Master of Arts in Interaction Design MA IxD

Check out the new programme from the Faculty of Liberal Arts.

http://www.asianust.ac.th/ma-ixd/index.htm


Asian University’s MA Programme in Interaction Design aims to be the foremost contributor to the development of communication media and information technology in Thailand and Asia by providing a high quality teaching and learning experience which is flexible through offering various study options as well as study schedules (Part-time & Full time).

For an information pack email ma-ixd@asianust.ac.th

Alumni come "home" to their University

Since the first student intake at Asian University in 1998, there have been many graduates and MBAs who are now taking their places in Thailand and the world.

The Alumni Homecoming on 23 January was a chance for them to return to campus, and share some of their experiences with the current students and with faculty who taught them over the years.

Dr, Viphandh Roengpithya, the university president, welcomed the visitors, and the students with an interesting talk covering many aspects of his working life, including how he started his first company, and how he made his first million. He especially encouraged the students from families who run their own businesses to gain experience in another company, before they return home to the family firm.

The students and alumni then held a “getting to know you” session, to learn about the successes of the alumni, and the stories of their experiences. There was plenty of catching up to do.

After lunch, Nichasil Tantivejkul, who graduated BBA in 2004 and is now working for the government in NESDB (National Economics and Social Development Board) gave a lively presentation about his work experience and then gave predictions for the next twenty years in Thailand. After graduating from Asian University he studied for a Master’s degree in Australia, and gained worked experience with Nectec, General Motors and Siam Cement Group before his current job.

For the future, he predicted better integration of the regional infrastructure (roads, water, power, telecoms) and referred to the twenty first century building blocks: atoms, bits, genes and neurons.

Everyone enjoyed sports organised by the University sports staff, and Alumni beat the students at Chairball and football, while the students won the basketball game.

The day was rounded off with an excellent barbecue, and the sharing of experiences continued.

Thanks to Ajarn Robert and the sports staff for the photos.

This story is in the local press, including here:

http://www.thainewsland.com/a428378-asian-university-alumni-come-home-to-the-campus

M.4 and M.5 College students enjoy their field trip

Bang Pa In

We all remember school trips from our childhood, wherever we may have been brought up. And in Thai schools today, this tradition continues, especially as recent educational acts have stressed the need for Thai children to experience their culture close up and first hand.

With this in mind, the staff from the College at Asian University organized an instructive and enjoyable social trip for its M.4 and M.5 students, taking in the central plains provinces of Ayutthaya, Suphaburi and Chainat.

Tat tries planting rice

Students studying Thai literature, history, geography and Buddhism got to experience their subjects in the real world, outside the formal study atmosphere of their classrooms.

Chompoo, Arrisa and Bow

Benz in the paddy

Among the sights the students were treated to were the great ruined temples of Ayutthaya, traditional farming techniques in Suphanburi, and one of the Kingdom’s largest hydroelectric dams in Chainat. The students saw for themselves the hard work involved in farming, and tried their hands at planting rice and ploughing with buffaloes.

Benz with the buffalo plough

A weary, but thoroughly satisfied group of students and staff returned home late on Sunday night at the end of their 3 three day tour. All believed that their cultural adventure had been very rewarding, that it had enhanced their understanding of their school subjects, and had motivated them to find out more about their fascinating country.

Grade 10 students at Bang Pa In

This story is in the local press including here:

http://www.pattayadailynews.com/en/2010/01/22/the-college-students-enjoy-their-field-trip/

Success for Asian University Dance Team.

Congratulations to the Asian University Dance Team, who recently came third in a national competition. The students have written about their success.

"Thailand Game Show is one of the biggest game show in Thailand. The event ran from 12-14 January 2010 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. It had a dance competition called “Grand Chase Cover Dance Contest” which was organized by Funbox company. It had many teams entered to this competition and Asian University team was one of them too.

The Asian U team has 5 members who are Tipdonnaya Bhumikornsakulsiri, Tipvarintorn Bhumikornsakulsiri, Pawida isarangkul na ayudhaya, Patchaphon Suphason and Senee Chaikulthewin.

Asian University team which covers f(x) passed through the final round and our team got third place in this competition.

Moreover two members of the Asian University, who are Tipdonnaya and Tipvarintorn, got first place in another competition called “Idol Girl 2010” in which they will be a presenter for “Monster Master online” game.

The attachment is the picture of our success."

Tipdonnaya Bhumikornsakulsiri

Tipvarintorn Bhumikornsakulsiri

Pawida isarangkul na ayudhaya

Patchaphon Suphason

Senee Chaikulthewin.