AIT has accepted an offer from its service contractor Sodexo to rehabilitate a number of flood-damaged campus facilities, such as the library, by the end of June 2012. The deal gives AIT special credit terms for work projects amounting to 16.9 million Baht.
AIT strikes deal with Sodexo to rehabilitate key campus facilities beginning in May
AIT students give to Thai orphanage
AIT’s Student Union recently opened up its wallet and heart by donating 16,000 Thai baht to a rural orphanage in Thailand run by the organization “Baan Unrak†or House of Joy.
Dr Dailey wins AIT Marathon
A spirited Dr. Matthew Dailey, Associate Professor in AIT’s School of Engineering and Technology (SET) emerged victorious in the AIT Mini Marathon organized by the AIT Student Union on 10 April 2012. Crossing the finishing line much earlier than his younger students, Dr. Dailey was the declared overall winner of the marathon.
SHE foundation trustee visits AIT
Dr. Burra Divya Sunitha Raj, Trustee of SHE (Social Awareness, Health and Education) Foundation, visited the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and discussed ways to promote AIT in India and Ukraine. Dr. Raj, who is also an Indian representative at the Ministry of Education, Science, Youth and Sports, Ukraine, stated that AIT has a lot to offer, and prospective students from India and Ukraine will find AIT an attractive destination.
Talk by Mountbatten Institute
A talk will be organized by the Mountbatten Institute to promote their global exchange program at the AIT Boardroom on 11 April 2012 from 1330-1500 hours.Venue: AIT BoardroomDate: 11 April 2012Time: 1330-1500 hours
Mini Marathon and Slow Cycle Race
A Mini Marathon and Slow Cycle Race will be organized by the AIT Students Union on 10 April 2012. The Mini Marathon begins at 1500 hours near the Squash Court adjacent to the Football Field. The slow cycle race will begin after the Mini Marathon.
Seventh Meeting of the AIT Main Campus Rebuilding and Upgrading Committee
UPDATES: 17 April 2012
AIT International School is 80 percent
completed
It was announced on April 17 that the rehabilitation of the AIT
International School is on schedule with 80% of all work now completed.
Officials are confident of meeting the April 23rd deadline for full
completion of the project.
École Polythechnique de Montréal arrives to explore research collaboration and international student internships
A maiden visit to AIT by two senior representatives of École Polythechnique de Montréal may spawn joint-research and collaboration possibilities, as well as overseas internship opportunities for AIT students at the Canadian university.
Clausthal University seeks partnership with AIT
Clausthal University of Technology (TU Clausthal), Germany has sought a partnership with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) with an emphasis on student exchange programs. This was stated by Prof. Volker Wesling, Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer, TU Chausthal, during a visit to AIT on 3 April 2012.
Career Talk by Toyo-Thai Corporation
A career talk will be delivered by Toyo-Thai Corporation Public Company Limited (TTCL) from 1330-1500 hours on 4 April 2012 at the Board Room, in the AIT Administration Building. About TTCL:Toyo-Thai Corporation Public Company Limited (TTCL), was incorporated in 1985 as a joint venture of Italian-Thai Development Public Company Limited, and Toyo Engineering Corporation, a leading international engineering company in Japan.