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Hearing students’ voices
This year five alumni will be joining 20 international students to share their experiences with each other, ENZ and NZ Inc. Participants will be selected from nominations submitted by institutions, and ENZ will send out the nomination criteria and submission form at the end of August.
Student Voice will provide students and alumni with a platform from which they can share their ideas and air their concerns and an opportunity to take part in the development of an alumni strategy. It is hoped that participation in the event will inspire students to establish their own forums within their student communities.
The objectives of the event from an ENZ perspective are: to gain a student perspective on the alumni strategy ideas; facilitate communication between the students and NZ Inc agencies; and facilitate connection between alumni and industry, and current international students.
The outcomes from the Student Voice event will be shared with industry at the New Zealand International Education Conference (NZIEC) at the Student Voice 2013 panel session. Three students and one alumnus will be selected at Student Voice to participate in the conference panel.
Brazilian science scholarship opening
Education New Zealand is now working with New Zealand Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (NZITP) on an agreement to include ITPs the SWB programme.
The inclusion of New Zealand universities in the national call for applications for the SWB Scholarship follows the signing of an agreement between Universities New Zealand and the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) which was witnessed by Prime Minister John Key and Brazilian President Dilma Rouseff, during Mr Key’s visit to Brazil in March 2013.
The SWB programme aims to send 100,000 Brazilian students on undergraduate “sandwich” courses; PhD “sandwich” courses; full PhD and post doctorates programmes to study science, technology, engineering, mathematics and creative industries at top universities around the world.
The SWB also offers opportunities to foster relationships between institutions under a Special Visiting Researcher scholarship scheme. This scheme aims to attract recognised international researchers in priority areas set by the SWB programme to conduct projects with Brazilian research groups and visit Brazil for up to three months each year over a period of two to three years.
Information and applications for study at New Zealand universities is now available to Brazilian undergraduate and postgraduate students at this link.
Event registrations are open – and with a new whizz bang system!
There’s something for everyone among the agent seminars, alumni networking events, New Zealand education fairs and commercial fairs in China, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, Korea and Viet Nam.
Exciting news is that, in line with our new categorisation of Japan as a ‘promote’ market, we are holding our first New Zealand education fair in Japan in October. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to showcase your education offering to this important market. As well, following on from the success of the agent seminars held in Osaka and Tokyo last year we will again be holding seminars in these cities leading up to the fair.
More exciting news on the event front is that our new event registration platform makes the whole process smoother, and does away with some of the paperwork. All the information you need regarding venues, locations and hotels, as well as some facts and figures about the market are available on the registration page for that event, all making for easier trip planning.
Each event will have an app, so that all the event information will be at your fingertips as you travel.
Registrations for all events close on Wednesday 15 July so check out the event calendar, select your country or countries, and away you go!
Phase two of the event registration improvements will include a meeting planner and appointment scheduler that will enable you to make appointments with agents well ahead of time and ensure you don’t miss out on valuable one-to-one meeting opportunities.
Learn more about global edtech opportunities
Are you interested in making connections or forming partnerships with education publishers, game developers, ICT companies and educationalists?
Do you want to showcase your edtech tool and learn about how and why teachers and their students are using technology in the classroom?
If the answer is yes, then register now for the Education Technology Summit on 5-6 July at Massey University’s innovation hub in Albany, Auckland.
For those of you from edtech companies outside of Auckland we have 20 heavily discounted tickets to give away. The money you save will get you to Auckland!
Just tell us how much you think educational exports ($ million) contribute to GDP by 31 May. The closest answers will get you a ticket to the two day summit for just $100 – a prize valued at $295. Send your answer to adele.bryant@enz.govt.nz.
Following feedback from previous annual Edtech for Export (et4e) conferences, this year ENZ is supporting the New Zealand Technology Industry Association in bringing educators and edtech businesses together at the same event.
This year’s more collaborative approach – bringing creators and users together – will provide a platform for the growth and development of sustainable and relevant edtech tools for the domestic and export markets.
The Education Technology Summit programme offers separate Edtech for Export and Tech and Pedagogy streams, and plenty of opportunity for interaction between the two.
The programme includes export capability building sessions as well as the chance to hear from local and international speakers on global edtech trends and tips for exporting.
Presenters include:
- Betsy Corcoran, CEO of EdSurge, an award-winning US news and information source on edtech, will speak on “Mind sets and the future of educational technology”.
- Dan Milward of Gamefroot, a provider of online game creation software that teaches programming code in a fun and interactive way
- Graeme Cosslett, CEO of the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER)
And, if you’re still wondering whether or not to make the Summit a ‘must attend’ event in your calendar, here’s a success story that had its beginnings in the et4e conference in 2013:
Gamefroot and NZCER are a great example of the power of deep collaboration between educational researchers and game makers. Gamefroot’s Dan Milward and Rachel Bolstad of NZCER worked in the same Wellington building but did not realise they shared a common interest in educational games until they met at et4e 2013. Since then, they have worked together to develop and launch a unique online game for teachers and policy makers called Curriculum for the Future: the Digital Game.
If you have any queries about the Education Technology Summit, contact Business Development Manager, Adele Bryant at adele.bryant@enz.govt.nz.
Otherwise, see you in Auckland in July!
Overall new format
South Canterbury education of value to all
Students enrich South Canterbury community
Above: Students from 16 different countries attended the Mayoral welcome (Photo courtesy of Kolourcare, Waimate)
Students from 16 different countries spanning Asia, the Americas and Europe recently attended a Mayoral welcome as the school year got underway. As part of their orientation, the students also camped in Peel Forest.
As well as contributing $10 million-plus to the local economy each year, Julie says both local students and the wider community learn a lot from the diverse cultures of the visitors.
She says South Canterbury, with the city of Timaru as the hub, appeals as a destination for international students because of its smaller population, safe environment and record of strong academic achievement.
“The international students love the scenery and access to the outdoors, the friendly locals and our unique teaching style,” according to Julie. “Our local students, their families and the wider community get to experience cultures from all over the world.”
Dunedin follows Shanghai for fashionista
Above: Daniel Kwok with a model wearing one of his creations at his graduate show
Former student from Roncalli College in Timaru, Daniel Kwok, will be showcasing his collection at the iD Dunedin Fashion Week from 18 to 26 April. Originally from Hong Kong, after leaving his adopted high school in Timaru Daniel went on to complete a design degree at Otago Polytechnic.
Last October he showed his collection at the Shanghai Fashion Week as one of six fashion and two communications students selected for a project with the Shanghai University of Engineering Sciences.
Now working at Barkers in Dunedin, Daniel started off selling custom bow ties as a student and has since created KWOK’s Revolutions, building a Chinese cultural influence into his designs. Daniel says he loves Dunedin’s multiculturalism and fashion focus – a perfect fit for his talents!
Go Overseas a go!
“I’m very excited that we’ll be working with Go Overseas over the next three years,” says Amy Rutherford, International Market Manager, North America. “Their genuine love of both New Zealand and studying abroad, their innovative ideas, and the enthusiasm with which they embrace all that New Zealand has to offer is energising.”
This year’s promotion will start in the US on 1 September and run for six weeks. “We’re excited about our continued partnership with ENZ for the next three years and beyond,” says Mitch Gordon, CEO Go Overseas. “New Zealand is a top destination for students around the world and we’re committed to continuing the growth in inbound numbers. This partnership fits well with the Go Overseas mission to increase opportunities for US students around the world. On a personal level, we love New Zealand and are passionate about sharing that enthusiasm with others.”
More than 1,000 students from 615 US universities applied for the scholarship last year, with the successful student Emma Faucher studying at Victoria University of Wellington from February to June this year. Emma can be seen below with the pounamu she received for her excellent contributions to the Study in New Zealand Instagram page. New Zealand has seen significant growth in the number of US students this year, with a 23 percent increase in the number of US first time student visas in 2015 to date.
Amy will be talking about the scholarship during her session at NZIEC 2015 tomorrow. However if you can’t be there and you have questions about the scholarship please email Amy amy.rutherford@enz.govt.nz and Mitch mitch@gooverseas.com.
India strategy available
ENZ’s India Strategy 2013-2014 provides the New Zealand education sector with an overview of ENZ’s approach to the India market – one that is aimed at raising New Zealand’s profile as a study destination and increasing the number of introductions that result in new business for New Zealand institutions. The strategy captures ENZ’s primary activities in India under three key strands – marketing initiatives, government relations, and business development.
The strategy follows on the from the ENZ India Plan that went through a consultation process with the New Zealand education sector and NZ Inc partners last year. While the India Plan provides useful background information on the Indian education sector and opportunities in the market, the strategy clearly outlines the areas of focus and activities that ENZ will be leading and supporting from now through 2014. ENZ will continue to work with the New Zealand education sector and NZ Inc partners to refine our approach in the market to ensure the best opportunities are supported and realised.
The strategy also provides a snapshot of information about the market, a calendar of events, and contact details for the ENZ South Asia team.
Entries open for New Zealand India Sports Scholarships
“With New Zealand co-hosting the Cricket World Cup next year, a sport that Indians are especially enthusiastic about, this scholarship will raise awareness of New Zealand expertise in sport,” Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Steven Joyce says.

“India has one of the world’s largest economies and total trade with New Zealand currently exceeds $1 billion per year. The Government is focused on developing our relationship with India further so that it becomes a core trade, economic and political partner for New Zealand.

“Education is a key part of this activity, with Indian students making up the second largest and fastest growing source of international students to New Zealand.”

Mr Joyce says the scholarship programme is one of several activities underway to deepen New Zealand’s education relationship with India following a steady flow of Ministerial visits over the last few years.

“Many of these initiatives have a focus on increasing the quality and level of qualifications studied by Indian students here.”

The New Zealand India Sports Scholarships are open to Indian citizens enrolling to study bachelor or postgraduate qualifications in New Zealand beginning in 2015. Successful recipients will have their tuition fees funded for the first year of full-time study and also receive some support for living costs.

As a country with an envious track record in sport and a top quality education system, New Zealand is well placed to offer courses in sports related fields such as sport management, coaching, sports nutrition and exercise science.

Not only will qualifications in this field help Indian students gain rewarding careers for themselves, they will also serve the ambitions of both sporting nations.
New Zealand is committed to the New Zealand-India Prime Ministers’ Education Initiative and sporting education links are a valuable stream for continued engagement with India.

The New Zealand India Sports Scholarships are a partnership between Education New Zealand and the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Korean education relationship strengthened
Minister Joyce took part in three key education-related events while there.
NZ/Korea joint qualification recognition one step closer
Minister Joyce and Republic of Korea's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Hwang Woo Yea (left) exchange gifts following the bilateral meeting.
Minister Joyce met the Republic of Korea's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Hwang Woo Yea, on 19 October, and announced the completion of a research project which confirmed the comparability of the two countries’ senior secondary school curricula and qualifications. They also discussed other bilateral cooperation matters, such as increasing the two-way flow of students and Korean language teaching in New Zealand.
“Working towards joint recognition of secondary schools qualification will encourage more Korean and New Zealand students to study in each other’s country, particularly as New Zealand and Korea are set to become even closer partners as we implement our new Free Trade Agreement,” said Minister Joyce.
Game On English - Golf scholars and Minister exchange swing and putting tips
Minister Joyce demonstrates his putting prowess
Four aspiring Korean golfers will get the opportunity to walk the footsteps of world-famous Kiwi-Korean golfers thanks to a Game On English - Golf scholarship awarded to them in Seoul on 19 October by Minister Joyce. Game On English - Golf provides intensive English language classes and top quality golf coaching to talented young Koreans who want to become professional golfers.
ENZ’s Regional Director for Japan, Korea and the Americas, Lisa Futschek, explained, “‘Game On English - Golf’ brings together New Zealand’s expertise in golf coaching with our education system that consistently ranks amongst the best in the world.
Fifteen year-old scholarship recipient, Ms Lim Hee Jeong, commented at the awards ceremony, “I am honoured to be the first Game On English - Golf scholarship winner. I will train very hard at New Zealand’s best golf training academy, the Institute of Golf, and study very hard at Unique New Zealand, and [one day] become a top professional golfer!”
L-R, scholarship recipients: Kim Beom Soo (age 17), Jung Teayang (age 15), Lim Heejeong (age 15). Absent: Kim Sojung (age 17)
Kiwi Alumni Association supporting New Zealand graduates in Korea
There was a warm and friendly atmosphere at the Kiwi Alumni reception
More than 100 graduates of New Zealand education institutions turned up to the second networking event organised by the Kiwi Alumni Association and held at the New Zealand Residence on 19 October.
The Kiwi Alumni Association was launched in March 2015 during the Prime Minister’s visit to Seoul as a way to tap into the growing number of New Zealand-educated Koreans who are returning to Korea. Maintaining contact with the alumni, who go on to work in diverse industries, helps build a constituency of supporters for New Zealand across Korea.
“The Kiwi Alumni Association provides opportunities to develop and grow partnerships between New Zealand and Korea. The networking opportunities offered by the Kiwi Alumni Association are hugely important, providing a strong basis on which partnerships and other collaborative prospects can be formed,” said Minister Joyce.