News:
AIT OPENS DOORS TO GLOBAL CAREER PATHS AT ASEAN CAREER FAIR IN SINGAPORE
Description:
On January 27, 2024, thirteen students from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) participated in the ASEAN Career Fair with Japan held in Singapore. This exclusive, invitation-only event, organized by the ASEAN Career Fair (ACF) with the Japan Committee in collaboration with Energize, Inc., connects top talent from Southeast Asia with leading Japanese companies. The participating AIT students were introduced to this opportunity during the AIT Career Fair in October 2023 and were supported by travel grants from the organizers. The fair featured twenty prominent companies across various industries, including AGC Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., Lion Corporation, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., offering students insights into diverse cultures and business practices from ASEAN countries and Japan, thereby broadening their career horizons. This initiative underscores AIT’s commitment to student career development and global employability.
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AIT CAREER FAIR: UNITING ASPIRATIONS AND INDUSTRIES
Description:
On March 27, 2024, the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Career Center hosted the Spring 2024 Career Fair, a dynamic event that brought together students and industry leaders in an atmosphere of hope and ambition. Building on the success of previous fairs, this year’s event aimed to promote cooperation and eliminate barriers, offering numerous opportunities for both students and participating organizations. The fair featured 29 renowned companies, including global and local enterprises such as Arçelik Hitachi Home Appliances IBC Co., Ltd., Alstom, Delta Electronics Thailand, and PTT Exploration and Production PCL. These organizations engaged with AIT’s talented students, exploring potential hires, internships, and educational sponsorships. The event underscored AIT’s commitment to student career development and global employability.
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AIT AND CSI BANGKOK SIGN MOU TO BOOST ACADEMIC AND ENTREPRENEURIAL COLLABORATION
Description:
The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and CSI Bangkok have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster academic exchanges, entrepreneurship, and research and development. This partnership will also support professional and consultancy programs, reinforcing AIT’s role as a hub for innovation. Notably, CSI Bangkok is the first BOI-approved company established within the AIT BOI Science and Technology Park, marking a significant step toward strengthening industry-academic collaboration.
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BHIRAMON CHUPRAPAWAN SUPPORTS ONE INCUBATOR SPACE AT THE AIT ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTRE (EC)
Description:
On May 17, 2024, Bhiramon Chuprapawan, founder and CEO of 4Care Group and an alumna of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), generously donated THB 150,000 to fund an incubator unit at the AIT Entrepreneurship Center (EC). Bhiramon, who completed her International Executive Master of Business Administration in 2003, expressed that her transformative experience at AIT equipped her with invaluable business acumen, contributing significantly to her entrepreneurial journey. Her donation aims to support the EC’s mission to nurture innovation and entrepreneurship among students and startups, providing essential resources for new ventures.
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Projects:
COOPERATIVES AND GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS
AIT Research Theme: Technology, Policy, and Society
AIT Unit: Natural Resources Management; Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management
Duration: April 2024
Project Sponsor/Client: NEDAC
Project Partners: ICAR; Gandhigram Rural Institute; CONCOR; NCUI; Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd.
Expected Social Impact: Improved efficiencies in energy services, management, and technologies enhance energy security for citizens of Pakistan
Description:
The Cooperatives and Global Supply Chain Logistics workshop was organized at Orchid Hotel, Shimla, India, by NEDAC (the Network for the Development of Agricultural Cooperatives in Asia and the Pacific). The AIT expert discussed “Roles of Agricultural Cooperatives in Enhancing Global Supply” alongside other esteemed speakers from the Cooperative Promotion Department of Thailand and
Can Tho University of Vietnam. The AIT expert elaborated on the vital roles played by agricultural cooperatives in supporting smallholders in marginalized areas and stressed the importance of leveraging technologies such as IoT for farm management to tackle the global issue of an aging population. He highlighted that while industrial processors are often more productive, cooperatives are essential for collective action where it is most needed.
RURAL REVITALIZATION THROUGH INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
AIT Research Theme: Sustainable Development and Social Impact
AIT Unit: School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD)
Duration: Started in 2022 - Ongoing
Project Sponsor/Client: Multiple funding agencies and institutional partners
Project Partners: Pokhara University and various governmental, non-governmental, and international organizations
Expected Social Impact: The project aims to support Nepalese rural communities, particularly in partnership with Pokhara University, by fostering economic resilience, reducing poverty, and promoting social inclusion. By integrating sustainable tourism practices, it helps create livelihood opportunities, preserves traditional knowledge, and strengthens environmental conservation efforts.
Description:
The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), in collaboration with Pokhara University, is conducting research on rural revitalization through inclusive and sustainable tourism development, with a focus on Nepal. The study examines
how community-based tourism can drive economic growth while preserving cultural heritage and ensuring environmental sustainability. AIT and Pokhara University are working together to identify best practices, policy recommendations, and innovative strategies that empower local communities, create employment opportunities, and enhance rural economies through responsible tourism initiatives.
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EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ON OUTCOME BASED LEARNING: ADVANCED CONCEPTS AND PRACTICES
AIT Research Theme: Technology, Policy and Society
AIT Unit: School of Management
Duration: 10 Nov 2023 to 31 Mar 2024
Project Sponsor/Client: ConnectED Learning and Development
Project Partners: Connected Learning and Development a company registered in Thailand with Board of Investment privileges
Expected Social Impact: Improve the capacity of institutions in an emerging market to act as catalysts of change.
Description:
This executive development program has been tailored for senior officers at the National Institute of Business Management (NIBM). Spanning three days, the Executive Development Program is intended to furnish participants with advanced tools and techniques for navigating organizations in the midst of a swiftly evolving environment. The program will encompass a meticulous examination of the business landscape, enabling senior management to devise and implement strategies that generate enduring value.