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China
A new visa scheme announced by China this month to woo international STEM talent to the country could encourage more short-term exchanges, visiting fellowships, and cooperative research projects, according to experts.
Global
ICEF Monitor explored how proposed changes to post-study work policies in the US and UK could reshape international student mobility.
United States of America
A National Foundation for American Policy report warns that many US colleges could shut down without international students and immigrants.
Australia
Australia’s international education sector has endured 18 months of turmoil. Sudden policy shifts, political rhetoric blaming both students and agents, and a looming cap on international student numbers have shaken confidence in what was once a beacon for global learners.
Pakistan
Pakistan's large youth population is fuelling a surge in student mobility, with the UK, US and Germany seeing the largest growth, a new report has revealed.
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Introducing Tohu, the Study in New Zealand chatbot
Jamie Crump, ENZ’s Director Business Planning, says Tohu was designed to help prospective students on SiNZ, answering their questions in a trusted, fast and friendly way.“The goal for Tohu is to be a virtual assistant for the New Zealand international education sector by helping answer enquiries from students considering New Zealand 24/7.”
Jamie says currently Tohu can answer more than 300 questions about studying in New Zealand, but this grows with each interaction. While Tohu can only speak English, it is learning other languages, such as Mandarin, in order to service students more comfortable in their native tongue.
“Themore people that chat with it, the more it learns, making its artificial intelligence smarter every day.
“Already we’re seeing trends in commonly asked questions, including how to get a scholarship, how to get a student visa, and how to apply to study, and about New Zealand culture and the cost of study.”
The name Tohu means ‘to advise or provide guidance’ and ‘to be a sign or landmark’ while its appearance is a nod to the word Aotearoa – ‘land of the long white cloud’.
While Tohu currently lives on the SiNZ website, it will soon answer Messenger questions on the SiNZ Facebook page too.
ENZ’s next steps are to connect Tohu with ENZ’s database marketing programme and enable it to answer questions on NauMai NZ.
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UK
UUKi launches outward student mobility campaign
Currently just 6.6 percent of UK students are mobile during their studies. As part of a national strategy, Universities UK International (UUKi) is looking to double this figure to 13 percent by 2020.
GLOBAL
New report maps student expectations for language study
A survey of nearly 5,000 current and former language students found very high levels of student satisfaction and expectations – largely well met through language study abroad.
AUSTRALIA
Welfare of international students a top priority
As tertiary educators welcome new students starting this semester, the focus will be on helping them navigate through the challenges of studying in a foreign land. Legal support for tenancy and employment is one focus.
IRELAND
€2.5m centre for US students in Ireland
A €2.5m international residential centre is being developed to house the increasing number of US students opting for study abroad programmes in Ireland. The centre is scheduled for completion in 2019, and will include an education hub, a library, study rooms and video conference facilities.
MALAYSIA
Education policies need to start thinking about robots taking jobs away
With the rapid rise of automation, artificial intelligence and robotics, economists are calling for a greater emphasis on critical thinking in Malaysia’s education policies.
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New ENZ appointments in the US
With the US being an ENZ promote market, and with a number of substantial projects already in train, Amy will certainly hit the ground running.
Amy studied in the US herself as an undergraduate student, and has previously worked for the University of Otago in the North American and European markets and as New Zealand Resident Director for a US study abroad provider, the Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University. She has been at ENZ for the past three years as Market Manager for China and North America.
“I am delighted that Amy is taking up this position in the US,” says Lisa Futschek, Regional Director – Americas, Japan and Korea. “Amy brings a unique mix of skills and experience to this role, having both studied and worked in the US and having worked supporting US students during their time studying in New Zealand. She also tells me she’s visited 39 states – more than most Americans – and one of her aims by the end of her time in the US is to get to all 50!”
“I cannot wait to get to LA to support New Zealand providers’ work in North America,” says Amy. “The US is looking to double the number of students they send overseas by the end of this decade which means there are significant opportunities for New Zealand. Please contact me regarding any work you’re doing in the US, Canada or Mexico.”
ENZ has also employed Alanna Dick on a six month contract to work as Field Director - North America. Alanna will be on the road promoting New Zealand education from 4 January. Alanna, a dual citizen of New Zealand and the United States, grew up in the US and studied at Smith College for her BA. Alanna earned a Master’s in Special Education from Arizona State University and taught in South Phoenix. After working at ENZ as Agent Travel Coordinator and Support Coordinator for two years, Alanna returned to the States in April this year. She has been working at CIEE as Interim Senior Marketing and Events Coordinator in Portland, Maine. She also volunteers at Abroad with Disabilities.
Amy’s email address is amy.rutherford@enz.govt.nz. Alanna will be contactable from 4 January at alanna.dick@enz.govt.nz. Lisa Futschek can be reached at lisa.futschek@enz.govt.nz.
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Latest insights on international education
“As we approach the end of 2022, we have an opportunity to take stock, and importantly look forward to next year, one in which we all hope to welcome increasing numbers of international students back to New Zealand,” says Marie Clark, Director Insights at Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ).
“Despite the long period of border closure there has been only slightly altered demand for international study. Our annual brand tracker shows the New Zealand brand is holding a strong position globally.”
ENZ has been closely tracking the beginnings of recovery. As New Zealand's border reopens, the immediate priority is for international education providers to build back their onshore offerings and attract students back to Aotearoa. The content of this issue is focussed on toward data and analysis related to our initial observations of the sector's recovery.
The Insight Story - Issue 6 includes insights on:
- Student visa applications and Study with New Zealand web stats
- New Zealand's education brand health
- Agent perceptions about international education
- 2021 international student enrolments
- New Zealanders' perceptions of the value of international students
- and more……
Visit IntelliLab to download The Insight Story here.
