The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Ghana (WiSTEM-Gh), KNUST Chapter, has honoured the outgoing Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, at a farewell reception celebrating her transformational leadership and enduring contribution to advancing women in academia and leadership.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has received 60 laptop computers from SIC Insurance PLC to support students under the Vice-Chancellor's Support One Needy Student with One Laptop (SONSOL) Initiative.
A young scientist from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has joined outstanding early-career researchers from more than 100 countries at the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany, representing both the University and Ghana at one of the world's foremost scientific gatherings.
The Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in collaboration with Vacation Initiatives in Science Africa (VISA), has hosted Science Intents, a STEM Mentorship Fair designed to inspire junior high school students through practical science education and mentorship.
The Department of Industrial Art at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has called for stronger integration of indigenous craftsmanship and sustainable innovation to drive the future of industrial practices and creative industries in Ghana.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation through the Nkabom Collaborative, has undertaken a field verification exercise across Ejura and Wenchi to assess the readiness of participants in its Multi-purpose Integrated Programme (MIP) to establish their agribusinesses.
The Africa Health Collaborative in collaboration with the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has taken the third cohort of its Medicines Counter Assistant (MCA) training programme on an industrial field trip to Poku Pharma Limited in Kumasi, giving trainees practical exposure to pharmaceutical manufacturing
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Prof. Rita Akosua Dickson, has received the maiden Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) Meritorious Award in recognition of her leadership and contributions to higher education in Ghana.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG) has paid a courtesy call on the management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), to explore a strategic partnership aimed at advancing accountancy education, enhancing students' professional development and strengthening industry-academia collaboration.
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Patients have now been enrolled in the PARTNERS trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the world's first real attempt to scientifically determine whether anything actually works against Bundibugyo virus disease.
Tutors at health training institutions have been challenged to equip students with entrepreneurial skills that will enable them to identify gaps in Ghana's healthcare system, create innovative solutions and generate employment, rather than depend solely on traditional career pathways.
For years, concerns about climate change in Ghana's cocoa sector have centred on declining yields, drought, pests, diseases and the future suitability of cocoa-growing areas. New research, however, suggests an even more immediate threat may be emerging: the declining capacity and productivity of farmers to sustain cocoa production.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) through its Advancement and Alumni Relations Office (AARO), has begun a series of courtesy visits to distinguished alumni as part of activities marking the University's 75th Anniversary.
A study by researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has found that how teachers use technology in the classroom has a greater impact on students' mathematics performance than simply having access to advanced digital tools.
The Head of the Department of Computer Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) and Scientific Director of the DIPPER Lab, Prof.
A delegation from the Science for Africa Foundation (SFA), together with researchers of the Navigating Educational Pressures and Stressors (NEPS) Project, has paid a courtesy call on the Provost of the College of Health Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) as part of a three-day Ghana site visit.
The Gender Smart Leadership Short Course for Female Professionals has concluded with a call for stronger institutional support to enable more women to assume leadership roles in higher education and advance their careers with confidence.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative), has concluded its 10-day transformative agribusiness training programme at Asuansi Technical Institute (ASUTECH) in the Central Region.
The Department of Communication Design (DeCoDE) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has reinforced its commitment to internationalisation through a five-day academic visit by a delegation from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), South Africa.
The Responsible Artificial Intelligence Lab (RAIL) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and DATAIA at Université Paris-Saclay (UPS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to
One of the greatest strengths of academia is that it is built on trust. We trust that research findings are honestly reported, that peer review is conducted fairly, and that those listed as authors on scholarly publications have genuinely contributed to the work. When this trust is compromised, the credibility of research itself is weakened.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with higher education institutions following a courtesy visit by the management of Garden City University (GCU) to formally introduce the University's new leadership.
The KNUST Cadet Corps has presented a trophy and citation won at a recent national cadet competition to the University Management in recognition of the institution's support for, and commitment to, the development of the Corps.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has hosted a delegation from the African Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to engage staff and students on the IMF's latest Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan A
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), through its School of Public Health, has convened researchers, health professionals, policymakers and community stakeholders to explore strategies for improving cervical cancer prevention, education and access to care in Ghana.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has reaffirmed its commitment to equitable access to education through the Vice-Chancellor's Support One Needy Student with One Laptop (SONSOL) initiative, which has provided more than 4,000 laptops to financially disadvantaged students since its inception in 2021.
The Automated Neonatal Exchange Transfusion (ANET) Device team, a student-led innovation from KNUST's DIPPER Lab, has won the
When Rosina Fosua Acheampong received a laptop through the Vice-Chancellor's One Student, One Laptop (SONSOL) initiative, she thought she had gained a device to support her studies. She soon discovered she had gained much more.
A researcher from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has participated in the Second Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence (CoRE) Conference, held at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, as part of efforts to strengthen international collaboration in infectious diseases research.
The TCC International Centre for Innovation, Manufacturing, Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship (TCC-CIMET), in collaboration with its German partners, has organised the third cohort of its Quality Management Training for Executives this year.
Seven candidates have been elected to serve on the Executive Committee of the Ghana Association of University Administrators of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (GAUA-KNUST) following the successful conclusion of the Association's 2026 elections.
The Preschool Section of the KNUST Basic School has partnered with the KNUST Hospital to train members of its First Aid Team as part of efforts to strengthen emergency response and improve the safety and wellbeing of learners.
The University Relations Officer of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Dr Daniel Norris Bekoe, has urged students in tertiary institutions to develop strong communication skills, embrace digital technologies responsibly and build credible personal brands to position themselves for academic excellence, leadership, entrepreneurship and professional success in
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative), has expanded its transformative agribusiness training initiative to Asuansi Technical Institute (ASUTECH) in the Central Region.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Prof. Mrs. Rita Akosua Dickson, has been honoured by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) in recognition of her leadership and outstanding contributions to pharmacy education and the advancement of the pharmacy profession in Ghana.
The TCC International Centre for Innovation, Manufacturing, Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship (TCC-CIMET) has hosted researchers for a workshop under the POINT (Popular-to-Popular Transport Integration) Project, an international initiative aimed at strengthening sustainable urban mobility research in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The KNUST School of Business (KSB) has hosted an interactive programme on franchising and entrepreneurship, bringing together students and faculty with a delegation of franchise owners and entrepreneurs from the United States to discuss business ownership, leadership and economic empowerment.
The KNUST Career Services Centre has organized a comprehensive career development training for students of the Department of Geography and Rural Development to equip them with the practical skills needed to prepare curriculum vitae (CVs) and improve their employability in today's job market.
The Brew-Hammond Energy Centre (TBHEC) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in collaboration with the Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) programme and Imperial Global Ghana, has hosted a two-day workshop to explore sustainable transport pathways and their implications for Ghana's energy future.
Researchers from the University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (USTED), in collaboration with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), have hosted a delegation from the Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation) as part of the Ghana site visit and implementation review for the Navigating Educational Pressures and Stressors (NEPS) Project.
The Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in partnership with the Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), has hosted a Mineral Waste Valorisation Research Conference to explore innovative approaches to managing mineral and industrial waste in Ghana and beyond.
A Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) alumnus and Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AkoFresh, Mathias Charles Yabe, has won the Youth Entrepreneurship Award at the OPEC Fund's 2026 Annual Award for Development.
Professor Ebenezer Kofi Howard of the Department of Industrial Art is calling on government to make the textiles and apparel industry the cornerstone of its 24-Hour Economy policy by establishing production hubs in all 16 regions. He argues that the sector offers one of the country's strongest pathways to industrialisation, job creation and sustainable economic growth.
The choice of words appeared deliberate as Ing. Felix Atsrim, Chief Executive Officer of FeDems Limited, announced that bids for the first 10 copies of KNUST's 75th Anniversary Commemorative Book would start at "GHS 100,000 or more." Earlier, he had set the stage with characteristic humour.
As part of activities marking the 75th anniversary of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Chancellor Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has launched a commemorative book documenting the University's contributions to Ghana's development over the past seven and a half decades.
The Center for Applied Research and Innovation in Supply Chain Africa (CARISCA) at KNUST, in collaboration with the Kuehne Climate Center (KCC), Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) and Deep Decarbonization Pathways (DDP), an initiative of IDDRI – Institut du développement durable et des relations internationales, has organised a Regional Expert Workshop on Freight and Logistics Policy Modelling in
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has launched its 75th anniversary celebrations under the theme, “From Excellence to Eminence: 75 Years of KNUST,” marking a major milestone in the University's history as a leading institution for higher education, research, innovation and national development.
A study by researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has found that commonly used nail polish brands sold in Ghana contain detectable levels of some metals but do not pose significant health risks to consumers, with all tested products falling within internationally accepted safety limits.
The Department of Telecommunications Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in collaboration with the Rohde & Schwarz African University Project Team, has concluded an intensive 48-hour hackathon aimed at inspiring students to develop innovative solutions to real-world engineering and educational challenges.
