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  • Girls in Tech Scholarships – Indonesia

    This is the second year of the scholarship programme, organised by Girls in Tech Indonesia, an international NGO focused on empowering women in technology, working with Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ).  

    “This scholarship programme showcases a New Zealand learning experience. It also represents a commitment to support Indonesian women's development in the technology field,” says Ben Burrowes, ENZ’s Regional Director Asia.

    Riza, Nurulita Aida Rahmasari, a nutritionist and one of the 2021 awardees, says she found the course extremely worthwhile: “The most exciting moment is when I completed the final project using data about nutrition in Indonesia. As someone who knows nothing about programming, I could complete the eight-week course with a simple analysis using Python. I am hoping that I can use these new skills to gather data that is useful to make a strategic decision for the government, specifically to improve conditions of Indonesians regarding nutrition and health.” 

    This year’s scholarship awardees have already started on their first course in data analytics with Code Avengers, a Hamilton-based edtech company focussed on digital learning. They will take part in a variety of training courses, including product management, until September. Training will be delivered by Code Avengers and by Remote Skills Academy, an Indonesian-based training provider. 

    "We want more women to have digital skills and to be confident using practical technologies that can open up more opportunities for them to take jobs in this field,” Mr Burrowes says.  

    “We also want to provide an opportunity for scholarship recipients to experience learning with a New Zealand institution, through our collaboration with Code Avengers.”

  • Letter from the CE: Navigating our changing world

    A huge thank you to all those who joined us in Auckland for 2019’s NZIEC. The conference was filled with fascinating presentations, promising new connections and enlightening discussions. It was, however, the collaborative spirit, warm reception and energy of those who attended and presented that made this year’s conference our best yet.  

    Like many sectors, we are now operating in a state of constant change in terms of students’ needs and wants – and the challenges and opportunities that stem from this was a focus of discussion across the three days of events. NZIEC’s keynote speakers – Guy Ryan, Dr Lisa Coleman, and Professor Chris Gallavin – presented an impressive range of perspectives and ideas across areas including youth leadership and the role of global connectedness, inclusion and diversity, and the value of working together across different sub-sectors.  

    Our environment is also changing. NZIEC 2019 followed an announcement by Minister of Education, Chris Hipkins, about reforms for vocational education in New Zealand. The reforms are intended to ensure the vocational education sector continues to be globally relevant as the nature of work and the skills required in the workplace shifts. Seven key changes will be made, the major one being the establishment of a single public network of vocational training institutes. For more information on the Reform of Vocational Education, click here.

    I would like to reiterate the Minister’s reassurance that the changes will be introduced gradually over several years. International students can continue to enrol here with confidence, knowing we are in the process of making their education experience even better. At ENZ we are looking at the opportunities a strong national identity for New Zealand’s vocational training presents offshore.

    Lastly, the conference was a chance to acknowledge our strong education relationship with Japan, our country of honour. The nation is the third-largest student source country for New Zealand’s international sector. In 2017, for example, we had 10,272 Japanese students study here. I am confident this relationship will continue to deepen with lots of activity planned in the year ahead.

    I hope you enjoy reading this special NZIEC edition of E-News.

    Ngā mihi,

    Grant

    Grant McPherson, Chief Executive of Education New Zealand

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  • From the Acting Chief Executive: A lot to be proud of

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    Earlier this month a New Zealand business publication ran a column that challenged the role of international education in delivering our Government’s objective of double the export earnings. As you might expect, I could not let the challenge go unanswered. You can read the full response on the ENZ website, but I thought there was merit in highlighting a couple of the key points along with some of the excerpts as they provide a good summary of the state of international education in New Zealand today.  

    The first point I made in my response confirmed that students are returning. We recently published the Ministry of Education’s enrolment data for 2023 (part-year) which firmly backed this up.  

    “Students are returning to New Zealand. In the first eight months of 2023 international student enrolments topped 59,000 with all sectors experiencing growth except wānanga. Accepting that it is from a low base, comparing 2023 to 2022, Universities have bounced back strongly reporting a 15% increase from 24,040 to 27,535.“  

    “In the first eight months of 2023 English Language Schools saw the greatest percentage increase in international enrolments, increasing by 347% from 1,565 to 7,001. Schools reported a 114% increase from 5,925 to 12,662. NZIST Te Pūkenga, a 32% increase from 4,955 to 6,560 and Private Training Establishments (funded and unfunded), a 13% increase from 5,000 to 5,671.”   

    Of these enrolments, students from India continue to provide the second highest number of enrolments in New Zealand. In recognition of our valued partnership, I am delighted to announce that the Republic of India will headline as Country of Honour at NZIEC KI TUA 2024.  

    The designation of Country of Honour at NZIEC KI TUA celebrates our international education connections with partner countries and I am pleased that we can celebrate the growing education connections between our two countries in this way. You can read more about this announcement along with a call for speakers in our E-News story here.  

    The second point from my response that I would like to reiterate is that: We have a plan and the sector is working together to deliver. 

    I highlighted that “The New Zealand International Education Strategy, revised in 2022, sets out a multi-year action plan to develop a high-value, resilient and innovative education sector for both international and domestic students. Further the new Government’s manifesto made clear their vision and priorities for international education. “ 

    “I can also assure you that the sector is working together to achieve its goals, that all eight universities participated in a recent ENZ-led delegation to India, is just one example of the co-operation.”  

    It was very timely that I then received a wonderful note of appreciation from a Dunedin City Councillor this week for the work of the many people within ENZ and the sector involved with the recent Korean agent famil. This was further evidence that we are working collaboratively as a sector and delivering benefits to the international education ecosystem and our regions.  

    Councillor Christine Garey said “The input from ENZ has helped over the years to establish and maintain an international education ecosystem in the city. It’s encouraged transitions between school and tertiary education and supported a strong growth agenda with increased higher quality students staying longer.  

    However, of particular benefit has been access to inbound/outbound famils and delegations. ENZ’s support in bringing agents to our city has been especially valuable and allowed us to showcase what Ōtepoti, Dunedin has to offer. There is no replacement for this in person experience and we look forward to these visits continuing to rebuild relationships globally. 

    Study Dunedin and the international education ecosystem are in good heart here in Ōtepoti Dunedin, working collaboratively and effectively. We look forward to ENZ’s continuing support and especially, we warmly look forward to welcoming future famils to our city.” 

    Keep up the great work, everyone. 

    He manawa tītī  

    Endurance is a virtue that cannot be understated. 

    Dr Linda Sissons 

    Acting Chief Executive 

  • Submissions open: Do you know an exceptional international student in Wellington?

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    Labour MP Paul Eagle with Natasha Faziera Mohd Fadzil, who studied at Victoria University of Wellington, with her Leadership Award from the 2018 Excellence Awards. 

    Applications for the Wellington International Student Excellence Awards opened Wednesday, 18 September. 

    Established by WellingtonNZ, these awards recognise the achievements and contributions of international students from around the region.  

    We would love to hear about your successes during your studies in Wellington – whether academically, in the arts, sports, or in the community. Make sure you encourage any international students or graduates in Wellington to enter. 

    Applications must be submitted by 14 October. To find out more, click here.

     

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