Who is unreasonable? Prof. Muhammad Yunus or our system?
The unreasonable man questions the status quo: Nobel laureate Prof Yunus at Social Business Symposium
FAO to strengthen engagement with AIT
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is interested in strengthening its commitment with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), particularly after its announcement of new policy directions of promoting research in academic institutions and building human resources. Stating this, Mr. Hiroyuki Konuma, Assistant Director General and Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific, remarked that AIT has a history of collaboration with FAO, and both should explore ways of greater engagement.
Social Business Symposum
The event is being jointly organized by the Yunus Center at AIT, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Thai Management Association (TMA), Thai Social Enterprise Office, and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT).Prof. Yunus will deliver the keynote address on "Social Business: A new business model for the new millennium.
“Thailand is not utilizing the full potential of AIT”: article in The Nation
An article titled “Thailand is not utilising the full potential of AITâ€, coauthored by Dr. Tej Bunnag, former Foreign Minister and Chairman of former Board of Trustees of AIT; and Prof. Said Irandoust, President, AIT has been published by the Nation newspaper in the Opinion section on 3 May 2012.
iPad, iPhone, Android and Kindle versions of AIT Newsletter launched
You can now browse the AIT monthly newsletter on your tablets, smartphones and e-readers. An iPad, iPhone and Android version of the AIT monthly newsletter has been unveiled, along with a Kindle version.
Information Session on Bloombergy Assessment Test
Students interested in pursuing a career in finance are invited to an information session on 27 April 2012 from 1400-1500 hours at the Board Room at the Asian Institute of Technology, to learn more about the Bloomberg Assessment Test (BAT).Bloomberg Institute is offering an opportunity to students to demonstrate their talents and knowledge to a wide range of financial employers.
Former PM speaks at Plenary Session of Sector Network Governance
Former Prime Minister of Thailand, Hon. Abhisit Vejjajiva delivered a speech during the plenary session at the conference “Changing Asia- Changing Governance: Governance Academy†held on 25 April 2012 in Bangkok. The event was organized by GIZ’s (German Society for International Cooperation) Sector Network Governance Asia General Meeting 2012, in partnership with Asian Institute of Technology Extension.
AIT’s “top talent” draws top-level interest at Career Fair 2012
“We see AIT as one of the top universities in Thailand. The people found at AIT are the kind of recruits we are looking to hire. We need smart, talented people,†said Mr. Ari J. Bruggink, Associate Partner, Global Business Services, IBM, addressing a large crowd gathered at the opening of the AIT Career Fair on 25 April 2012.
Timor Leste Ambassador assures all help to AIT
Ambassador of Timor Leste to Thailand, H.E. Mr. João Freistas de Câmara, assured the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) of all help to facilitate the program initiated by AIT towards capacity building in his country. During a visit to AIT on 25 April 2012, H.E. Mr. Câmara remarked that Timor Leste had made a substantial budget allocation for human resource development.
BNU delegation visits AIT seeking student exchange and joint research
An eight-member strong delegation arrived from China on 24 April 2012 to explore the possibility of joint research and student exchange with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). Led by Prof. Li Xiaoxi, Deputy Director, Beijing Normal University Academic Committee, the delegation held talks with the AIT administration as well as its schools, extension and outreach centers.