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  • Patrick Au: a champion for international students

    Patrick is a registered psychiatric nurse and counsellor who migrated from Hong Kong in 1991.

    He has been working with Asian migrants and international students in primary and tertiary healthcare for more than 20 years – most recently as the Asian Mental Health Coordinator for the Auckland District Health Board. He is now moving into full-time private practice.

    ENZ’s Director of Student Experience and Global Citizens, Sahinde Pala, says Mr Au’s mahi (work) has been of incredible value to international students.

    “Patrick has worked tirelessly to highlight issues and barriers for international students in the mental health system and has been a trusted advisor as initiatives and policies have developed over the years.

    “He has been a respected member of the Auckland Agencies Group chaired by ENZ, which works on student wellbeing, and a key figure during the development of the International Student Wellbeing Strategy.

    “At ENZ we have also been privileged to be able to call on Patrick’s services as we develop new content for our NauMai NZ platform for international students in New Zealand.

    “We are sad to see him move on from the ADHB but grateful that he’s remaining in mental health support.

    “We would like to thank Patrick for his enormous contribution to the international student community over the years and wish him all the best for his next chapter,” says Ms Pala.

    He taonga rongonui te aroha ki te tangata
    Kindness to all people is a great treasure

     

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  • Prime Minister unveils 2025 Tripartite Fund recipients at Fudan University

    During his remarks at Fudan University, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced the 2025 New Zealand–China Tripartite Partnership Fund recipients, as well as plans for a second high-level Education Forum to be held during China Annual Conference and Expo for International Education (CACIE) 2025.  

    2025 marks 20 years of the New Zealand – China Tripartite Partnership Programme. Photo credit: New Zealand Trade & Enterprise.

    ENZ congratulates the following researchers whose projects exemplify the high-quality research collaboration between our two countries:  

    • Dr Fiona Ell (University of Auckland): Working with Hangzhou Normal University and Capital Normal University to enhance mathematics and science teacher education through comparative studies and exchanges.  

    • Dr Sihong Wu (University of Auckland): Partnering with Tongji and Nankai Universities on sustainable production and carbon neutrality in manufacturing joint ventures.  

    • Dr Yiming Ma (Auckland University of Technology): Collaborating with Chang’an and Yangtze Universities to explore mechanisms behind silent earthquakes.  

    Dr Fiona Ell said she is looking forward to working with her Chinese research partners to enhance mathematics and science teacher preparation, an important focus for education systems in both New Zealand and China. 

    “Our study brings together teacher educators from two Chinese universities, and teacher educators at the University of Auckland to exchange ideas and techniques for mathematics and science teacher preparation. The Tripartite grant allows us to visit each other, see teacher education practices in each country and compare policy directions in teacher education,” she said.

    This will enhance the understanding and skills of all participants and help us find ways to improve mathematics and science teacher education in both countries,” Dr Ell added.

    The Tripartite Fund, managed by ENZ in collaboration with several government agencies, supports strategic research partnerships between one New Zealand and two Chinese universities. The programme celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025. 

    Learn more about the Tripartite Partnership Fund here.  

    Professor Nic Smith, Vice-Chancellor Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington exchanges a Memorandum of Understanding with Fudan University President, Li JIN. Photo credit: New Zealand Trade & Enterprise.

    Another key part of the event was Victoria University of Wellington renewed an agreement with Fudan University to revitalise the relationship, achieve resumption of student flows, and pursue research cooperation in the areas of public health, bio-tech and climate science.   

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  • Funding available for science projects with leading Indian institution

    A total of USD100,000 in seed funding is available for joint research projects with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), under a programme facilitated by Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao. Applications open on 1 February 2022 and close on 1 March 2022. 

    The funding is administered by the New Zealand Centre at IIT Delhi, which has been set up to help researchers to collaborate, host visiting scientists and act as a forum for diplomatic and trade dialogue. 

    A virtual summit in late 2021 organised by ENZ attracted more than 100 participants from IIT Delhi and all eight New Zealand universities to explore opportunities for collaboration.  

    The summit was led by the University of Auckland’s Director International, Brett Berquist and IIT Delhi’s Dean of Research and Development, Professor Naveen Garg. They were joined by the High Commissioners from both countries. 

    ENZ’s Country Manager for India, Jugnu Roy, says the New Zealand Centre at IIT Delhi is a major contribution to ENZ’s strategy for building New Zealand’s academic reputation internationally.  

    “Academic cooperation with a key market like India, helps to enhance New Zealand’s output of joint research projects with leading institutions. 

    “It is an opportunity to sustain and increase the visibility of New Zealand universities, as well as their connections and rankings. 

    “We are delighted at the way the virtual summit has kickstarted the research conversations,” she said. 

    The memorandum of understanding setting up the New Zealand Centre at IIT Delhi was signed between all eight New Zealand universities and IIT Delhi in February 2020.  It is the second such research centre – the other is the New Zealand Centre at Peking University in Beijing, China. 

    Find out more about the New Zealand Centre @ IIT Delhi and seed funding applications.  If you have questions, contact Sheree.Moanaroa@universitiesnz.ac.nz 

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