AIT Campus Bulletin

In this issue:

A. Announcements 

B. Workshops/ Conferences

C. Visitors/ MoU/ Agreement Signing 

D. Faculty & Staff Travel

E. Classified (Job)

A. Announcement

1) Revised P&P and Annexes on Responsibility Center Management (FB-2-2-1)

Email from the Director, Office of Academic Administration on 23 March 2026

2) Know our Researcher series: March Edition Featuring Dr. Wenchao Xue

Email from SCPO on 19 March 2026

It's our pleasure to inform you of the release of the March Edition of  the “Know our Researcher @ AIT” series. This publication is a monthly series that has been initiated to highlight and promote AIT’s pioneering and innovative research and capacity building engagements undertaken by its Researchers across the Faculty and Centers of excellence.

This series aims to make the AIT community and its external stakeholders aware of the diverse array of quality research being undertaken at the Institute by its reputed researchers.

This month's Edition: features Dr. Wenchao Xue, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering and founding director of AIT’s Belt and Road Research Center.

Visit the Web link: https://ait.ac.th/know-our-researcher/

3)  Invitation to Join: Emerald Publishing – Usage Training & Publication Journey (8 April 2026 from 1-3 PM)

AIT Library is pleased to invite you to the training session “Emerald Publishing: Usage Training & Publication Journey.” This session will introduce Emerald’s research platform and provide guidance on how to search, access, and publish research with Emerald journals.

Speaker: Ms. Nilubol Pipatpadungsin (Yang), Business Manager – Thailand, Emerald Publishing
Date: 8 April 2026
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Format: Hybrid Training
Venue: VDO-Teleconference Room, AIT Library

What you will learn:

• Using Emerald Insight for effective research and literature discovery
• Maximizing the value of Emerald resources for your research
• Understanding the publication journey with Emerald journals
• Guidance for authors who wish to publish with Emerald

All faculty members, researchers, and students are warmly welcome to join.

To register and reserve your seat, please email library@ait.ac.th. The Zoom link will be sent after your registration is confirmed.

We look forward to your participation.

4) Introducing our New Employees 

We are delighted to welcome the newest members of the AIT family. Let us all wish them a successful and fulfilling journey with us.

Welcome aboard!

5) March 2026 yellow bin Waste Observation – Reminder on Proper Waste Segregation at AIT

Email from the Director, OSC on 20 March 2026

Dear AIT Community,

The Office of Sustainable Campus (OSC) would like to share the key findings from the March 2026 Waste Observation Report and kindly remind everyone of the importance of disposing of waste in the correct bins to maintain the effectiveness of our recycling system and support AIT’s Net-Zero and sustainability goals.

As we move toward a more structured collection phase with our recycling partners, proper segregation at the source has become increasingly important. When recyclable materials are contaminated with food waste or organic matter, the entire batch may be rejected by the recycling facility, resulting in unnecessary landfill disposal, additional cost, and loss of valuable recyclable resources. 

Please refer to the attached observation report with pictures of the bins, key observations, and some guidance. As per the observation, there are many who are effectively contributing. However, the few who do not follow the waste disposal rules may compromise an entire bin of recycling material, leading to its rejection.

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Key Observations—March 2026

1. Academic & Service Areas

• Food waste, dry leaves, and general waste found in Yellow bins - @ 7-11, ISE

• Styrofoam and tissue paper mixed with recyclables-@ CSIM

• Continued use of black/opaque bags preventing proper inspection

• Aluminum cans placed in incorrect bins @AITS, Accommodation Office
  These issues reduce recycling quality and require manual re-sorting.

2. Faculty & Staff Housing

• Vegetable waste and food scraps mixed with recyclables - ST5

• Frequent use of black or non-transparent bags

• Organic waste causing odor, hygiene issues, and rejection of recyclables
  Proper separation is required to maintain clean recycling streams.

3. Student Dormitories (Dorm A–K)

• General waste and vegetable peels found in Yellow bins 

• Styrofoam and tissue paper frequently misplaced . Dorm A, Dorm C, Dorm K

• Incorrect sorting affecting recycling collection quality.

4. Student Dormitories (Dorm L–Y)

• Heavy use of black bags making sorting difficult

• Food waste contamination in recycling bins - Dorm L

• Non-recyclable materials mixed with plastics and paper.- Dorm R

• Styrofoam & Tissue -Dorm W

5. Student Village 1–2

• Aluminum cans disposed in general waste SV 15- 20

• Styrofoam and tissues mixed in recycling bins SV21-26, SV 31 - 36
  Please use the dedicated EEM collection points for glass and metal to ensure proper recovery.

6. Student Village 3 (Most affected area, where many are not following the segregation and disposal process; we urge your cooperation, please!)

• Repeated food waste contamination

• General waste mixed with recyclables

• Need for improved segregation to maintain bin hygiene.

Quick Sorting Reminder

• Yellow Bin – Clean plastics, paper, cartons only (empty and dry)

• Green Bin – Food waste, vegetable peels, organic waste

• Blue Bin – General waste, Styrofoam, tissue paper, contaminated items

• Glass & Metal – Use the 5 dedicated EEM collection points across campus

• E-waste or huge-size waste—contact OSC

• You need an extra bin for segregation; contact OSC

Even a small amount of food residue can spoil an entire recycling batch, so please ensure that recyclable items are clean, dry, and properly sorted before disposal.

AIT’s sustainability success depends on the daily actions of each member of our community. Your cooperation helps reduce waste, lower emissions, and strengthen our vision of AIT as a living laboratory for sustainability.

Thank you very much for your continued support.