The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has approved the expansion of its Net-Zero Emissions Project across the University, paving the way for its first comprehensive system to measure, monitor and manage greenhouse gas emissions.
Jeshurun Markin, an alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has launched InsightHub, a digital platform designed to connect individuals and organisations with equity investment, debt funding and fundraising opportunities for humanitarian initiatives.
A group of students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has developed a machine learning-based prototype that can detect faults in solar street lights and remotely alert maintenance personnel. The system is designed to reduce the need for maintenance teams to physically inspect individual street lights to determine whether they are functioning.
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An alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Ing. Professor Julius Caesar Puoza, has assumed office as Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Sunyani Technical University (STU).
The College of Art and Built Environment (CABE) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has welcomed a delegation from the Ghana Publishers Association (GPA) as the two institutions seek to deepen collaboration between academia and the publishing industry.
The Regional Transport Research and Education Centre Kumasi (TRECK) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has partnered with the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and the World Bank to strengthen the capacity of professionals to manage environmental and social risks associated with land acquisition and involuntary resettlement.
Rev. Prof. Jonathan Edward Tetteh Kuwornu-Adjaottor of the Department of Religion and Human Development, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has been admitted as a Full Member of the Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas (SNTS), the International Society for New Testament Studies.
Professor Karî’kachä Seid’ou, Dean of the Faculty of Art at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has been named the sole recipient of the 2026 Prince Claus Impact Award, earning global recognition for more than two decades of work that has transformed art education and contemporary artistic practice in Ghana and beyond.
The Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence Research Lab (CAIRLab) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in partnership with IBM, will host the SecureAI Hackathon 2026 from September 28 to 30, bringing together innovators to develop practical solutions to privacy and security challenges associated with artificial intelligence (AI).
An alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Dr. William Ampomah, has received the 2026 Distinguished Research Award from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech), United States, for his contributions to energy and subsurface engineering research.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has engaged the National Service Authority (NSA) to explore practical solutions to challenges affecting students and strengthen cooperation between the two institutions.
The Management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has reaffirmed its commitment to creating a supportive environment for international students, while encouraging them to se
For many Ghanaians, olewonyo (Asaana) is more than just a refreshing drink. Made from fermented caramelised corn, it is sold in markets and by roadside vendors, providing both nourishment and a source of income. However, producers often face one major challenge: the drink can go bad within a few days, leading to waste and lost income.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) and universities in the Czech Republic are exploring new opportunities for collaboration in cybersecurity, science and technology, research, and staff and student exchanges.
A startup founded by alumni of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) is showcasing innovative food products at the Africa Food Systems (AFS) Forum.
Prof. Kofi Agyekum of the Department of Construction Technology and Management at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has published a new book that seeks to strengthen peer review practice, promote research integrity and enhance the quality of scholarly publishing.
Associate Professor Yaw Ampem Amoako, a distinguished infectious diseases specialist and researcher at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has been appointed as the new Medical Director of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH).
As the world marks World Coconut Day, Evans Kofi Kumi, an alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), is turning his passion for selling coconuts into a business on campus. Evans said his excessive consumption of fizzy drinks inspired him to venture into the coconut business.
Two students from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) have been recognised among Ghana's top young insurance talents at the 2026 Tertiary Achievers Awards, organised by the Association of Young Insurance Professionals (YIPs Ghana) under the auspices of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Ghana (CIIG).
An alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Mr. Ebenezer Sasu, has launched an innovative hybrid drone-ground delivery platform aimed at improving logistics and on-demand delivery services across Ghana.
BSc Automobile Engineering students from the Department of Mechanical Engineering have designed and fabricated an electric bicycle targeted at last-mile delivery, promising to reduce operational costs by 90% compared to traditional fuel-powered vehicles while significantly curbing greenhouse gas emissions.
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Coordinator at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Prof. Eric Appau Asante, has called for the structured and supervised adoption of artificial intelligence in teacher education to ensure that technology enhances, rather than dictates, pedagogy.
The Mastercard Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening its longstanding partnership with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), as a delegation led by the Senior Director of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program and Country Director for Uganda, Mr.
A team from the DIPPER Lab at the College of Engineering and the Department of Physics at the College of Science of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has conducted a preliminary assessment of traffic conditions in the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency as part of efforts to develop a locally manufactured intelligent traffic-light system.
As Ghana accelerates infrastructure development, we must pay greater attention to the safety and condition of the heavy machines and the people operating them. Every day, across Ghana, massive machines move the earth that becomes our roads, drains, bridges, schools, hospitals, housing projects, and other infrastructure.
Dr. Bismarck Dinko of the Department of Clinical Microbiology, School of Medical Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has been awarded a Georg Forster Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), through its E-Learning Centre, has partnered with Google for Education to deploy Google Gemini AI tools across the university community.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has delivered another strong performance at the Grand Finale of the Graphic Business Tertiary Business Sense Challenge (TBSC) Version 8.0, finishing third with 24.5 points after a campaign marked by consistency and closely contested victories.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Prof. Christian Agyare, has pledged to transform the TCC International Centre for Innovation, Manufacturing, Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship (TCC-CIMET) and strengthen its engagement with stakeholders, particularly in technology transfer and emerging technologies.
The Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has celebrated its 2026 final-year students with an employability seminar, honour roll and awards ceremony, and a send-off programme to mark the completion of their undergraduate studies.
For many students, university life revolves around lectures, assignments and examinations. For Prince Owusu Dwomoh, a BSc Geography and Rural Development student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), it is also about building a business with a vision for the future.
Dr. Andy Osei Okrah, who served as President of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) Student Representative Council (SRC) in 2000, is best known for initiating the University's SRC Hostel project, a student-led development that has become one of KNUST's most enduring infrastructure initiatives.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Virginia State University (VSU), United States, to establish a framework for academic and institutional collaboration between the two universities.
The School of Business Students' Association (KSBSA), in collaboration with the School of Business Graduate Students' Association (KSBGSA) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has established an 80-seater study area to provide students with a conducive space for group discussions, tutorials, project work and evening study.
Researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can detect cyberattacks on factories, power plants and water treatment facilities with more than 99% accuracy, while keeping sensitive operational data private.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Christian Agyare, has organised a three-day innovation and mindset transformation workshop for selected stakeholders drawn from the University's colleges, administrative units, labour unions, student leadership and Executive Committee to driv
Experts at the KNUST-TUM SEED Centre Annual Symposium have called for stronger financing mechanisms, effective policy implementation and closer collaboration between academia and industry to accelerate Ghana's energy transition and support sustainable development across Africa.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) is pursuing stronger collaboration with the Ministries of the Interior and Sports and Recreation to strengthen campus security, expand technology-driven solutions and position sports as a platform for talent development, research and economic growth.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor Christian Agyare, has engaged key stakeholders in Ghana’s education, regulatory and pharmaceutical sectors as part of efforts to strengthen partnerships and advance the University’s contribution to national development.
A team of final-year BSc Mechanical Engineering students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has developed a bamboo splitting machine designed to reduce the labour and time required to process bamboo for industrial and artisanal use.
The West Africa Climate Change, Health and Policy Consortium (WACH) has been launched at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) with a call for stronger collaboration among researchers, policymakers, governments, communities and development partners to tackle the growing impacts of climate change on health and food systems across West Africa.
Researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) have identified beneficial soil microbes that help a common tropical tree remove toxic heavy metals from abandoned gold mine waste.
The Minister for Education, Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, has assured the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) that funding from the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has been secured for the completion of the University's Teaching Hospital, with the facility expected to be ready by the end of 2026.
Professor Emmanuel Kofi Akowuah, Director of the KNUST E-Learning Centre, has been honoured with an ICT Recognition Award at the National ICT Week 2026 Excellence Awards in recognition of his Outstanding Contribution to Advancing Digital Skills and Research.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor Christian Agyare, has continued a stakeholder engagement tour with courtesy visits to key government and public institutions aimed at strengthening partnerships and advancing collaboration in education, healthcare, research and national development.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) together with the Technical University of Munich (TUM) SEED Centre, has hosted the 2026 Annual Symposium with a call for stronger research collaboration and innovation to address sustainable energy and development challenges in the Global South.
For many young people, the journey to university is filled with dreams and expectations. For one Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) student, however, it became the turning point in a deeply personal struggle with depression and anxiety.
A consortium led by the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has secured a €300,000 grant under the PharmaVax Ghana Programme to develop a scalable, locally manufactured herbal pain relief medicine, marking another milestone in the University's commitment to translating research into impactful healthcare innova
A student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Amos Sampuo Awuro, has been selected as a Millennium Fellow for the Class of 2026, joining a global network of young leaders committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through campus and community-driven initiatives.
