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Earthquake communications - 1
ENZ Auckland and Christchurch are open for business today. Senior Wellington staff are working remotely as ENZ’s office building undergoes building safety inspection. All Wellington staff have been told the office is closed today.
The earthquake was not centred near areas of high population density, and initial reports suggest damage has been superficial rather than serious or widespread.
We have received no indications of injury to any international student.
New Zealand’s national senior secondary school NCEA examinations are currently underway. Some schools have cancelled today's examinations because of the requirement for building safety inspections. In these cases, an emergency derived grade process is available to reduce any disadvantage to students. See NZQA’s website for more information.
We will provide updates as soon as they are available.
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Around the world in five
Global
The focus in major study destinations is now turning to diversification, and with good reason: roughly 60% of all international students in the US come from only four countries, with China as lead supplier. The same pattern plays out in the UK, Canada and Australia – and here in New Zealand. Here are five emerging markets to watch.
USA
Colleges and universities are grappling with the implications of President Trump’s executive order barring people from seven mostly-Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States. Several schools have told students and scholars affected by the ban to refrain from traveling outside the US because of worries they may not be allowed to re-enter.
Japan
There have been signs of strengthening demand for study abroad among Japanese students. Expanded funding support for study abroad from the Japanese government is expected to further stimulate student mobility, perhaps even doubling outbound numbers by 2020. In this video, Hiromi Shimamura, president of EduAbroad, shares four important tips for recruiters approaching the Japanese market.
Australia
Private lender Commonwealth Bank Indonesia has launched an AusStudent Package to provide financial services for Indonesian students pursuing their education in Australia. Through this package, students can open an account with the bank’s Australian division prior to their arrival in the country, easing financial transactions for students in Australia and their parents in Indonesia.
China
Chinese students account for the biggest portion of overseas students globally, yet frequent visa policy adjustments and mounting admission difficulties are expected to affect their numbers in 2017. Another trend projection for 2017 is the growing numbers of younger students heading abroad to English-speaking countries.
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International students take to the field
The AIMS Games International Sporting Championship is a pathway to sporting achievement for New Zealand students 11 to 13 years old. The games are held annually in Tauranga in September and have become a huge success. In 2016, the AIMS Games hosted more than 9,000 competitors from 275 schools, competing across 21 sports from rugby to swimming to aerobics.
They are often one of the first times young athletes can test their skill at a national level.
Building on its international recognition, the AIMS Games has now teamed up with Education Tauranga to create a programme specifically for international students. The programme will see New Zealand schools hosting teams from across the globe, allowing international students to experience New Zealand school life while training for the AIMS Games.
Anne Young, Manager of Education Tauranga, said the development has a lot of potential to draw more students to New Zealand.
“Combining a classroom experience with the games is really exciting," said Anne.
"International students will meet New Zealand kids from throughout the country, and then be able to compete against their new friends at one of the biggest high-level youth sporting events in the Southern Hemisphere.”
The games also aim to foster a positive attitude to sport. They aim to create a supportive culture amongst participating schools where success is celebrated, participation is encouraged and new friendships are formed.
Tournament Director Vicki Semple is looking forward to hosting schools from different parts of the world.
“For New Zealand students to be able meet and appreciate different cultures in a sporting context gives the games another flavour.
“I’m sure many lifelong international friendships will be made,” she said.
An introductory video about the AIMS Games can be found here.
For schools and agents wanting to get involved, please contact AIMS Games Tournament Director Vicki Semple at vickis@nzaimsgames.co.nz
A free promotional poster can be downloaded here.
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What’s New Zealand really like? Students find out online.
Using image galleries and videos, students can explore what their daily lives might be like in New Zealand – including where they might live and the outdoor adventures they could have.
For many students, understanding the day-to-day workings of a country is a big part of the decision process, making it important for the SiNZ site to provide information that shows New Zealand is a welcoming environment with a range of activities on offer – meaning different students can create different lifestyles depending on their individual needs.
The page also has links to blog posts on the climate, how to save money and how Kiwi students typically dress. By setting these expectations, new students can adapt more quickly to life in New Zealand, lessening their culture shock when they arrive.
The page also includes case studies from other international students, ranging from secondary school level to postgraduate. Their testimonies allow new students to see what New Zealand is like for people their own age.
The Living in New Zealand page is part of the Live-Work section of the website – a hub with all the need-to-know info for prospective students looking for a world-class education, but also the experience of a lifetime.
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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.
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New Safety in the City videos for international students
Race Relations Commissioner, Dame Susan Devoy, welcomed the launch of the new videos at a special event on 20 March at Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED).
The latest Safety in the City videos, which have been developed in collaboration with New Zealand Police, present 10 risk scenarios ranging from theft, personal safety, and sexual harassment to drugs and fraud. They highlight ways in which international students can protect themselves in each of these situations with the help of various support services.
The videosare accessible to international students and education providers via Study Auckland’s online toolkit, and a compilation can be seen on YouTube. The videos can be played together, or by subject area of interest, and are available with English and simplified Chinese subtitles.
Dame Susan Devoy welcomes this work by Study Auckland developed as part of New Zealand’s international student wellbeing strategy.
“The creation of these new videos will make an excellent contribution to the safety of international students in the city,” she said.
Study Auckland’s Manager International Education, Henry Matthews, said helping international students have the best possible experience of Auckland is a key focus for Study Auckland.
Henry and the Study Auckland team are mindful of Auckland’s responsibility as hosts to more than 80,000 international students each year.
“International students are valuable ambassadors for Auckland, whether it’s contributing to the workforce, enhancing the cultural fabric of the city, or encouraging their friends and families to come for a visit or invest in the region,” Matthews said.
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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.
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NZTech Advance Education Technology Summit
The Summit will be held at Massey University Albany on 26-27 June 2017. Click here to view the programme and register. There are also opportunities for companies to exhibit or pitch themselves in the “Say it in 5” segment.ENZ is proud to be partnering with the NZ Technology Industry Association for the fifth year to deliver the Edtech for Export stream of the Summit. It is the premier networking event for the Edtech sector. Meetings at past conferences have led to new collaborations and innovative products including the educational app Curriculum for the Future: the Digital Game by Gamelab and NZCER, and Spell-Write Online by Pixelhouse and NZCER.
We have a special ENZ rate for education technology providers. To apply for the rate, or to follow up on other Edtech matters, please contact Annabel Robertson, Business Development Manager, ENZ: annabel.robertson@enz.govt.nz
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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.
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Around the world in five
GLOBAL
Survey finds prospective students put the emphasis on welcome and teaching quality
A survey of 62,000 prospective international students found that the most important factor in deciding between destinations is how welcoming and safe a study destination is. The survey also finds that teaching quality trumps university ranking for the majority of prospective students.
ASIA
University alliance in Asia aims to boost regional ties and global influence
Fifteen universities across Asia have formed a consortium to better facilitate mobility and enhance academic and research collaboration in the region. The alliance includes institutions in China, Korea, Japan, India, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan.
THAILAND
Education key in call for more designers
Thailand’s Chanapatana International Design Institute (CIDI), says Thailand lacks the education system needed to make Thailand a centre of excellence in design, and must work on internationalisation and collaboration. Currently, the market demand in Thailand exceeds the country’s capacity with only a limited number of students accepted to universities.
CANADA
Canadian universities see surge of international students
Canadian institutions are seeing jumps of 25 per cent or more in admissions of students from abroad, with record levels of interest from American students. “Canada may be a middle ground between the United States and Europe,” said Ravin Balakrishnan, the chair of computer science at the University of Toronto. “We have the energy and tech-savvy of the U.S., but the safety of European countries,” he said.
AUSTRALIA
Why companies of all sizes should give international student interns a shot
With 22.3% of students at Australian universities being international students, it’s important that they aren’t disregarded for employment, as they’re receiving the same education as local students. Work experience is the best segue for international students and graduates to get into the workforce. Here’s a few reasons why companies should give them a shot.
