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A Kiwi on the world stage

December 9, 2018 Simon

In 2017, Luke Hempleman achieved something that many could only dream of - he took the stage at the Globe Theatre in London. Having been selected as part of the Young Shakespeare Company - a select team of 24 who would travel to London - Luke was able to enjoy a completely … [Read more...]

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December 2017 Grants

December 20, 2017 Simon

At the December 2017 meeting of the Foundation Trustees made the following grants: Sam Harris – Odd Jobs ($2500) – filming and production of a three-part comedy web series. Sam Scoon – Colin Russell Trades Award ($500) Charlotte Grainger – 140-hour Work Placement M I H … [Read more...]

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Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand Young Shakespeare Company 2017 Report

September 13, 2017 Simon

By Luke Hempleman. The Foundation was pleased to be able to provide funding for Luke Hempleman, a student at Ara, to attend the Shakespeare Globe Centre Young Shakespeare Company in London. Here’s an edited slice of what he experienced… “Walking into the Globe Theatre for … [Read more...]

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Big ups for Cupcycle

July 7, 2017 Simon

Brightly coloured reusable coffee cups are in circulation at Ara Institute of Canterbury’s city campus thanks to two passionate Ara students. Hilary Munro and Lily Hall are studying degrees in Sustainability and Outdoor Education. As part of a sustainability paper they … [Read more...]

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Success Stories

May 18, 2016 Simon

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