WEEK #14, 3 - 8 April, 2023
In this issue:
C. Visitors/ MoU/ Agreement Signing
Dr. Aarni Moisala has a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship. He is the Founder and CEO of Magic Moment Technology Ltd and Nobel School Publishing. Dr. Moisala is a Visiting Scholar at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Center for Entrepreneurship. He has also worked as a management consultant, university researcher, and lecturer.
Dr. Aarni Moisala is an entrepreneur, consultant, researcher and a writer as well. He has published articles, reports and books about renewable business management, opportunities and ecosystems. He has professional expertise in entrepreneurship, business strategies, business ecosystems, business pedagogy. His professional interest is to open avenues for emerging entrepreneurship.
In this expert talk, he will share his insights on new co-creative online business opportunities and sources of income for universities and students alike.
Expert talk is divided into two session:
Session 1: How to Get Funding with an Impressive Outreach Plan
Date| Time: 5 April 2023 (Wednesday) | 3:00 – 4:00 PM
*Refreshment break*
Session 2: New Online Business Opportunities for Students
Date| Time: 5 April 2023 (Wednesday) | 4:30 – 5:30 PM
If you wish to be a successful entrepreneur with the right guidance and high motivation, make sure to join this expert talk.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3YNKNUb
2. Important! AIT Zoom Cloud Recording Clearance
Dear all users using AIT Zoom licensed account,
As your email account is assigned with an AIT Zoom license, this is a very
important announcement for you to either delete your cloud recording (if
not needed) or download it to your computer and/or save it to google drive
(for sharing).
The maximum allocated space per account in the AIT zoom package is 500 MB
only. Please save the cloud recording to the computer once the meeting is
over every time.
*Zoom agency has sent us an official email that the zoom cloud recordings
will be disabled from April 25th, 2023 (Tuesday) if we do not clear the
current recordings from our licensed accounts.*
In this regard, kindly take this email as urgent and start backing up your
important recordings as soon as possible
Many thanks for your attention and cooperation on this matter.
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3. Open Seminar on "Tips for Effective Thesis Writing and Presentation", 22 April 2023, 1:30 PM
With our colleagues, we will organize an Open Seminar on "Tips for Effective Thesis Writing and Presentation" designed to provide valuable guidance and support to master's and doctoral students who are embarking on their research journey. During the seminar, students will learn effective strategies for crafting a high-quality thesis and delivering an engaging presentation that showcases their research findings.
The seminar will cover a range of topics, including:
Understanding the components of a strong thesis: Students will learn how to structure their thesis, how to develop a clear research question, and how to write a literature review that establishes the context of their research.
Writing techniques for a polished and professional thesis: Students will learn best practices for writing clearly and concisely, organizing their ideas, and citing sources accurately.
Preparing an engaging thesis presentation: Students will learn how to create an engaging and informative presentation that highlights their research findings, uses effective visual aids, and engages their audience.
Effective communication skills: Students will learn how to communicate their research findings effectively, respond to questions confidently, and deliver a compelling and persuasive thesis defense.
Throughout the seminar, students will have the opportunity to participate in interactive exercises and receive personalized feedback on their thesis writing and presentation skills from experienced facilitators.
By the end of the seminar, students will have the skills and knowledge they need to create a high-quality thesis and deliver an engaging presentation that impresses their academic supervisors and peers. Whether students are just beginning their research journey or are preparing to defend their thesis, this seminar is an invaluable resource for mastering the art of effective thesis writing and presentation.
Speakers include
Prof. Mokbul Ahmad for Welcoming Remarks
Prof. Rajendra Shrestha for experience sharing and tips
Dr. Takuji Tsusaka for thesis writing tips
Prof. Nophea Sasaki for thesis presentation tips
When: 22 April 2023 from 1:30 -
Where: SERD Building Room E206 and
Zoom ID: 368 569 4829
Passcode: NRM2022
Please register here if you plan to come in person:
We are looking forward to welcoming you to the class and Zoom.
1) Professional Development Course on "Connecting Learning with Monitoring and Evaluation: A Strategy for MEL Operationalization and Result-Based M&E"
Date: 15 – 18 May 2023
Venue: Online
Learn from practitioners on how to develop M & E pathways that foster measurement of results and respond to current changes of M&E contexts. Broadening perspectives
for innovative ways to develop tools and reporting mechanisms that help to make decisions for project implementation.
Learning Modules and Contents Module-3: Project Impact Analysis and Evaluation
Module-1: Project Cycle Management and M&E
- Project cycle management and monitoring and evaluation
- Key concepts of result-based management
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning – A new M&E framework
- Financial and risk management in M&E
Module-2: Key Concepts of Result-based Management and MEL
- Theory of change
- Result-mapping
- Develop result framework/log frame
- Work plan/action and intervention plan
- M&E approaches for donor projects
- Tools for result-based MEL
- Gender perspective in M&E
Module-3: Project Impact Analysis and Evaluation
- Baseline benchmarking
- Most significant changes
- Impact after actions review
- Research design for M&E and approach for data collection
- M&E tools and techniques for robust impact analysis
- Data management and dashboard for M&E
- DEMER Model: Data, Evidence, Measurement, Unpack Errors and Reporting
Module-4: M&E Communication and Reporting
- M&E reporting/quarterly / biannual/ annual
- Packaging M&E data for internal and external communication/ audience
- M&E reflection and learning platform/innovation platform
- Stakeholder engagement-based on the pyramid approach
- Stories from the field
- Donor reporting
For more information and registration pls. visit https://extension.ait.ac.th/course/online-connecting-learning-monitoring-and-evaluation-strategy-mel-operationalization-and
Date: 10 – 21 July 2023
Venue: AIT Conference Center, AIT Campus
Learn from practitioners on how to develop M & E pathways that foster measurement of results and respond to current changes of M&E contexts. Broadening
perspectives for innovative ways to develop tools and reporting mechanisms that help to make decisions for project implementation.
Learning Modules and Contents Module-3: Project Impact Analysis and Evaluation
Module-1: Project Cycle Management and M&E
- Project cycle management and monitoring and evaluation
- Key concepts of result-based management
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning – A new M&E framework
- Financial and risk management in M&E
Module-2: Key Concepts of Result-based Management and MEL
- Theory of change
- Result-mapping
- Develop result framework/log frame
- Work plan/action and intervention plan
- M&E approaches for donor projects
- Tools for result-based MEL
- Gender perspective in M&E
Module-3: Project Impact Analysis and Evaluation
- Baseline benchmarking
- Most significant changes
- Impact after actions review
- Research design for M&E and approach for data collection
- M&E tools and techniques for robust impact analysis
- Data management and dashboard for M&E
- DEMER Model: Data, Evidence, Measurement, Unpack Errors and Reporting
Module-4: M&E Communication and Reporting
- M&E reporting/quarterly / biannual/ annual
- Packaging M&E data for internal and external communication/ audience
- M&E reflection and learning platform/innovation platform
- Stakeholder engagement-based on the pyramid approach
- Stories from the field
- Donor reporting
For more information and registration pls. visit https://extension.ait.ac.th/course/connecting-learning-monitoring-and-evaluation-strategy-mel-operationalization-and-result
- Visit of delegates from Guangzhou Greater Bay Area Modern Industry Development Research Institute (China) (MIDRI)
- MoU Signing Ceremony (Renewal) and lunch with O P Jindal Global University, India (O.P. Jindal Global University | JGU) scheduled on Wednesday, 5 April 2023.
- Dr. Indrajit Pal, SERD/ Vientiane, Laos/ 1 - 4 April 2023
- Dr. Indrajit Pal, SERD/ Hanoi, Vietnam/ 8 - 15 April 2023
- Dr. Kuo Chieh Chao/ Seoul, Korea/ 6 - 12 April 2023
- Ms. Narumol Wangnai, AITX/ Lao PDR/ 302 March - 3 April 2023
- Mr. Sanjeev Jayasinghe, Executive Director, OAAA/ Taipei, Taiwan/ 6 - 8 April 2023
- Mr. Sanjeev Jayasinghe, Executive Director, OAAA/ Sri Lanka & Australia/ 1 - 16 July 2023
- Mr. Ranadheer Mandadi, Unified Program/ China/ 9 - 12 April 2023
- Dr. Ram C. Bhujel, SERD/ Kathmandu, Nepal/ 30 March -21 April 2023
- Prof. Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh, SERD/ Kathmandu, Nepal/ 1 - 9 April 2023
- Dr. Lai Nguyen Huy, SERD/ Kathmandu, Nepal/ 1 - 9 April 2023
- Dr. Guiberto Borongan, RRC-AP/ Laos PDR/ 3 - 5 April 2023
- Mr. Chatuna Lavanga Mendis, GIC/ Sri Lanka/ 28 March -27 April 2023
- Prof. Weerakorn Ongsakul, SERD/ Germany/ 26 April - 4 May 2023
- Ms. Sirikate Owasit, OAAA/ Colombo, Srilanka/ 1 - 5 July 2023
- Mr. Huno Solomon Kofi Mensah, RRC-AP/ Laos PDR/ 3 - 5 April 2023
Staff Position:
- IT and Marketing Officer, SERD
- Technician, SERD/ FAB/ ASE
- Public Relations Officer, (Office of International and Public Affairs)
- Accountant, General Ledger, Office of Finance
- IT Officer, AI Center
- Lab Supervisor, Irrigation Engineering and Management (SET-WEM)
- Project Manager, AI Center