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  • Manaaki Scholarships operations transferred to ENZ

    Operational responsibility for the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships programme was formally transferred to Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) on 1 November 2022, the result of almost two years of sustained effort from both sides. 

    The team transferring from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), along with other new staff working on the scholarships programme, were welcomed to ENZ with a mihi whakatau by a group that included ENZ Board Chair Steve Maharey and Chief Executive Grant McPherson. 

    Manaaki Scholarships represent the government’s single largest investment in international scholarships and have been awarded for more than 70 years. ENZ is taking over operational management from MFAT, which will remain responsible for setting the strategic direction, alumni relationships and funding the programme.  

    On the symbolic handing over of MFAT's ‘living taonga’ to ENZ, Divisional Manager Joanna Kempkers noted, “if our Policy Team are the head, giving strategic direction, and the Alumni Team is the arms, reaching out to embrace scholars on completion, then the Operations Team is the beating heart of the Manaaki Scholarships Programme. We are confident that ENZ will take good care of our team, of the Manaaki Scholarships Programme, and deliver enhanced ‘mana through manaaki’ to our individual scholars.” 

    ENZ and MFAT have worked together on an improvement programme that will get underway early in 2023. This will include a technology upgrade as well as operational policy shifts to strengthen student experience.  

    “This partnership is one of those rare events where logic and virtue combine to provide a stronger and better outcome,” said ENZ Chief Executive Grant McPherson. “It is not just a good idea for our two agencies, but it’s a great idea for NZ Inc and will bring broader benefits beyond our immediate goals.” 

    “We know our own in-country teams already work closely with MFAT on matters concerning the Manaaki Scholars,” says GM Sector Services Sahinde Pala. 

    “This is an exciting opportunity for us to become more closely involved in the scholarships programme and the work on continuous improvements. Our aim is to ensure scholars have an excellent experience and become lifelong ambassadors for Aotearoa New Zealand.” 

    Manaaki Scholarships are a key pillar of Aotearoa New Zealand’s International Development Co-operation, offering more than 1,100 scholarships annually to students from 112 eligible countries to study in Aotearoa New Zealand, in the Pacific, or online.   

    For information on opening dates to apply for Manaaki Scholarships, go to: Application opening and closing dates for your country | MANAAKI | Education New Zealand (nzscholarships.govt.nz)

    Programmes of study can be found here: Types of Manaaki Scholarships | MANAAKI | Education New Zealand (nzscholarships.govt.nz)

    Eligible countries can be found here: 1.Check eligible countries | MANAAKI | Education New Zealand (nzscholarships.govt.nz)

    To contact ENZ’s Manaaki Scholarship team, please email manaaki@enz.govt.nz 

  • Around the world in five

    GLOBAL 

    Institutional websites remain a key element of online recruiting 

    As many as 9 in 10 prospective students don’t have a particular school in mind when they begin their search process, making institution websites an essential source of information for prospective students. Social media plays an important part too, particularly for gathering recommendations for institutions or schools and as a window into student life.  

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    GLOBAL 

    Teacher demand international schools’ biggest challenge 

    Parents’ desire to equip their children with English language skills and prepare them for university overseas have contributed to a worldwide boom. The number of international students worldwide is forecasted to reach 6.3 million by 2021. Schools will therefore face the challenge of finding enough skilled teachers to deliver a high quality education to all of these students – some 150,000 qualified teachers are expected to be needed by 2021. 

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    USA/MEXICO 

    Building bridges not walls will bring greater innovation 

    Over 60 university leaders from the Americas, Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa met earlier this month along the USA-Mexico border to discuss the challenges and opportunities pertaining to innovation in higher education. They discussed innovation through effective partnerships – internationally, and between business connections and between disciplines. 

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    AUSTRALIA 

    The growth of the higher education sector as an industry: what can we learn from Australia? 

    Australia is an attractive destination for students, but the country doesn’t rest on its laurels. Australia’s universities and schools take a proactive approach to recruitment. Many Australian institutions have implemented student diversification policies and have begun direct recruitment to specific demographics or regions. 

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    UK 

    Mobility = Employability 

    In 2015, 64% of employers said that graduates with international experience are more employable – up from 33% in 2006.  Globally, mobility is on the rise yet the UK fares poorly.  In 2013/14, just over 10,000 of all higher education students in UK were outwardly mobile, compared to 50,000 each from Germany and Spain. The dominant barriers to mobility include lack of confidence with language skills (36%) and perceived difficulties adapting to a different culture (19%). So what are we doing to respond to these barriers?  

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  • Scholarships awarded to international students from Germany 

    Over the three-month campaign we received hundreds of applications, of which Ronja Härdtner’s was the strongest. A Master’s student in International Nature Conservation at Georg-August-University in Göttingen, Ronja will complete her degree at Lincoln University in New Zealand.  

    Thanks to everyone who helped ENZ representative Marina Wilmerstadt to surprise Ronja at her university. You can see her reaction to the big news here.

    Congratulations to Ronja for winning the Welcome to New Zealand scholarship, and to the other award winners who will be confirmed shortly. We can’t wait to welcome you all to Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • Webinars: PM's Scholarships for Asia and Latin America

    The current round of Prime Minister's Scholarships opened on Monday 21 March for group applications and will close on Monday 2 May 2022. Learn more about the scholarships here.

    Universities, wānanga, institutes of technology and polytechnics, private training establishments, iwi and other educational organisations can apply for a programme on behalf of a group for students.

    Whether you are completely new to the scholarships, or have successfully run group programmes before, our webinars will cover everything you need to know. Register below!

    Asia Market update

    Thursday 24th of March 2:30pm- 4pm NZT

    Join us for an update about what is happening across Asia and the opportunities for outbound mobility. We will cover tips, key considerations and strategies for establishing partnerships offshore that increase the impact of your outbound scholarship programmes. The meeting will include a half hour country specific session.

    Register here.

    Latin America Market update

    Friday 25th of March, 9am- 10:30am NZT

    Join us for an update about what is happening across Latin America and the opportunities for outbound mobility. We will cover tips, key considerations and strategies for establishing partnerships offshore that increase the impact of your outbound scholarship programmes.

    Register here.

    Scholarship 101

    Friday 25th of March 12- 1pm NZT

    New to the Prime Minister's Scholarship to Asia and Latin America? Come and find out what the programme is all about and how your organization can make the most of the opportunities available.

    Register here.

  • New Zealand progressively reopens borders for international students in 2022 with new start in 2023

    Note: The information in this story was correct at the time of publication, however, some steps in New Zealand's border reopening plan have now been brought forward. Click here to check the current border reopening steps.

    Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) welcomes the Government’s announcement to reopen New Zealand’s borders. This is a positive step for international education.

    The announcement outlined a five-step process for reopening borders from 28 February 2022, initially for New Zealanders to return from Australia and then from the rest of the world.

    The Government also announced a fourth border class exception for up to 5,000 international students to enter New Zealand for study from mid-2022, in addition to the earlier cohorts approved in 2020 and 2021.

    From October 2022 normal visa processing will resume, enabling international students to enroll for study in New Zealand in 2023.

    ENZ Chief Executive Grant McPherson says today’s announcement is an important step towards rebuilding a strengthened and sustainable international education sector. “The border reopening steps outlined today enable the international education sector to progressively open through 2022 for the existing cohorts, with a new much larger cohort able to enter New Zealand for study before semester two. More details of the new student cohort will be determined by the Ministers of Education and Immigration and advised in due course.

    “There's also an opportunity for students from Visa Waiver countries such as Japan and South Korea to enter New Zealand from July for short visits of up to three months.

    “The Government has demonstrated their commitment to international students and educational institutions in 2023, with normal visa processing resuming in October 2022. This means international students can plan towards being in New Zealand for courses starting in 2023.”

    Mr. McPherson said education providers could now plan with greater certainty for the year ahead.

    “It has been an incredibly challenging period for New Zealand education providers, international students, and those who support them. The sector has shown considerable patience as the borders were carefully managed to minimize the threat posed by COVID-19. Today’s announcement is an opportunity to rebuild and reshape the sector to meet the challenges ahead.”

    Mr. McPherson said the innovation and diversification into online learning and delivery of courses offshore, including pathway programmes over the last few years, would remain a feature in the industry as it moved forward. Today's announcement also prepares the way for New Zealand students to resume international studies abroad in the future.

    “All New Zealand education providers know the value of building international partnerships, and developing new ways of meeting student needs. These are important building blocks for future resilience and quality education outcomes.

    “In addition, from 14 March 2022 students entering New Zealand through the border exception cohorts will have the opportunity to self-isolate, rather than going through Managed Isolation and Quarantine facilities - subject to complying with all the required health and border requirements.”

    Mr McPherson stressed the importance of seeking advice before moving forward with applications for enrolment. Students who have questions about this border class exception should contact their agent or preferred education provider in the first instance.

    Students can also visit NauMai NZ, which provides useful information for international students in New Zealand or preparing to travel to New Zealand.

    He rā ki tua – Better days are coming!

  • Funding available for science projects with leading Indian institution

    A total of USD100,000 in seed funding is available for joint research projects with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), under a programme facilitated by Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao. Applications open on 1 February 2022 and close on 1 March 2022. 

    The funding is administered by the New Zealand Centre at IIT Delhi, which has been set up to help researchers to collaborate, host visiting scientists and act as a forum for diplomatic and trade dialogue. 

    A virtual summit in late 2021 organised by ENZ attracted more than 100 participants from IIT Delhi and all eight New Zealand universities to explore opportunities for collaboration.  

    The summit was led by the University of Auckland’s Director International, Brett Berquist and IIT Delhi’s Dean of Research and Development, Professor Naveen Garg. They were joined by the High Commissioners from both countries. 

    ENZ’s Country Manager for India, Jugnu Roy, says the New Zealand Centre at IIT Delhi is a major contribution to ENZ’s strategy for building New Zealand’s academic reputation internationally.  

    “Academic cooperation with a key market like India, helps to enhance New Zealand’s output of joint research projects with leading institutions. 

    “It is an opportunity to sustain and increase the visibility of New Zealand universities, as well as their connections and rankings. 

    “We are delighted at the way the virtual summit has kickstarted the research conversations,” she said. 

    The memorandum of understanding setting up the New Zealand Centre at IIT Delhi was signed between all eight New Zealand universities and IIT Delhi in February 2020.  It is the second such research centre – the other is the New Zealand Centre at Peking University in Beijing, China. 

    Find out more about the New Zealand Centre @ IIT Delhi and seed funding applications.  If you have questions, contact Sheree.Moanaroa@universitiesnz.ac.nz 

  • Save the date for NZIEC KI TUA 2023! 

    This will be our industry’s first in-person conference since 2019 and the first time NZIEC KI TUA has been in Ōtautahi Christchurch in 10 years.  

    Our conference theme will be Te Ara Ki Tua, which means ‘the pathway forward’ or ‘the road to success’.   

    This theme acknowledges the journey that’s ahead of our international education sector to rebuild. It recognises that 2023 marks the 30th time NZIEC KI TUA has been held and is a direct reference to our new NZIEC KI TUA brand. 

    We look forward to working with the teams at ChristchurchNZ and Christchurch Educated to roll out the welcome mat.  

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    We will keep you updated through E-News and www.nziec.co.nz as more details become available. A call for speakers will be issued early in 2023. 

     

  • Summer down under

    With COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on international travel in force, many students are choosing to stay in New Zealand over summer rather than go home because in most cases, they will not be able to return for the start of the 2022 academic year.

    ENZ’s Director of Student Experience and Global Citizens, Sahinde Pala, says it will be the second unexpected summer in New Zealand for many students.

    “Those international students who are still here have shown amazing resilience.  We know how hard it can be to be separated from loved ones at home for so long. 

    “But the early results from our research suggest they have remained remarkably positive about the overall New Zealand experience, despite the challenges.”

    ENZ is supporting students again this summer with information and resources on health and wellbeing, exploring the country and building their work skills.

    The Summer in New Zealand section of the NauMai NZ website for international students offers information, advice and links to expert resources.  These include a webinar featuring careers expert Andrew Tui to give them practical tips on how to build their professional and personal skills.

    “ENZ would like to acknowledge all the work the people in the international education sector are doing to support their students over the summer, and we invite you to share our resources with your networks.

    “We wish everyone a summer in New Zealand that is safe and restful,” Ms Pala says.

  • Global demand for online courses from New Zealand, pilot shows

    ENZ has tested the market for New Zealand’s online courses using FutureLearn – a London-based platform with a global learner base of 17 million people.

    A total of 22 short courses from 13 New Zealand providers attracted nearly 63,000 enrolments from more than 48,000 individual learners in more than 200 countries between June and October 2021. The pilot project will run through to March 2022.

    ENZ’s General Manager of Partnerships and Marketing, Paul Irwin, says the pilot project demonstrates the potential of online study platforms to reach new global audiences and draw learners into more online or onshore study with New Zealand.

    “This pilot shows there is an appetite for online courses from New Zealand, as well as our ability to attract learners in full-time employment – a segment with a big potential for growth.

    “It also highlights the willingness of many in the New Zealand education sector to build their online presence,” he says.

    The pilot project featured digital courses from New Zealand universities, Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, private training establishments and education technology companies – all promoted under the umbrella of a New Zealand-branded collection of courses.

    They covered a wide range of subjects from technology and accounting to languages and culinary skills. English language courses were the most popular, but there was strong interest in 3D animation and courses with a sustainability theme.

    “As well as running the digital learning project, ENZ was able to add value by steering the strategy to encourage learners to engage with New Zealand’s unique education brand,” Mr Irwin says.

    “Partnering with an existing online education platform like FutureLearn is a smart way to test global demand from online learners, to complement our traditional mobility audience.  We were able to use what we had, bypass the development phase and get to market fast with an established customer base, making it easier to test what did and didn’t work.

    “The next steps are to continue evolving our offering on FutureLearn and better understand the pros and cons of partnering with existing online learning brands versus the potential benefits of a New Zealand-only branded platform that uses existing, proven technology.

    “But we need to do more work first to develop a viable commercial model for providers. There is also room to improve the ability of providers to convert digital leads into viable pathways for further study,” he says.

    ENZ will be adding more courses and providers to the FutureLearn platform between now and March 2022 and is planning the approach for the next three months, as well as options beyond March with FutureLearn. 

    If you are interested in being part of the pilot, contact the pilot project manager Tim Brown at tim.brown@enz.govt.nz

    Find out more about the Online Learning Rented Platform Pilot by downloading the report and viewing the full pilot data.  Check out Education New Zealand’s Products and Services Diversification Programme Timeline.

  • New Zealand institutions strengthen ties with Latin American education agencies

    In April, ENZ supported the Study in New Zealand Agent Seminars – an event series organised by Kiwi EdLink, a New Zealand-based organisation that represents education providers across the country.

    New Zealand’s educations offerings for Latin American students were showcased to education agents at the seminars. From English language programmes for children, youth, and adults to short or long-term school studies in New Zealand. 

    The participating institutions from New Zealand were the Kiwi English Academy, Glendowie College and Onslow College. 

    ENZ teams in Santiago and São Paulo hosted networking events at the New Zealand Embassy in Chile and the Consulate in Brazil, inviting selected agents aligned with Kiwi EdLink’s strategic goals in the region.  

    In addition to facilitating these connections, the ENZ team also provided market insights and engaged in conversations about future steps to deepen engagement and opportunities in Latin America’s dynamic education landscape.

    Attendees of the Study in New Zealand seminar in Santiago, Chile. This event was hosted at the New Zealand Embassy.

    During the event in São Paulo, Director of Kiwi English Academy, Kathryn Herbert, said “This is a moment to reconnect with our Latin American partners so we can better understand how to offer relevant programs to Brazilian students.”  

    The feedback from sector attendees was positive. Director of International Students at Onslow College, Robynne Bloemstein, said that the institution is very excited to reengage with the Latin American market and welcome students from the region into its student body, which already includes 45 international students. 

    It was the first visit to Brazil for the Director of International Students at Glendowie College, Rebecca Johnstone. She said “We love Latin American students—we currently have 47 international students in total, including two Chilean students and a new Brazilian student starting in July. They all contribute greatly to the multicultural environment of our school.” 

    Check out the video report the ENZ team put together with the representatives of New Zealand schools at the São Paulo event. 

     

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