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• Strengthening ties with Chilean education agents 

  The event brought together a group of Chilean education agents for an opportunity to connect with ENZ Director of Engagement Javiera Visedo and Whitecliffe Regional Manager Lorena Mendes.  

  The attending agents learned about study options for Chilean students at Whitecliffe and had the chance to ask questions in an open, interactive setting designed to support learning and strengthen relationships. 

  Agents highlighted an increasing interest in studying in New Zealand amongst students, noting a significant increase in meetings and enquiries.  

  

  Whitecliffe College Regional Manager Lorena Mendes presenting to local education agents.

  ENZ Director of Engagement Javiera Visedo said strengthening relationships with agents and capability building is key to increasing awareness of New Zealand and its diverse study options.  

  “Nothing compares to a face-to-face training session, where agents can raise day-to-day questions from students and have them answered on the spot,” she said. 

  Whitecliffe College Regional Manager, Lorena Mendes, said Chile is a market with enormous potential and a key partner for international student growth in New Zealand.  

  “Here, we find professionalism, warmth, and a genuine interest in continually offering students the best opportunities for them,” she said.  

• ENZ calls for funding proposals for New Zealand-China research partnerships

  The New Zealand-China Tripartite Partnership Fund 2026 offers up to NZD 20,000-30,000 for each partnership project. The Fund supports new or existing research partnerships between New Zealand and Chinese universities.  

  Projects typically involve three universities – two from China and one from New Zealand. Past projects have spanned a range of topics across the arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences and applied sciences. 

  How to apply   Download the New Zealand-China Tripartite Partnership Fund Guidance 2026 and Call for Proposals and the Proposal Form.  Send your completed proposal as a PDF, and any questions, to china@enz.govt.nz.    Funding proposals are due by 5pm on 2 March 2026 (NZT).

  
  About the Tripartite Partnership Fund 

  Administered by ENZ, the Tripartite Partnership Fund aims to deepen institutional relationships and strengthen academic collaboration. While the Fund is not designed to fully resource research activity, it supports the development of partnerships that can create wider education benefits. Proposals that outline how the research collaboration may facilitate future student exchange, joint teaching activity, or other forms of academic mobility are especially encouraged. 

  Established in 2005, the Tripartite Partnership has enabled enduring academic connections and a growing portfolio of collaborative projects. 

  Read about the 2025 awardees here: Prime Minister unveils 2025 Tripartite Fund recipients at Fudan University » Education NZ 

• ENZ agent seminars return to China in March 2026

  These events form a core part of the ENZ China Go-To-Market Plan and support New Zealand providers to strengthen partnerships, grow visibility, and boost student recruitment across a key market.

  ENZ will deliver three in-person agent seminars across China:

  • Shanghai – 23 March 2026, 2–7 PM
  • Guangzhou – 25 March 2026, 1–5 PM
  • Zhengzhou – 27 March 2026, 1–5 PM

  The seminars bring together providers, agents, students, and parents to showcase New Zealand’s education offering and strengthen recruitment networks.

  Please note: This opportunity is for New Zealand education providers only.

  

  ENZ Agent Seminar in Wuhan.

  Benefits for participating New Zealand providers

  For providers, the seminars offer:

  • Direct access to agents and prospective students interested in New Zealand.
  • Insights into regional market behaviour.
  • A platform to showcase their programmes, tell their story, and build visibility.

  These seminars help New Zealand international education providers to:

  • Grow inbound student mobility from a key market for New Zealand.
  • Strengthen institution-agent relationships.
  • Increase visibility for all subsectors, from schools to universities.
  • Support market diversification by expanding beyond tier-one cities.

  China remains New Zealand’s largest international education market, and each location in the seminar series list presents a unique opportunity for New Zealand providers.

  • Shanghai – A mature, premium market with strong demand and high expectations.
  • Guangzhou – The largest source province for outbound students, with broad agent diversity.
  • Zhengzhou – An emerging market with strong interest in tertiary pathways and high return-on-investment focus from parents.

  How to apply

  Key registration dates

  • Applications close: 5pm NZT, 22 January 2026.
  • Outcome notifications by 29 January 2026.

  Please avoid booking travel until registrations are confirmed.

  New application process

  This year ENZ is changing the way we invite applications for ENZ events, and we thank you for your patience while we make these changes.

  To apply for the China Agent Seminars 2026:

  1. Email the ENZ Events Team from your institution email address at events@enz.govt.nz with the subject line: “China Agent Seminars 2026 – Information pack request”
  2. Eligible New Zealand providers will receive an information pack, which includes:
     1. Full event details
     2. Eligibility information
     3. Instructions on how to submit an application
     4. A link to the online application form

  Applications must be submitted by 5pm NZT, 22 January 2026.

  Please note: Requests received between 24 December, and 11 January will be responded to from 12 January onwards. You will still have time to submit your application before the deadline.

   

• Around the world in five

  Canada 

  Canada unveils doctoral scholarships as part of research talent initiative  

  The government of Canada has announced a CAN$1.7 billion scheme to attract international research talent, including scholarships for international doctoral students, as well as funding to recruit established and early career researchers. 

  The United Kingdom  

  UK government moves ahead with crackdown on rogue university franchises 

  Franchise providers have been told to “clean up or close down” as the UK government moves to bring the fast-growing sector under mandatory regulation and crack down on “rogue operators” exploiting students and public funds. 

  America 

  Nine in 10 international students fear for US visa status 

  Just 4% of international students recently surveyed said they felt “very or extremely” safe in the US, as shifting visa rules and hostile immigration policies contribute to a climate of fear on American campuses. 

  India 

  Indian students abroad: Numbers fall after three-year surge 

  The number of Indian students pursuing higher studies abroad has declined for the first time in three years, according to data from Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) released to the Indian parliament. 

  Global 

  Global higher education enrolments expected to grow through 2035, but new challenges must be addressed  

  Times Higher Education’s new report, Towards 2035: Projecting the Future of Global Higher Education, predicts that university-level enrolments will continue to grow through 2035 from their present number (264 million globally), but that those enrolments will be shaped and driven by much different forces than in the past. 

• Looking ahead to 2026 – What’s happening in our markets

  We’ve highlighted ENZ-led in-market experiences that are underway for the first half of the year below, and we are also excited to provide you with provisional dates for in-market experiences that are planned for the second half of 2026, including New Zealand student fairs and agent seminars in Thailand, South Korea, China and Viet Nam (agent seminars only in Viet Nam and China).   

  Other targeted subsector in-market experiences will be developed around our flagship student fairs and agent seminars to maximise travel for visiting providers. These will be in ENZ's other focus markets in the region, including Japan, and will be delivered before or after the dates listed below. Further details will be shared in early 2026. 

  In the new year, we will invite providers to apply to participate in our in-market experiences.  Please note that, given rising costs, we will likely need to review participation fees. Keep an eye on the ENZ website's events page at www.enz.govt.nz/events, and updates will be included in upcoming editions of E-News. 

  ENZ in-market experiences	Subsector	Dates	Location	Status
  ENZ Indonesia Roadshow	Universities	30 Jan – 6 February 2026	Five cities, Indonesia	Applications closed
  ENZ Philippines Roadshow	ITP & PTE	18-25 February 2026	Manila, Pampanga & Davao,  Philippines	Applications closed
  New Zealand Vocational Connect	ITP & PTE	27 February 2026	New Delhi, India	Applications now open
  ENZ Sri Lanka Roadshow	ITP & PTE	5-8 March 2026	Colombo & Kandy, Sri Lanka	Applications closed
  New Zealand Agent Seminars	All sectors	23-27 March 2026	Shanghai, Guangzhou & Zhengzhou, China	Applications now open (close 22 January 2026).  More information contained in this edition of E-News
  ENZ USA Roadshow	Universities	2 – 6 March 2026	Hawaii, USA	Applications closed
  ENZ Malaysia Roadshow	Universities	17-23 April	Three cities, Malaysia	Applications closed
  ENZ South America Roadshow	English Language	14 – 27 May 2026	Chile, Brazil, Colombia	Applications now open (close 30 January 2026)
  ENZ Philippines Roadshow	PTE, ITP	18-22 June 2026	Cebu and Manila, Philippines	Second round: applications open in March
  New Zealand Agent Seminar	All sectors	24-26 August 2026	Ho Chi Minh & Hanoi, Viet Nam	Applications to open late January
  New Zealand Agent Seminar	All sectors	28 August 2026 – date tbc	Bangkok, Thailand	Applications to open late January
  New Zealand Student Fair	All sectors	29 August 2026 – date tbc	Bangkok, Thailand	Applications to open late January
  New Zealand Student Fair	All sectors	5 September 2026 – date tbc	Seoul, South Korea	Applications to open late January
  New Zealand Agent Seminar	All sectors	4 September 2026 – date tbc	Seoul, South Korea	Applications to open late January
  New Zealand Agent Seminars	All sectors	November 2026	Locations TBC, China	Applications to open in 2026 (timing to coincide with applications for CEE)

  
  ENZ is also supporting New Zealand international education providers at third party events during 2026.  These include:

  • APAIE 2026 in Hong Kong, 23-27 February
  • The Forum of Education Abroad in Nashville, Tennessee, USA 11-13 March
  • NAFSA 2026 in Orlando, USA, 26-29 May
  • National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) in Minneapolis, USA 8-10 October 2026
  • China Education Exhibition (CEE) in Beijing, China 30-31 October

  Applications are currently open for The Forum of Education Abroad, with applications for NACAC and CEE to open later in the year.

  Finally, we are changing our events management process in 2026, including how we invite providers to participate in ENZ in-market experiences.  Thank you for your patience while we make these changes.  

  If you need more information or would like to provide feedback, please email events@enz.govt.nz.   

• ENZ Agent Seminars in China - March 2026

  Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) will deliver its bi-annual agent seminars in March 2026 in Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Zhengzhou as part of the China Go-To-Market Plan. China is a key ‘Grow’ market for all education subsectors, and we welcome a diverse range of providers to attend the events.  

  Cities	Date	Time
  Shanghai	Monday, 23 March 2026	2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  Guangzhou	Wednesday, 25 March 2026	1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  Zhengzhou	Friday, 27 March 2026	1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

   This opportunity is for New Zealand education providers only. 

  To request the information pack including the link to apply, please email 
  events@enz.govt.nz. 

  Applications close 5pm NZT 22 January 2026. Only one application per institution. Please use your official provider/institution email address when requesting the Information Sheet. 

  Please note:  We are changing the way we invite applications for ENZ events and we thank you for your patience while we make these changes.  If you need help or would like to provide feedback, please email events@enz.govt.nz.  

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