First meeting of the Steering Committee for the Services Science Program announced
The first meeting of the steering committee for the 'Services Science Collaboration Program' will take place on 19 April 2007 and is aimed at setting the objectives and directions of services science for Thailand with the outcomes to be presented at a 'Services Science Roadmap Workshop' which will be held 25-28 April 2007.
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Workshop on biotechnology and bio safety measures
AIT hosted a workshop on 'Understanding Policy Processes in Biotechnology and Bio safety Measures in Thailand and China' which was held at AIT during 4-5 April 2007, sponsored by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada.
AIT Library announces new trial of a database: EBSCO
EBSCO database is now available at the AIT Library for the AIT community as a trial database until 9 July 2007.
EBSCO database consists of Academic Search Premier database, Business Source Complete database and Regional Business News database.
Farewell reception for Sri Lankan Ambassador to Thailand
On 4 April 2007, a farewell reception was held for H.E. Mr. J.D.A. Wijewardena, Ambassador of Sri Lanka, who served as Vice Chairman of the AIT Board of Trustees as well as member of the Executive Committee.
Doctoral comprehensive examinations scheduled
Mrs. Kwannate Sombatsompop (WWD019286), a candidate for the degree of
Doctor of Technical Science in the Environmental Engineering and
Management field of study, School of Environment, Resources and
Development will have her final examination on Thursday, 10 May 2007 at
8:00 a.m. in Rm. W117 (EEM Seminar Room), Academic Building.
Living labs: Mekong River Basin – AIT research project work on YouTube TV
In time for World Water Day on 22 March 2007 TVE Asia Pacific has released the broadcast and public version of a global TV series on freshwater issues.Called Living Labs, the new series looks at worldwide efforts by researchers and farmers to grow more food with less water - one of the biggest challenges in agriculture and freshwater management.
Ambassador of the Republic of Botswana to Japan discusses science and technology for development in Africa issues
On 2 April, 2007 H.E. Mr. Oscar Motswagae, Ambassador of the Republic of Botswana to Japan, accompanied by Ms Taboka Matlhabaphiri, First Secretary, visited AIT to discuss Science and Technology for development in Africa issues.
Visit of Azerbaijan’s ICT Minister and Prospects for Partnership with AIT
H.E. Professor Ali Abbasov, Minister of Communications and Information Technologies, Republic of Azerbaijan, will be visiting Thailand and Vietnam from 10-14 April 2007 in order to explore possible collaborations as well as for the exchange and sharing of ideas and experiences in information technology, education and human resources development.
Certificate granting and signing ceremony of Joint Research Project under the Royal Thai Government Funding will be held on 25 April 2007, from 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Board Room, Administration Building , AIT. Attending the event will be Prof. Said Irandoust , AIT President; Prof.
Argentinean Ambassador visits AIT
H.E. Mr. Felipe Frydman, Ambassador of Argentina, accompanied by Mr. Juan Martin Sabatini Barredo, Counsellor/Deputy Head of Mission, visited AIT on 29 March to establish the collaboration between AIT and the Government of the Argentine Republic.