WEEK 8, 17 - 23 February 2025
In this issue:
C. Visitors/ MoU/ Agreement Signing
1) New Director of Language Center is now On Board
Email from Prof. Pai-Chi Li, AIT President on 3 February 2025
Dear AIT family,
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kathy O’Sullivan as the new Director of Language Center effective 1 February 2025.
Dr. Sullivan earned her Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from the University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom. She completed her master’s degree in English Language Teaching at the University of Manchester, United Kingdom, and holds a bachelor’s degree in European Studies from the University of Limerick, Ireland.
Dr. Sullivan most recently served as the Dean of General Education at the Canadian University Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and previously held the role of Dean of University Advancement. Her prior experiences include serving as Consultant & Manager of Student Registration and Recruitment Services at Niagara College, Saudi Arabia; President of Global Partnerships at United Business Institutes; and Founding Director of the Center for Language Education at the Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China. She has extensive experience as an educator, teacher, and administrator in international settings.
Dr. Sullivan will be working closely with the Vice President for Academic Affairs. I am confident that Dr. Sullivan can strengthen our Language Center by bringing in innovative ideas from her experiences and will be able to serve the AIT Community particularly our students, working with our faculty.
She can be reached by email at kathyos@ait.asia or by her office phone number, 5887.
Please join me in welcoming the newest member of the AIT family and give her our support and utmost cooperation!
2) Join Us for the AIT Entrepreneurship Center Open House [19 February 2024]
Dear AIT Community,
Join us for an exciting afternoon at the AIT Entrepreneurship Center Open House! This event is packed with valuable insights, networking opportunities, and a thrilling Insta-Pitch Challenge, where you can showcase your creativity and win prizes.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, 19 February 2024
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: AIT Entrepreneurship Center
What’s in It for You?
- Discover the resources and opportunities at the AIT Entrepreneurship Center.
- Meet our team and expert mentors.
- Network with aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs.
- Take part in the dynamic Insta-Pitch Challenge:
3 minutes to prepare
3 minutes to pitch
3 winners walk away with prizes
Whether you're looking to bring your ideas to life, meet like-minded individuals, or simply explore what entrepreneurship has to offer, this is your chance!
RSVP Now: bit.ly/4g8GUlz
Mark your calendar and see you there!
4) Join Us for the International Bites & Beats Festival – A Celebration of Food & Music!
Dear AIT Community,
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of global flavors, vibrant performances, and cultural celebration at the International Bites & Beats Festival!
Date: February 21, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: AIT Pond
Theme: International Bites & beats
Indulge in delicious cuisines from around the world, experience live performances, and immerse yourself in a night filled with tastes and tunes from diverse cultures. Whether you're a foodie, a music lover, or just looking for a great time, this festival has something for everyone!
Come, eat, dance, and celebrate with us! No registration needed – just bring your enthusiasm and enjoy the festival!
5) AIT MEDICAL CENTER SERVICES
Email from the Office of Human Resources Services on 14 January 2025
Dear AIT Community,
Please note that the AIT Medical Center does not provide full-scale emergency room services. For serious medical emergencies such as a suspected heart attack, stroke, or poisoning, immediate treatment at the nearest hospital emergency room is crucial.
We are glad to welcome the newest members of the AIT family! Let's all wish them a successful journey with us. Welcome aboard!
7) 7 Weeks To Go! AIT Career Fair & Student Research Exhibition: 26 March 2025
Warm greetings from the AIT Career Center!
We are pleased to inform you that the annual AIT Career Fair & Student Research Exhibition, now to be held every January Semester, is scheduled on 26 March 2025 (Wednesday) from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the AIT Conference Center.
You are cordially invited to explore and uncover career opportunities offered by the companies that are joining the event, with five (5) organizations who have confirmed to join so far, namely:
What to expect:
¤ Long-term career prospects
¤ Job placements
¤ Internship opportunities
¤ Research partners
¤ Networking with company representatives
¤ Food market
¤ Free goodies, Raffle Prizes
¤ Career Talks leading to the Fair
¤ and the Student Union Research Exhibition!
Kindly help us spread the word about the Fair, and let us know if you have any company contacts you would like us to invite. Additionally, please note that the annual August 2025 Semester AIT Career Forum, following the updated format introduced in August 2024 Semester, is scheduled to take place on 29 October 2025.
Mark your calendar! For developments and career opportunities, please visit: www.careercenter.ait.ac.th or like/follow: FB: www.facebook.com/officialaitcareercenter/ IG: @aitcareercenter or email: careercenter@ait.ac.th or contact us via phone: 662 524-6326. We will keep you posted with all the updates.
Thank you for your continued support!
1) First UNCCRD Delta Summit 2025
About the Summit
The First UNCCRD Delta Summit 2025 is unique in that it will deliver a White Paper to the United Nations to make operational a UN Convention for Conserving River Deltas (UNCCRD), unveiled and approved at COP28. UNCCRD is being developed by the multi-organisation DeltasUNite consortium led by the African Centre for Climate Actions and Rural Development Initiative (ACCARD). DeltasUNite fosters collaboration between governments, academia, the UN, multilateral Development Banks, international, national, and local-level organizations, public and private sector, and delta communities towards solutions to the rising threats to ocean-facing river deltas.
Why the UNCCRD matters!
Deltas support over half a billion people globally, but face accelerating risks from climate change, rising sea-levels, natural hazards, environmental degradation, pollution, and unsustainable development. These impact delta human and ecosystem health, and threaten biodiversity, food security, and livelihoods. It is imperative to focus global discourse on multi-sectoral collaboration and inclusive governance, policy development, and targeted interventions to help preserve and protect these critical low-lying coastal regions. UNCCRD will be built from the base up through community involvement on an equitable partnership basis.
Objectives
Raise awareness of delta-related issues globally.
Equitable dialogue between all stakeholders – including community representatives, youth, academia, government and non-governmental organisations.
Coordinate stakeholders’ input to the emerging UNCCRD through a co-created draft White Paper for delivery to the UN later in 2025.
Date :17-20 March, 2025 (including a 1 day sightseeing and community visit to the Chao Phraya Delta, Thailand)
Venue: AIT Conference Center, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand
Program
Day 1: Delta Landscapes
Day 2: Delta Livelihoods
Day 3: Delta Threats & Solutions
Day 4: Sightseeing and Community Visit (Optional)
For further details of the event and to register, visit the website: https://internationaldeltasummit.ait.ac.th/
A delegation from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), France visits AIT on 18 February 2025.
- Prof. Pai-Chi Li, President /Kathmandu, Nepal/ 19-23 February 2025
- Prof.P.Abdul Salam, Dean-SERD/ Kathmandu, Nepal/ 19-23 February 2025
- Prof.Sangam Shrestha, Dean-SET/Kathmandu, Nepal/ 19-23 February 2025
- Prof.Weerakorn Ongsakul, Faculty - SERD/ Japan/ 18 - 23 February 2025
- Prof. Weerakorn Ongsakul, Faculty-SERD /UK/ 26 February- 2 March 2025
- Prof. Weerakorn Ongsakul, Faculty-SERD /France/ 11-17 April 2025
- Prof.Thammarat Koottatep, Faculty-SERD/ Benin/ 23 February -1 March 2025
- Mr. Ida Bagus Hendra Gupta, GWSC/ Indonesia/ 23-31 January 2025
- Mr. Sanjeev Jayasinghe, Executvie Director, OAAA/ Srilanka/ 5-19 April 2025
- Dr.Branesh M.Pillai /India/ 12 - 17 February 2024
- Mr.Viraphan Samadi, Helpdesk, intERLab/ Malaysia/ 23 - 27 February 2025
- Mr. Syams Nashrrullah /Timor Leste/ 15 - 23 February 2025
- Mr. Thanaphol Boodchuang /Timor Leste/ 15 - 23 February 2025
- Dr. Ekbordin Winikul, Faculty-SERD /Maldives/ 18 - 22 February 2025
- Dr Avirut Puttiwongrak, Faculty-SET/ Japan, 27 February - 5 March 2025
- Ms. Indra Kumari, OIA /Nepal/ 19 - 23 February 2025
- Dr. Kuo Chieh Chao, Faculty-SET /Japan/ 23 February -3 March 2025
- Ms.Nussarin Sudrohman, SET /Japan/ 23 February -3 March 2025
- Mr. Md.Anishur Rahman, AIT Extension/South Africa/ 15 - 26 February 2025
- Ms. Ajeng Triwuri Widyastuti, SET / Rayong/ 18-19 February 2025
- Mr.Shawn P. Kelly, Executive Director, OIPA/ Singapore/ 19 - 21 February 2025
- Dr. Indrajit Pal, Faculty-SET/ Rayong/ 18-19 February 2025
- Ms. Sunisa Chaoenna, SERD/Khon Khaen/ 21 February 2025
- Sarina Pradhan Thapa, SERD/ Nepal, 19-28 February 2025
E. Classifieds (jobs)
| Ref.no | Position | Type | Posted date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fac 3/22 | Associate / Assistant Professor, SET-ICT | Faculty | December 8, 2024 |
| Fac 3/24 | Faculty Position, SET/STE | Faculty | December 6, 2024 |
| 3/25 | Laboratory Supervisor, SET-ISE | Staff | February 11, 2025 |
| 41/24 | Structural Engineer, AITS | Staff | February 3, 2025 |
| 2/25 | Project Development Officer, SCPU | Staff | January 28, 2025 |