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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 06 EDUCATIONLINK Student protests bring down national image Protest against deportation in Mt Roskill, Auckland on September 3. (Picture Courtesy: Radio New Zealand) Learn English with us! Join our English for Migrants programme Did you pre-pay Immigration NZ for English lessons? · Learn English at home · Our professionally-qualified teachers teach in your house · Learn at your own pace, in your own time · Learn the English you need for life here Visit www.englishlanguage.org.nz to contact your local centre Apurva Shukla In a first of its kind protest, 80 people marched up to the electorate office of Dr Parmjeet Parmar, National Member of Parliament in Mount Roskill, Auckland on September 3, 2016. They were protesting against the deportation of 41 Indian students, who were alleged to have filed fake documents. The protestors said that the students should be allowed to stay in New Zealand and not be punished for the deceitful acts of their education agents. The New Zealand government’s argument was that these students were liable since they had documents while applying for work visas at the office of Immigration New Zealand (INZ) in India. In the midst of all these claims and counter claims, the fact remains unchanged that 41 students were heading back to India. International Education is the fifth biggest export earner for New Zealand. The industry is worth $ 3.5 billion annually. In 2015, about 125,000 international students were enrolled in our schools, universities, institutes of technology and private providers. Language concession The number of student arrivals from India rose significantly in 2013 after the government relaxed English language requirements. Private Training Establishments (PTEs) can now admit students into their programmes without having to establish their proficiency in English language through independent tests such as IELTS or TOEFL. They could use their own tests and judgement instead. More than 10,000 students from India came to New Zealand last year. This offset the slowdown in International students coming from China. The fall in student numbers from China was reportedly due to deportation of 200 Chinese students in 2012 on similar grounds as that of students from India. Standards important Education is a lucrative industry but are standards and quality being compromised to boost revenue? Are short term gains so attractive that standards can be overlooked? Last year, INZ rejected nearly half of the 20,000 visa applications from India. Should not such high numbers of declined requests prompt an even stricter scrutiny of applications? Student applicants are required to show that they have sufficient funds in their bank accounts at the time of application. This is sound practice. But the reality is that documents can be easily fudged. INZ must employ better standards of scrutiny and seek the expertise of the Indian government. Officials in New Zealand say that they cannot control education agents in a foreign country. But they should not allow blacklisted education agents to deal with educational institutions in New Zealand. Lowered reputation There is no denying that the reputation of international education in New Zealand is falling. Many are using the ‘student path’ to enter the country. The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) has a checklist of criteria that educational institutions must comply with in their business. Even a layman can observe that our system of approving educational institutions must be reviewed. Many of these operate as shops lacking basic infrastructure and faculty. New Zealand is being ‘sold’ as a destination to students to gain permanent residency. Unscrupulous agents lure students with false promises and improper processing of applications by INZ leads to situations such as those faced now. Education New Zealand should also revisit its marketing strategy in India. The ramifications of a large student population are being felt in other areas also. Auckland is dealing with a booming population with inadequate infrastructure to sustain the demand arising in areas like housing and transport. Exploitation of migrant workers is also rampant. The government and NZQA must have in place robust and exhaustive measures to ensure that genuine students come to New Zealand. Procedures and policies cannot be altered to suit individual needs. Procedures and policies cannot be altered to suit individual needs. Additional Reading: Our Editorial, ‘Lesson to be learnt at least now’ under Viewlink
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 Diabetes research works out well EDUCATIONLINK 07 Dr Martin Gram Exercise has been shown to improve the health of people with type 2 diabetes. But the benefits of exercise vary greatly between people, meaning that some benefit more than others. Now, researchers from Massey University’s School of Sport and Exercise believe they may have discovered why. Dr Lee Stoner, Dr David Rowlands and I are studying whether a novel keratin-derived protein extract developed in New Zealand, can enhance the benefits of exercise in people with type 2 diabetes. Promising interim results While the study is ongoing, results so far are promising. One of our participants who has now completed taking part in the study, said that he is sleeping much better and finds that his alertness and concentration have improved. Another came on board at a time where her doctors wanted her to go on insulin treatment as her sugar levels had been increasing at an alarming rate. At completion of the study, she experienced a massive drop. Naturally, she felt fantastic when she got the results from her blood test, and her aim now is to get it even lower. Preliminary results from the study have been shown to Dr Nick Oscroft from Newtown Medical Centre in Wellington. Meaningful improvements He said that patients have shown meaningful improvements in the control of their diabetes, as well as other measures of general health. Speaking with those who have completed the study period, many have come out with a renewed sense of control over their long term condition and knowledge of how their body responds to exercise. Four of the eight participants who have now completed the study no longer qualify to be considered Type 2 Diabetic, as their sugar level has dropped below 50. The beneficial effects may have been caused by the unique amino acid and mineral composition of the protein, which may protect the body’s tissues through anti-oxidant mechanisms. Ingestion of the keratin protein may help diabetics lower blood glucose levels. Consequently, the study will provide an opportunity to assess this promising practical, natural and non-drug intervention for diabetic therapy. Increasing incidence Approximately 7% of the New Zealand population has Type 2 Diabetes and prevalence of the disease is expected to increase. Diabetes results from a reduced ability of the body’s tissue to take glucose (sugar) out of the blood stream. Most of the glucose is taken up and used by skeletal muscle. An impaired capacity for skeletal muscle to take up and use glucose eventually leads to increased risk for eye or kidney damage as well as cardiovascular disease. Participants needed The research team is currently looking for participants who are sedentary, aged between 35–65 years and has been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes but is not on insulin treatment. The study is 17 weeks long and includes 14 weeks of exercise supervised by clinical specialists. During the study, health tests will be done to evaluate the effects of the training and protein intervention. The study is a collaboration between Massey University College of Health; the Centre for Endocrine and Diabetes Research at Wellington Hospital, the Free Radical Research Group at Christchurch Hospital and the Department of Anatomy at the University of Otago. The study is funded by a ‘Smart Ideas’ grant from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and Massey University. Dr Martin Gram is a Research Officer at Massey University School of Sport & Exercise. People with Type 2 Diabetes, interested in being involved in the Programme may contact him on 022- 1692343; Email: m.gram@massey.ac.nz Art and Culture Lectures at Otahuhu Library AUCKLAND IS ON THE MOVE! Land That Job Now! WHY WAIT? BEST GRADUATES GET JOBS Free job placement service for all students Flexible online learning in all Industry Programmes: BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY FREIGHT & LOGISTICS TOURISM & TRAVEL RETAIL & BUSINESS “I loved the e-Learning experience and industry relevant courses at BEST” Leshmi Devi BEST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM LEVEL 3 people. Our stories’ is the slogan for Tōia Talks, an exciting, free ‘Our lecture series scheduled to commence at 630 pm on September 22, 2016 at the Otahuhu Library located at 28, Mason Avenue. The bi-monthly series is aimed at convening community leaders, social activators, and change-makers to share stories and offer better solutions for a better world. It is supported and funded by the Mangere Otahuhu Local Board. “This is a great opportunity to hear the stories from Otahuhu told by people from Otahuhu. We are excited to launch this art and culture series and we look forward to hearing the stories that come out of it,” Community Librarian Barry O’Callaghan said. Feature documentary The inaugural Tōia Talks lecture will feature filmmaker, Paul Janman and historian, Scott Hamilton who will discuss their feature documentary, ‘Fragments of the Great South Road’ and screen footage from the film. Janman and Hamilton walked the 200-kilometre road talking with locals, historians, and artists about living along this historic road. The Great South Road was built to bring a British army into the Māori Waikato Kingdom. It runs from the edge of King Country at the Puniu River up the Great South Road to Newmarket in Central Auckland. For more information, please contact Luisa Tora on 020-41049081. 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