New AIT Charter to be signed on August 25

A new era will dawn at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) on 25 August 2010 with the Minister of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Royal Thai Government, H.E. Kasit Piromya signing the new AIT Charter. After the signing ceremony, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will open the AIT Charter to various countries and intergovernmental organizations for signing and endorsement, a process which would lead to the eventual grant of the status of an intergovernmental organization to AIT.

HRH graces AIT booth at Science Fair

Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn visited the booth set up by the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) on 11 August 2010 at the Science and Technology Fair organized at the Bi-Tech Bang –Na Conference Center. After inaugurating the fair, Her Royal Highness visited the AIT Booth where Prof.Athapol Noonhom, Coordinator, Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology Field of Study, presented various research projects undertaken by the School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD) and the School of Engineering and Technology (SET).

France reaffirms commitment to sign new AIT Charter during Ambassador’s maiden visit

Ambassador of France to Thailand H.E. Gildas Le Lidec, during his maiden visit to the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) reaffirmed the commitment of France to sign the new AIT Charter. The Ambassador, while interacting with the AIT senior management, stated that the French version of the new AIT Charter will have to be endorsed and once this requirement is met, France would also become a signatory.

AIT is more than a university

Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is not just a university, but a place where students learn, discuss and debate in an international environment. AIT is more than a university as it helps a student to network and grow as an individual. This was stated by the AIT President Prof. Said Irandoust, while welcoming new students the occasion of AIT Orientation on 11 August 2010.

AIT President condoles loss caused by floods

Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has condoled the tremendous loss caused by the floods in Pakistan and China. In a message, the AIT President Prof. Said Irandoust stated that the entire AIT community is grieved by the losses caused due to the unprecedented floods which have caused huge loss of life apart from destroying crops and other movable and immovable property.

Bhutan explores AIT’s Habitech building technology

H.E. Mr. Dorji Wangdi, Minister of Labour and Human Resources, Government of Bhutan, has expressed keenness in using the building technology created by Habitech Center of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), in large construction projects in Bhutan. While visiting AIT on 7 August 2010, the Minister stated that AIT’s Habitech Center could positively contribute and support capacity development in the construction sector of Bhutan.

HITEC University keen to explore joint degree program with AIT

HITEC University, Taxila, Pakistan is keen to explore joint degree programs with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT).The University also desires graduate students exchange program and faculty exchange, apart from mutual research programs. This was stated by Dr. Jameel Ahmed, Chairman of the Deparment of Electrical Engineering, HITECH University during his recent visit to AIT.