A new Japanese university consortium linking The University of Tokyo, Keio University and Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology has invited AIT to join its multidisciplinary program for innovation of space applications called G-SPASE.
Japan’s G-SPASE keen on AIT as SEA hub member
LPE International donates equipment to AIT
Liquid Purification Engineering International (LPE), Thailand has donated equipment worth 180,000 THB to the Environmental Engineering and Management (EEM) laboratory in the School of Environment, Resources and Development, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT).
VPRD Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai appointed Acting AIT President
Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai, Vice President for Resource Development (VPRD), has been appointed Acting President of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). His appointment follows a meeting of the Board of Trustees of AIT held on 12 February 2013.
New Executive Committee members, other bodies announced by AIT Board
The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Board of Trustees has announced the names of new members of the Executive Committee, new members of the Nomination Committee of the Board of Trustees, and membership of the Fact Finding Committee. This was announced in an official communiqué issued by the AIT Board of Trustees following it’s meeting held on 12 February 2013.
AIT alumna selected “Manila 40 Under 40’ awardee
An alumna of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Ms. Kathlyn Kissy Sumaylo has been selected by Devex for the “Manila 40 Under 40’ award for her work in international development. She will be honored on 19 February 2013 at the Zuellig Building, Makati City, The Philippines.
AIT Mini Marathon and Slow Cycle Race
AIT Student Union is organizing a Mini Marathon and Slow Cycle Race on 16 February 2013 from 1600 hours near the Squash Court at the AIT football field. Students can register at this link:Details and rules are available at this link:
IDRC award for AIT doctoral student
Mr. Ngo Thanh Son, a doctoral student of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has been awarded the “University of Nairobi-International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Research Grants Award.â€
Action towards Resource-efficient and Low Carbon Cities in Asia
Mr. Ngo Thanh Son, a doctoral student of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has been awarded the “University of Nairobi-International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Research Grants Award.â€
“Low Carbon Cities: Experience Sharing Workshop”
The project on "Action towards Resource-efficient and Low Carbon Cities (LCC) in Asia" will be organizing a "Low Carbon Cities: Experience Sharing Workshop" on 11-12 February 2013 at the Asia Airport Hotel in Rangsit. The project is supported by the French Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME) and Sustainable Development and Climate Change/AIT-France Network.
Brandeis University seeks partnership with AIT
Brandeis University is keen to formalize a relationship with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), particularly in the field of Sustainable International Development. Visiting AIT on 8 February 2013, Assistant Dean, Mr. Ravi Lakshmikantan stated that the partnership could include student and faculty exchange, besides research collaboration.