Abstract:The basic element in any structure or infrastructure project is safety. Therefore for sustainable storage dams the emphasis must be on the long-term safety of the dam. Today, dam safety requires an integral concept, which includes (i) structural safety, (ii) dam safety monitoring, (iii) operational safety and maintenance, and (iv) emergency planning.
Third Distinguished Adjunct Faculty (DAF) Seminar by Dr. Martin Wieland
Bangladesh Minister inaugurates 100th Advanced Course on Administration and Development
The 100th Advanced Course on Administration and Development (ACAD) delivered at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) was inaugurated by the Minister of State, Ministry of Public Administration, Government of Bangladesh, H.E. Ismat Ara Sadique on 26 October 2015. Inaugurating the program, the Minister remarked that AIT is known as one of the best institutes, and such courses provide an opportunity to government officials and civil servants to learn and adapt to new developments.
Policy Manual on Wastewater released at Sixth Asia Pacific Urban Forum
A “Policy Guidance Manual on Wastewater Management†was released on the occasion of the Sixth Asia Pacific Urban Forum (APUF6) at Jakarta, Indonesia on 19 October 2015. Jointly produced by UN ESCAP, UN-Habitat and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), the manual focuses on decentralized wastewater treatment systems.
AIT co hosts River and Wetland Watch Volunteering Programme in Nakhon Phanom
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), World Wildlife Fund-Thailand (WWF-Thailand) and Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) jointly hosted a “River and Wetland Watch Volunteering Programme” in Nakhon Phanom Province on 17-18 October 2015 in a bid to improve and develop the river and wetlands in the Lower Songkhram River Basin.
UN Winter School on Sustainable Consumption and Production in Asia and the Pacific
Dates and Venue: (TBC) 17-30 January 2016 Asian Institute of Technology Campus, Bangkok, Thailand Academic committee: Co-chairs: UNEP and Prof. C. Visvanathan, AIT Members: Prof. Mario Tabucanon, UNU-IAS, Dr. Zinaida Fadeeva, UNU-IAS, Dr. Rotchanatch Darnsawasdi, Prince of Songkhla University Dr. Somporn Kamolsiripichaiporn, Chulalongkorn University Strategic objective: To improve the knowledge of future decision makers in the area of Sustainable Consumption and Production and thus contribute to the design and implementation of policies, business models and practices that can promote sustainable resource management in a life cycle perspective for goods and services produced and used by governments, business and civil society.
Seminar on Green Mega Urban for Transit Oriented Development
Jointly organized by the University of Indonesia (UI) and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), the seminar will be addressed by Dr. Raldi Hendro Koestoer and Dr. Hayati Sari Hasibuan of UI, and Dr. Vilas Nitivattananon, Dr. Surachet Pravinvongvuth, and Dr. Duangporn Prasertsubpakij of AIT. The seminar will include mixed sessions of presentations and discussion.
27 participants from 15 countries join Biofloc technology training
Shrimp farming which began as a traditional small-scale business in Southeast Asia has now emerged as a global industry. Aiding the rise of shrimp farming are newer technologies like Biofloc that enable production of shrimp without water exchange. Bioflocs also maintain good water quality and provide essential and high quality nutrients to shrimps.
Campus Cleaning Walk
School of Management Homecoming
School of Management (SoM) Homecoming Day will be organized in the School premises on 10 October 2015 from 10:30-16:30 hours.
EventTimeArrival and registration10:30-11:00Opening CeremonySpeech by Dean, School of ManagementSpeech by Distinguished Guests11:00-12:00Lunch12:00-13:30Student and Alumni activities13:30-16:00Presentation of awards and closing ceremony16:00-16:30
Registration: To register kindly visit this link: https://docs.
AIT alumnus appointed Governor of Surin province
Mr. Adthaporn Singhawichai, an alumnus of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has been appointed as Governor of Surin province, which is located in the North eastern region of Thailand bordering Cambodia. A graduate of Human Settlements and Development, Mr. Adthaporn completed his Master’s of Science from AIT in 1987. He assumed duties as Governor from 1 October 2015.
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