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Pakistani student leverages language skills to connect communities

Fluent in Punjabi, Urdu, and English, and passionate about community service, Usma soon became a key player working to support and connect ethnic communities in Christchurch.

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Patrick Au: a champion for international students in New Zealand

He has spent more than two decades working with international students and Asian migrants in primary and tertiary healthcare settings, understanding their mental health needs and advocating on their behalf.

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Prime Minister's Scholarship shakes up geology student's plans

Soltice Morrison was only 15 when that earthquake happened, but she is part of a new generation of students and researchers wanting to equip themselves with the latest knowledge and technology to better understand New Zealand’s vulnerability to quakes.

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Putting a healthy smile on the dial of Fiji’s children

“I love working with children, particularly those living with disabilities and special healthcare needs who require more inclusive oral health policies and programmes.

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Winds of Change students team up to tackle shared climate challenges

While world leaders continue to discuss how to best tackle global warming, an inspiring group of students is stepping up collaboration between New Zealand and Chile to better understand the problems both countries face, share knowledge, and identify solutions.

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Wellington embraces talents, culture, and passion of international students

While they love the great arts and culture vibe, fabulous food, and easy access to parks and hills, they choose Wellington principally for its world-class educational opportunities and diverse career prospects.

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Vanessa builds digital skills to help drive change in PNG

She had a diploma in computer technology and a good job with a major telecommunications company, but she also had big ambitions and knew that an international education experience in New Zealand would take her where she wanted to go.

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The global citizens helping connect New Zealand with the world

The future looks like arts and crafts. In a room at the TSB Arena in Wellington in August, the Festival for the Future expo floor is packed with things to paint and fold and stick and make.

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Student-led business sets out to break down barriers

InterStudentsNZ, a platform which will host resources and courses to meet the needs of international students, is a regional winner in the Company of the Year category in the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme. It also scooped the Excellence in Promotion Award and Paying it Forward Award.

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Southern Institute of Technology cultural education exchange introduces Aotearoa to Kansas