31 October 2019
Crop Breeding Centre Celebrates Growing Number of PhDs
The West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) has graduated 81 PhDs – of which 31 are women – drawn from 12 countries since its inception in 2008. Read more
Ghana Students Protest Against ‘Elitism’ in Law
Students have taken to the streets of Ghana’s capital, Accra, to protest against mass failures and “elitism” in the law profession. Read more
Ghana to Host African Plant Breeders Association Maiden Conference
The Conference which is expected to bring together over 300 scientists, researchers, national agriculture policy makers, students and professionals from both public and private sectors in the fields of plant breeding and seed science will be hosted by the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) at the Auditorium of the Department of Economics, University of Ghana. Read more
Government Urged to Stop Interfering in Universities
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and former Ghanaian president, John Mahama, said the NDC will continue to promote greater academic freedom in Ghana’s universities. Read more
Her Ladyship Chief Justice Sophia A.B. Akuffo Delivers 2019 Alumni Lecture
Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Sophia A. B. Akuffo has urged Ghanaians to strive for excellence in nation building, arguing that in a nation where excellence is rewarded, mediocrity would be shrunk and greatness would thrive. Read more
KNUST Admits Over 22,000 students for 2019/2020 Academic Year
The University received a total of fifty-six thousand five hundred and forty-eight (56,548) applications from all over the world but forty-three thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven students (43,877) qualified. The University was, however, able to offer admission to twenty-two thousand and eleven students (22,011) out of the total qualified applicants. Read more
Laweh Open University, the First Accredited Open University in Ghana…
The Laweh Open University College is the first authorized Open University College in Ghana established in 2014 as an open supported learning institution offering certificates, diplomas, degrees and postgraduate courses. Read more
Lecturers in BBC Sex-for-Grades Documentary Face Probe
Two lecturers of the University of Ghana have been interdicted by the Business and Executive Committee of the university after they were featured in a BBC documentary that implicated them in an alleged sex-for-grades scandal, a statement issued by the institution’s public affairs directorate has said. Read more
MP Pledges Support for UGBS Innovation Hub
The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West–Wuogon, Honourable Lydia Alhassan pledged her assistance for the establishment of a Business Innovation Hub at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS). Read more
Prof. Flolu Advocates for Further Discourse on Global Trends in Educational Reforms
Prof. Emmanuel James Flolu has called on the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) to use the 25th Anniversary celebration to engage in further discourse on major government educational reforms within the context of global trends. Read more
Quality Doctoral Programmes are Vital for Development
Ghana’s National Accreditation Board was established in 1993 by the government of Ghana for four primary purposes. Read more
Resolve the Concerns of TUTAG-TEWU
The Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) of Trades Union Congress has called on government to address the concerns of staff of Technical Universities in the implementation of the migration processes. Read more
Sex for Grades’: Undercover in West African Universities
Academic institutions in West Africa have increasingly been facing allegations of sexual harassment by lecturers. This type of abuse is said to be endemic, but it’s almost never proven. Read more
Towards a United National Students’ Front
The overarching body for all students in Ghana, the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), will soon hold a unity congress to elect a single, united set of officers to steer the activities of the union for the 2019-20 academic year. Read more
UGBS Receives Delegates from University of Botswana
The University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) on 2nd October 2019, received a delegation from the University of Botswana (UB), through the Consulate of Botswana. Read more
UGBS Staff Trained On “How to Be Globally Competitive as Professionals
Speaking on the theme, “How to be Globally Competitive as Professionals”, Mr. Evans Kwesi Mensah, a Global Business Strategy Consultant, took Staff of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) through a training session.
University of Ghana Signs MoU with Bui Power Authority
The University of Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bui Power Authority to conduct feasibility studies for the construction of a 2.5 megawatt of solar farm for the University of Ghana. Read more
30 September 2019
Alumni, Students Arrested Over Plans to Protest Conversion of Katanga, Unity Halls
Five alumni and students of University Hall popularly called Katanga Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have been arrested by the Ashanti regional police command. Read more
Basic Education New Curriculum to Take Effect September
The Minister for Education, Dr Mathew Opoku-Prempeh, disclosed this when he took his turn at the Meet-the- Press series in Accra to update the media on the status of pre-tertiary and tertiary education in the country. Read more
COLTEK Hosts Ashanti Region’s Maiden International Youth Day Celebration
International Youth Day is celebrated to promote better awareness of the World Programme of Action for Youth, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1996 (resolution 50/81) to bring youth issues to the attention of the international community… Read more
HRODD Holds Orientation for UG 2019 National Service Persons
The Human Resource and Organisational Development Directorate (HRODD) has held an orientation session for the University of Ghana’s 2019 National Service Persons. Read more
KNUST Campus Declared a Security Zone
The campus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has been declared a security zone. Read more
Orientation and Mobility Training for 2019/2020 Level 100 Students with Visual Impairment Commences on Legon Campus
The annual Orientation and Mobility training for fresh men and women with visual impairment began last weekend on the Legon campus. The training forms part of support services offered by the Office of Students with Special Needs (OSSN). Read more
Study Highlights Need for More Faculty Capacity Investment
Researchers of a study in Ghana has called for increased investment in faculty capacity, suggesting that such investment will boost jobs for PhD graduates, support increasing student numbers and contribute to national development. Read more
Tools to Transform the Teaching and Learning Experience
The need for university lecturers to possess the pedagogical skills that can empower students to acquire 21st century skills and take responsibility for their learning in a process of co-construction of knowledge was highlighted … Read more
UEW Undergoes Institutional Accreditation Review
The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has undergone a four-day cyclical institutional review undertaken by the National Accreditation Board (NAB). Read more
University of Cape Coast PhD Student Uses Drone Technology to Improve Livelihoods of Smallholder Farmers
Modern technology is making it possible for the youth to find agriculture attractive and it provides opportunities for them to engage in the service industry involving small farmers. Read more
University of Edinburgh Signs MOU with the University of Ghana
The meeting which took place at the Fiesta Royale Hotel, Accra, was to explore and benchmark best practices from different African health systems in tackling infectious diseases and to improve the management and treatment of endemic and epidemic infectious diseases. Read more
University of Ghana Receives Delegation from Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Elizabeth Alexander, President and Mariët Westermann, Executive Vice President for Programs and Research of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, have paid a working visit to the University of Ghana. Read more
31 August 2019
CABE Holds its Maiden Awards and Dinner
The College of Art and Built Environment (CABE) of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has held its maiden College Awards at the Senior Staff Club House to celebrate the College’s excellence and honour its hardworking staff. Read more
Can Libraries Meet the New Mandate of Colleges of Education?
Ghana’s quest to have quality teachers at the pre-tertiary level has led to various reforms in the teacher education sector. Read more
College of Health Sciences and CoBReG Holds Joint Scientific Conference
The College of Health Sciences (CHS) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in conjunction with the Convention of Biomedical Research Ghana (CoBReG) have held the 8th College of Health Sciences and 12th Convention of Biomedical Research Ghana, Joint Research Conference at KNUST. Read more
Female Students Encouraged to Pursue STEM
The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (WiSTEM) has organised a mentorship and career guidance program for female students of second cycle institutions in Ghana. Read more
How Ashesi Lecturer Dr Sena Agyepong is Helping Create Employment…
This July, over 100 youth from Bia West and Asunafo North, both rural towns within Ghana’s cocoa belt, completed an entrepreneurship boot camp, forming the fourth and fifth cohorts of the MASO Business Academy. Read more
KNUST Tops Presidential Pitch Season II Competition
Two female students from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have emerged winners of the Second edition of the Presidential Pitch Competition. Read more
Roll-Out of the New Teacher Education Programme
Forty-six public Colleges of Education will from October 2019 collaborate with five public universities in the country to roll out the new B.Ed programme approved by the National Accreditation Board. Read more
University of Ghana and Jagenollian University Sign MOU
The University of Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jagenollian University, Poland to provide scholarship opportunities to students and promote research collaboration among faculty. Read more
University of Ghana Continues to Soar on World Rankings
With the recent release of the Webometrics Ranking, University of Ghana is ranked 16th in Africa, placing it ahead of all universities in Ghana and in West Africa. Read more
31 July 2019
Ashesi, ASU and KNUST Share Knowledge in Research, Teaching & Learning
Ashesi welcomed faculty and staff from Arizona State University (ASU) and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to campus in June as part of efforts to deepen ties amongst the three institutions. Read more
Ashesi Faculty Lead Organisation of Computing and Sustainable Societies Conference in Ghana
Ashesi’s Engineering and Computer Science departments led local organisation for a computer research conference that convened over 150 global stakeholders and experts in Accra in July. Read more
Department of Animal Science and GPP Trains Poultry Farmers
The Department of Animal Science of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in collaboration with the Ghana Poultry Project (GPP) has organised a training workshop for stakeholders in the poultry industry. Read more
Disability Centre Holds Workshop on Intellectual Disability
Investigators from the Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation with support from the Office of Grants and Research has organised a one-day workshop on intellectual disability under the theme ‘Intellectual Disability, Healthcare and Technology’. Read more
Fulbright Scholar Supports SPED
A Fulbright Scholar and Co-Director of University of North Carolina (UNC) Asheville’s 2019 Discover Ghana Study Abroad Program, Prof. Tiece Ruffin has supported the Department of Special Education (SPED) of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) with learning materials. Read more
Science and Technology Seminar Series for Females in First Cycle Institutions Opens at KNUST
The Provost of the College of Science (CoS), Professor Mrs. Ibok Oduro, has officially opened the Science and Technology Seminar for Females in First Cycle Institutions. Read more
University of Ghana and Ghana Air Force Signs Memorandum of Understanding
The University of Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ghana Air Force to build capacity in the engineering sectors of both institutions. Read more
University of Ghana Launches Maiden Alumni Homecoming Weekend
The University of Ghana as part of its 70th Anniversary Celebrations has launched its maiden Alumni Homecoming Weekend at the Great Hall of the University of Ghana. Read more
University of Ghana, School of Public Health Assumes Role as GEMNet-Health Secretariat
Effective March 2019, University of Ghana, School of Public Health (UGSPH), a founding member of the Global Evaluation and Monitoring Network for Health (GEMNet-Health), has assumed the role of GEMNet-Health Secretariat. Read more
30 June 2019
20 Institutions Bring Lessons and Experiences to Education Collaborative 2019
The Education Collaborative at Ashesi launched in 2017 to serve as a platform for African universities to collaborate and share best practices. Read more
ASUU Decries Sacking of UNILAG’s Professor in Ghana
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) University of Lagos (UNILAG) chapter has decried the sacking of Professor Austin Nwagbara, a Nigerian professor, by the University of Education (UEW), Ghana, saying: ‘No African intellectual shall in any way be persecuted, harassed or intimidated for reasons only of his or her intellectual work, opinions, gender, nationality or ethnicity.’ Read more
College of Health Sciences Receives Recognition at World Blood Donor Day
The College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana has been recognised by the National Blood Bank, Ghana at a ceremony to commemorate the 2019 World Blood Donor Day. Read more
Entrepreneurial Skills Take Centre Stage at 2019 MasterCard Scholars Convening at Ashesi
Accra, Ghana’s capital city, generates over 2500 tonnes of plastic waste daily, yet only 2% of this is recycled. Read more
Human Resources Division Organises Workshop for Retiring Staff
The Human Resources Division (HRD) of the Registrar’s Offices of KNUST has organised a three-day workshop for staff retiring from 2024-2026 on the theme: ‘Retiring Gracefully’. Read more
Professor Augustine Uzoma Nwagbara Dismissed from UEW
The University is highly disturbed by the huge embarrassment his unguarded statement has brought to the institution, the Ministry of Education, and, indeed, Ghana as a whole. Read more
Science and Technology Seminar Series for Females in First Cycle Institutions Opens at KNUST
The Provost of the College of Science (CoS), Professor Mrs. Ibok Oduro, has officially opened the Science and Technology Seminar for Females in First Cycle Institutions. Read more
Universities as a Direct Partner in Local Development
The University for Development Studies was founded in 1993 by the government of Ghana. Its main purpose is for the university to collaborate with communities to find solutions to the environmental, social and economic problems plaguing the northern regions of Ghana. Read more
Universities Must not be Limited to Campuses
Dr Archibald Letsa, Volta Regional Minister, has called on universities to extend teaching and learning beyond their campuses and make communities integral parts of tertiary education. Read more
University of Ghana and California State University organise Faculty Seminar – “Ghana Calls”
The faculty and a very vibrant cross-section of participants presented and discussed topics as diverse as: How to Educate Africans with African Examples; How to Teach History in Africa; … Read more
University of Ghana Commiserates with the La Traditional Council
A delegation from the University has called on the La Traditional Council to commiserate with them on the passing of the La Mantse, Nii Kpobi Tsuru III. Read more
University of Ghana Partners with the National Institute of Genetics to Strengthen its Genetics Programmes
A University of Ghana (UG) delegation led by the Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Ebenezer Oduro Owusu has completed a visit to the National Institute of Genetics (NIG) in Japan to boost the university’s emerging programmes in genetics research and training. Read more
31 May 2019
A Way to Bypass Cuts in Specialist Medical Training
Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons (GCPS) was established on 9 December 2003 by an act of parliament to provide medical doctors in Ghana with postgraduate specialist training in medicine, surgery and other related disciplines. It also offers a pallet of professional development courses to medical doctors for continuous professional development. Read more
College of Health Sciences Raises Funds for Development Projects
College of Health Sciences has organised a fundraising event at the Kempinski Hotel to raise funds to undertake development projects in the College. Read more
Congratulatory Message
The journey that began like a dream has become a reality; and we at the University of Ghana, proudly join your families, friends and well-wishers to celebrate this significant milestone of your lives. For all the times of late-night studies, the sleepless nights and sacrifices you have made, your reward is finally here. Hearty congratulations to you. Read more
KNUST Bans Sports Betting on Campus
Management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has banned gambling and sports betting on campus. Read more
KNUST Develops First Local Grain Moisture Tester
The Department of Agriculture Engineering of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has developed the first locally-made grain moisture tester. Read more
Launch of “Yes to the SDGs” Raffle on UG Campus
The Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST), University of Ghana is partnering the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Advisory Unit of the Office of the President to sensitise the general public on the SDGs. Read more
Meet Ghanaian Math-Goddess Angela Tabiri Pursuing PhD in Mathematics
Until recent times, most women hardly pursued courses that would eventually lead to careers in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). In light of dis, a young woman has won many hearts for her PhD work in Mathematics. Read more
The Statue of Gandhi and the University of Ghana
In December 2018, a statue of Mahatma Gandhi was removed from the University of Ghana’s campus in response to protests from students and staff. Read more
University of Ghana Celebrates 2019 World Intellectual Property Day
The University of Ghana, joined the rest of the world in celebrating the World Intellectual Property Day. Read more
UG Delegation Meets Minister of State, Tertiary Education
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ebenezer Oduro Owusu has led a delegation from the University of Ghana to meet the Minister of State in Charge of Tertiary Education, Prof. Kwesi Yankah. Read more
University of Ghana Launches Bachelor of Education Curriculum
A four-year Bachelor of Education Curriculum to be rolled out in October 2019 has been launched by the School of Education and Leadership, College of Education. Read more
30 April 2019
Ashesi Recognised in Global Ranking of Universities Driving UN Sustainable Development Goals
A new Times Higher Education (THE) global ranking of universities, based on an assessment of their impact on the world, has listed Ashesi as one of the world’s best. Ashesi is the only private university in Ghana on the list, ranking in the world’s top 301+ universities alongside the University of Ghana and the University of Professional Studies, Accra. Read more
C3SS Interacts with University of Ghana Basic Schools Pupils
The Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Studies (C3SS) has held its first engagement with pupils of the University of Ghana Basic Schools (UBS) at the UBS campus, Legon, on Friday April 5, 2019. Read more
Cooperation Project Between H_DA & Amp; KNUST Officially Launched
The Department of Sociology and Social Work has officially launched a new cooperation with the Social Work Department of Hoshschule Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences (H_Da), Germany, dubbed ‘Educational Partnership in socio-pedagogical methods in social work towards improving the lives of Ghanaian children’. Read more
Engineering Community and Resources Strengthen Problem-Solving Culture Across Campus
When Ghana announced intentions to establish a partnership with a U.S drone delivery service, aimed at health supplies, it generated a lot of skepticism across the country. But on campus, Engineering student Robert Boateng-Duah considered it an exciting opportunity. Read more
It is Time for Universities to Take Mental Health Seriously
While managers of Ghanaian higher education institutions aspire to see their institutions join the enviable club of research-intensive universities and secure favourable positions in global rankings, in order to achieve this they have had to deal with a range of problems including inadequate funding, increased student enrolment and proportionally fewer staff. Read more
Japanese Car Maker Invests in University Engineering Programme
The University of Ghana and the local subsidiary of the Japanese car maker, Toyota Ghana Limited, last month signed a project partnership agreement under which a total of US$3 million, to be disbursed over a 10-year period, will be used to finance the construction of workshops and training facilities at the university to benefit both engineering students and the company’s technicians. Read more
KNUST And NMT To Promote Science and Technology
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (NMT), has collaborated with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop areas in Science and Technology. Read more
Level 300 Students of COLTEK Prepare for Industrial Attachment
A day’s orientation has been organised for level 300 students at the College of Technology Education, Kumasi (COLTEK) of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) as part of preparations to embark on compulsory industrial attachment upon completion of the second semester examinations in June 2019. Read more
LISA Organises Workshop on Building Capacity of Female Scientists
The KNUST-Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis (KNUST-LISA) has organised a workshop on ‘Building Capacity of Female Scientists in Data Analysis for Decision Making and Strategic Planning’. Read more
New Bill Prompts Warnings Over Loss of Academic Freedom
Concerns have been raised over a new Public Universities Bill yet to be put before parliament in Ghana, with the former vice-chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Ernest Aryeetey, warning it is likely to take away “every facet of academic freedom”. Read more
Prof. Gyampo Delivers Inter-College Lecture on the 1992 Constitution and Constitutionalism in Ghana
Professor Samuel Agyei-Mensah indicated that Ghana had practiced the hybrid constitution for a long time now and he believed the time has come to interrogate the system to find out the challenges and make recommendations for review. Read more
Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo Delivers Inaugural Lecture
Prof. Amfo explained that linguistic structures like words, phrases, sentences and longer utterances, whether spoken or written are carefully chosen by speakers to reflect their intent and to direct the addressee in such a way that misinterpretation is minimised. She also indicated that language is inextricably linked to culture and thought. Read more
UEW Launches 2019-2023 Corporate Strategic Plan at COLTEK
The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has launched its fourth 5-year (2019-2023) Corporate Strategic Plan (CSP) that would facilitate the successful execution of its core mandate as the foremost teacher training university in Ghana. Read more
University of Ghana Hult Team calls on Vice Chancellor
The University of Ghana Hult team, winners of the 2019 Hult Prize Regional competition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia has presented awards to the Vice-Chancellor. The team which is also known as Team Agrilab are represented by Nana Akua Afriyie Busia (Team Leader), Isaac Kojo Aboah, Henry Duah and Daniel Kwame Afriyie. Read more
Vice-Chancellor Receives Deputy Rector of University of Luiss
Prof. Raffaele Marchetti, Deputy Rector for Internationalization, University of Luiss, Rome, has paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ebenezer Oduro Owusu. The visit was to explore ways of collaborations between the two universities. Read more
31 March 2019
Dr. Priscilla Mante Wins L’Oreal-UNESCO Award
Dr Priscilla Kolibea Mante of the Department of Pharmacology has won the L’Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Rising Talent Award in Paris, France. The award ceremony which took place at the UNESCO headquarters, recognized her for exploring the anticonvulsant activity of the plant alkaloid cryptolepine and its solid-lipid nanoparticles in the management of neurocysticercosis-induced epilepsy. Read more
FSE to Promote STEM Education in Ghana
The Faculty of Science Education (FSE) as part of its week-long celebration has outlined strategies to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education in Ghana. This is to support the government to be on target with its policy to achieve a ratio of 60:40 sciences to humanities in the nation’s tertiary institutions. Read more
Lebanese Embassy in Ghana to Widen Scope of Scholarship Scheme in KNUST
The Embassy of Lebanon in Ghana has promised to extend the scope of its existing scholarship scheme beyond the Faculty of Law in the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to other Faculties in the University. Read more
University Librarians Charged to Embrace Open Access
African Universities have been encouraged to embrace Open Access as the new order of making research accessible, visible and cost effective, in order to facilitate the academic mandate of teaching and research. Read more
28 February 2019
3-year University Education: It’s Dangerous for Ghana – KNUST Vice Dean of Students
The Vice Dean of Students (DOS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr. Otchere Addai Mensah has advised the government to not give consideration to the debate on cutting undergraduate education to 3 years instead of the current 4 years, MyNewsGh.com reports. Read more
3-year University Education Possible – Educational Consultant
Dr Prince Armah insists the cost per head in training an individual at the university is higher than that incurred at the Secondary level and will make economic sense to reduce the number of years at the tertiary level. Read more
GAUA President Encourages Members to Embrace Change
Mr. Kwame Yeboah Jr., President of the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has admonished members of the Association to embrace the new criteria for promotion for Senior Members Non-Academic (Administrative and Professional). Read more
Graduate College of IOWA State University of Science and Technology to Increase its Ghanaian Enrolment
The Dean of Graduate College of IOWA State University of Science and Technology, Professor William R. Graves has revealed that his institution is committed to increasing the enrolment of Ghanaian students. Read more
University of Ghana Receives Delegation from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU)
The University of Ghana has received a delegation from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Japan, and called at the Offices of the Dean of the International Programmes. Members of the delegation comprised faculty, undergraduate and graduate students from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU). Read more
31 January 2019
KNUST-Affiliated University Not Reopened for Almost 2 Years; No Explanation to Students
The African Institute of Sanitation and Waste Management, a Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology affiliate, at Adjiringanor in the Greater Accra Region, has abruptly halted all its programmes and proceeded on a break, which has lasted for two year now. Read more
Noguchi Hosts West Africa Network for TB, Aids and Malaria
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), a constituent of College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana and Ghana’s leading biomedical research institute, has hosted the West African Network for TB, AIDS and Malaria (WANETAM) year 2 retreat to provide a platform for the assessment of the year 1 project activities as well as in-depth discussions with fellows and visiting scientists from its network of research centres and reprograming of future plans. Read more
No PhD, No Tenure Policy – Is it the best way forward?
The importance of higher education in the development of any nation cannot be overemphasised. It has become a major driver of development for most countries. Read more
Vice Chancellor Presented with Leadership Award
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof. Ebenezer Oduro Owusu has been presented with a Companion of Global Public Excellence Award for his leadership and vision to humanity by the Global Companion of leadership. Read more
31 December 2018
Department of Earth Science Organises Workshop on Earth Science Awareness
The Department of Earth Science in collaboration with the Canadian High Commission has held a workshop on Earth Science Awareness Creation for High School teachers. The workshop which is the first of its kind organised by the department was under the theme “Science and The Earth We live in”. Read more
How Affirmative Is 25%… Think This Through.
Affirmative action is “intended to end and correct the effects of a specific form of discrimination” that is action favoring those who tend to suffer from discrimination and thus positive discrimination. But have we tackled our own case from the roots to find a lasting solution? Read more
Mr. Kelvin Sah Spearheading Yet Another Revolution at the Student Front
In the aftermath of the impasse period, the President of the KNUST SRC made a call on all forms of student activism to be channeled formally through his office. Read more
Students propose solution for e-waste in Ghana at the 2018 Global Retail Challenge
A student team from Ashesi’s Design lab along with 27 other student teams across the world, participated in the 2018 Global Retail Challenge held by Retail Industry Leaders Association and the Bensadoun school of Retail Management at McGill University in Montreal. Read more
UEW Commissions First Ever Graduate Lounge in Ghana
The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) on Tuesday, 18th December, 2018 commissioned the first ever Graduate lounge in any public University in Ghana at the Faculty of Social Sciences Education Block Room 405, North Campus, Winneba. Read more
University Removes Gandhi Statue at Centre of Protests
The University of Ghana has pulled down a statue of Mahatma Gandhi on its campus, campus-based news outlet Radio Univers reported on 12 December. This comes more than two years after professors and students called for the statue’s removal, reports Scroll.in. Read more
30 November 2018
Centre for European Studies (CES) Holds 5th Lecture Series
The Centre for European Studies (CES) of the College of Humanities, University of Ghana held its 5thLecture Series for the year 2018 on the theme “Probing the Relevance of European Studies in Africa”. Read more
Homecoming 2018: Returning Home to Ashesi
November 24, 2018 – Unlike most Saturday mornings on campus, there was a palpable buzz on the Archer Cornfield Courtyard this particular morning. Read more
KNUST Crisis Must be a Lesson to All Managers of Higher Education – UPSA Pro-Vice Chancellor
The Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies (UPSA), Prof. Charles Barnor has blamed the recent impasse at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on the neglect of student leadership from the management of the affairs of the institution. Read more
“My father was in the military and got transferred very often,” he shared. “So both my parents felt it would be best to reduce interruptions to my academic growth by sending me off to boarding school, and at the time, Presec had garnered quite the academic reputation. So that’s where I went.” Read more
UEW Increases Funding for Staff Development
The Vice-Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Prof. Anthony Afful-Broni has said that the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) continues to face challenges in securing high quality and experienced doctoral degree holders for its rigorous academic work. Read more
31 October 2018
Chinese Students Arrive in COLTEK for Internship
The second batch of students from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), have arrived at the Kumasi Campus of the University of Education Winneba (UEW) to begin a two-week internship programme. Read more
Public Universities will Soon Collapse – UG Vice Chancellor
There is eminent close down of most of the country’s public universities due to poor remuneration lecturers and other teaching staff are receiving, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana (UG), Prof. Ebenezer Oduro Owusu has predicted. Read more
Universities Directed to Remove Lecturers above 65yrs from Payroll
Public universities across the country have been directed to remove all staff who are aged above 65 years from the government payroll. This was contained in a letter addressed to all the public universities by the National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE). Read more
“We Need Transformative Changes in Laws ….” – Rev. Dr. Comfort Asare
The Director, Department of Gender in the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection of Ghana, Rev. Dr. Comfort Asare has asserted that the nation needs transformative changes in laws, social norms, social institutions and public policies to achieve gender equality. Read more
30 September 2018
KNUST Is Unsanitary Let’s Talk About It-Nii Mantse
In the last few days, a picture of the dump site behind hall 7 has become an item of discussion and many narratives have arisen from all angles possible. Read more
UG Holds Evening of Remembrance in Honour of the Late Kofi Annan, Former Chancellor (2008 – 2018)
An Evening of Remembrance was held in honour of Mr. Kofi Annan, former Chancellor of the University of Ghana (2008-2018) at the Great Hall on Friday, September 7, 2018. Read more
UG UTAG Donates to UG@70 Endowment Fund
The University of Ghana Chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has presented a cheque donation of One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH¢120,000) to the UG@70 Endowment fund. Read more
31 August 2018
Ghana School of Law Reverts to 2-year Curriculum Next Year
The Ghana School of Law is set to revert to its original two-year programme length, school authorities have announced. Read more
No More Lip Service To Technical, Vocational Education — Prez Akufo-Addo
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has assured Ghanaians that the government will not engage in lip service in its quest to transform technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in the country as it works tirelessly to expand technical and vocational opportunities for its industrialisation agenda. Read more
Professor Dorothy Yeboah-Manu Receives Royal Society Africa Prize
Professor Dorothy Yeboah-Manu has received the Royal Society Africa Prize 2018 for her contributions and innovative approaches to understanding Mycobacterium ulcerans and Mycobacterium africanum, combining microbiology, genetic studies and epidemiology in the areas of her work. Read more
Professor Oren Harman Delivers Lecture on Altruism
The current Chair of the Graduate Program in Science, Technology and Society at Bar-Ilan University of Israel, Professor Oren Harman has delivered a lecture on the topic, “The Evolution of Altruism” at the conference room of the International House. Read more
University of Ghana School of Law Hosts 27th African Human Rights Moot Court Competition
The 27th edition of the prestigious African Human Rights Moot Court Competition, hosted by the School of Law, University of Ghana, came to an end on Saturday August 11, 2018 with the final round being held at the auditorium of the Law Courts Complex in Accra. Read more
30 June 2018
Defaulters of Student Loan Fund to be Dragged to Court
The Chief Executive of the fund Kweku Adjei Yeboah said beneficiaries of the fund who have defaulted must pay their loans or be prosecuted in court. Read more
Energy Commission Selects University of Energy as Solar Energy Training Centre
The Energy Commission has recognised the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) as a leader in the area of solar energy. Read more
TTU Signs MoU with Manufacturer
The Takoradi Technical University (TTU), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kay Furniture Industries, to enhance technology and practical learning at the educational institution. Read more
Ghana’s First Female Software Engineer, Farida Bedwei
Defying all odds, Ghana’s first female software engineer, Farida Bedwei, remains resolute on making a difference despite her disability. Read more
University-level upgrade for teacher-training colleges
All Colleges of Education are to be upgraded to University Colleges and will offer a four-year Bachelor of Education degree with effect from the 2018-19 academic year, as part of efforts to improve the quality of teacher training in the country, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced. Read more
31 May 2018
We will not be pushed into opening University of Ghana Hospital – Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health has clearly indicated that it would not be pushed into opening the Unniversity of the Ghana Medical Center. Read more
Re-Naming Of University Of Ghana: Is The Debate Over J. B. Danquah’s Role Necessary
J’ai la nostalgie du lycee. Sure, I miss my University days. As President of the Legon Debating Society, we were once hosting the University of Ibadan in a debate. Read more
College of Health Sciences Organises 2018 Educational Summit
The College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, in collaboration with the Ghana National Exchange Programme School has launched the 2018 Educational Summit at the R.S. Amegashie Hall, University of Ghana Business School under the theme: “UG @ 70 – Bridging the Gap between Secondary and University Education in Ghana: the Role of Stakeholders”. Read more
Educating Ethical, Entrepreneurial Leaders in Africa
The mission of Ashesi University is to educate ethical, entrepreneurial leaders in Africa. The University was started its first class in 2002 with a pioneer class of 30 students and Bachelor Degree programmes in Business and Computer Science. Today, the institution has … Read more
30 April 2018
Minister Challenges African Universities to Enhance Quality of Research
Minister in charge of Tertiary Education, Professor Kwesi Yankah has challenged universities in Africa to invest more of their resources to enhance the quality of the research they undertake in attracting more international students into the sub-region. Read more
Minister Calls for ‘Rethink’ on Higher Education Funding
The way in which tertiary education is funded across Africa needs a rethink because the present model, which was introduced in the colonial era, can no longer be sustained, according to Ghana’s Minister of State in charge of tertiary education Kwesi Yankah. Concerns around the sustainability of higher education in Ghana are growing in anticipation of increased enrolment in the wake of a recently introduced free senior high school policy. Read more
Energy Commission Selects University of Energy as Solar Energy Training Center
The Energy Commission has recognized the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) as a leader in the area of solar energy. The Commission has, in this regard, selected the University as the training center for Solar PV Installers in the design, installation and maintenance of Off-grid and Grid-tied Solar PV Systems. Read more
College of Education Hosts Seminar on Sexual Harassment and Misconduct
The College of Education has hosted a seminar to educate students of the College on the University’s Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Policy. The seminar, which was facilitated by the chairperson and members of the Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee, was to sensitize students on what constitutes sexual harassment, reporting procedures for sexual harassment and misconduct, rights of the complainant, grievance procedures, and counselling and confidentiality in cases that have been reported. Read more
Management of Ghana Publishing Company Calls on Vice-Chancellor
The Management of Ghana Publishing Company Limited has called on the Vice Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The purpose of the visit was to discuss possible ways of collaborating with management of the University and some departments of the University. Read more
30 October 2017
25% Private University Tax to Go
The government will soon scrap the 25 per cent corporate tax imposed on private universities. Read more
47 Alleged Unaccredited Tertiary Institutions in Ghana
The Ghana National Accreditations Board (NAB) has released a list of 47 tertiary schools that are currently operating illegally in the country. Read more
Agribusiness Students Association of Ghana (ABSAG) holds Entrepreneurship Clinic
The Agribusiness Students Association of Ghana (ABSAG) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has held the second edition of its Entrepreneurship Clinic for the 2017/2018 academic year at the Faculty of Natural Resources on the theme: “Cultivating the Entrepreneurial Spirit in Agribusiness Students”. Read more
Algeria awards 40 tertiary level scholarships to Ghanaians
The Algerian Government has awarded a quota of 40 undergraduate scholarships in various disciplines to Ghanaian students to study in selected Algerian Universities for the 2017/2018 Academic year. Read more
Government to Abolish 25% Corporate Tax on Private Universities
The Vice President of Ghana, has disclosed that government is working hard towards the abolishment of the 25% corporate tax on Private Universities as part of government’s support to the private Tertiary Institutions in the country. Read more
Investigate Our Ban from Admitting Law Students
The Mountcrest University College has appealed to government to investigate circumstances under which it was banned from admitting new students into its law faculty. Read more
Preventive Health Clinic Organises Free Breast Cancer Screening for University Community
The Preventive Health Clinic (PHC) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Hospital, with support from Roche, a Swiss multinational healthcare company, has screened members of the University community for breast cancer. Read more
15 October 2017
2017 UEW National Service Personnel Shown Path For Self Employment
The Division of Human Resource held an orientation for the 2017/2018 National Service Personnel as part of its duty to orient newly service personnel posted into the University. Read more
COLTEK Holds International Conference On Cbtr
The College of Technology Education, Kumasi (COLTEK) of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) broke grounds in academia as it successfully organised the maiden International Conference on Competency-Based Training and Research (ICCBTR). Read more
COLTEK Hosts 10 Chinese Students For Internship Programme
The first batch of 10 University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) students have just rounded up a two-week internship at the College of Technology Education, Kumasi (COLTEK) of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) thanks to the agreement on International Students Internship between the UESTC and UEW. Read more
Females Urged To Advance In Their Careers Despite The Odds
The Gender Mainstreaming Directorate of the University of Education, Winneba has organised a 2-day retreat under the theme “Publishing in High Impact Journals” for Female Senior Members in the University to discuss issues affecting career, publication and progression. Read more
France Alumni Ghana Platform Launched In Accra
The France Alumni Ghana Platform, an online social and professional network that will bring together all Ghanaians who have previously studied in France in any discipline, has been officially launched in Accra. Read more
Motives For Pursuing Teaching As A Profession By Student-Teachers In The Uew
The Institute for Educational Research and Innovations Studies (IERIS) of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) took the initiative to conduct a study on the motives of student-teachers in UEW who pursue courses leading to the award of bachelor degrees in Education. Read more
Russian Ambassador to Revamp the Russian Section of the Department of Modern Languages in the University of Ghana
His Excellency Dmitry Suslov, Russian Ambassador to Ghana has paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Ebenezer Oduro Owusu. Read more
UEW Wins Maiden Inter-University Constitution Quiz Competition
The University of Education, Winneba (UEW), emerged as winners of the Western Zone maiden Inter-University electronic Constitution quiz competition organised by the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in Cape CoasT. Read more
30 September 2017
Ghanaians Require Proper Education On Gmos
Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, has urged the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) Board, to educate the public on biotechnology and biosafety issues. Read more
The Lost Dignity Of UTAG Has Now Returned Home To Roost!
In attempting to establish the legal basis upon which Mr. Supi Kwayera (the claimant in the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) suit), derived his rights from, the 1992 Constitution is the first point of call. Article 41 (f), of the 1992 Constitution confers on the citizens of Ghana the right to expose and combat misuse and waste of public funds and property. Read more
Top 10 ‘Useless’ Degrees That People Acquire
Many people around the world aim to earn graduate degrees before they get into a job or occupation. This is because there is a notion that people with graduate degrees tend to earn more than those with lower qualifications. Read more
Wa, Bolga Polytechnics To Get University Status – Government
The National Council for Tertiary Education will be undertaking a reassessment of the conversion-readiness of Wa and Bolgatanga polytechnics into technical universities in December 2017. Read more
Young Women To Be Empowered Through Technology – YWIP
A training programme that seeks to empower young women through the use of technology such as App development for Android, website and Web development has been launched in Accra. Read more
15 September 2017
Book Review: Prof Goski’s ‘Managing for Excellence in the Twenty First Century’
Over the years, students in Africa have been made to accept that doing well in school and reaching the level of higher education will qualify them for the best vacant positions in the best jobs in town. Read more
Chiefs Asked To Seek Higher Education
Chiefs have been advised to seek higher education and leadership skills to help accelerate development in their communities. Read more
Education Is Best Legacy of Oil Companies
Investing in education is the best legacy that oil and gas companies operating in the Ghana will leave behind, Dr Kofi Koduah Sarpong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has said. Read more
Employing Fresh Graduates by Corporate Ghana – HR or Finance Decision or Both?
Data from the Institute of Statistics, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana shows that only 10 per cent of graduates find jobs after their first year of completing school due to varied challenges that ranged from the lack of employable skills, unavailability of funding capital for entrepreneurship, poor attitudes of graduates towards job opportunities, as well as the low capacities of industry to absorb the huge numbers. Read more
GIMPA Inducts Professor Philip Ebow Bondzi-Simpson as Rector
The Governing Council of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration has inaugurated Professor Philip Ebow Bondzi-Simpson as its new Rector. Read more
Legal Practitioner Calls for Dedication to Science and Technology
A private legal practitioner has called on government to pay attention to science and technology by funding and motivating teachers in the Upper East Region. Read more
Minister Inaugurates Governing Councils of Six Technical Universities
The Ministry of Education has charged technical universities in the country to deliver practical-oriented teaching and learning different from the traditional universities. Read more
Tamale Technical University Kicks Against ‘Polytechnic’ Council
Various unions and the Alumni of the Tamale Technical University have served notice of resisting the inauguration of the Governing Council with Polytechnic status. Read more
Technical University Council Members Urged to Operate Within Their Mandate
The Minister of Education, has charged the new Takoradi Technical University Council to ensure that the University stayed within its mandate of producing highly skilled manpower for the industrial needs of the country. Read more
University of Ghana Embarks on Initiative to Eradicate Poverty in Ghana
The Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST), University of Ghana, has launched the Economic Inclusion and Poverty Eradication Project (EIPEP) workshop to discuss, plan and implement strategies to achieve a total poverty free country. Read more
31 August 2017
Add Value to Nation’s Research on Planning
The Minister of State in charge of Tertiary Education, Professor Kwesi Yankah, has expressed concern over the paucity of research data for development planning in many African countries, including Ghana. Read more
Are We Getting Obsessed with Certificates?
Most Ghanaian organizations are missing the point by solely and largely putting so much weight on “certificates” as a predominant pathway to employment engagement and/or promotion. Read more
Chiefs Advised to Seek Higher Education and Leadership Skills
The President of the Africa Chieftaincy Transformational Leadership Institute (ACTLI), who gave the advice noted that the structure and system of development now would gradually fade out unproductive chiefs. Read more
Common Mistakes Students Make in Online Courses
An area in education that is currently thriving is undertaking courses online. Many learners today rush into online courses but few finish and get certification due to some mistakes students make while signing up for online courses. Read more
Ghanaian Diplomats and Public Servants Undergo Training
Forty public servants and some security personnel who undertook the Colombia Spanish language course have been presented with certificates of completion and charged to promote the ideals of both countries. Read more
GIMPA Alumni to Establish Needy Fund
The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) Alumni Association is establishing an endowment fund to cater for the needs of brilliant needy students who gain admission to the institution. Read more
Government Is ‘Killing’ Technical Universities – Union
The Technical Universities Teachers Association of Ghana has issued an ultimatum to government to constitute the governing councils for the various technical universities or risk triggering serious labour unrest in that sector. Read more
Occupational Licensing: Does Highly Qualified Mean Highly Effective?
Around the globe, occupational licensing is extensive and growing. In some jurisdictions, practitioners have lobbied and pushed for licensing of their occupation. And in other cases, governments have imposed regulations on some occupations to reconcile special interest of practitioners and those of society. Read more
Scientists Confer on Research Works on Climate Change, Water Insecurity
Climate change and sanitation experts and early career scientists working in Africa are meeting in Accra to discuss their research works with the aim of coming up with antidotes to water insecurity, climate change, flooding and sanitation issues confronting Ghana and other parts of the continent. Read more
The Job Creation Agenda Must Be Pursued
Unemployment has been the bane of Ghana’s development, particularly graduate unemployment. Read more
The Royal Plea
The rich cultural and traditional values of the Ashantis, government’s financial commitment to public universities to enhance capacity building and research work, as well as the need for the government to recruit more lecturers for universities to enhance quality teaching and learning, were among the highlights that climaxed the 51st congregation of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi. Read more
Upgrade Competence of Employees through Training
Employers have been asked to focus priority on upgrading of the skills and competence of their employees through regular in-service training. Read more
15 August 2017
Ajumako Community Pledges Support for Developmental Projects at the College
The Chiefs and people of the Ajumako traditional area have pledged their support towards the development of the College of Languages Education of the University of Education, Winneba located in their Community. Read more
Can Open University Help Widen Access to Education for the Needy?
We have either been told in mournful tones of or come across, on countless occasions, students who could not access university education because they were unable to obtain the requisite qualification or afford the required fees. Read more
College of Languages Education Hold Stakeholder Conference
The College of Languages Education, Ajumako Campus of the University of Education, Winneba has held its first in the series of stakeholder consultations conference with chiefs and opinion leaders in Ajumako. Read more
GAUA Holds Southern Sector CPD Workshop
The National Executive Council of GAUA, recognizing the importance of updating the knowledge and skills of its members put together the workshop to ensure members are able to meet current and emerging challenges of University administration and management. Read more
Ghanaian Universities Charged to Collaborate
The Registrar of the University of Ghana, Legon (UG), Mrs. Mercy Haizel-Ashia, has called for effective collaboration and partnership among universities in Ghana. Read more
Give Us Governing Council to Enable Us Graduate
Students who pursued various masters’ programmes at the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) and completed in 2016 have petitioned government over their inability to graduate due to absence of a governing council for the institute. Read more
Govt to Address Free SHS Challenges Facing Tertiary Institutions
The Vice-President, has said that the government will roll out a number of initiatives to address challenges that will arise at the universities and other tertiary institutions from the implementation of the free Senior high School (SHS) policy. Read more
Japanese Ambassador Visits WACCI
The Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, Mr. Kaoru Yoshimura, has visited the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana. He was received by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ebenezer Oduro Owusu, faculty and staff of WACCI. Read more
Sunyani Technical University Partners Fachhochschule Dortmund to Build Electric Car
The Brong Ahafo Region is gradually becoming a tertiary education hub with most of the universities concentrated within the regional capital, Sunyani. Read more
Training Camp for Girls Begins In Accra
College for Ama (CoFA), a non-governmental organisation committed to girl-child education, has organized a training camp for young girls in two deprived communities in the country. Read more
University of Energy and Natural Resources Council Inaugurated
The Minister of Education, has inaugurated a 15-member Council of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) in Accra. Read more
15 July 2017
CJ urged to investigate Winneba High Court for “bastardising” Winneba varsity
The university had been “bastardised” as a result of the court orders, adding that “academic and administrative activities are disabled”. Read more
Engineering Solutions for Agriculture: First Year Students Employ Smart Irrigation
For their final project for the year, members of the freshmen engineering class designed and built solar powered smart irrigation systems. Read more
Govt Secretarial School Gets Hostel
The commissioning of a 52 bed capacity hostel for the Government Secretarial School (GSS) will take place today to offer relief to the students of the school. Read more
LUCAS College Brings a Refreshing Approach to Education
LUCAS College hosted its maiden Press Conference to announce its presence in Ghana’s educational sector. Read more
Professor Owusu Challenges Graduates to Raise Bar of Excellence
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, has challenged graduates to raise the bar of excellence and be team players wherever they find themselves. Read more
Research and Innovation will be the Heart of Education in Ghana
The president of the Republic of Ghana, has reverberated the government’s commitment to provide quality education to Ghanaians by making research and innovation the heart of education in Ghana. Read more
Students Advised Against Yielding To Peer Pressure
Principal of the Jackson College of Education (JCE), a subsidiary of the Jackson Educational Complex in Kumasi, has cautioned students not to yield to peer pressure to jeopardize their future. Read more
The President of Oduduwa University Pays a Courtesy Call On The Ag. Vice-Chancellor of UEW
The President of the Oduduwa University, Chief Dr. Ramon Adegoke Adedoyin, paid a courtesy call on the Ag. Vice-Chancellor and the Deans of Faculty of the University of Education Winneba to develop a framework of cooperation between the two universities. Read more
UG Students Petition Speaker over ‘Astronomic’ Hike in Fees
Some students of the University of Ghana have petitioned the Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Mike Oquaye to intervene in what they describe as an ‘exorbitant’ increase in the proposed 2017/2018 academic and residential facility user fees of students. Read more
30 June 2017
2nd Delta Africa Grantees Conference to be Held in Accra
The West African Center for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP), University of Ghana will from 3rd – 5th July 2017 be hosting the 2nd DELTAS Africa Grantees Annual meeting at the Fiesta Royale Hotel in Accra. Read more
Academic Qualifications Do Not Guarantee Successful Marriage
It is the dream of most people to tie the knot when they feel it is their time. It becomes unbearable and painful when you are told when to marry and to whom. Read more
Association for the Development of Education in Africa Lauds Ghana
The Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA), has lauded Ghana for having developed adequate data on its tertiary educational institutions. Read more
GTUC Holds maiden Education, Technology and Entrepreneurship Conference
The Ghana Technology University College (GTUC) in collaboration with Coventry University, United Kingdom, has organised the “International Conference on Education, Technology and Entrepreneurship (ICETE) 2017” in Accra. Read more
Involve Private Universities in Policy Discussions
The President of the African University College of Communications, Dr Koryoe Anim-Wright, has asked for private universities to be involved in policy discussions, dialogue and fora impacting higher education in the country, organised by the Ministry of Education. Read more
Puplampu is New Vice Chancellor of Central University
The University Council of Central University has appointed Professor Bill Buenar Puplampu as Vice-Chancellor of the University for a five-year term. Read more
15 June 2017
A Rough but Rewarding Road to Educating Ethical Leaders
At a private liberal arts college in Ghana’s eastern region, where engagement with ethics is embedded into the curriculum, a ‘new normal’ for the region’s businesses and universities is being forged. Read more
Africa Hall KNUST Launches Golden Jubilee Anniversary
The only female hall at KNUST, Africa Hall, has launched its 50th Anniversary Celebration on the theme “50 Years of Women’s Education and Empowerment in Nation Building.” The launch which was held at the Great Hall Conference Room brought together alumni and students of the Hall. Read more
Agric Faculty Hosts World Milk Day Celebration
The Faculty of Agriculture has held its first World Milk Day celebration at KNUST. The aim of the event was to draw attention to the importance of milk and dairy products. Read more
Clarification on the Matter: University of Education Shut Down
We never said in the Press Release of 13th June, 2017 that the Winneba High Court had ordered the closure of the University. The decision to temporarily shut down the University was based on instructions given to the stand-in legal counsel for the University that until Friday June 16, 2017 when the case is called, the University should ensure that it observed all the reliefs being sought in the injunction application and that the consequences were dire if these were not followed. Read more
Faculty of Foreign Languages Education and Communication Holds Annual Seminar
A seminar has been organized for the academic staff of the Faculty to enhance efficiency and collaboration in line with the 2017 Operational Plan of Faculty of Foreign Languages Education and Communication. Read more
Female Senior Members Asked to Climb High on the Academic Ladder
The Dean of the School of Creative Arts, has urged Female Senior Members of the University of Education, Winneba to strive for excellence in Academia. She asked that they aspire to climb high on the academic ladder to make females visible at the top. Read more
Government Orders Reduction of Number of Course Books
The government on Wednesday ordered a reduction in course books, with the aim of dismantling cartels profiting illegally from learning materials. Read more
Professor Ehile Calls for Collaboration between Industry and Educational Institutions
Professor Etienne E. Ehile, the Secretary General of the Association of African Universities (AAU), has called for deeper collaboration between industry and educational institutions. Read more
Twelve Tertiary Institutions Participate in Inaugural Education Collaborative At Ashesi
Staff, faculty and administrators from 12 tertiary institutions in and beyond Africa participated in the inaugural Education Collaborative – an idea sharing platform for education leaders and stakeholders in Africa led by Ashesi. Read more
Vodafone Foundation Supports KNUST
The Vodafone Ghana Foundation, the Charity arm of Vodafone Ghana, has donated an amount of fifty thousand cedis (¢50,000) to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Foundation. Read more
Workshop on Installation of Solar Lighting System.
A day’s training on Light Emitting Diode (LED) Solar Street Lighting System has been held for all Electricians and Air Conditioning Tradesmen on 30th May, 2017 at the University of Education, Winneba. Read more
15 May 2017
Assembly, Education Directorate to Institute Endowment Fund
The Amansie West District Assembly, in collaboration with the District Education Directorate, is to establish an educational endowment fund to sponsor the education of 100 girls in the district to higher educational levels. Read more
Graduate from St. Monica’s College of Education
A total of 358 students have graduated from St. Monica’s College of Education, Mrs. Christina Sobotie, Principal of the College, announced at the 9th Graduation ceremony of the institute. Read more
Teachers Asked to be Committed to their Profession
Deputy Volta Regional Minister has emphasised the role teachers play in national development and asked them to show commitment to the profession. He described teachers as “seed sowers” and said it was regrettable the profession was being used as a stepping stone to other jobs. Read more
Technical Education is Not for Academically Weak Students
Deputy Minister of Education has bemoaned the negative mindset of the public, particularly parents who regard technical education as the preserve of academically weak students. Read more
30 April 2017
Association of African Universities Launches 14th General Confab
The fourteenth general conference and golden jubilee celebration of the association of African universities has been launched in Accra. Read more
Curriculum Reforms Can Reduce Unemployment
The National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE) has called for a multi-pronged approach to tackle the complex issue of unemployment in the country. Read more
Galaxy International Soars higher at Golden Climate Olympiad
Galaxy international school in Accra has swept several awards at Golden climate Olympiad in Kenya beating several other schools from over 22 countries across the globe. Read more
International Literacy Association Launched at UEW
In a speech read on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, Professor J.O. Ammah, indicated that the Association was created in 1956 to improve reading instruction, facilitate dialogue about research on reading, and encourage the habit of reading. Read more
Prof Opoku-Amankwa Appointed Acting Director General of GES
The Dean of the International Programmes Office (IPO) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Kwasi Opoku-Amankwa, has been appointed as Acting Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES). Read more
PTA Urged To Encourage Students Develop Interest in Science and Mathematics
The Principal, Gbewaa College of Education, Pusiga, urged the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) to encourage students to develop interest in studying science and mathematics. Read more
Seminar on Tertiary Education and Job Opportunities
As part of the Departmental week celebration, the Students Association of the Department of Political Science Education organised a seminar on the topic “Tertiary Education and Job Opportunities” Read more
Vice Chancellor Calls on Asantehene
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mawutor Avoke paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to officially introduce himself as the new head of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW). Read more
Vodafone Foundation Awards Ten Scholarships to Promote Science Education
The Vodafone Ghana Foundation in partnership with the Gender Mainstreaming Directorate of the University of Education, Winneba has awarded scholarships to 10 Female Students pursuing various Science, Mathematics and Technology related programmes in UEW. Read more
15 March 2017
Endeavour To Embark On Research – Professor Dodoo
A visiting Professor to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Prof. Alex Dodoo, has urged institutions of higher education, particularly the universities in the country, to create and share knowledge in support of national development. Read more
Ghana Higher Education Fair Is Ten Years
The tenth Ghana Higher Education Fair (GHEF), an educational exposé programme, has opened in Takorodi with a call on stakeholders particularly students to do proper course content and cost analysis before selecting any tertiary institution. Read more
Government Urged To Increase Research Funding To 1% of GDP
The former Rector of Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) wants the government to increase research funding to stimulate economic growth. Read more
SOS Children’s Villages Ghana Exposes Children to Higher Education
The project seeks to, among other things; promote higher education in the slum community, particularly girl child education. Read more
Train University Lecturers on How to Impart Knowledge
A research on teaching methods at the higher education level has shown that although many lecturers have adequate knowledge and content, they, however applied poor teaching practices due to the lack of professional teaching training and qualification. Read more
15 February 2017
KNUST Student Didn’t Fail Her Exams
Authorities of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have dispelled reports that an 18 year old first year student of the school committed suicide because she trailed some papers. Read more
Lecturers in Short Supply in Public Universities
All the major public universities in the country are now reeling under the shortage of teaching staff as they compete for a shrinking pool of young talent, at a time when policymakers have tightened qualification requirements into the teaching field. Read more
Open Letter to Education Minister
We wish to congratulate you on your appointment as the Minister of Education for the Republic of Ghana. We hope your appointment infuses new perspectives and strategies into the administration of education in Ghana, especially in higher education. Read more
Professor Amoako-Baah Should Appeal to President Akufo-Addo
The politically vocal and well-known sympathizer of the presently ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Richard Amoako-Baah, who is also former Chairman of the Department of History at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, has been reported to have bitterly complained about being given a raw deal upon his official retirement from KNUST recently. Read more
Tullow Expands Scholarship Scheme in Local Universities
Tullow Oil Ghana, an oil exploration and production company, has expanded its annual scholarship scheme to include more Ghanaians who study in the country’s universities. Read more
31 January 2017
Ghana Higher Education Fair Held in Wa
The annual Ghana Higher Education Fair was held with a call on second cycle institutions to pay attention to carrier guidance and counselling for the youth. Read more
15 November 2016
Agribusiness, Key to Wealth Creation
The best sector of the economy today through which one can easily become a millionaire is the agribusiness sector. This is because there is no sector of the economy better positioned for sustainability, food security, employment and wealth creation since human beings will continue to eat. Read more
Graduates Geared For Low-Skill Public Service Jobs
Universities in Ghana have failed to grow the skills required for high productivity jobs in the private sector and have continued in the traditional mode of producing graduates tailored for public service, according to a World Bank study on employment opportunities in the country. Read more
KDC Donates To KNUST Foundation
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Dairy Company (KDC) has donated GH¢20,000 to the KNUST Foundation, which supports educational advancement in Ghana. Read more
Quality Higher Education for 21st Century Ghana
In his day, Aggrey admonished the intellectual elite, “Don’t tell me what you know; show me what you can do.” For Aggrey, experiential education offered the youth the lasting skills and the opportunity to be more responsive, more resilient and more capable in transforming the nation’s fortunes. Read more
Tertiary Educ. Summit Begins
A three-day national summit aimed at drafting a National Vision and Plan for Tertiary Education begins today in Accra. Read more
Women Farmers Introduced To New Technology
The Department of Food Science and Technology of the College of Science in collaboration with Turkson Foundation, as part of the Clean Cooking programme, has organized a training workshop for women farmers on improved cook stoves and the processing of agricultural products. Read more
31 October 2016
Cape Coast University Develops Breast Cancer Detection Device
The Department of Chemical Pathology of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has developed a breast cancer detection device for women in Sub-Saharan Africa. Read more
CPP Makes a Case on Education
A government of the Convention Peoples Party (CPP) would introduce an international distance learning scheme that would allow Ghanaian lecturers abroad to teach some classes in Ghana by the internet or satellite. Read more
Research Fund Critical to Higher Education
The Deputy Minister in-charge of Tertiary Education, says the establishment of the Tertiary Education Research Fund is to provide a more sustainable funding of research to drive national growth and development. Read more
Ghana Has 300,000 Students in Tertiary Institutions
More than 300,000 students are studying in Ghana, with 10,398 of them being international students, a Deputy Minister of Education, has said. Read more
We Must Create Jobs
It is worrying that after investing life-long savings in educating our young ones, the dividends of our investments are allowed to waste without any plan or policy to put the talents of these resource-rich young ones to useful economic ventures. Read more
30 September 2016
CIB to Upgrade Capabilities of Professionals
The Chief Executive of Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB), Mr Anthony Yaw Oppong, has announced plans to develop the academic and professional potentials of practitioners in the financial services sector. Read more
DVLA Rolls Out Driver Licence Project in Tertiary Institutions
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has launched a tertiary driving licence project to allow students in tertiary institutions obtain driving licences before they graduate from school. Read more
Ho Technical University Admits First Batch of Graduate Students
The technical university has thus become the first polytechnic to begin a Master in Technology degree programme in the country after being the first to begin bachelor degree programmes. Read more
Kumasi Poly SRC Launches Competition
The Student Representative Council (SRC) of the Kumasi Polytechnic (soon to be Kumasi Technical University), in collaboration with Kumasi Hive, an innovation and technology company, has launched a competition aimed at developing the innovative skills of students to solve societal problems. Read more
Neglect of Science Education Problematic
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, has advised government to make Science education a priority, as it plays a vital role in the development of a nation. Read more
Prioritise Spending on Education, Research
The government has been called upon to prioritise spending on education and research if it wants to address the social, political, environmental and economic problems currently facing the country. Read more
UCC Gets New Hostel Facility
A Three-wing multi-storey hostel complex has been inaugurated at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) to help resolve the accommodation challenges facing students of the university. Read more
UEW Signs Mou with Mampong College of Technical Education
As part of processes to ensure a smooth transition of colleges of education to tertiary status, the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ashanti Mampong College of Technical Education. Read more
University Of Energy and Natural Resources Inducts New VC
The new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR was sworn into office by the Chairman of the Council of the university. Read more
15 September 2016
Decriminalise Suicide — Chief Psychiatrist
The higher the level of education, the higher the risk of committing suicide because they feel the pain of failure more. Read more
New Kinds of Councils Needed For Evolving Universities
About a decade ago, Clifford Tagoe was just weeks into his new position as vice-chancellor of the University of Ghana when he made a radical proposal. Read more
New Hospital and Excellence Centres Boost Research
A 617-bed teaching hospital facility constructed with a US$217 million Israeli government loan is being handed over to the University of Ghana. Read more
31 August 2016
COMEU Cry over 4-Year Unpaid Grants
The Conference of Managers of Education Units (COMEU) are crying over government’s failure to disburse statutory quarterly grants due them for about four years now. Read more
Conversion of Polytechnics to Technical Unis Populist
The Vice Chancellor of the Central University, has described the conversion of polytechnics into technical universities as a populist move by the government. Read more
EC to Recruit Electoral Officers with Higher Education
Starting this year, anyone desiring to serve the Electoral Commission (EC) in the capacity of an electoral officer must have a higher educational background. Read more
Gold Fields Awards Gh¢81k Scholarships To 65 Students
Gold Fields Ghana’s Damang Mine through the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation (GFGF) has awarded scholarships and bursaries worth Gh¢ 81,250 to 65 students from the mine’s nine host communities. Read more
Government Establishes T-TEL Funded By Ukaid
More than two years since the Teacher Training Colleges became Colleges of Education, they have received insufficient technical and funding support to deliver results and make the transition to autonomous tertiary institutions easier. Read more
Irate UCC Students Lock up Ola College Principal
Irate sandwich students of the University of Cape Coast stationed at the Ola College of Education in Cape Coast in the Central region reportedly locked up their supervising principal. Read more
KNUST Medical Doctor Grabs 12 Awards
The School of Medical Sciences (SMS) of the College of Health Science (CHS) in Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST,) witnessed a historic moment since its inception. Read more
Lift Ban on Recruitment in Two Weeks Else… – UTAG to Gov’t
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has given the government a two-week ultimatum to lift its ban on the recruitment of lecturers. Read more
Tertiary Education Sector Growing…But
The latest list of accredited tertiary institutions from the National Accreditation Board (NAB) has revealed that the country’s higher education sector is growing, with about 195 institutions operating currently with accreditation. Read more
Umat Graduates Are Competitive
University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) graduates have become very competitive, giving them the edge in the academic programmes they engage in with peers from other institutions of higher learning. Read more
University Administrators Hold National Biennial Congress
The national biennial congress of the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) has taken place at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) at Tarkwa in the Western Region on the theme: ‘‘Accessible Quality Tertiary Education for all; a Pre-requisite for National Development. Read more
Why Ghana needs an Open University
The concept of Open universities is spreading fast across the world. Today, many countries have universities operating with this system from the United Kingdom to the Philippines, India to Malaysia. Read more
31 July 2016
By Hook or By Crook – Corruption in Universities
Lecturers exchanging grades for sex or money, manipulation of grades, lecturers forcing students to buy textbooks and handouts from them, leakage of exam papers, students being admitted through ‘protocol’– and the list goes on. Read more
Conversion of Polytechnics into Technical Universities Is Catalyst for Unemployment
Education is nothing but indoctrination. We are indoctrinated on theoretical and grammar-based education and we are now aware that an intransigent failure of Ghanaian educational policy-makers to deconstruct teaching and learning from its colonial framework has not yielded any dividends. Read more
Equal Attention Be Given To Health, Education and Agriculture
Minister of Food and Agriculture, has called on Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives to desist from prioritizing education and health to neglect of agriculture. Read more
Fishermen Children to Enjoy Scholarship Scheme
The Minister of Fisheries and Acquah Culture, says government has commenced moves to institute a scholarship scheme for the children of fishermen. Read more
Government to Employ Over 1,000 Teachers, Others into Public Service
Government has given financial clearance to employ qualified people, including more than 1,000 teachers, into the public sector. Read more
Graduate Students Cry over Bursary Delay
The delay in the payment of bursary and thesis grants to graduate students in Ghana by the Government has brought untold hardship on the students, the Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG) has noted. Read more
Include Skills Training In Tertiary Education
Educationist has called for the inclusion of more skills training in the curricula of Ghana’s tertiary education. Read more
Kofi Annan Urges Varsities to Tackle Global Peace Challenges
The Chancellor of University of Ghana, and former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan, has underscored the importance of higher educational institutions to solve the challenges facing global peace and security. Read more
Lecturers Warned Against ‘Academic Galamsey’
Professor in the Department of Food Process Engineering, School of Engineering Sciences, University of Ghana has called for an end to “Academic galamsey”. Read more
Madina Institute of Science and Technology to open in September
The National Accreditation Board (NAB) has given the go-ahead to the Madina Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) to run science and technology courses based on Islamic principles. Read more
NAGRAT ‘Worried’ Over Non-Payment of SHS Subsidies
GNAT hinted that, they might declare a nationwide strike in September 2016, if the subsidy arrears of the various second-cycle institutions are not paid. Read more
Research Fund ‘Useless’ Without Researchers
The Outgoing Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, has stated that the new Research Fund will be rendered useless if those appointed to manage it have no background in research themselves. Read more
Universities Will Cut Down On Student Intake If… – UTAG
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), has warned that universities may be forced to reduce admissions for the next academic year should government fail to lift the ban on employment at the various universities. Read more
UTAG Confirms Payment of 2015/16 Research Allowance
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has confirmed the payment of their book and research allowance. Read more
15 July 2016
2,230 Non-Teaching Staff Receive Book and Research Allowance
More than a third of the 37 million cedis released by government for the payment of Book and Research will go to staff who have nothing at all to do with research. Read more
Days of Polytechnics Running Business-Related Courses Are Numbered
Government says the era of Polytechnics veering into the running of non-technical programmes will soon be over. Read more
Education Should Teach Students How To Think
Justice V.C.R.A.C Crabbe, a Statute Law Revision Commissioner has noted that true university education should teach students how to think and innovate them in given circumstances. Read more
Genuine Competence or Sexual Favours?
Are Ghanaian women truly capable or genuinely competent enough to be appointed to high office, or can they only reach such lofty and lordly heights through offering sexual favours. Read more
JCE Elects Female as SRC President
Jackson College of Education (JCE) has held its maiden national SRC congress to elect National SRC Executives in Kumasi. Read more
Mahama Promises Trainee Nurses Loans After Scraping Allowances
President John Mahama has said government is seriously considering placing nursing trainees on the Students’ Loan Scheme. Read more
Prez Mahama Inaugurates Library in Wa
President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday inaugurated a modern library complex for the Ghana Library Authority (GLA) in Wa. The library was funded by the GETFund. Read more
UG Scraps ‘Killer’ Utility Bills after Students’ Protest
Students of the University of Ghana will now heave a sigh of relief following a decision by authorities of the school to scrap the payment of utility bills to settle its arrears. Read more
UTAG Demands Immediate Payment of Research Allowance
The University Teachers Association of Ghana, UTAG, is demanding the immediate payment of their book and research allowances for the 2015/2016 academic year. Read more
30 June 2016
Achievements and Challenges of Private Higher Education
Over the past quarter century, higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa has recorded phenomenal increases in the number of institutions and student enrolments, due largely to the deregulation of provision. Read more
Ghana and France Have Signed a New Agreement for the Teaching of French
The Republic of Ghana, and the Republic of France, have signed a new agreement for the teaching of French: “Support for initiatives to provide training in French as a foreign language” (SIFFLE). Read more
Ghosts Invade Achimota School
I am not sure there is any living mortal who enjoys encountering Ghosts. Read more
Extend Free Education to Technical and Vocational Institutions
Heads of Technical and Vocational and Institutions (TVIs) attending a workshop on Institutional Development Plans (IDP) have asked government to extend its free education programme to their students to retain and increase enrolment. Read more
Mahama Already Converting Polytechnics into Tech. Universities
It seems strange though that Nana Addo appears to be the only Ghanaian claiming not to know that the vision and agenda of President John Mahama is to convert all 10 Polytechnics into Technical Universities. Read more
President Mahama Urges Graduates to Venture into Business
President John Dramani Mahama has urged university graduates to be more creative and innovative to create jobs for themselves and others. Read more
Students’ Loan in Sharp Decline
There has been a sharp decline in funding to needy students by the Students Loan Trust Fund. Read more
Students Loan Trust Chases After Defaulters
In a rare departure from the established convention, the Fund’s managers have published on the Fund’s website, the names of 31,223 persons who took loans from it but have defaulted in paying back. Read more
UENR to Benefit from Exim-Bank Loan Facility
The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) is to benefit from a Chinese Exim-Bank loan facility contracted by the government to fund the establishment of the University of Sustainable Development in the Eastern Region. Read more
University of Ghana Hikes Utility Fees to GHC2,000
Undergraduate students of the University of Ghana, Legon are kicking against proposed utility fees of up to over GHC2, 000 starting from the 2016/17 academic year. Read more
15 June 2016
All Nations University College to be granted Presidential Charter
The President has assured the All Nations University College (ANUC) of his readiness to give it a Presidential Charter to make it a fully-fledged degree-awarding university. Read more
Colleges Asked to Stop Producing Old Fashioned Teachers
Even as trends in education have changed in response to a drift from the traditional ways of doing things towards modern approaches, Ghana continues to apply archaic methods of teacher training, creating in the process teachers incapable of orienting their students to meet the demands of modern society. Read more
Conversion of Polytechnics to Universities Serious Error. Was Akilagpa Sawyerr Right?
Many will not agree with those who attribute the conversion of polytechnics to technical universities to a serious error by the Mahama-led government. Read more
Education for Refugees
Kiron is a crowdfunding project, conceived to give refugees access to higher education. Programs are a combination of two years of online studies and one year of classroom studies at a partner university. Read more
Ghana’s New Graduates Struggle to Find Jobs
Over a thousand students graduated at a polytechnic in Tamale over the weekend. The initial excitements were great, but were quickly overshadowed by the specter of unemployment. Read more
Invest More in Education to Boost Literacy Rate
The Founder of the Progressive Peoples Party has called for more investment for the educational sector targeted at achieving higher literacy in Ghana. Read more
National Higher Education Entrance Exams Pushes Up Hotel Fees
The increase in hotel booking sparked huge price hikes among hotels, some of which raised their prices by 600 percent. Read more
Student Loan Repayment Rate at 70%
The Deputy Minister of Education (Tertiary), has said the Student Loan Trust Fund remains viable to offer loans to students in colleges of education. Read more
UCC Students Won’t Pay Utility Bills – SRC
The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has said that the students will not be bullied by the management of the university into paying utility bills. Read more
UCC to Extend Distance Education Across West Africa
The College of Distance Education (CoDE) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) is to collaborate with other universities across West Africa to run programmes by distance learning on their campuses. Read more
Using Theatre as a Tool for Development
It seems theatre is in vogue now and has once again become trendy among lovers of the arts. Read more
UTAG Backs Ban on Sale of Handouts in Tertiary Institutions
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has welcomed a directive to authorities at the country’s tertiary institutions to ban the sale of handouts to students by lecturers. Read more
We Won’t Compromise On Admission Malpractices – UCC & Affiliates
The Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has urged its affiliates to prioritise admitting qualified applicants onto their academic programs to improve the standards of graduates they churn out. Read more
15 May 2016
Accra to Host Educational Fair
The fair which would be held on the theme, “Embracing new opportunities in education,” would have over 20 exhibitors showcasing various educational initiatives and opportunities for students. Read more
Coventry University Partners Ghanaian Institutions to Grow Entrepreneurs
Coventry University has launched the Africa Institute for Transformational Entrepreneurship (AITE), to boost Ghana’s socio-economic development by encouraging entrepreneurs. Read more
Nana Addo Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree
The University of Fort Hare in South Africa, has conferred an Honorary Doctor of Law Degree on the 2016 presidential candidate of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, as part of the University’s centenary celebrations. Read more
Pidgin English: A University Student’s Language Nemesis
During an interview with a media house that has extensive coverage, he sought to impress. He tried all he could to sound fluent and erudite. Read more
Restructure Academic Programmes to Meet Demands
A former Vice Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), has said academic programmes must be restructured with their missions redefined to train the kind of graduates needed by the labour market. Read more
RIRI Launches Scholarship Programme
To be able to give the gift of an education is actually an honour. Read more
Scientists Raise Fear of Higher Zika Risk
The mosquito-borne Zika virus may be even more dangerous than previously thought, scientists. Read more
30 April 2016
About 61% of Teachers in Tertiary Institutions Unqualified
Sixty-one (61) per cent of teachers in the colleges of education do not have the requirement to teach in tertiary institutions, a survey carried out by the University of Education Winneba (UEW) has revealed. Read more
Consider People with WASSCE Grades D7, E8 for Pursuing Higher Education
The ministry of education cautions that tertiary institutions that do not follow the applicable entry requirements to admit students will have their accreditation revoked. Read more
Ghana to Lose Skilled Labour to Greener Countries
The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD) has warned that 14 per cent of Ghana’s energetic unemployed school leavers have decided to travel abroad for greener pastures should their situations remain the same in six in months. Read more
Ghanaian Universities Urged to Establish Working Relations with Foreign Institutions
The lecture was held under the theme, “Internationalization and Globalisation: Education, Research, Diplomacy and Intelligence. Read more
Jobless Graduates Feel Insecure in Ghana, Plan to Go Abroad
The graduates have been unemployed in the labour market for a period of five years spanning from the time they completed their National Service. Read more
Make Technical Universities Problem-solving Oriented
The Director of the Social Development Policy Division of the United Nation’s Economic Commission for Africa has said Technical universities should be problem-solving oriented. Read more
Partner with Foreign Universities to Enhance Development, Universities Urged
Universities in Ghana have been urged to provide the educational and research foundations that are essential to help resolve our multiple social concerns. Read more
President Promises First Private Medical School Support
More than half a century after the first public medical school launched in Ghana, first private medical school has been opened. Read more
Student Leaders Confess To Political Influences
Five student leaders assembled by Joy FM’s Super Morning Show unanimously agreed that political parties influence the elections of student leaders across the country. Read more
University of Ghana Honours Past Vice Chancellors
The University of Ghana, has honoured its three past Vice Chancellors for the impact they made on the University during their times on duty. Read more
University Not Meant to Produce Skilled Graduates
The university is not meant to produce skilled graduates but rather, train their minds to enable them adapt to situations and circumstances. Read more
YEA to Introduce Internship Module
The Director of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), has disclosed that the agency would soon introduce an Internship Module for graduates. Read more
15 April 2016
281 Trainees Pass Out of Mount Mary College of Education
Two hundred and eighty-one teacher trainees, made up of 134 males and 147 female, have passed out of the Mount Mary College of Education. Read more
Abolition of Teacher Trainee Allowance Increases Enrollment
The abolition of the teacher trainees’ allowances has increased enrollment into teacher training colleges in the country by 63.8 per cent. Read more
Ghana Tertiary Awards 2016 Official Launch
If there’s any Awards show in Ghana that truly gets every Youth involved, it’s arguably the Ghana Tertiary Awards (GTA’s). Read more
Govt to Take Over Ghana Technology University College
The government has initiated steps for the smooth takeover of the Ghana Technology (Telecom) University College (GTUC) from Vodafone Ghana Limited. Read more
National Union of Ghana Students Launches Golden Jubilee Anniversary
A Deputy Minister for Education in charge of Tertiary Education has underscored the relevance of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) in national development efforts. Read more
President Mahama Converts Polytechnics Into Technical Universities
The President performed the symbolic launching of the conversion of polytechnics into technical universities. Read more
Government to Restrict Establishment of Private Universities
Deputy Minister of Education in charge of Tertiary Education, has said discussions are underway to restrict the establishment of new private universities in the country. Read more
President Directs Technical Universities to Focus on TVET
President has directed the polytechnics converted into Technical Universities to strictly focus on the sciences and technology. Read more
Tertiary Council Considers Bill to Upgrade Polytechnics
Ghana’s Technical University Bill, which will convert a number of polytechnics into universities, has been finalised by the attorney general and is currently under consideration by the National Council for Tertiary Education. Read more
University of Energy Launches 10-Year Strategic Plan
The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) in Sunyani, has launched a 10-year strategic plan aimed at raising its level to achieve stated vision and mission in a cost-effective and proactive manner. Read more
1 April 2016
Government Will Continue To Assist Islamic Schools
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ellembelle, has said government will assist the Uthman Bin Affan Islamic School (UBAISH) to become a leading Islamic school in the country. Read more
Northern School of Business Closed Down
Northern School of Business (NOBISCO) in Tamale has been shut down following a directive from Ghana Education Service. Read more
Study Gender Violence Laws’
Deputy Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, explained that it was necessary for actors within the justice delivery system to acquaint themselves with the changing trend in sexual and gender-based violence issues and be able to apply the laws effectively. Read more
15 March 2016
Inaugural Global Science Forum in Africa Concludes with Pledge to Bring Young Scientists
Inaugural Global Science Forum in Africa Concludes with Pledge to Bring Young Scientists Out of the Shadows, Invest in Basic Sciences. Read more
Islamic University Opens To Non-Muslims Too
The Islamic University’s doors were opened to everyone irrespective of their religious affiliation and ethnic background as far as they were qualified. Read more
Mahama launches TVET project in Ada
President John Dramani Mahama has urged students pursuing courses in Technical and Vocational Education to approach their studies with diligence. Read more
NAB Issues New Guidelines for Accreditation of Universities
Deputy Minister of Education in charge of Tertiary, said the National Accreditation Board and the National Council for Tertiary Education had drawn-up new guidelines for the accreditation of new universities to meet standards. Read more
NCTE holds Workshop for Universities Council Members
The National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE), with funding from the Carnegie Corporation in New York had organised Phase Two of the Senior Academic Leadership Training (SALT) programme for Council Members of Universities. Read more
No More Arts Universities
The National Accreditation Board (NAB) is formulating new guidelines that will ban people from establishing arts-based universities in the country. Read more
PURC to Appoint Liaison Officers in Tertiary Institutions
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission is to appoint liaison officers at the various tertiary institutions in the country to respond to all utility complaints from students. Read more
University To Support Graduates With Set-Up Funds
The President of the Heritage Christian University College (HCUC) has announced that his outfit is committed to supporting graduates from the institution with funds to enable them start their own businesses. Read more
Valley View gives Ghana its youngest Vice Chancellor
Professor Daniel K. Bediako has become Ghana’s youngest Vice Chancellor following his installation to the high office of the Valley View University (VVU), Ghana’s premier private university. Read more
29 February 2016
Increase Student’s Loan, Zenith University Urges Government
Zenith University College has called on government to increase the student’s loan scheme to enable them access the loan and invest in their education. Read more
Poly Alumni Cry Foul Over Conversion Of Polytechnics
The Cape Coast Polytechnic Alumni Association together with six youth groups in the Central Region are calling on President John Mahama to intervene and ensure fairness in the selection of polytechnics to be converted into technical universities. Read more
Pragmatic Measures Needed to Tackle Rising Cost of Education
The Vice Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has called for pragmatic measures to tackle what he describes as the rising cost of education which, according to him, “is gradually widening the gap between the rich and the poor”. Read more
Robotics: A Futuristic Outlook For Solving Local Problems
Ashesi’s robotics curriculum focuses on exposing students to exciting and cutting edge areas. Read more
15 February 2016
Develop Productive Management Strategies Tertiary Institutions Advised
The Vice–Chancellor of the University for Development Studies, Professor Gabriel Ayum Teye, has advised tertiary institutions to develop effective management strategies in order to be more competitive. Read more
Train Youth to Acquire Employment Skills
The Proprietress of Queens craft School of Catering in Takoradi in the Western Region, has appealed to the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ghana Education Service (GES) to develop more practical programmes for educational institutions to equip the youth with employment skills. Read more
January 2016
Accra Polytechnic Set for Technical University – Rector
All is set for the conversion of Accra Polytechnic into a technical university for the 2016/2017 academic year. Read more
All Nations University Alumni to Promote Alma Matter
The President of the All Nations University College (ANUC), has called on the university’s alumni to take personal interest in helping to promote the image of the institution. Read more
CSIR to Start Private University
In the late 1970s, the government opened the sluice gate for private participation in tertiary education. Since then, private and some parastatal institutions have established tertiary institutions. Read more
Failed Institutions ….Suggests Failed Administrative Systems
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba, made this observation when he presented the keynote address at the Opening ceremony of the annual review meeting and workshop for Senior Members at the Offices of the Registrar underway at Mankessim in the Central Regions. Read more
Freeze on Employment Affecting Tertiary Institutions
The freeze on public sector employment is adversely affecting the operations of public tertiary institutions in the country, the Rector of Accra Polytechnic. Read more
Gender Parity in Enrollment Gaining Grounds at UCC
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Professor Domwini Dabire Kuupole has observed that the university’s move for gender parity in enrollment is gaining grounds. The gap between males and females narrows every year in the school. Read more
Ghana’s Education Is Sinking
Education is the process of teaching and learning and it is mainly done in our socialisation centres, such as schools and homes. In Ghana, if an individual is not educated, he or she may find it difficult to work. Read more
Ghanaian Students in China Not Paid Monthly Stipend for 12 Months
About 30 Ghanaian graduate students on government scholarships in China have not been receiving their monthly stipend for the past 12 months. Read more
Ghanaian Languages Teachers Unhappy With Policy
The Association of Teachers of Ghanaian Languages, has in a resolution passed at a conference expressed unhappiness with the current languages policy on education. Read more
I’ll Lead UG With Integrity – Prof Ebenezer Oduro Owusu
The newly appointed Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Ebenezer Oduro Owusu has pledged to lead with integrity and a spiritual transformation of the university. Read more
K’dua Poly Students Angry Over Killer Levy
Management of the Koforidua Polytechnic in the New Juaben Municipality of the Eastern Region has imposed a GH¢191 utility levy on each student to enable the school settle its utility bills. Read more
KNUST Launches Scholars Programme for Needy Students
The Mastercard Foundation (MCF) Scholars Programme, a project that seeks to give financial assistance to underprivileged brilliant students to access university education, has been launched at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi. Read more
More Students to Benefit from President’s Scholarship
Over 50 brilliant but needy students from selected basic schools in the Eastern Region are to benefit from the Presidential Award this year. Read more
Pentecost University Holds 7th Congregation and 12th Matriculation
The seventh (7th) congregation of the Pentecost University College (PUC) has taken place in Accra. Read more
Private Universities Fight for Equal Opportunities
Private Universities Students’ Association of Ghana (PUSAG) has decried President Mahama’s directive to the Ministry of Health to consider graduate nurses from public institutions before their counterparts from the private institutions. Read more
TEWU Strike Slows Down Work in Public Varsities
The national leadership of TEWU threatened to withdraw its services until the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) corrected disparities in the placement of members on the public sector salary structure. Read more
December 2015
Aim Higher Africa Lifts Autism Centre in Ghana
LEADING education not for profit organization, Aim Higher Africa, is spearheading the transformation of the traditional classroom into a digital learning environment. Read more
Conference On Effective Teaching Of Maths To Be Held
A day’s conference to brainstorm on ways to promote effective teaching of mathematics in schools is to be held at the Koforidua Polytechnic. Dubbed “Edcamp” it would bring together teachers and other education experts from across the nation. Read more
Donation to Balme Library by the Socialist Forum
The Pan-African Congress Legacy Project has made a donation of thirty (30) books written by Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President and others complied and published by the Socialist Forum of Ghana (SFG) to the Balme library. Read more
Ghana Technology University College Holds 12th Congregation
The Ghana Technology University College held its 12th Congregation, to award diplomas and degrees to about 1,132 students who graduated from the university. Read more
Government Urged To Entice Mathematicians to Teach
Academic Director at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana has expressed the need for governments to provide incentives that would entice mathematics teachers to stay in the classrooms. Read more
KNUST Awards Zoomlion Ghana for Providing Solution to the Sanitation Problems
Zoomlion Ghana Ltd has received an award by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. The Corporate Award was presented to Zoomlion by the University for the Company’s Immense Contribution to the school and the society at large. Read more
KNUST Alumnus Appointed VC of UDS
An alumnus of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has been appointed the new Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University for Development Studies. Read more
Ministerial Delegation Engages With Ashesi and General Public
Ashesi was the host of Campus Connect, a presidential initiative pioneered by the Ministry of Education to foster interaction between the government and universities. In attendance was a delegation of government leaders headed by the Minister of Education. Read more
Nduom University to Be Ready By March 2016
Barring any last minute hiccups, the Nduom School of Business and Technology will admit its first batch of students for the 2016 / 2017 academic year. Read more
Quality Teacher Education through Open and Distance Learning
To meet the educational needs of the broad mass of the population, we need to build a new kind of higher education, one without walls; one that can connect with knowledge and skill wherever it is in the world. Read more
Removal of Allowances Best for Nation and Teacher Trainees
The Deputy Minister for Education in-charge of Tertiary Education, has said the removal of the allowances of Teacher Trainees is in the best interest of teacher trainees and the nation. Read more
Six UG Students Receive Tony & Awele Elumelu Foundation Academic Prizes
The Tony and Awele Elumelu Foundation of Nigeria has presented academic awards to six students of the University of Ghana who excelled in their various academic programmes during the 2014/2015 academic year. Read more
UG and Brown University Partner to Build Capacity in TB & HIV Research
The University of Ghana in partnership with Brown University have been awarded a $1.45 million U.S. dollar grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the Fogarty International Centre to build the capacity at the post-graduate level for Tuberculosis and HIV research in Ghana. Read more
University Of Ghana and University Of Limerick Sign Agreement
The University of Limerick has signed a formal agreement with the University of Ghana to facilitate the collaboration between the institutions and to cooperate in a number of areas including education and in academic research. Read more
University Of Professional Studies Inaugurates Student Hostel
The newly constructed 1,246-student capacity hostel complex of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has officially been inaugurated. Read more
November 2015
Ashesi Hosts African University Day 2015 The Association of African Universities (AAU), in partnership with Ashesi University, organized the celebrations for Africa University Day 2015 on Ashesi’s campus at Berekuso. Read more
Beyond The Lecture Hall: What University Student Beyond the lecture hall: what university students do not hear at lectures is a book intended to provide information that would complete the fulfillment of a University experience. Read more
“Dream, But Execute,” MTN Ghana CEO Tells Students at Ashesi As part of helping students gain real world perspectives in the classroom, MTN Ghana CEO visited campus to speak to students in Ashesi’s Competitive Strategy class. Read more
KNUST’s Faculty of Law is 3rd in Africa Moot Court Competition The Faculty of Law of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has been adjudged the third best moot court in Africa at the African Human Rights Moot Court Competition held at the University of Zambia, Lusaka. Read more
School of Languages Holds Conference on Multilingualism The School of Languages, University of Ghana, in collaboration with the Language Centre and the Central University College recently held a three-day conference on the theme Multilingualism in the African Context: Resource or Challenge? Read more
Seven KNUST Lecturers Inducted into GhYA Seven KNUST lecturers have been inducted into the Ghana Young Academy (GhYA) of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) at a one-day workshop on science communication for better dissemination of research results. Read more
S.T. Nankani Supports Ten Brilliant but Needy Students The S.T. Nankani Trust of the Nankani Group of Companies has awarded scholarships to ten brilliant but needy students of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Read more
UEW Holds 20th Congregation The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), has attributed the increase in student numbers to the fact that more innovative and competitive programmes that are market driven, and which links the lecture rooms to the teaching fields and industries have been introduced. Read more
UG Holds November 2015 Congregation Ceremonies The University of Ghana has held the 2015 November Congregation ceremonies for students who completed various programmes of study at the University. Read more
University Charged to Check Plagiarism Research Officer and a consultant at the Copyright Office, has called for strong rules and mechanisms to check plagiarism in the University. Read more
September 2015
Universities Under Investigation Over IS Recruitment Ghana’s authorities are investigating several universities over links to suspected recruitment for the so-called Islamic State or IS. Read more
August 2015
Ghanaian Scientist Wins 2015 Royal Society Pfizer Early Career Award Dr Gordon A. Awandare, Head of the Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Ghana, has become the first Ghanaian to win the Royal Society Pfizer Early Career Award. Read more
Making Universities More Relevant The roles of universities as reported in the literature could be broadly classified as teaching, research, service and advising. The service role is further divided into outside-of-university service and inside-of-university service. Read more
Legal Powers Key to Thwarting Dubious Tertiary Colleges In the face of tertiary education institutions flouting the law, Ghana’s National Accreditation Board, or NAB, has complained of not having the power to prosecute. Read more
July 2015
Employ Technology to Check Examination Malpractices President of the Accra Institute of Technology (AIT) said on Friday that there is a need to embrace technology to prevent and eliminate the leakage of examination papers. Read more
Foreign Institutions Warned Over PhD Admissions Foreign tertiary institutions in Ghana have been directed by the National Accreditation Board, (NAB), to ensure that only students with certificates awarded by institutions accredited by the board be admitted to PhD courses. Read more
Pan African University Signs MOU with UCC The University of Cape Coast has signed an Affiliation Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with the Pan African Christian University College at Pomadze. Read more
Tertiary Education Graduates Must Fit Into Industrial Sector Deputy Minister of Tertiary Education has noted that tertiary education must train graduates with the right calibre of manpower to be innovative and respond to the needs of industrial sector. Read more
Universities Should Narrow Gap with Business Community Bastiat Ghana, a liberal economy think tank says the present high unemployment rate in Ghana could be attributed to the gap between the universities and the business community. Read more
June 2015
Universities in Ghana, France Agree Degree Recognition Vice-chancellors of public universities in Ghana and directors of French engineering schools have signed an agreement on mutual recognition of studies and qualifications that will enable Ghanaian students to study more easily in France, and French students to study in Ghana. Read more
School Urges Assembly to Halt Illegal Mining Near It The headmaster of the University of Mines and Technology Basic School (UBaS) in Tarkwa, has appealed to the Municipal Assembly and the traditional authorities to halt illegal mining activities around the school’s premise. Read more
Government to Construct New Polyclinics – President Mahama The government is to construct 15 additional polyclinics in the country, President John Dramani Mahama, announced on Thursday. Read more
Make Colleges of Education Four years- Bishop Lodonu The Most Reverend Francis Anani Kofi Lodonu, the Catholic Bishop of Ho, has urged the Ghana Education Service (GES) to consider changing the academic calendar for colleges of education to four years. Read more
GIMPA to Host Obama’s African Leadership Initiative The US has selected Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) to host the Regional Learning Centre for President Obama’s Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) in July. Read more
MAY 2015
Ghanaian Students Return Home after Studying in Australia The Australian High Commission in Ghana has welcomed home 39 Ghanaians who have completed studies in Australia under the Australian Government’s Scholarships Awards Programme. Read more
Lecturers Build Capacity for Quality Science Education Delivery The Career Development Centre, a capacity-building facility of the College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has been inaugurated in Kumasi. Read more
April 2015
University of Education Launches Corporate Strategic Plan The University of Education, Winneba (UEW), has launched its Third Strategic Plan for the years 2014 to 2018, with a call on staff to work hard towards its success. Read more
March 2015
Ghanaian Millionaire Quits Microsoft to Build University That Educates Young Africans In 2001, after living in America for almost two decades, Patrick Awuah returned to Ghana, leaving his job at Microsoft, where he earned millions as program manager to set up Ashesi University in Accra, to educate young Africans. “If the current leadership core was educated a certain way, if they were problem solvers, if they had deep compassion for society, we would be in a different place. Read more
JANUARY 2015
Chief Advises Youth to Seek Higher Education The Paramount chief in Daffiama in the Upper West Region has advised the youth to seek higher education and permanent jobs before venturing into mainstream politics. Read more
High Cost of Upgrading Polytechnics into Universities It will cost Ghana’s government USD 180 Million per annum for the next three years to fully turn the 10 polytechnics into technical universities. Read more
DECEMBER 2014
Conference on Higher Education Issue Communique The conference on innovative approaches to funding higher education and research has urged African governments to ensure the creation of a university fund. Read more
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