WEEK 28, 24 - 30 June 2024
In this issue:
C. Visitors/ MoU/ Agreement Signing
1. Training Course: Enhancing Business English Skills
Registration for the Business English training course is now open, if you are interested, please click here to register. The registration deadline is June 24th.
This course is offered to AIT staff and students for a minimal fee of 1,500 Baht. All the sessions are conducted online via Zoom and scheduled every Wednesday,
after office hours for your convenience. Each participant will receive a certificate upon completion of the course.
The quoted price is for 100 participants, and please note that the price will change if there are fewer than 100 participants. The cost of the vaccine is Baht 450 per person.
If you wish to participate in this program, please register via this link.
Protect yourself, your family, and those around you by getting a flu vaccine. It’s the best way to safeguard you and your loved ones from getting the flu.
This is a last call for registration for the workshop "Refugee Voices from Southeast Asia: Commemorating Refugee Day," taking place on June 26, 2024, at the Conference Center, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok. Organized in collaboration with Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) and Asylum Access Thailand, this event aims to amplify the voices of refugees from Myanmar and beyond.
Event Highlights:
Academic Session: Featuring four impactful speakers discussing issues of forced migration, trafficking, and climate change-induced displacement.
Round-Table Discussions: Engage with stakeholders from various sectors to explore practical solutions tailored to refugees' experiences.
Last call for registration for the workshop "Refugee Voices from Southeast Asia: Commemorating Refugee Day," 26 June 2024
Cultural Exhibitions: Enjoy an exhibition of photographs and stalls showcasing refugee handicrafts and art forms.
Fair: Support the refugee community by purchasing arts and crafts, jewelry, and enjoying services like henna painting and nail art.
Reasons to Participate:
- Express solidarity and support for the refugee community.
- Network with academics, practitioners, and students.
- Contribute to actionable outcomes for refugee protection and advocacy.
Fair Activities:
- Henna painting
- Jewelry making
- Art and craft
- Nail painting
Food Cart Stands:
Enjoy delicious offerings from the food truck stands by Ducatim (Ice Cream), Friendly Kabab, King Bkk ( Tea) and Fried Chicken.
Registration closes on June 20th.
Please confirm your participation by registering through the following link: Register Here
For more information, please contact sristy.sen@gmail.com or kunanyaporn.jirasamatakij@jrs.net.
We look forward to your participation and to making this event a success together.
Date: 8-19 July 2024
Venue: Asian Institute of Technology
Training Fee: USD 1,500/- (Inclusive of training-related expenses, excluding accommodation and subsistence allowances)
For more information and registration please visit
https://extension.ait.ac.th/course/summer-training-program-aquaculture-development-aquatic-resources-management-south-southeast
2) Announcement: International Conference on Sustainable Energy: Energy Transition and Net Zero Climate Future (21-23 October 2024, Pattaya City, THAILAND)
About the Conference:
The International Conference on sUstainable Energy 2024 (ICUE 2024) on Energy Transition and Net Zero Climate Future is the 2024 edition of the ICUE conference series of AIT. This edition will focus on sustainability issues and how best different forms of energy can be harnessed towards a sustainable green growth aiming for a net-zero climate future. It aims to: aim to: Promote Sustainable Practices, Foster Awareness and Education, Facilitate Collaboration, and Support Policy Initiatives; through discussions under the following Key Conference Themes:
- Cross-Border Power Trade
- Greening the Grids
- Managing Power Systems of the Future
- Electrifying the Transportation Sector
- Energy Education for Net-Zero Future
- Net-Zero Policies and Programmes for Climate Change Mitigation
- Emerging Low Carbon Energy Technologies
- Renewable Energy Revolution
Please visit our website (www.icue2024.ait.ac.th) for more information.
About the Venue:
ICUE 2024 will be held on 21-23 October 2024 at the Long Beach Garden Hotel, Pattaya City, Thailand. The venue was carefully selected as it offers not only accessibility and excellent facilities but also a private beach with stunning sunsets to ensure delegates will experience special memories.
Key Features and Program:
The ICUE 2024 international conference will feature a number of keynote addresses and interesting panel discussions on:
(i) Accelerating Just Energy Transition
(ii) Transforming Energy Education for a Net-Zero Climate Future
(iii) Enabling Net-Zero Transition through Regional Energy Integration
Plus a Special Plenary Session being arranged for renewable energy enterprises in the region!
Please take a look at our website https://icue2024.ait.ac.th/ to meet our distinguished speakers. Their individual profiles are available here: https://icue2024.ait.ac.th/distinguishedspeakers/ and our conference program agenda is published here: https://icue2024.ait.ac.th/conferenceprogram/
Awards and Publications:
The organizers are proud to share that this conference is Technically Co-Sponsored by IEEE Power and Energy Society (IEEE PES). Papers presented at this conference will be included in a conference proceedings to be published in the IEEE Xplore digital library. More information about this notable update is available at this link: https://icue2024.ait.ac.th/awards-and-publications/
Important Dates:
30 June 2024: Due date for paper submission
15 July 2024: Notification of acceptance (paper for timely inclusion in the conference proceedings)
15 August 2024: End of early-bird registration period
21-23 October 2024: CONFERENCE
Important Links:
Key conference themes: https://icue2024.ait.ac.th/
Venue (with Discount Code for accommodation booking): https://icue2024.ait.ac.th/venue/
Awards and publications: https://icue2024.ait.ac.th/awards-and-publications/
Registration fees and policies: https://icue2024.ait.ac.th/fees-and-policies/
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.icue2024.ait.ac.th
- Prof. Pennung Warnitchai, Faculty-SET/ Milan, Italy/ 30 June - 8 July 2024
- Dr. Thi Phuoc Lai Nguyen, Faculty-SERD/ Boston, USA/ 24 - 28 July 2024
- Mrs. Maybel B. Diopenes, Director, OHRS/ Danang, Vietnam/ 16 - 21 August 2024
- Mr. Sanjeev Jayasinghe, Executive Director, OAAA/ Houston, New Jersey, Dalias, San Antonio, Humble/ 22 June - 23 July 2024
- Prof. Weerakorn Ongsakul, Faculty-SERD/ Osaka, Japan/ 30 July - 5 August 2024
- Dr. Thi Phouc Lai Nguyen, Faculty-SERD/ South Korea/ 20 - 27 June 2024
AIT Faculty & Staff Position:
1. Assistant Professor, SET-ISE
2. Associate Professor/Professor, SOM
3. Assistant/ Associate Professor, FANR-FEBT
4. Administrative Staff, SERD-DDS
5. Administrative Officer, RRCAP
6. Assistant Administrative Officer, OSA-ASU
7. Laboratory Supervisor, SET-WREE