Recent updates on IT services
Wireless access coverage were recently extended to the Cafeteria and Korea House, and more wireless access points will soon be installed in the Library building. Moreover the development of internal admission processing is almost completed, with a fully online document, admission processing, information flow, and applicant evaluation.
Installation of CCTV on Campus
The very first campus closed-circuit TV (CCTV) system has been installed and currently being tested by the AIT security unit and the security service provider. To enhance the AIT security system the security cameras have been installed in many strategic areas and the data are being recorded for security purposes.
Call for Proposals
APFED Showcase Programme for Sustainable Development
The APFED Showcase Programme aims to support projects that promote innovative policies, measures, and actions for sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region as recommended by the APFED Final Report.
HRH Princess Sirindhorn graciously agrees to preside over the 108th Graduation
HRH Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, an honorary faculty member and alumna of AIT, has kindly consented to preside over the 108th Graduation Ceremony and to confer degrees upon the graduating students on 21 December 2007. The presence of HRH Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will mark yet another manifestation of royal patronage that AIT has been fortunate to receive over the years.
Batch 107 Graduation and Awardees
On 24 May 2007, AIT held the 107th Graduation Ceremony to 553 students from 27 countries at the AIT Conference Center. AIT President Said Irandoust presided over the ceremony. The event was attended by Dr. Tej Bunnag, Chairman of the AIT Board of Trustees, Gen.
Meeting of Faculty Relations Committee
On 15 May 2007, the Faculty Relations Committee (FRC) meeting was held and was noted as the first meeting co-chaired by the newly appointed Co-Chairpersons of the FRC H.E. Mrs. Merete Fjeld Brattested, Ambassador of Norway to Thailand, and H.E. Lt. Gen.
Indian Government to increase support to AIT
H.E. Ms. Latha Reddy, Indian Ambassador to Thailand and member of the AIT Board of Trustees, confirmed with AIT President Said Irandoust, that the Indian Government will increase its annual financial support to AIT during a dinner meeting held on 14 May 2007. The event was also joined by Prof.
AIT President attends a meeting to strengthen APEID and its Networks
AIT President Said Irandout attended the opening ceremony of Strengthening APEID and Its Networks: Planning Meeting for the 8th Program Cycle held on 15-17 May 2007 at Imperial Queen's Park Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.
Luang Prabang Region Sustainable Tourism Project
The first phase of a project under a feasibility study for the conservation of biodiversity and the development of sustainable tourism in the Luang Prabang town region with a focus on the Nam Khan river valley, which is financed by the French cooperation, will involve AIT in the transfer of funds according to AIT President Said Irandoust and Dr. Vincent Rotgé, Director of the International Rivers and Heritage Institute, who met May 15 2007.
AIT will be fully integrated into the subsequent phases of the project, particularly in the area of sustainable tourism development which is one of the academic programs planned to be developed.
Joint Activities with New Hampshire Commercial Consul to Asia
AIT and the New Hampshire International Trade Resource Center (NHITRC) is considering the possibility of conducting joint activities through exchange of information, research and development projects, development of cross-marketing and cross-investment projects, as well as supporting each other in the organization of meetings, trade missions, conferences, symposia or seminars aimed at promoting sustainable development technology industries.