http://HarryKnight.com/

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Harry, a Christchurch Social Entrepreneur goes global. His research and work focuses on the merging of the creative and entrepreneurial.

Canterbury

This has led to him in starting up a number of creative initiatives in Christchurch and contributing to other projects. Making a move to London, he looks forward to expanding his skill base and working with more like-minded people in other parts of the world.

What the funding will be used for?

(Also here are links below to show what Harry is doing, costs etc...)

Seeds £200 ticket, £60 local travel, £30 accommodation.http://seedsconference2015.com/order/

General Assembly Courses. Working Knowledge

Learning technology, design, and business skills from industry professionals in our global community. £2800 subject to funding. https://generalassemb.ly/education/advanced-social-media-strategies/london/11353

Harry has been invited to Denmark to participate at a political and design festival as well as attend Phd presentations with a view to enrolling in the 2-year Master's programme at the school of Design as part of his research. Funds raised would go toward travel and accommodation. https://kadk.dk/en/programme/codesign

Harry is passionate about the arts being an integral part of urban development and social spaces. He will attend the Seeds Conference in Sheffield England as part of this research and development.

Harry is also attending courses at 'General Assembly' in London which offers courses on technology, design and business skills from industry pros. As well as doing a 3 month internship with Wikihouse UK.

Over the past three years SEEDS has sought to address problems caused by vacant space and buildings in Europe by promoting and investing in their temporary use. The 2015 SEEDS Conference is the culmination of this project and will be a truly inspirational event.

Harry will have the opportunity to meet individuals and organisations that have pioneered temporary use projects and policies. This will also be a great opportunity to learn from others experiences as well as share his own views and knowledge with key decision makers.

Inspirational temporary use practitioners from across Europe will give a series of 'TED' style talks demonstrating how they have overcome a variety of challenges to realise projects. The conference will also feature a series of interactive workshops led by expert speakers that address key contemporary issues acting as a barrier to harnessing the full potential of temporary use.

Harry is also attending courses at 'General Assembly' in London which offers courses on technology, design and business skills from industry pros.

He is doing a 3 month internship with Wikihouse UK leading a social media campaign in the run up to the UK's general elections. Wikihouse are changing the way we think about building housing in the 21st century by using digital fabrication technologies and an open source approach.

Harry is also taking part in a global competition where he will be submitting a proposal to 'Watershed's' "Playable City". Using technology in creative ways to add play aspects to the city of Bristol to change the way public engage with space.

Links:

http://www.wikihouse.cc/

http://www.watershed.co.uk/playablecity/overview/

https://generalassemb.ly/

http://seedsconference2015.com/

Sam and Kim Knight's involvement (page creator)

We have watched Harry develop his skills in the creative industries over the last 4 years since the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. Christchurch City has provided opportunities for Harry to grow personally and professionally. In the first two years Harry volunteered on a number of projects including his own until he began making an income. Now moving forward to up skill in London, in some ways he will be starting from square one. So we thought we would 'give a little' help.

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Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 05 Apr 2015
Wishing you all the best for your new ventures.
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Carlineke and Jeff Jones
Carlineke and Jeff Jones on 05 Apr 2015
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Free Theatre
Free Theatre on 02 Apr 2015
All the best Harry. Pleased you could dance with Ubu before flying.
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Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 02 Apr 2015
$100
Wingman
Wingman on 02 Apr 2015
All the best for your trip Harry. I am sure you will do awesome things both overseas and here in the Chur. Good luck :)
$25

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This campaign started on 15 Mar 2015 and ended on 6 Apr 2015.