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• Proposals sought for the New Zealand – China ECE Symposium

  This year’s theme is Digital Transformation in Early Childhood Education. We are seeking session proposals from academics, professionals, and practitioners in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) or International Education fields for the fifth New Zealand-China Early Childhood Education Symposium. 

  Refer to this Call for Proposals document and the event landing page for more information. Be sure to submit your proposal by 13 October 11:59pm NZT. 

  The last ECE Symposium was held in Nanjing, China in September last year and three New Zealand presenters travelled to present. You can read about this previous event here. 

  If you have any questions about the upcoming event, please contact china@enz.govt.nz.

   

• An opportunity for NZ primary schools to grow their international business!

  The programme, which starts on Tuesday 15 October, is a new initiative jointly organised by Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) and Schools International Education Business Association (SIEBA). Hosted by ENZ’s Mary Camp and SIEBA’s Melissa Heyrick, the series of webinars is open to all New Zealand primary schools, from those seeking Code Signatory status, to those starting out, and those looking for support to grow.  

  The programme will run from Term 4 into early 2025 and every aspect of managing an international programme for primary schools will be covered – with the focus on Years 1 to 6. Participants will meet experts, be guided through services and resources, get connected to others, and get advice to support success.  

  The webinars will be interactive and engaging, and content will be shaped as the series progresses depending on the needs and requests shared during the sessions.  Mary and Melissa are both former teachers and will provide open, jargon-free sessions that build the confidence of the primary school sector to grow international business that benefits both schools and their communities. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion.  

  Following the first session on Tuesday October 15 at 3.30pm there will be two further sessions in 2024 to help schools prepare for Term One 2025. There will be further webinars held throughout 2025.  

  Register once for the whole series at https://enz.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrd-6urTkpHtQITM1XtbIoTbEOBfBxqGr1  

  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Sessions will also be recorded with links shared on Intellilab to enable those that missed out to catch up.  

  E tipu e rea – grow and thrive! 

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• NZ-GRADS scholars come together at annual science meeting

  The NZ-GRADS programme awards scholarships to students from developing countries who are passionate about researching topics related to greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture systems, primarily livestock. The scholarship programme is funded by MPI and managed by Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ). 

  The seven scholars were supported to travel to Wellington by MPI, while ENZ organized the travel and scholar engagement for the day. This event not only allowed scholars the opportunity to hear cutting-edge research relevant to their own fields, but to also to connect with each other, and fellow scholars and researchers. The scholars are currently studying towards their PhDs across the motu at the University of Auckland, Massey University, the University of Waikato, the University of Otago and Lincoln University.  

  ENZ Director Scholarships Carla Rey Vesquez said getting the scholars together in-person enabled lively discussion between the scholars and attendees.  

  “I was delighted to witness the excitement and ideas emerging from the conversations. The NZ GRADS scholars are a vibrant group of people dedicated to creating a greener future both in New Zealand and back home.  

  “Attending in-person was critical in cementing their understandings of research in their own fields and the wider science community in New Zealand,” she added.  

  The event was very well received by scholars, with Kirill Bogdanov commenting “this was an excellent experience to be around people who support science and especially listen to the questions they asked - it is valuable to know what the investors expect from your research.” 

  “New Zealand is giving me a marvellous opportunity to perform high-quality research, communicate with interesting people, and be on my own adventure in a land far, far away,” he added.  

• From the CE: Ki te Ao - To the World

  Tēnā koutou katoa 

  This will be my last column as Acting Chief Executive, as later this month I will be handing over to Amanda Malu, ENZ’s incoming Chief Executive. 

  It has been a privilege to lead ENZ since November 2023.  Over the past eleven months I have had the pleasure of connecting with the sector and New Zealand Inc colleagues to advance New Zealand’s international education offerings to the world. I have also deeply valued being part of the ENZ team – I have been awed by the commitment everyone has to international education.

  It has been inspiring to be part of New Zealand Inc’s commitment to double the value of our exports in the next decade.  We are working alongside our major export agencies, and collectively working to find solutions.   

  The Government has also signalled increased focus on Southeast Asia as a key market for New Zealand.  Recently I was pleased to join our Minister, Hon Penny Simmonds, when she held bilateral meetings with senior delegations from the Philippines and Viet Nam.

  Some of the highlights during my time at the helm have included interacting with scholars at the first ever Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Conference in May, attending the New Zealand – China Education Forum with China’s Minister of Education His Excellency Dr Huai Jinpeng in June, and receiving the President of India, Honorable Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at our New Zealand International Education Conference (NZIEC) KI TUA in August. It has been wonderful to witness first-hand the transformative power of international education.

  I would like to acknowledge and thank everyone in the sector who work so hard to grow international education and its value to New Zealand. As I return to the Board, I am very much looking forward to seeing the sector continue to flourish.

  Kei ōu ringaringa te ao. 

  The world is yours.

  Dr Linda Sissons 

  Acting Chief Executive 
  Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao