Coastal Institute Asia / AIT course underway
Joining forces to improve management of the world’s threatened coastlines, this week the Asian Institute of Technology and Coastal Resources Center of the Unviersity of Rhode Island (CRC/URI) launched a three-week summer certificate level course on Integrated Coastal Ecosystem Management.

AIT gains major Swedish grant for urban planning research
AIT was recently awarded a planning grant of 1.5 million Swedish kronors by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) to prepare a proposal on urban research. AIT intends to set-up a regional network to develop a multidisciplinary and problem-focused approach on urban research.

SERD Faculty Serves as an International Reviewer of Research Proposals

Congratulations to Professor Vilas Salokhe (right), School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD) for having been invited by Ministry of Science, Education and Sports of the Republic of Croatia to serve as an international reviewer of research proposals submitted by Croatian scientists, which is fully financed by the Ministry.

Visit of Delegation from Universitas Islam Indonesia in Yogyakarta

Following the promotional visit of the School of Engineering & Technology (SET) to Indonesia and discussions with the Universitas Islam Indonesia in Yogyakarta, a delegation consisting of Drs.

First Brainstorming Meeting on Thematic Research Areas

The first brainstorming meeting on AIT's thematic research areas took place at AIT on 12 July 2007. The meeting was also participated by Dr. Anders Granlund, Counsellor, Embassy of Sweden and Deputy-Director, SENSA Swedish Environmental Secretariat for Asia, who is also a member of AIT's Institute-level Advisory Board.

Siam City Bank Signs a Contract with AIT to Issue Platinum Visa Cards for AITians

AIT recently signed a contract with Siam City Bank Public (SCIB) Co. Ltd. to issue platinum visa cards to all AIT faculty, staff, students and alumni resident in Thailand.

Task Force on Summer Program Formed

Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor Peter Haddawy recently formed an Institute-level task force on Summer Program chaired by Professor Ganesh Shivakoti, comprised of Dr. Edward L. Webb, Dr. Hakan Berg, Dr. Nichols J. Dimmitt, Dr. Donyaprueth Krairit, Dr. Matthew N. Dailey, Dr. Jonathan Shaw, Mr. Nick Innes-Taylor, and Ms. Ann Lopez.

AIT and Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Plans to Organize a Workshop on Africa Business

The AIT Asia-Africa Initiative is in the process of finalizing a proposal with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Thailand on the organization of a workshop titled: 'Doing Business in Africa: The Legal and Regulatory Environment' which is scheduled for 24-25 September 2007 to be held in Bangkok.

Innovation, Technology Transfer and Capacity Strengthening for Africa's Aquaculture

AIT is exploring the possibility of there being cooperation with The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) Secretariat, and was invited to partner NEPAD Fish in the concept note on 'Innovation, Technology Transfer and Capacity Strengthening for Africa's Aquaculture' which they are currently developing.

Progress on Pakistan Task Force

The Task Force headed by Dr. Anwar Naveed and working on the details of the establishment of an AIT Center in Pakistan is currently preparing a concept paper and a business proposal to be submitted to the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan by the end of July 2007. The primary stakeholders in this Center are the HEC, AIT and the AIT Alumni Association of Pakistan.