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DECEMBER 2016
Asian Institute of Technology
DECEMBER 2016
AIT cohosts 15th General Conference of International Association of Universities
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determine how higher education institutions and IAU can emerge as true catalysts for change. The theme this year was “ Higher Education: A catalyst for innovative and sustainable societies.�
This year, the IAU General Assembly focussed on sharing strategies and practices that demonstrate how higher education institutions contribute to innovation and sustainability. The Conference also sought to
Key participants in the inaugural session included Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai, President, AIT; Dr. Dzulkifli Abdul Razak, President, IAU; Prof. Bundhit Eua-arporn, President, Chulalongkorn University; Prof. Pornchai Mongkhonvanit, President, Siam University, and IAU Vice-president; Prof. Charas Suwanwela, Former President, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand; and Prof. Prasart Suebka, Rector, Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand.
sian Institute of Technology (AIT) cohosted the 15th General Conference of the International Association of Universities (IAU), an event that was presided over by Her Royal Highness Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The Conference, which was jointly organized along with Chulalongkorn University, Siam University and Suranaree University of Technology from 13-16 November 2016, also commemorated 100 years of the University System in Thailand.
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