AIT signs MoU with the International Center of Excellence in Water Resources Management
On 14 May 2007, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between AIT and the International Center of Excellence in Water Resources Management (ICE WaRM). ICE WaRM is an initiative funded by the Australian Government headquarter in Adelaide.

Badges and certificates presentation to AIT students involved in fundraising
On 26 April 2007, the Golden Jubilee Fundraising Campaign (GJFC) team under the leadership of Dr. Ir. Khin Ni Ni Thein, Vice President for Development and Resources organized a ceremony to present the badges and certificates to the newly confirmed AIT Student Ambassadors, Student Sport Ambassador, Student Project Leaders and Student Fundraising Team Members.

AIT Alumni wins "Business Idea Competition at Cambridge University"
Dr. Shrinivas Rao, an alumni (D.Engg 2000 & M.Engg 1992) and a former senior lab supervisor at AIT won the Cambridge University Entrepreneurs Business Idea Competition. He was among the 10 prize winners for innovative ideas competition.

28-30 May: AARM Shrimp Farm BMPs Workshop

The Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management (AARM) FoS will hold Shrimp farm Best Management Practices (BMPs) workshop on 28-30 May 2007 at the AIT conference Center. The workshop is a planned activity of shrimp Farm BMPs project co-funded by the EU Thailand Economic Co-operation Small Projects Facility, and is being organized jointly with the Networks of Aquaculture Centers in Asia-Pacific (NACA), Bangkok.

AIT President participates in IUCN Reception

AIT President Said Irandoust participated in the World Conservation Union (IUCN) reception on 10 May 2007 in conjunction with the Regional Steering Committee (RSC) meeting of the 'Mangroves for the Future: Promoting Investment in Costal Ecosystem Conservation' project.

Special Meeting of the Executive Committee on Draft AIT Charter

The special meeting of the AIT Executive Committee held on 14 May 2007 agreed to a reformulation of Article 3 on Contributions in the draft AIT Charter, taking into account the comments and suggestions from members of the Board.

AIT signs MoU with the International Center of Excellence in Water Resources Management

On 14 May 2007, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between AIT and the International Center of Excellence in Water Resources Management (ICE WaRM). ICE WaRM is an initiative funded by the Australian Government headquarter in Adelaide.

New Concept Paper for the AIT Center in Pakistan

AIT and Pakistan are in the process of preparing a new Concept Paper for the establishment of the main AIT Center in Pakistan with broader
objectives and diverse activities, with specific Campuses of this Center at various locations.

The Japan Foundation in talks with AIT

The Japan Foundation is interested to collaborate with AIT in many aspects with possible collaborative activities including co-hosting cultural activities or talks on Japanese related issues, and projects under the 'Intellectual Exchange' program.

Mid-term Evaluation of CIDA SEA-UEM Project

On 10 May 2007, Dr. Anne Bernard, CIDA designated Mid-Term Evaluator, was at AIT to evaluate the Southeast Asia Urban Environmental Management Applications (SEA-UEMA) Project. Dr. Bernard was provided with an update on the recent developments at AIT, new strategic directions, and also discussed how the project fits into the future directions of the Institute.