WEEK #16, 18 - 24 April, 2023
In this issue:
C. Visitors/ MoU/ Agreement Signing
1) Invitation to the webinar on "Security of Payment Act for a Construction Project - Practice in Western Australia and Thailand Perspective" on 18 April 2023
Dear AIT Community,
AIT Extension is pleased to invite you to the webinar knowledge-sharing session on "Security of Payment Act for A Construction Project - Practice in Western Australia and Thailand Perspective" on Tuesday, 18th April 2023 at 11:00 am. Bangkok time.
This event aims to provide an in-depth discussion of the key considerations for introducing new Security of Payment legislation for the construction sector in our country.
Our expert speakers will share their insights on the potential benefits and challenges of introducing such legislation, as well as provide guidance on best practices and lessons learned having regard to new legislation recently introduced in Western Australia and a proposed bill for Thailand.
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For more information and registration please visit https://extension.ait.ac.th/course/security-payment-act-construction-pro...
Thank you very much
2) Webinar on Accessing and Using Data and Information for Adaptation Planning
The Regional Resource Centre for Asia and the Pacific (RRC.AP) located at the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand invites you to join the webinar on “Accessing and Using Data and Information for Adaptation Planning”. The webinar will be held virtually and is scheduled for 19 April 2023, Wednesday, 14.00 – 15.30 HRS (UTC+7, Bangkok Time), Via Webex.
The science of climate change is progressing rapidly, and decision-makers need access to reliable climate data and information to identify climate risks and develop strategies for effective risk management. This webinar aims to bridge the gap between data and information with the users by introducing climate change adaptation tools that will provide an efficient way for developing countries to generate their climate-related change scenarios and predictions for use in impact studies and projects, even where capacity and resources are limited. The webinar will provide an overview of these tools and demonstrate how to access and utilize them for strategic decision-making in adaptation planning. The webinar will empower individuals and organizations involved in adaptation planning, disaster management, and climate change projects!
For more information and registration, please follow the link HERE!
For any queries, please contact charina.lepiten@rrcap.ait.ac.th
3) Condolence: passing away of the mother of Khun Uma Sittichai, Sr. Admin Officer, Office of International and Public Affairs
Dear AIT Family,
It is with sadness that we announce the passing away of Mrs. Khloy Sittichai, mother of Khun Uma Sittichai , Sr. Admin Officer at the Office of International and Public Affairs on 15th April 2023.
Religious rites are held from Sunday, 16th April to 20 April 2023 from 6.00 pm at Salawannasiri (VIP), Wat Sammachanyawat, 1090 Phraya Suren Rd, Bang Chan, Khlong Sam Wa, Bangkok 10510.
The cremation ceremony will be held on Saturday, 22 April 2023 at 4.00 pm.
On behalf of the AIT Family, we wish to express our heartfelt condolences and sympathies to Ms. Uma and her family during this time of bereavement.
Office of Human Resources and Services
4) Important Announcement for AIT Zoom Cloud Recording
Email from Helpdesk on 31 March 2023.
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.
5) Invitation to attend Google Appsheet online workshop
Email from Helpdesk on 5 April 2023.
Dear all users,
Google has recently added "Appsheet" in the available Google Apps for us. Appsheet is a no-code platform to help develop applications that can work on Mobile and Web Browser without having to write a program.
Loxley Orbit Public Company Limited, our Google reseller, is pleased to invite all users to attend AppSheet Introduction & Workshop via Google Meet on May 22, 2023 9am - 12pm. Complete all the information in the registration form here >> Click this lin
Objective: AppSheet features for participants to understand the benefits and principles of working with AppSheet. You can use the AppSheet tool to create applications with basic functions.
Who should attend?
Any user who would like to develop or build their own applications but does not have a background in coding.
Any user who has data on Spreadsheet and wants to manage access to data from multiple users or different devices.
Date/time: May 22, 2023, 9 am - 12 pm
Agenda:
AppSheet introduction (30 mins): Product introduction, UI walkthrough
AppSheet live demonstration (1 hrs)
AppSheet hands-on lab (1.30 hrs), Use case: Approval Application
6) 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
- Dr. Indrajit Pal, SERD/ Vienna, Austria/ 21 April - 2 May 2023
- Dr. Adisorn Lertsinsrubtavee, intERLab/ Hanoi, Vietnam/ 27 - 29 April 2023
- Prof. Kanchana Kanchanasut, intERLab/ Hanoi, Vietnam/ 27 - 29 April 2023
- Dr. Yuosre Badir, Faculty, SOM/ HCMC & Hanoi, Vietnam/ 14 - 25 April 2023
- Prof. Thammarat Koottatep, Faculty, SERD/ Makassar, Indonesia/ 7 - 11 April 2023.
- Mr. Sanjeev Jayasinghe, Executive Director, OAAA/ Sri Lanka & Australia/ 1 - 16 July 2023
- Dr. Salvatore G.P. Virdis, SET/ Sassari, Italy/ 23 April - 8 May 2023
- Dr. Ram C. Bhujel, SERD/ Kathmandu, Nepal/ 30 March -21 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. Ranadheer Mandadi/ India/ 14 - 30 April 2023
Staff Position:
- Technician, SERD/ FAB/ ASE
- Public Relations Officer, (Office of International and Public Affairs)
- Lab Supervisor, Irrigation Engineering and Management (SET-WEM)
- IT Officer, AI Center
- Project Manager, AI Center
- Career Center Officer, Career Center & Student Welfare Unit
- Business Analyst, AI Center