Nong Lam University (NLU), Vietnam and Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand mutual collaboration in academics, research, training and consultancy services. The MOU was signed by the AIT President Prof. Said Irandoust, and Dr. Tring Truong Giang, Rector, NLU on 16 July 2010.
Nong Lam University signs MOU with AIT
AIT receives proposal for establishing campus in Nepal
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is already getting suitors with proposals to establish campuses in various countries. A delegation from Nepal submitted a proposal on 16 July 2010 to establish an AIT center in Nepal.
AIT ties up with Institute of Scientific Research, Boston College
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Institute of Scientific Research (ISR), Boston College, USA to forge cooperative research under the framework of Scintillation Network Decision Aid (SCINDA) research network. ISR and AIT will conduct regional research on geodynamics, real-time corrections of Global Positioning System (GPS) signals from solar extremes and solar flares in upper atmosphere among others.
Prospective students welcomed on Visit AIT Day
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is an ideal place for students to acquire an international outlook while maintaining an Asian orientation. AIT students graduate with an international perspective; high level of IT competence; innovation; and are able to achieve integration of holistic aspects while remaining pegged to industrial relevance. This was stated by Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai, AIT’s Vice President for Resource and Development while welcoming prospective students and their parents on the visit AIT Day organized on 12 July 2010.
Visit AIT Day
Visit AIT Day will be organized on 12 July 2010 as a pre-admission orientation for prospective students from Thailand. Time Event Venue 8:45 – 9:15 a.m. AIT English Guidance Session for Applicants who Have Not Passed the English Proficiency Requirement AIT Conference Center Auditorium 9:15 – 9:45 a.m. Registration for AIT Study Orientation Registration for AIT Study Orientation 10:00 – 12:00 noon Facts and Information about Study Programs at AIT AIT Conference Center Auditorium 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Free CrossCultural Lunch AIT Cafeteria 1:30 – 3:00 p.m School Visits: SET, SERD, SOM Respective Schools 3:00 – 4:00 p.m Campus Tour Campus Tour 4:00 – 4:30 p.m Coffee Break AITCC Lobby 4:30 – 5:00 p.m. MiniCultural Show AIT Conference Center Auditorium For more details, check the detailed program at this link
ASEAN TV: Watch AIT Chairman discuss New AIT Charter, and much more
AIT’s Chairman of the Board of Trustees, H.E. Dr. Tej Bunnag, was the special guest of the television program “ASEAN Talks†telecast regionally on 1 July 2010.
DBA student bags Asia-Pacific Entrepreneur Award
Distinguished alumnus of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Dr. Prasarn Trairatvorakul has been appointed as the new Governor of the Bank of Thailand. The appointment was cleared at the cabinet meeting of the Royal Thai Government, and Dr. Prasarn is slated to assume his new position on October 1 after receiving a royal command from His Majesty the King endorsing his position.
AIT alumnus to be new Governor of Bank of Thailand
Distinguished alumnus of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Dr. Prasarn Trairatvorakul has been appointed as the new Governor of the Bank of Thailand. The appointment was cleared at the cabinet meeting of the Royal Thai Government, and Dr. Prasarn is slated to assume his new position on October 1 after receiving a royal command from His Majesty the King endorsing his position.
Professional Development Needs Assessment workshop commences at AIT
The four day Professional Development Needs Assessment (PDNA) workshop for the Asian Project Management Support Programme (AFMAS) got off to a start at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) with the AIT President Prof. Said Irandoust stressing that such initiatives would help project management skills in the region.
IFAD APMAS Professional Development Needs Assessment Workshop
AIT Extension has been tasked with holding a four-day Professional Development Needs Assessment (PDNA) workshop for the Asian Project Management Support Programme (APMAS) project from 6 - 9 July, 2010. Senior IFAD colleagues will join the AIT Project team.