Asian Institute of Technology
AIT, 26 August 2026 — Six months after its establishment, the Faculty of Public Policy and Sustainable Development (FPSD) at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has officially launched the FPSD Policy Dialogue Series. The initiative brings together high-profile politicians, parliamentarians, policymakers, researchers, practitioners, advocates, and emerging youth leaders to tackle pressing regional and global development challenges. Through multisectoral
AIT, 19 August 2026 – Who defines the common good when artificial intelligence is designed and deployed across societies marked by unequal power, resources, and representation? More than 30 students and researchers explored this question during a guest lecture by Dr. Vivian H.H. Chen, Associate Professor of AI and Society at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Titled “Beyond the Code: Ethics, Power,
VIETNAM — Ms. Atitaya Phoemphon, a Master’s student in the Development and Sustainability (DS) program within the Faculty of Public Policy and Sustainable Development (FPSD) at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), studying under the supervision of Dr. Duanghathai Buranajaroenkij, has recently completed her deployment as a Youth Volunteer in the eMpowering Youths Across ASEAN (eYAA) Cohort 6 Program in
AIT, 17 August 2026 — The Center on Gender and Forced Displacement (CGFD) of the Faculty of Public Policy and Sustainable Development (FPSD) hosted the “Public Policy, Sustainability, and Urban Futures” on 17 August 2026 at the Milton E. Bender Jr. Auditorium, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). Attended by approximately 30 participants, the event provided a platform for discussing how
We express our deepest gratitude to the estate and family of Prof. Karl E. Weber for their generous support and for continuing the impactful legacy of the late Professor Emeritus Karl E. Weber.
A pioneering academic and institution builder, Professor Weber played a defining role in shaping AIT’s academic and strategic trajectory during critical periods of its growth. Beginning
TOKYO, JAPAN — From 24 – 31 July 2026, two students from the Faculty of Public Policy and Sustainable Development (FPSD) had the wonderful opportunity to participate in a one-week academic exchange program at the Institute for Gender Studies, Ochanomizu University, Japan. Thi Kim Dung Nguyen (Kim), a doctoral student, and Chu Jung Jao (Joy), a master’s student in the
AIT, 05 August 2026 — Following the orientation program for new students of the Faculty of Public Policy and Sustainable Development (FPSD), a special FPSD Alumni Talk quickly followed at the Milton E. Bender Auditorium featuring Dr. Napaphat Satchanawakul from UN ESCAP. This FPSD Alumni Talk is the first of many more that the faculty will be organizing in the
One of the greatest privileges of being Dean is welcoming a new generation of thinkers, researchers, change makers, and future leaders.
Today, our Faculty of Public Policy and Sustainable Development welcomed 54 Master’s and 15 PhD students from more than 15 countries from Asia to Africa and America. Each of you brings a unique story, perspective, and aspiration that will
SINGAPORE — “What does it mean to call Southeast Asia home when the sea is slowly changing the places we belong?”
This poignant question took center stage at the 21st Singapore Graduate Forum on Southeast Asian Studies, hosted by the Asia Research Institute at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Ms. Renz Prudenciado, a doctoral student in the Gender
KUNMING, CHINA – 02 July 2026 – KUNMING, CHINA – 01 July 2026 – Associate Professor Dr. Thi Phuoc Lai Nguyen (Dean of AIT’s Faculty of Public Policy and Sustainable Development – FPSD) and Prof. Kyoko Kusakabe (Deputy Dean) visited the Yunnan University (YU), Chenggong Campus. YU is a leading university in China with a rich history spanning over a
