Dates and Venue: (TBC) 17-30 January 2016 Asian Institute of Technology Campus, Bangkok, Thailand Academic committee: Co-chairs: UNEP and Prof. C. Visvanathan, AIT Members: Prof. Mario Tabucanon, UNU-IAS, Dr. Zinaida Fadeeva, UNU-IAS, Dr. Rotchanatch Darnsawasdi, Prince of Songkhla University Dr. Somporn Kamolsiripichaiporn, Chulalongkorn University Strategic objective: To improve the knowledge of future decision makers in the area of Sustainable Consumption and Production and thus contribute to the design and implementation of policies, business models and practices that can promote sustainable resource management in a life cycle perspective for goods and services produced and used by governments, business and civil society.
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Seminar on Green Mega Urban for Transit Oriented Development
Jointly organized by the University of Indonesia (UI) and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), the seminar will be addressed by Dr. Raldi Hendro Koestoer and Dr. Hayati Sari Hasibuan of UI, and Dr. Vilas Nitivattananon, Dr. Surachet Pravinvongvuth, and Dr. Duangporn Prasertsubpakij of AIT. The seminar will include mixed sessions of presentations and discussion.
27 participants from 15 countries join Biofloc technology training
Shrimp farming which began as a traditional small-scale business in Southeast Asia has now emerged as a global industry. Aiding the rise of shrimp farming are newer technologies like Biofloc that enable production of shrimp without water exchange. Bioflocs also maintain good water quality and provide essential and high quality nutrients to shrimps.
Campus Cleaning Walk
School of Management Homecoming
School of Management (SoM) Homecoming Day will be organized in the School premises on 10 October 2015 from 10:30-16:30 hours.
EventTimeArrival and registration10:30-11:00Opening CeremonySpeech by Dean, School of ManagementSpeech by Distinguished Guests11:00-12:00Lunch12:00-13:30Student and Alumni activities13:30-16:00Presentation of awards and closing ceremony16:00-16:30
Registration: To register kindly visit this link: https://docs.
AIT alumnus appointed Governor of Surin province
Mr. Adthaporn Singhawichai, an alumnus of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has been appointed as Governor of Surin province, which is located in the North eastern region of Thailand bordering Cambodia. A graduate of Human Settlements and Development, Mr. Adthaporn completed his Master’s of Science from AIT in 1987. He assumed duties as Governor from 1 October 2015.
Internationalization of Higher Education and its impact on Developing Countries: The Indian Experience
Abstract: The lecture will analyse this process of internationalization of higher education, its rationale and impact on developing countries, based on the experience of the Indian Higher Education System. How the developing countries can hope to benefit from this process of internationalization will be explored, keeping in mind the cultural and other social risks that may be associated with this process of Internationalization.
Nepal Ambassador to Thailand calls for increased ties with AIT
Nepal’s ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Mr. Khaga Nath Adhikari, visited the Asian Institute of Technology on 29 September to discuss ways for advancing a stronger, mutually beneficial relationship between his country and the international institute.
Training Program on Design of Diversion Works
Time Event Speaker08:00-08:30 Registration 08:30-08:35 Objectives of the program Dr. Sangam Shrestha08:35-08:40 Introduction of participants 08:40-08:50 Welcome Remarks Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai, AIT President08:50-09:00 Welcome Remarks Prof.
YY Cocktail: Where is Social Business Headed in Thailand?
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