Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS), a collaborative program between the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), have expressed interest to work with AIT.
Japan’s SATREPS interested to work with AIT
Songkran exodus will again bring misery: an article in the Bangkok Post
“Songkran exodus will again bring miseryâ€, an article co-authored by Dr. Kunnawee Kanitpong and Mr. Ridwan Quaium of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) was published on the Opinion page of the English daily ‘Bangkok Post’ on 1 April 2013.
Prof Kim Oanh interviewed by USAID, featured in ‘Impact Blog’
Prof. Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh of Environmental Engineering and Management at the Asian Institute of Technology, was interviewed by USAID as a part of their “Women’s History Month” theme. Her interview was featured in USAID’s ‘Impact blog’ under the theme “Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.â€
Seminar on “Land Transport in era of Rapid Urbanization and Climate Change Concernsâ€
The seminar is being jointly organized by AIT, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Thailand, and Institute for Transport Policy Studies, Japan. The seminar will be jointly delivered by Dr. Surya Acharya, Dr. Shobhakar Dhakal, and Dr. Stefan Bakker, all co-editors of three recently published books.
Prof Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai is Acting President
Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai, Vice President for Resource Development, has been appointed Acting President of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). According to a communiqué from the AIT Board of Trustees, Prof. Worsak’s appointment is effective from 1 April 2013. His appointment follows the resignation of Prof. I M Pandey, Vice President for Academic Affairs, who served as Acting President since 4 March 2013.
AIT alumnus is Minister in Nepal’s interim government
Madhav P Ghimire, an alumnus of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), has been appointed as Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Nepal’s interim government.
“Rainbow of Life” January 2013 Semester Culture Show epitomizes AIT at its best
A fitting title for a memorable night of varsity spirit, performance excellence and national pride, the “Rainbow of Life†January Semester Culture Show held on 22 March 2013 epitomized what makes the Asian Institute of Technology a truly special international institute.
AIT Cultural Show
AIT Cultural Show will be held from 22 March 2013 from 1745 hours onwards at the AIT Conference Center. Detailed program can be downloaded at this link.
Seminar on ‘Media Planning under Uncertainty: Analyzing the Impact of Reach and Cost Error on Schedule Performance’
A seminar on 'Media Planning under Uncertainty: Analyzing the Impact of Reach and Cost Error on Schedule Performance' will be delivered by Dr. Peter de Maeyer on 22 March 2013 at 1400 hours at Lecture Room 108, School of Management.Dr. Peter De Maeyer is an Assistant Professor of Marketing, Lee Kong Chiang School of Business, Singapore Management University.
Special lecture on “Strategy and efforts to develop markets and policies for new sanitation productsâ€
A special lecture on “Strategy and efforts to develop markets and policies for new sanitation products” will be delivered by Dr. Alix Zwane, Senior Program Officer, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on 22 March 2013 from 1100-1200 hours at the Milton E. Bender Jr. Auditorium, School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD), Asian Institute of Technology (AIT).Further details about the lecture are available for download at this link.