AIT students on October 29 pitched their social business plans to a panel of expert judges at the final event of the Yunus and Youth Social Business Design Contest 2014 (YY Contest) for Thailand organized by the Yunus Center AIT.
Two teams of AIT students compete at Thailand finals of Yunus and Youth Social Business Design Contest
International Symposium on Environmental Flow and Water Resources Management
An ‘International Symposium on Environmental Flow and Water Resources Management’ is being organized by the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and Tokyo Institute of Technology (TIT) on 30-31 October, 2014. This symposium aims to provide an opportunity to share and discuss current problems, good management practices, and advanced knowledge and techniques on environmental flow in rivers, contributing to realize sustainable management of rivers and basin environments under conditions with several anticipated demands and climate change.
AIT invited to join China-ASEAN Education Cooperation Week
The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has been invited to participate in the China-ASEAN Education Cooperation Week to be held in July 2015 in Guizhou province, People’s Republic of China.
Expert guides students towards a career progression from campus to industry
Competency, attitude, knowledge, and skills are the buzzwords for success in the industry. Learning per se is not important, but ‘on the job performance’ is extremely critical. These were the remarks of Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Nair, Senior Vice President (Learning and Development), Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), who was interacting with AIT students on 24 October 2014.
UNOCAL Myanmar grants scholarships to two AIT students
UNOCAL Myanmar has granted two scholarships to students studying at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). Handing over the scholarship cheque to AIT on 27 October 2014, Mr. Mariano L Vela, President, Unocal Myanmar Offshore Co. Ltd., stated that the scholarships mark the beginning of a partnership with AIT.
AIT’s Prof. Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh edits new book ‘Improving Air Quality in Asian Developing Countries: Compilation of Research Findings’
A new book edited by AIT professor Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh titled “Improving Air Quality in Asian Developing Countries: Compilation of Research Findings†has been released to the public.
Lecture on “Campus to Industry and Career Development Plan in Industriesâ€
Date/ Time: 13:30-15:00 hours, 24 October 2014Venue: Room E220 Academic Building. SouthTopic: “Campus to Industry & Career Development plan in Industries” About the lecture:The lecture will cover following salient points:· Importance of learning and development in industries· Different Learning associated with functional and domain learning· Different cadre Building in the organization· Employee development methods· Methods of different learning interventions to fill competency gaps· Overview of Competency Management System· Development of career, development of profile· Employer expectations· New Entry involvement and engagement in occupational activities· Mentors and Coach in Industry· Other Industry vocational related topicsAbout the speaker:Currently serving as Senior Vice President (Learning and Development), and Head, Group Manufacturing, in Reliance Industries Limited, the speaker possesses 30 years of International and national experience in various global organizations.
DAAD scholars from CLMV receive certificates from Germany’s Ambassador to Thailand
Twenty-nine current students from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam who are recipients of German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholarships were welcomed to the German Embassy, Bangkok on 15 October 2014 for a special recognition ceremony.
Norway Ambassador to Thailand and Cambodia visits AIT, meets NMFA-AIT scholars from Myanmar
Ambassador of Norway to Thailand and Cambodia H.E. Mr. Kjetil Paulsen on 14 October 2014 led a delegation representing the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (NMFA) on a visit to AIT. The delegation included Mr. Erik Svedahl, Minister Counsellor, Norway Embassy, Bangkok; Dr. Chatri Moonstan, Senior Program Officer, Norway Embassy, Bangkok; and Mr. Andreas Johan Vogt, NMFA trainee.
Presentation on Authorship and Author Rank – Misuses, Misunderstandings and a Meaningful Solutionâ€
A presentation on "Authorship and Author Rank – Misuses, Misunderstandings and a Meaningful Solution” will be delivered by Prof. T. Prabhakar Clement from Auburn University, USA on 17 October 2014 from 15:00-16:00 at the Milton E. Bender Jr. Auditorium.
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