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Nursing student inspired after leadership development opportunity

August 9, 2019 Simon

Nursing student Mikayla Wieblitz joined 100 nominated delegates on the Aspiring Leaders Forum last month in Wellington. This is an annual event that brings together individuals, aged 18-26, from all over New Zealand. Across four days, participants discussed why faith and values … [Read more...]

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TEDxYouth

June 12, 2019 Simon

Foundation Grant helps TEDxYouth@AvonRiver 2018 The Ara Foundation was pleased to award a grant of $5000 to support the 2018 TEDxYouth@AvonRiver event. The event was held at the Christchurch Art Gallery, Te Puna O Waiwhetū on the 14th of October 2018, and with only 100 … [Read more...]

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Young Entrepreneurship

June 12, 2019 Simon

During the 2018 Christmas holidays Sarah Fisk was able to attend the Summer Start Up programme run by the University of Canterbury Centre for Entrepreneurship. This programme provides students with an opportunity to fast-track business or social enterprise ideas into realities by … [Read more...]

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On the road again …nearly!

June 12, 2019 Simon

A $20,000 Ara Foundation grant to the Ara Department of Engineering and Architectural Studies has allowed them to begin work on developing a mobile engineering experience (MEX). Once developed the purpose-built trailer will allow engineering to be taught in a more interactive … [Read more...]

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Budding Business!

June 11, 2019 Simon

During the 2018 summer holidays Natasha Peter attended the Summer Start Up programme run by the University of Canterbury Centre for Entrepreneurship. The course is run annually for students who are interested in starting their own business and allows them to work on their idea … [Read more...]

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