Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Academy of Global Business Advancement (AGBA) for holding the tenth global conference of AGBA. The conference will be held from 15-17 June 2013 and will focus on “Green Business.â€.
AIT signs MoU with AGBA to hold global conference on Green Business
AIT clarifies on news item in The Nation
AIT has issued a clarification on the news item published in The English daily “The Nation”.
AIT will celebrate many anniversaries in the years ahead
AIT President Prof. Said Irandoust on 14 October 2012 was an on-air radio guest via telephone of the FM radio program “Sunday Night News Talk with Bruce and Jane” on Radio Thailand News English Language Service, Public Relations Department of the Royal Thai Government. The hosts of the program were Mr. Bruce Avasadanond and Ms. Jane Ritdechawong.
Career Talk by Thaicom
A Career Talk is being organized by Thaicom Public Company Limited on 26 October 2012 from 1330-1430 hours at the Miton E. Bender Jr. Auditorium.Ms. Sirikan Tomarat, HR specialist and Ms. Panida Oonhaprasertkul, Senior HR officer from the Organization Development Team will be presenting their company and will inform interested participants about available career opportunities.
Seminar by Oxfam GB and RECOFTC
AIT Career Center will be organizing seminars by Oxfam GB and RECOFTC on 24 October 2012 at the Milton E. Bender Jr. Auditorium. The presentations will organizational profile of the organizations and provide information about jobs and internships.
PRESS CONFERENCE: AIT President calls for stakeholders’ meeting, challenges AITAA Thailand Chapter president to open debate
Facing the Thai media on 19 October 2012, AIT President Professor Said Irandoust called for all stakeholders to proactively help resolve complications related to AIT’s operations and put out a strong plea to all to stop hurting AIT. He also urged the media to verify relevant facts with the AIT Administration and the relevant governing bodies before disseminating information because incorrect information would hurt AIT.
Insurance Co. DIC offers lump-sum payout of 223.45-Mil Bt. on flood damaged equipment and utilities
Dhiphaya Insurance Company (DIC) has offered to pay AIT a lump-sum payout of 223.45 Million Baht against a new “Indemnity Basis†claim on damages to equipment and utilities from last year’s flood.
15 Master’s scholarships for Afghan students
Fifteen Master’s scholarships at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), financed by the World Bank have been announced for Afghanistan by the Minister of Higher Education (MOHE), Afghanistan. The scholarships include two matching scholarships provided by AIT covering the tuition fee.
Meeting sought with all AIT stakeholders, issue must be resolved before December graduation: President
Impassioned students sought clarification on the issue of the degrees issued by the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), an issue that Prof. Irandoust said that the AIT Council has already called upon the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) to call a meeting of all stakeholders seeking a formal clarification on all issues concerning AIT. Further the AIT Council members will attend the Institute Forum at AIT on 30 October 2012, and it will meet with everyone to clarify issues.
Dr Tej Bunnag interviewed in Manager Online
An interview of H.E. Dr. Tej Bunnag, former Foreign Minister of Thailand and chairman of former Board of Trustees of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) appeared in the Manager Online.
The interview is being reproduced, and an English version will be posted soon.