The international student experience: Connecting research and practice

• ​​Associate Professor Ly Tran (Deakin University) http://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/people/ly-tran
• Dr Stephanie Doyle (Victoria University of Wellington) ​http://www.victoria.ac.nz/education/about/staff/stephanie-doyle

This one-day symposium aims to bring together researchers and practitioners working in international education in New Zealand. International education is currently New Zealand’s 4th largest export industry and valued at more than $4 billion. While the financial benefit is important for the country and host institutions, education providers and government stakeholders also have a responsibility towards meeting the needs and interests of international students.

The International Student Wellbeing Strategy was launched by the Ministry of Education in 2017. The strategy promises a high quality and authentic experience for international students that is underpinned by four aspirational outcomes for students: economic wellbeing, quality education, health and wellbeing, and feelings of inclusion. However, there has been limited research across all areas. In addition, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners often work in separate domains, and yet, there is much potential for their experiences to inform each other’s work.

This symposium considers the following questions:

• What does it mean to have a ‘high quality and authentic’ international student experience?
• What are the challenges in creating or facilitating such an experience?
• How can practitioners be supported to identify trends and implement tailored practice that makes a difference in the international student experience?
• How can researchers, practitioners, and government stakeholders work together to fulfill the aspirational goals of international education in New Zealand?

Registration fees are $100 for ISANA members, $184 for non-members, and just $50 for students.

Please click here to register for the event.