It was standing room only at the Asian Institute of Technology auditorium on December 13 as over two hundred students representing 22 tertiary institutions from across Thailand competed at the first “iNexus Thailand Robot Competition”.

It was standing room only at the Asian Institute of Technology auditorium on December 13 as over two hundred students representing 22 tertiary institutions from across Thailand competed at the first “iNexus Thailand Robot Competition”.

It was standing room only at the Asian Institute of Technology auditorium on December 13 as over two hundred students representing 22 tertiary institutions from across Thailand competed at the first “iNexus Thailand Robot Competition”.

Magsaysay award winner Yu Xiaogang credits Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) for introducing him to concepts of sustainable development. “AIT is my mother school for sustainable development and social justice.” I combined the skills and knowledge learnt at AIT to work for minority communities in China, he told the Media and Communications Unit (MCU) during an interview.

Those who possess original ideas and the ability to express them well will prevail
In today’s competitive global marketplace, experts told students competing at AIT’s inaugural Open Presentation Competition on December 8.

Ekkapong Cheevitsopon of School of Engineering Resources and Development (SERD) was awarded the Grand prize in the Golden Jubilee Photo Competition organized at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). His image depicting the AIT Golden jubilee logo on water droplets emerged as a clear favorite. The competition titled AIT Golden Jubilee Photo Competition coincided with the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the institute.

Seven international research proposals won grants at the Bio-Innovations Asia Awards 2009 ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand on 8 December 2009.

Universities are increasingly suffering from isolation and “self references”, which acts like a barrier towards achieving results. This was stated at the President of Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Said Irandoust while speaking at the panel discussion on “Innovation, creativity and education” organized by Centre for Learning Innovation and Quality (CLIQ).

Speaking on the occasion His Excellency Mr. Krit Kraichitti, Ambassador of Thailand to India mentioned that India and Thailand could explore institutional linkages between the two countries with AIT playing an instrumental role.

AIT President Said Irandoust was honored by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn at the research exhibition organized by the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (CRMA). At an elaborate ceremony, HRH Sirindhorn bestowed a token of appreciation to the Asian Institute of Technology for its contribution to the annual event.