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AIT delegation participates in the First International Conference on Natural Disaster Management and Rehabilitation

An AIT delegation comprising of faculty members Dr. Nitin Kumar Tripathi, Dr. Kiyoshi Honda, Dr. Pennung Warnitchai, and Mr. Jothiganesh Sundaram, joined by representatives from the Embassy of Iran, and the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), Thailand participated in the 'First International Conference on Natural Disaster Management and Rehabilitation' held in Esfahan, Iran, during 7-10 May 2007. Around 500 delegates participated in the event which was inaugurated and addressed by the Mayor; Vice Minister for Disaster and Crisis Management; Chairman, Iran Space Agency and Vice Minister for Science and Technology, along with many high-ranking officials.

An AIT alumnus appointed as a Senior Research Economist at the World Bank

Dr. Govinda Timilsina, an AIT alumnus, and advisee of Prof. Ram M. Shrestha, has recently joined the Development Research Group (DEG) of the World Bank in Washington, DC, as a Senior Research Economist.

AIT faculty and staff invited to join ICE WaRM 2008 International visits and exchanges program

As part of the recently signed MOU between AIT and the International Centre of Excellence in Water Resources Management (ICE WaRM) - www.icewarm.com.au , AIT faculty and staff members are now eligible to apply for ICE WaRM fully funded International visits and short-term exchange programmes for conducting research, etc in water related fields.

Oxford University Water Research Fellow

Oxford University Centre for the Environment is seeking applications for the Louwes Water Research Fellow. The ideal candidate is likely to have recently completed a PhD and have peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate outstanding research in any area of water research, including the socio-political nature of water and / or development studies.

Sri Lankan Minister visits AIT

On 31 May 2007, Hon. Mr. Dinesh Gunawardena, Minister of Urban Development and Sacred Area Development, Sri Lanka, made an official visit to AIT. The Hon Minister and his party -- accompanied by the Charge d' Affaires of the Sri Lankan Embassy, Bangkok -- was welcomed by AIT President Said Irandoust, Dr. Khin Ni Ni Thein, VP-DR, Prof.

Alumni Holds First Brainstorming Meeting

On 28 May 2007, the first Alumni Brainstorming Meeting was held with the most senior alumnus Prof. Subin Pinkayan. The meeting was arranged by the Golden Jubilee Fundraising Campaign (GJFC) unit led by Dr. Ir. Khin Ni Ni Thein (above), Vice President for Development and Resources and Campaign Director Mr. Sanjeev Jayasinghe.

UNU-Institute of Advanced Studies and AIT Collaborate

AIT and UNU-Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS), discussed areas of collaboration, and through that channel, collaborations with other academic and university networks during the meeting between AIT President Said Irandoust and Prof.

Higher Education Commission, Pakistan considers AIT Charter

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has agreed to positively consider the ratification of the proposed AIT Charter, especially considering the modified contribution clause to be accompanied by an appropriate level of contribution.

Workshop on 'Good Governance in Universities in the 21st Century'

On 22 May 2007, AIT President Said Irandoust participated in the opening ceremony of a workshop on 'Good Governance in Universities in the 21st Century' for senior management officials of Pakistani Universities, sponsored by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan.

Student Ceremonies and Reception

AIT President Said Irandoust attended an appreciation ceremony organized by the Student Union (SU) at the AIT Conference Center on 21 May. According to AIT President, voluntary work is an important aspect during student life and he would like to credit the SU for organizing this event and all the students who have been actively engaged and worked voluntarily in numerous SU initiatives.