Persistent organic pollutants workshop identifies gaps in research, policy
A workshop on the Asian Regional Programme on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) was held at AIT 31 May and 1 June 2006.
The themes of the workshop included treatment of POPs in developed countries, the state of POPs management in Asian developing countries and the need for further research.
Persistent organic pollutants workshop identifies gaps in research, policy
A workshop on the Asian Regional Programme on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) was held at AIT 31 May and 1 June 2006.
The themes of the workshop included treatment of POPs in developed countries, the state of POPs management in Asian developing countries and the need for further research.
MacArthur Foundation awards grant to AIT
The Asian Institute of Technology was among 16 recipients of grants totaling US$4.5 million (173 million baht) from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Announced 12 June 2006, the grants promote efforts to protect the biodiversity of the Lower Mekong region.
MacArthur Foundation awards grant to AIT
The Asian Institute of Technology was among 16 recipients of grants totaling US$4.5 million (173 million baht) from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Announced 12 June 2006, the grants promote efforts to protect the biodiversity of the Lower Mekong region.
Oregon State University, AIT explore partnership
On 25 May 2006, Prof. Peter Haddawy and Dr. Ranamukhaarachchi, an associate professor at the School of Environment, Resources and Development, Mr. Kyaw Soe Hlaing, AIT Alumni Relations coordinator and Ms. Hnin Aye Lwin, program officer, External Relations and Communications Office, met with Dr. David Hannaway, Department of Crop & Soil Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, U.S.A. and Mr. Alan S. Cooper, an Oregon State adjunct faculty member from ANE-Asia Associates LLC, Hua Hin, Thailand.
Vietnamese delegation gains familiarity with AIT
A delegation from Vietnam's Dong Nai's People's Committee visited AIT 23-25 May 2006. The visit may result in as many as six or seven scholarships in the upcoming semester. The purpose of the visit was to see AIT's academic offerings, campus and research facilities since the committee would like to send candidates to study at AIT in August intake to meet the needs of human resources development and institutional capacity building.
Student Union updates Web site
AIT's Student Union announced some recent additions its Web site (
www.su.ait.ac.th).
A new publications section contains all recent and past SU publications including the BATCH graduation book, SU Digest and New Student Welcome Flyers.
Library changes policy on lost book fines
Book borrowers from AIT Library who lost the loan books please first report to circulation desk for changing the status of the book and stopping overdue fines. They should also look around your home, office, etc.
Security contact numbers reminder
This is to remind that in case of a need for security assistance, security personnel can be reached at the following contact numbers: Security Gate No.1 (Entrance Gate) Exts.6000 and 5020; Security Gate No.2 (Near House No.28 and ST-12) Ext.
Abandoned car will be towed
The Safety, Security and Sports Unit calls the attention of the owner of a car abandoned at the Chalerm Prakiet Building parking lot:
It is a light blue Isuzu with the registration number: Lor Ror-8526.
SSSU will have the car towed if the owner failed to move it until the end of this month.