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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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• Upcoming offshore events related to international education

   

  Dates	Event	Location
  21-25 March	Forum on Education Abroad Conference 2022  Annual conference of the Forum, a non-profit membership association that provides training and resources to support high quality education abroad experiences.  Contact: Lewis Gibson	Chicago, Illinois, USA
  24, 31 March, 7, 14,21,28 April	Agents Workshop Series: The NEW Choices  A series of 8 webinars aims to provide Vietnamese agents with updates on new programme offerings across sectors, and new perspectives when looking at NZ offerings.  Contact: Van Banh	Viet Nam
  26 March	New Future, New You, New Zealand  A co-funded virtual session between ENZ and one of our ENZRAs in Indonesia, SUN Education. The objective is to maintain a pipeline of interested students ready to pathway to New Zealand universities when the border reopens. The event will feature reps and gradvocates from UC, Otago, Waikato, and Massey University.  Contact: Naluri Bella	Indonesia
  27-31 March	Asia-Pacific Association for International Education Conference and Exhibition 2022  APAIE brings together professionals who are passionate about international education from across the globe to network, improve professional skills and learn about new developments in international education.  Contact: events@enz.govt.nz	Online
  27-29 March	Global Higher Education Exhibition (GHEDEX)  Organised by the Omani Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, GHEDEX brings together education providers, secondary and tertiary students, parents, and young professionals from across the Gulf region.  Contact: Bronwyn Shanks	Muscat, Oman
  27 March, 3,10,17 April	NZ Scholarship Boot Camp for students  Part of ENZRA Co-funding Activities, this initiative offers a series of workshops for Vietnamese students to obtain updated scholarship info, enhance necessary skills and meet up with NZ institutions to plan their study abroad journey.  Contact: Van Banh	Viet Nam
  31 March	Kōrerorero: Conversations That Matter – UN Sustainable Development Goal 4  Join an exclusive conversation about access to quality education with university vice-chancellors from Brazil, Colombia, and New Zealand.  Contact: Bruna de Natale	Latin America
  2, 3, 9, 16-17, 24 April	Youth Runway Campaign – NZ and Viet Nam school students  Part of ENZRA Co-funding Activities, this initiative offers a series of workshops for Vietnamese students to obtain skills and knowledge about Global Citizens towards SDG – Marine Health, as well as make friends and interact with NZ students.  Contact: Van Banh	Viet Nam
  25-27 April	FAUBAI Conference 2022: Known Concepts, New Meanings - What has changed in the internationalization of higher education? How can the future of the internationalization of higher education be projected?  ENZ is a silver sponsor for this year’s virtual event and will have a virtual booth.  Contact: Bruna de Natale	Latin America
  28 April	FPP Latin America virtual postgraduate fair  An easy and convenient way to meet with over 90 international universities to find the right postgraduate program. ENZ will host the "Study With New Zealand Pavilion”, having 14 institutions representing a variety of NZ institutions (English New Zealand, PTEs, Te Pūkenga and universities).  Contact: Bruna de Natale	Latin America

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  Our work is guided by Ngā Manapou – our values of manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, be one and be bold that are all encompassed by aroha.

   

  Manaakitanga

  Manaakitanga refers to hospitality, kindness, generosity, or support as much as it does to the process of showing that respect, generosity or care for others.

  Kaitiakitanga

  Kaitiakitanga refers to guardianship, stewardship or trusteeship as we look after the environment and resources. At Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao we treasure cultural diversity, focus on finding sustainable solutions and remain open to new perspectives and ideas.

  Be one

  We interact positively with our colleagues to enhance our collective mana. We partner with generosity and appreciation. We work collaboratively and constructively. We appreciate effective teamwork.

  Be bold

  We consult genuinely before making decisions. We constantly challenge what’s gone before and shape what’s coming. We develop powerful relationships with our partners.

  Aroha

  Aroha – meaning love, affection, or compassion – guides and underpins all Ngā Manapou as we strive to think and act constructively, listen respectfully and value the beliefs and culture of all our staff.

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• Lifeswap premiere celebrates friendship between New Zealand and Germany

  The final two episodes of the cult-hit webseries Lifeswap, ‘Laughing Matters’ and ‘Die Brücke’, concluded the animated adventures of Duncan and Jörg – the German and Kiwi friends who helped one another understand a new culture.

  ‘Laughing Matters’ tells the story of Jörg, who had an excellent experience in New Zealand, and (due to his preparedness for the future) was accepted into one of New Zealand’s most innovative and technologically advanced companies ‘Rockets R Us’.

  The episodes were commissioned by ENZ and the Germany Embassy respectively.

  Watch the Lifeswap creators, ENZ-ers, and our stakeholders talk about the series and the NZ-Germany relationship at the premiere.

  “We were very fortunate to be able to celebrate Lifeswap with its creators Steffen Kreft – who was himself an international student at Massey University in Wellington – and William Connor, and their many fans at a live event at Wellington’s Embassy Theatre,” ENZ Chief Executive Grant McPherson said.

  “After a year of restricted international travel and very few in-person events, it was a reminder that global education connection and cooperation has not stopped.

  “The Lifeswap series highlights how the longstanding friendship between New Zealand and Germany transcends the situation we find ourselves in. It is a very powerful example of international education relationships keeping New Zealand globally connected while travel is limited.” 

  Following the launch of Laughing Matters – which built on the success of the first joint ENZ Lifeswap episode Group Effort in which Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had a cameo appearance – the partnership is also being shared with key partners and audiences in Germany as part of ENZ's Americas, Middle East and Europe Education Week.

  To leverage the popularity of the new episode and the wealth of the important topics it deals with, ENZ is working with a PR agency in Germany to tell this positive story more widely.
  
  The PR engagement will involve a mix of approaches, including traditional media, social media and partnering with influencers, to ensure we reach a wide audience on all relevant channels.

  ENZ General Manager – International, Lisa Futschekworked with Kreft and Connor for months on ‘Laughing Matters’.

  “It’s a great fit for Education New Zealand to be working with such creative people who are telling a fantastic story about the friendship between New Zealand and Germany.”

  Also in attendance was the German Ambassador to New Zealand, his Excellency Stefan Krawielicki.

  In his speech to the audience, the Ambassador noted how the humour of Lifeswap allows New Zealanders and Germans to laugh at themselves, and understand our differences.

  “It’s such an enriching experience for young people to go to New Zealand – or for young people to go to Germany – and learn about different approaches and shared values,” he said.

  “Education is a bridge builder and makes young people [become] lifelong ambassadors.”

  Lifeswap dates back to 2013, when creators and partners Kreft and Connor began to work together, pooling their considerable skills in language, animation, and cultural competency.

  The pair said at the premiere that while they’re sad to leave Duncan and Jörg behind, their story is complete.

  “It’s probably a little bit like what parents feel like when their kids are going to study overseas,” Kreft says.

  Watch the complete Lifeswap series on YouTube or Vimeo.

• Celebrating the 28 Pasifika graduates of the He Manawa Tītī Programme

  He Manawa Tītī was a 13-week bespoke training course for emerging Pacific leaders delivered between February and May 2023 under the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Programme (MNZSP). The name He Manawa Tītī stems from a Māori Whakataukī (proverb) meaning ‘stout of heart’ and the course formed part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) contribution to the suite of reparations for Pacific peoples announced in 2021 by the New Zealand Government. The press release announcing these scholarships is available here). 

  Emerging leaders (aged 25 – 35) from public, private, and voluntary sectors took part in the course combining academic and experiential training.  Scholars participated in several weeks of online learning from their home countries and spent nine weeks of the programme based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington. He Manawa Tītī included modules on good governance and public sector leadership, trade policy in the context of the Pacific, and explored Pasifika values as key tenets of modern leadership.    

  Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) was involved in this kaupapa (programme of work) through its partnership with MFAT on the operational management of the MNZSP.   

  “It was fantastic to be able to celebrate these 28 inspiring young leaders as they completed this programme in Wellington last month. In true Pacific style, there was plenty of laughter, fun and colour, and it was a fitting celebration for all that these graduates have already achieved throughout their education and early careers,” said ENZ’s General Manager International, Lisa Futschek.   

  “The programme was designed by MFAT in collaboration with key Pasifika stakeholders and community members, highlighting Pasifika ways of learning and recognising the knowledge that is already held by Pasifika peoples. This collaboration also ensured opportunities for the scholars to build networks with Pasifika communities here in Aotearoa New Zealand, which connects them to our country now that they have returned home,” Lisa added. 

  The Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Programme is part of the International Development Cooperation support that MFAT provides for developing partner countries across the globe. Manaaki alumni are well-known to be integral contributors to the development of their home countries.  

  “These Pacific emerging leaders are enthusiastic about returning home and putting into practice the leadership skills they have gained in Aotearoa,” said MFAT Lead Adviser, Alexandra Grace.  

  “While they have successfully completed this bespoke cohort course, real success will be demonstrated over coming years through what they achieve for their communities and countries. Scholars told me they won’t miss the weather (!) but will take with them enduring memories of the manaakitanga they experienced in our country.” 

• ENZ engages with Vietnamese media

  Tip: Alumni are the strongest way to promote a study destination in an authentic and believable way.

  The event was hosted by ENZ Viet Nam and included a 90-minute Q&A with New Zealand Ambassador to Viet Nam, Wendy Matthews, and two New Zealand alumni.

  The panellists answered questions from the media who sought to understand the New Zealand education system and its advantages over other popular markets such as the US, Singapore and Japan.

  Tam Le, ENZ Marketing & Strategic Relations Manager, said the many questions reflected Viet Nam’s growing interest in New Zealand as a study destination.

  “There’s typically been low awareness of New Zealand and its educational offering in Viet Nam, but with an increasing demand for international education, more and more people are looking beyond the traditional markets such as the US, UK, Australia and Singapore.

  “Workshops are an engaging way to create awareness of the quality of New Zealand education, especially the world rankings of its ‘public’ institutions – because in Viet Nam, ‘public’ schools are associated with low quality.”

  The event generated strong interest from media in Viet Nam’s capital, resulting in coverage in VietNamNet, VNExpress, Dantri and Zing, a top online magazine for Vietnamese teenagers and young adults, which created a “10 reasons to study in New Zealand” video.

  The New Zealand Embassy also livestreamed the event on its Facebook page, with more than 15,000 views. 

  

  Alumni Phuong Anh (middle) and Hang Trinh (right) shared their experience studying in New Zealand at the media workshop

  ENZ’s Viet Nam team is already busy building on relationships from the workshop. Two days after the event, Tam partnered with a local academic influencer to host a livestream interview. The video has had more than 11,000 views, and explored New Zealand’s teaching and research methodology, friendly and open-minded learning environment and support systems for international students.

   

  

  L-R: Tam Le, ENZ Marketing & Strategic Relations Manager, and Wendy Matthews, New Zealand Ambassador to Viet Nam

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