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New Ara Foundation Chair

June 15, 2017 Simon

Ara Foundation has a new Chair Fiona McKissock, elected by trustees in May 2017. Fiona says it’s a great privilege to be appointed to the position of chair. ‘Ara Foundation grants make a real difference to the lives of Ara staff and students,’ Fiona says. ‘I am looking … [Read more...]

News Ara Foundation, Ara Foundation Chair, Ara Foundation grant, Ara Institute of Canterbury, Brett King, Carl Pascoe, Fiona McKissock

Foundation grants $93,000

May 10, 2016 Simon

From ballet dancers, to artists and humanitarians, Ara Foundation grants have supported 13 students and staff of the Ara Institute of Canterbury to achieve personal, academic and professional goals over the last eighteen months. In total more than $93,000 worth of grants have … [Read more...]

Success Stories Carl Pascoe, Karen Lewis

Robots to take over city

May 10, 2016 Simon

Robots to take over the city A purpose-built international arena for technology enthusiasts to compete, learn and witness the thrilling world of robotics and gaming could soon be a unique showpiece of the future Christchurch city. The innovative concept is the brain child … [Read more...]

Success Stories Carl Pascoe, Harry Loughnan, robotics

Student to help with nutrition issues in PNG

May 10, 2016 Simon

The average life expectancy for women in Papua New Guinea is 43. Brooke Williams, a CPIT student hopes to make a small difference to this statistic when she visits the region in April. Following a personal visit to the Toricelli Ranges in Papua New Guinea in 2013, Williams … [Read more...]

Success Stories Brooke Williams, Carl Pascoe, Papua New Guinea, Toricelli Ranges