By AIT Public Affairs
29 November 2023: The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) recently concluded its international training and exposure visit on “Recent Advances in Tropical Aquaculture, Aquaculture Nutrition, and Feed Technology.” The program, held from November 8 to 21, 2023, was organized by the Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management Program of the School of Environment, Resources, and Development (AARM/SERD) in collaboration with the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA).
A total of 17 participants from 13 different universities in the Philippines and a representative from SEARCA actively engaged in the comprehensive training program. This initiative, spearheaded by the International Affairs Unit of the Office of International and Public Affairs, was a result of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) and Agreements (MoA) signed between AIT and SEARCA in May and October 2023, respectively.
Welcoming the participants, Dr. Sumana Shrestha, Director of International Affairs, emphasized the program’s significance as a valuable learning opportunity for attendees in the field of Aquaculture. Dr. Shrestha also expressed gratitude to SEARCA and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in the Philippines for their support, hinting at the prospect of more collaborative activities in the future.
During the opening day, Dr. Ha Thanh Dong, Assistant Professor of AARM, provided an overview of AARM and outlined the details of the two-week program. Dr. Salin R. Krishna, Program Chair and the main coordinator stressed the importance of the lecture-lab visit-exposure training, highlighting its practical relevance for participants to apply the knowledge gained in their respective universities and contribute to developing the aquaculture sector in the Philippines.
Mr. Russell Rein, Vice President for Administration (VPA), thanked all participants during the closing ceremony, applauding their choice of AIT for the training program and extending a warm welcome for future collaborations.
As a continuation of the program, participants attended two conferences led by Dr. Salin Krishna: the “International Fisheries Symposium (IFS 2023)” from November 22 to 24, 2023, and the “Global Meet on Giant Prawn 2023” from November 27 to 29, 2023, held in Bangkok.
