AIT President is a transformational leader: Pakistan Ambassador

Ambassador of Pakistan to Thailand, H.E. Mr. Sohail Mahmood, has described the President of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) as a “transformational leader,” who has done tremendous work at the Institute. The Ambassador made these remarks on 30 September 2011, on the occasion of the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between AIT and the University of Veterinary and Animal Science (UVAS), Lahore, Pakistan.

Pakistan University signs agreement with AIT

Lahore based University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) has signed an agreement with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) to strengthen inter-institutional relationship. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which was signed on 30 September 2011, seeks to serve Pakistan and the region in the area of economic growth and sustainable development.

Universiti Teknologi Mara signs MoU with AIT

Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Malaysia, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), and looks forward towards sending students to AIT from the January 2012 session. The MoU, which was signed on 27 September 2011 by the Vice Chancellor of UiTM, Dato’ Prof Sahol Hamid Abu Bakar, and the AIT President Prof. Said Irandoust, seeks to foster cooperation between the two.

Global Water Partnership lauds AIT

The steering committee of the Global Water Partnership South East Asia ( GWP SEA) lauded the role of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and sought to strengthen its partnership with the Institute. The steering committee along with representatives of the Thai Water Partnership (TWP) visited AIT on 20 September 2011 to acquaint themselves with new developments at AIT, particularly the activities in the water sector.

Uzbek troupe enthralls AIT

Lilting melodies and graceful movements set to the tune of traditional folk instruments and the rhythmic drum beat marked the twentieth anniversary celebrations of the independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Organized at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), the famous Bukhara troupe from Uzbekistan kept a captive audience at AIT’s Conference Center auditorium spellbound for over an hour.