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The ISANA Inc International Education Association Transitions Forum brought together high school and tertiary sectors to share insights and discuss the challenges international students face. Thanks to Joy Hotter and Chris Beard for inviting me to speak on the panel; some excellent observations and practical ways to support these students were made. Massey student, Rachel Hu, bravely shared her own experience coming to a new country as a young teenager, reminding us of the many obstacles international students must navigate.

Looking forward to hosting a discussion on the role of education agents in supporting international learner transitions: 11am NZT Wed Nov 13th. Two highly experienced international education leaders on both sides of the ditch discussing how we can adeptly manage international learner expectations. And delighted that Assoc Prof Pii-Tuulia Nikula will also provide a brief synopsis of her research into education agent practice. Come and join the korero tomorrow!

🛑 Last chance to register! Our Nutcracker webinar Supporting students' tricky transition: Key insights from and for education agents is tomorrow, Wednesday 13th November at 11am NZST, 9am AET. Registrations close at 5pm. To register for this event visit: https://lnkd.in/gye9VCKP This webinar is FREE for ISANA NZ members, please email grace.hickson@isana.nz for the code to access member tickets. 🎓 Pratishtha Purohit 🎓, EduVenture founder and Fernmark licensee, will discuss how agents and local practitioners can work together to understand critical aspects of the student experience. Pratishtha will be joined by Rick Chapman Director, International Marketing at Griffith University in Australia. 🖥 Unable to join tomorrow's session? Not to worry, our online events are recorded and available to view on the ISANA NZ website, simply login to your member's account.

Today is the last day to register for The Transitions Forum this Friday 15th November at Massey University Albany Campus! We've got a great programme lined up. If you're interested in strengthening the success of your international learners' transition experience, don't miss this event. Registrations close at 4pm today (Monday 11th November), get in quick: https://lnkd.in/gDy-wqg3

👉 The webinar 'Supporting students' tricky transition: Key insights from and for education agents' is next Wednesday 13th November. Introducing our second speaker... Rick Chapman! Rick has over 14 years of experience working in senior roles within the higher education industry. Rick commenced at Griffith University in 2019 and is responsible for leading the Griffith International marketing communications & recruitment strategy team. Prior to joining Griffith, he held senior roles in the education industry with Mulpha Education Group, Study Group Australia, and THINK Education Group. Before entering the higher education industry, Rick had a successful  career in the fast-moving consumer goods industry, working for global organisations including Diageo, Campbell Soup Company and Nestle in senior marketing roles both in Australia & internationally. This webinar is FREE for ISANA NZ members. Please email grace.hickson@isana.nz for the code to access member tickets. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gye9VCKP Registrations close on Monday 11th November at 5pm.

The Transitions Forum is next Friday 15th November! We'd love to have you join us. Get in quick, registrations close Monday 11th November at 4pm. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gDy-wqg3   Our strong line up of speakers will explore the transition experiences of international learners including from provider A to provider B. For example, from school to tertiary or pathways to tertiary. If you're interested in strengthening the success of your international learners' transition experience, don't miss this event. Chris Beard, Dr Tere McGonagle-Daly, Kim Wall, Massey University

☝ There is one week left to register for the webinar 'Supporting students' tricky transition: Key insights from and for education agents.' This webinar is FREE for ISANA NZ members. Please email grace.hickson@isana.nz for the code to access member tickets. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gye9VCKP Let's learn a little bit more about our speakers... introducing 🎓 Pratishtha Purohit 🎓 Pratishtha mentors and advocates for global minds seeking to flourish in New Zealand’s vibrant educational landscape. A former international student from India, she has a profound understanding of the nuances of cultural and academic adaptation. As the founder of Eduventurenz, Pratishtha is renowned for her impactful workshops. She has recently earned the prestigious FernMark licence for three of her workshops delivered internationally, including the Ministry of Education-funded 'Culture Connect' workshop, which has reached hundreds of international students. Her commitment to authentic and trusted educational practices is widely recognised as embodying the values of Aotearoa. Beyond education, Pratishtha serves as a member of the National Executive Committee and Professional Development Lead of the Career Development Association of New Zealand and as Co-chair for Seed Waikato, a non-profit youth services organisation. A TEDx speaker, keynote presenter, and accredited adult educator, Pratishtha's ability to inspire and empower others is undeniable.

🤝 Join our FREE International Education Research Seminar tomorrow Tuesday 5th November 12pm-1pm NZST. Workplace exploitation of people on temporary work and study visas has become commonplace in Aotearoa New Zealand. In this presentation we highlight the significance of emotions as a key dimension of the actualisation of workplace exploitation experienced by temporary migrants. Join the Teams meeting here, no need to register: https://lnkd.in/gkRcapHK Our presentation addresses three key emotional dimensions of workplace exploitation that emerged in this research: inducement into exploitation, entrapment and the emotional sustenance of exploitation. Through this account we demonstrate how unfreedom is felt in the lives of temporary migrants and point towards the need to rethink both scholarly accounts of forced labour and policy responses to the workplace exploitation of temporary migrants. Francis Collins is Professor of Sociology at Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland. His recent research addresses the regulation and experiences of temporary migration, racism and workplace exploitation. Francis is currently involved in research programmes focused on Working to End Racial Oppression (based in Aotearoa New Zealand) and Liberating Migrant Labour? International mobility programmes in settler colonial contexts (involving Christina and other researchers in Australia, Canada and Aotearoa New Zealand). Christina Stringer is Associate Professor of International Business and Director of the Centre for Research on Modern Slavery, at the University of Auckland Business School. She has been researching migrant worker exploitation in New Zealand for well over a decade, with a recent focus on the Migrant Exploitation Protection Visa. Pii-Tuulia Nikula, Chris Beard

🌰 Join our next Nutcracker webinar: Supporting students' tricky transition: Key insights from and for education agents. Wednesday 13th November 11am NZST, 9am AET, register here: https://lnkd.in/gye9VCKP 🎓 Pratishtha Purohit 🎓, Eduventurenz founder and Fernmark licensee, will discuss how agents and local practitioners can work together to understand critical aspects of the student experience. Pratishtha will be joined by Rick Chapman Director, International Marketing at Griffith University in Australia. This webinar is FREE for ISANA NZ members. Please email grace.hickson@isana.nz for the code to access member tickets. This access code is applied at checkout. 

In response to the changing tertiary education environment and sector feedback, New Zealand Qualifications Authority | Mana Tohu Mātauranga o Aotearoa (NZQA) has reviewed the evaluative quality assurance framework (EQAF) used to regulate tertiary education organisations (excluding universities). NZQA invites your feedback on the the draft integrated Quality Assurance Framework (iQAF). Consultation is open until 5pm on 10th December 2024, and the consultation documents are available here: https://lnkd.in/gCFTazG4 Your feedback on these high-level areas will help NZQA fine-tune the framework and develop quality assurance rules, tools, processes and fees.