group, and then enjoyed a kōrero and some kai.
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Cancellation of NZIEC 2020
The decision was made following discussion and consultation with sector representatives in relation to COVID-19.
Although we are disappointed to have to make this decision, the health and safety of international education sector representatives is of paramount importance.
While August may seem some time away, the nature of conference planning timeframes mean that a decision was required now. This decision provides certainty for all involved and also allows us to focus on other priorities during this unprecedented time.
We will continue to look for ways to keep international education professionals informed and connected in the coming times. Keep an eye on E-News for the latest information.
We look forward to being in touch later in the year as we start preparing for NZIEC 2021.
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US
New international student numbers decline for the first time
The number of new international students in the United States declined by 3 percent in 2016-17 – dropping for the first time in 12 years according to the Institute of International Education’s Open Doors survey.
CANADA
Publicly-funded healthcare available for New Brunswick students
International students in the Canadian province of New Brunswick will now be eligible for publicly-funded healthcare if they are studying full time in post-secondary education.
AUSTRALIA
Locked out: Australian study visas and international students with disabilities
International students with significant health needs or disabilities could be restricted from studying in Australia because of regulations around who pays for the cost of their care.
AFRICA
Pan African University to offer virtual education
A new virtual higher education option will soon be launched to offer distance education to students from 54 countries in Africa, taught in both English and French.
JAPAN
Improving equity and efficiency in Japanese higher education
The Japanese government is considering major reform to higher education by moving to an income-contingent loan scheme, whereby students enter university at little-to-no immediate cost and pay off their tuition later.
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GERMANY
Why Germany educates international students for free
In Germany, international student numbers have risen about 30 percent since 2012. In most countries, this would mean lots of extra cash from hefty tuition fees but, in Germany, students famously learn for free, regardless of where they come from. With international students making up nearly one in 10 students, why does the country choose to pass up tuition from other countries’ young people?
UK
UK aims to double number of students going abroad by 2020
Universities UK International has updated its strategy to boost outward mobility, which includes doubling the number of students who go abroad during their degree to 13.2% of total enrolments by 2020. In 2014/15, 6.6% of full-time, first degree, undergraduate, UK-domiciled students undertook an international placement. The strategy outlines six objectives to achieve the goal, such as building capacity to facilitate outward mobility, sharing best practice, and providing a collective voice for the sector.
GLOBAL
IIE’s tips to welcome international students
IIE’s team of experts has pulled together 11 actions to make international students feel welcome. These include using your institution’s social media to share specific messages about your campus; enlisting international students and alumni as ambassadors to reach out to newly admitted students; sending periodic updates about issues of concern such as safety and visas; highlighting student associations and re-examining your print and online materials to make sure they represent the diversity and welcoming nature of your campus.
VIET NAM
Vocational training drains State budget
For many years, thousands of billion đồng have been invested in many vocational secondary schools or technical high schools nationwide. However, many remain idle due to poor student enrolment. Đào Ngọc Dung, Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, admitted that a key reason for the situation is poor planning, saying schools have been built without conducting a survey of the market demand, and failing to meet the actual needs of the country.
INDIA
IIT heads are worried about the quality of India’s engineers
A number of directors from Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) are concerned over the employability of the millions of engineers in the country. The rapid growth of India’s IT industry in the 1990s and 2000s saw thousands of low-quality engineering colleges pop up as an alternative to the IITs, which are notoriously hard to get into. However, without proper training or access to the right curricula, only a quarter of India’s engineers are employable. Experts say what’s needed is education with a more practical and relevant approach to learning.
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