UNEP publishes AIT researchers' book
Profs. Ram Shrestha and S. Kumar have co-authored a book titled, 'Baseline Methodologies for Clean Development Mechanism Projects' with Dr. Sudhir Sharma and Dr. Govinda Timilsina. The book was published recently by UNEP Risoe Centre on Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Denmark.

UNEP publishes AIT researchers' book
Profs. Ram Shrestha and S. Kumar have co-authored a book titled, 'Baseline Methodologies for Clean Development Mechanism Projects' with Dr. Sudhir Sharma and Dr. Govinda Timilsina. The book was published recently by UNEP Risoe Centre on Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Denmark.

Honorary AIT alumnus receives Nobel Peace Prize
Prof. Muhammad Yunus, who received an honorary degree from AIT in 2004, has been awarded the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize.

An AIT honorary alumnus was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on 13 October 2006. Prof.

Honorary AIT alumnus receives Nobel Peace Prize
Prof. Muhammad Yunus, who received an honorary degree from AIT in 2004, has been awarded the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize.

An AIT honorary alumnus was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on 13 October 2006. Prof.

Conference calls for papers

The University Support to Environmental Planning and Management project (USEPAM – http://www.usepam.ait.ac.th)
at Regional and Rural Development Program, School of Environment, Resources and Development will organize a regional conference on 'Environmental Planning and Management in Southeast Asian Countries' in Hanoi, Vietnam, during 6-8 March 2007.

The specific objectives of the conference are: 1) to facilitate the exchange of experiences gained in and lessons learned from regionally coordinated capacity building projects implemented for strengthening multidisciplinary curricula, outreach activities and applied research capacity in the area of environmental planning and management amongst academicians, policymakers, planners and international development agencies in the region who are carrying out same or similar projects; 2) to provide a forum to researchers as well as planners and policymakers for presenting results of and methodological experiences in research projects; for sharing lessons learned through implementation of environmental management policies; for discussing the policy implications of the findings of the research projects; and for seeking policy oriented research issues.

Workshop on bio-innovations in agriculture and health conducted in November

With support from the International Development Research Centre, AIT is organizing a workshop on 'Integrated Policies for Bio-innovations in Agriculture and Health in Asia' on 13-15 November 2006. The workshop is coordinated by Prof.

Asia-Link Symposium to be held in November

The Asia-Link Symposium Organizing Committee invites interested persons to participate in the Asia-Link Symposium in Bangkok on 10 November 2006. The Symposium, which will gather 150-200 key higher education stakeholders from Asia and the European Union (EU), will provide a platform for high-level dialogue and an opportunity to learn about EU supporting mechanisms and programmes.

Electricity pricing workshop takes place 1-3 November

Electric Power System Management in the Energy field of study is organizing a training workshop on 'Electricity Pricing and Risk Management' during 1-3 November 2006 at the AIT Conference Center.

The training course covers the following topics: Pricing of Renewable Energy Resources; Fuel Adjustment Tariff Structure: A Case of Thailand; Generation Asset Valuation and Risk Analysis; Project Risk Management; Interrupted Energy Assessment Rate and Reliability; Improvement in Thai Power System; Very Small SPP Pricing and Policy; Renewable Portfolio Standard; Centralized Generation Scheduling in Competitive Environment; Electricity Price Regulation; Transmission and Distribution System Pricing; Integrated Resource Planning; Organization and Finance of Power Utility; Technical Visit.

Talk highlights of Department of Mineral Fuels activities
Krairit Nilkuha, director - general, Department of Mineral Fuels, will give a talk on 'Highlights of Department of Mineral Fuels Activities,' at the Society of Petroleum Engineers meeting on Thursday, 19 October 2006, at 5:30 p.m. at Vibhavadee Ballroom C, Sofitel Hotel in Bangkok.

Mini-Olympics takes place 16-27 October

The Student Union Sports Committee is organizing AITSU Mini-Olympics 2006 from 16 to 27 October 2006.

The last date for registration is Saturday, 14 October 2006. Please send Mini-Olympics Registration Form sent by the SU filled in to the respective sport coordinator by the due date.