'Higher education institutions in New Zealand need to be more connected to the world through academic collaborations, cross-border education and business relationships in order to deliver long-term economic benefits, the government has announced.'This 5 year plan outlines the steps to be taken in order for tertiary education operators (TEOs) to be more “outward facing” and “engaged”.
The 5 year strategy is intended to improve economic outcomes of the sector and encourages stronger links between educators and industry. “This strategy focuses in particular on the economic benefits that result from tertiary education, and therefore on employment, higher incomes and better access to skill employee for business as critical outcomes of tertiary education,” it states.
The government wishes to boost and enhance the experience international students have when they come to study in New Zealand, thus, creating “enduring economic, social and cultural benefits” in key and emerging markets.
As most of you know-I spent 2 years living and working in New Zealand. The country is absolutely beautiful and people are some of the friendliest I have ever met. There is a laid back attitude and emphasis on the importance of family which I always have appreciation and respect for. However, I do understand the importance of this issue. Ensuring New Zealand has a chance at keeping up with the global economy is as intrinsic to the future of the country as it is to any other. New Zealand has been accused countless times as being behind the western world. I am interested to see how the economy and international relationships strengthen from this 5 year plan.
Good Luck New Zealand, you definitely have the support of everyone at Bearla International Studies!
Quotes are Courtesy of The Pie News-http://thepienews.com One of our favourite online HE newsletters here at Bearla International Studies.
Amber Williams.
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