Summer Campers want to save the world!

The first of Asian University’s two annual Summer Camps is under way with nearly eighty youngsters improving their English and having fun. Last weekend the students went to Jomtien Beach and two of the students have written the following about their trip.

“In the weekend, the students of Asian University and me went to Jomtien Beach. We went to Jomtien Beach to picked up litter on the Jomtien, because we wanted to save the world. Now, the world is in Global Warming. We wanted to save the nature in the world. In there after we picked up litter on the beach, teacher and students go to swim but me didn't because I did not carry the swimsuit but my friend went to swim in the sea and he was swim with teacher and TA. After we swam we ate lunch in the beach but we put the litter in the bin because we want to save the world.

After that, we went to the Central Festival Pattaya to relax some students went to Japanese restaurant to ate some Japanese food and some one went to bought some things to family or friend and by some things to next Saturday Korean theme in the party night. Some students went to bowling but I and my friends went to sport shop to bought football. After we bought I went to bought some thing for me like T-shirt and my friend bought CD and model car.

After we went back to school and we watched 2012 movie and I want to be scientist and my friend wants to be a pilot when we grow up and we want to save the human race and we can save the world now by we picked the litter to the bin or use plastic bag.”

Peem Shaowanasai and Phatt Wongsathuaythong

Another group of students reported their day out like this:

“We came to Summer Camp at Asian University to study and practice English. We also make friends and meet TA (Teacher Assistant) and teachers. They are very nice and kind.

The first week was very fun. There were a lot of activities such as sports, movie nights and theme party. At night, TA took us to special activities such as dancing, sports and IT. In the class, the teachers let us play games and teach about world flags, superheroes and watch movies. The food is delicious. We enjoy it very much.

On Sunday morning, the TAs took us to Jomtien Beach to clean-up the beach and go swimming. We got many plastic bags, trash and dead fish. In the afternoon, we went to Central Festival Pattaya. The TAs let us buy accessories for the Korean Theme party night next week.

We think if anyone has a chance you should join this camp. You will get a lot of knowledge and it's really fun!”

Aniwat (Sun), Chanawat Anantanatarat (Tay), Paveenuch Chiapaikaew (Mye), and Thawanrat Jirawatjanya (Cartoon)

There are still a few places left for the second camp, from 17 April – 9 May 2010. Check the website for more information http://www.asianust.ac.th/special/summercamp.htm

Earth Messages by multimedia students

Robert reflected in Guitar's mirrors

Art's tree

As part of their course on art and design practice, the BA Multimedia Students at Asian University were given an assignment to produce character themed art work in the university grounds. The objectives include using the aesthetic qualities which derive from the natural environment. As Asian University is located (on Highway 331) on a large plot of land, with a variety of open space and trees, as well as flat and steeply sloping areas, there was plenty of choice.

May's tree

Quan's installation

Much imaginative work has been created, and the photos show some of the results.

May has help from a friend.

Chad's middle path

The theme choices they made were from a list of attributes, such as Virtue, Compassion, Integrity, Benevolence, Humility and Flexibility and their opposites.

M's work

The students each prepared their project proposals, chose a suitable site, and assembled the necessary materials to construct the exhibits. They then set to work, with a little help from their friends, to put together the installations.

Arm's work

The Earth Messages will remain on display until the end of March.

May reflected in Guitar's work

Thanks to Martin and Robert for the photos.

Students teach English at Huay Yai school

Thanks to ajarn Robert for the pictures.

Opportunities for Dutch students in the Pattaya area.

Jacques Lebens, from The Netherlands, is currently working in the Pattaya area on his thesis for his bachelor degree. He spent six months in the area last year and returned in February 2010 to complete his studies here. He is from the EPSA Educational Consultancy Foundation in the Netherlands and is here to identify opportunities for Dutch students to do internships in this region. His main interests are in the fields of business, tourism, education, hospitality management, health care and government services. He is focusing on industries and businesses within about twenty-five kilometres from Pattaya and Jomtien.

Last year Jacques, along with eight students from the Netherlands, spent his time studying the success of small Thai entrepreneurs in the area. This year he is preparing for his final thesis, and in April will be joined by another student who is focusing on the social and cultural aspects of the programme.

The EPSA foundation has been employed by the Fontys University of Applied Sciences, in the south of The Netherlands, to seek out opportunities for Dutch students to gain work experience with local companies in Thailand.

Jacques is currently based at Asian University, and, if you would like to know more about his research, please email him at 0622583lebens@hszuyd.nl

National Academic Research Achievement

On March 5, 2010, the Thailand Research Fund (TRF) announced the official results of the quality assessment of academic research outputs in science and technology for the discipline level of Thai higher education institutions in 2010. There were a total of 436 disciplines from 36 Thai higher education institutions participating in this assessment. Four indicators with appropriate weighting were employed; i.e., the equivalent international journal publication per faculty member (30%), the journal impact factor per faculty member (20%), the equivalent international journal publication per discipline (30%), and the journal impact factor per discipline (20%).

For the discipline of electrical engineering, the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EE) in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at Asian University obtained the maximum scores for the first two indicators with the TRF Index of 4.2 and the overall rating of 4 out of 5 scaling. For this national academic research achievement, the TRF will provide a maximum of 50,000 baht research funding to support research activities in the EE department at Asian University.

Faculty and students of The Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department

For more information contact the Department Head, Dr. Danai, (front row, third from left in photo) at dtg@asianust.ac.th

Asian University Games: 27th February 2010

Saturday, 27^th February saw the annual sporting event of the year here at Asian University, with all the individual year students competing against each other in a knockout competition in a host of games and activities.

The day started with an amazing dance competition which was clearly won by the first year students. This competition was followed by many exciting and physically charged sports ranging from Tug of War to Football, Chairball and Basketball.

While it was a toughly fought out competition in all areas, the first year students came through as the clear winners in the majority of events.

A great team spirit was shown by all participants and we look forward to many more such days in the future.