A professional training program on energy for sustainable development for the professionals of the Directorate General of Personnel Administration (DGPA), Government of Taiwan will be organized by the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) from 16-27 November 2015.Details are available at this link.
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Careers in the Development Sector
A talk on “Careers in the Development Sector” will be delivered by Mr. Nicola Crosta, Executive Vice President, EPIC Foundation from 13:30-15:30 hours on 13 November 2015 in the TV Room of the AIT Conference Center.Details: More details are available at this link Registration: To Register, please visit this link:https://docs.
Creating global citizens through internationalization of education
Internationalization of education should not be defined by an increase in the number of international students and faculty members, and neither does it mean signing more international agreements, holding more conferences or the establishment of international campuses. Rather, the core element of internationalization is whether the academic syllabus of a university educates its students to think globally and help them in becoming global citizens.
Blood Donation Camp on 2 December 2015
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) will be organizing a “Blood Donation Camp” on 2 December 2015 from 09:00-1130 hours in the parking lot in front of the AIT Conference Center. The Blood Donation Camp is organized along with the Thai Red Cross Society every three months.
International Expert Workshop on Towards Urban Water Security in Southeast Asia: Managing Risk of Extreme Events
The expert workshop, which is being jointly organized by the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) along with Institute of Technology, Cambodia (ITC) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, is funded by SEAEU-NET-II Project.Detailed program is available at this link.
The Politics of the International Food Order
Abstract:The aim of this presentation would be to survey how developing states have been incorporated into an international food order in a disadvantageous position. This process began in colonial times with the dominance of the colonial powers. The presentation will go on to examine the broad character of the modern food order demonstrating many continuities with colonial times.
Third Distinguished Adjunct Faculty (DAF) Seminar by Dr. Martin Wieland
Abstract:The basic element in any structure or infrastructure project is safety. Therefore for sustainable storage dams the emphasis must be on the long-term safety of the dam. Today, dam safety requires an integral concept, which includes (i) structural safety, (ii) dam safety monitoring, (iii) operational safety and maintenance, and (iv) emergency planning.
Bangladesh Minister inaugurates 100th Advanced Course on Administration and Development
The 100th Advanced Course on Administration and Development (ACAD) delivered at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) was inaugurated by the Minister of State, Ministry of Public Administration, Government of Bangladesh, H.E. Ismat Ara Sadique on 26 October 2015. Inaugurating the program, the Minister remarked that AIT is known as one of the best institutes, and such courses provide an opportunity to government officials and civil servants to learn and adapt to new developments.
Policy Manual on Wastewater released at Sixth Asia Pacific Urban Forum
A “Policy Guidance Manual on Wastewater Management†was released on the occasion of the Sixth Asia Pacific Urban Forum (APUF6) at Jakarta, Indonesia on 19 October 2015. Jointly produced by UN ESCAP, UN-Habitat and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), the manual focuses on decentralized wastewater treatment systems.
AIT co hosts River and Wetland Watch Volunteering Programme in Nakhon Phanom
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), World Wildlife Fund-Thailand (WWF-Thailand) and Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) jointly hosted a “River and Wetland Watch Volunteering Programme” in Nakhon Phanom Province on 17-18 October 2015 in a bid to improve and develop the river and wetlands in the Lower Songkhram River Basin.