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 the Ohawu Agricultural College in the Volta Region of Ghana.

Rev. Dr. Grace Sintim Adasi, a distinguished alumna of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has won the highly competitive 2026 International Centre for the Sociology of Religion (ICSOR) Grant Award after emerging as the highest-scoring applicant in a global competition.

For years, Ghana’s proposed National Cathedral has been at the centre of political debate, public scrutiny and national controversy. Public discussions about the project have largely focused on its cost, delays and the intense criticism it has attracted.

The management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has received British-Ghanaian architect Sir David Adjaye during a courtesy visit ahead of his public lecture at the university.

Management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has undertaken an inspection tour of ongoing development projects across the campus as part of efforts to strengthen infrastructure and enhance the University's academic environment.

Award-winning Ghanaian-British architect Sir David Adjaye has called on African architects and creatives to embrace material scarcity and local limitations as opportunities for innovation rather than barriers to development.

The University Health Services Directorate of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has organised a procurement training session for departmental heads and senior members aimed at strengthening compliance, efficiency and accountability in procurement processes.

The University Libraries of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), have hosted international library scholar and Fulbright Scholar, Prof. Julia Gelfand, for a high-level engagement on the future of academic libraries, open science and digital scholarship in Africa.

The Directorate of Student Affairs (DoSA) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has launched “Time with DoSA”, a monthly interactive platform aimed at strengthening engagement between students and the Directorate while improving awareness of student support services on campus.

The Responsible Artificial Intelligence (RAIL) Lab at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), together with the Department of Health Promotion and Disability Studies and Gallaudet University, hosted a seminar aimed at advancing accessibility, inclusive education and assistive technologies for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

The Ghana Association of University Administrators at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (GAUA-KNUST) has adopted a local constitution and proposed new electoral procedures aimed at improving transparency and reducing disputes in the election of executives during a general meeting.

The Confucius Institute at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has hosted the two-day finals of the 2026 Chinese Bridge Competition, bringing together contestants from basic, junior high and university levels across Ghana.

The KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation(Nkabom Collaborative) has expanded its transformative agribusiness training initiative to the Ejura Agricultural College and Mechanisation Centre in the Ashanti Region.

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative) has expanded its transformative agribusiness training initiative to Kwadaso Agricultural College in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

The Dean of the School of Public Health at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi Professor Peter Agyei-Baffour, has underscored the importance of primary healthcare in strengthening health systems and improving outcomes across Africa.

A new study by scientists at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has revealed the presence of a dangerous drug-resistant strain of tuberculosis (TB) in Ghana.

KNUST alumnus and founder of Red Clay Studios, Ibrahim Mahama, has called for urgent action to preserve Ghana’s historical and industrial artefacts, warning that the continued destruction and sale of culturally significant materials as scrap threatens the country’s heritage and collective memory.

The Junior Common Room Committee of Africa Hall has commemorated this year’s African Union (AU) Day, reflecting on Africa’s heritage, creativity, innovation and collective responsibility toward the continent’s development.

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has secured an international research grant to expand and validate a coastal early warning system along Ghana’s Keta coastline, one of West Africa’s most erosion-prone areas.

The Provost of the College of Health Sciences at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor Christian Agyare, has called for the development of skilled professionals capable of linking science, policy, industry, regulation and public health practice to strengthen sustainable healthcare systems.

A Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) research has identified high market concentration and operational inefficiencies as key reasons borrowing remains expensive and savings unattractive across Africa.

Dr Issah Seidu, a lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has been honoured with the 2026 Whitley Award in recognition of his pioneering efforts to conserve endangered guitarfish species along Ghana’s western coastline and promote sustainable marine management

An alumnus and Visiting Senior Lecturer at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Mr. Precious Adade Duodu, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Black Healthcare Awards 2026 in the United Kingdom.

The head of the Gender, Inclusion and Vulnerability (GIV) Office at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Professor Mercy Badu, has urged stakeholders to prioritise inclusion as artificial intelligence reshapes education.

Dean of the Faculty of Built Environment at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Professor Emmanuel Adinyira, has called for a major rethink of Construction Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW).

Researchers from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) have joined leading African and European scientists in advancing global health research under the Dottorati di ricerca Italia-Africa initiative, a collaborative programme aimed at strengthening research partnerships between Italy and African institutions.

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Insurance Commission (NIC) and the Ghana Insurance University College (GIUC) to deepen collaboration between academia and Ghana’s insurance industry through the “Campus Care Project.”

KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-Food Collaborative in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative), has expanded its transformative agribusiness training initiative to the Wenchi College of Agriculture and Applied Technology.

Christabel Eyram Cobblah, a second-year BSc Dietetics student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has described her clinical internship experience at the KNUST Hospital as an enlightening journey that deepened her understanding of clinical dietetics and professional healthcare practice.

A new study by researchers at the University Health Services at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has found strong positive student support for a digital healthcare appointment system designed to reduce waiting times and improve access to care.

The Ghana Photonics and Optics Laboratory (GPOL), based in the Department of Physics at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi and supported by SPIE and Optica, has marked the International Day of Light with “Light Up Ghana 3.0,” a two-day outreach programme in Tamale that introduced more than 400 students to optics, photonics and astronomy.

The Gender, Inclusion and Vulnerability Office at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has donated snacks and food items to pupils of the Garden City Special School in Kumasi as part of efforts to support vulnerable groups and strengthen community inclusion.

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation(Nkabom Collaborative), has expanded its transformative agribusiness training initiative to the Damongo College of Agricultural and Allied Sciences in the Savannah Region.

The KNUST E-Learning Centre held a three-day digital skills training programme for members of the International Students Association (ISA) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST).

The Management of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has commenced a comprehensive onboarding and transition process for the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor, Professor Christian Agyare.

The Pre-school section of KNUST Basic School has organised a staff training workshop on Positive Behaviour Management as part of efforts to strengthen professional development and improve classroom learning outcomes. The workshop brought together staff of the Pre-school section to explore practical approaches to managing learner behaviour in a positive and supportive manner.

Researchers at the Faculty of Law of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) have argued that police powers granted to Commissions of Inquiry in Ghana are unconstitutional because they were introduced through subsidiary legislation rather than the Constitution itself.

Enactus KNUST has launched a student-led initiative aimed at tackling plastic waste on campus through an innovative sustainability project known as Reviva.

The O. R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative (ORTARChI), in collaboration with Jive Media Africa from South Africa, has organised a two-day Research Engagement Strategy Workshop at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi. The training is aimed at strengthening communication and research engagement strategies for ORTARChI Chairs.

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi’s Cybersecurity Club has won Ghana’s national title at the ECOWAS Capture The Flag (CTF) 2026 competition, with Team CYCLONE earning the right to represent the country at the regional finals in June.

A delegation from Access Bank Ghana has visited Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) to discuss possible areas of collaboration and strengthen ties with the university.

The College of Health Sciences at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has organised a workshop on procurement processes and the Public Procurement Act to improve compliance and administrative efficiency within the college.

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in partnership with the Ghana Federation of Traditional Medicine Practitioners Associations (GHAFTRAM), has launched a specialised practitioner training programme aimed at raising standards in herbal medicine practice and pharmaceutical manufacturing in Ghana.

Florence Agyemang, a third-year Business Administration student at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has won a bronze medal for Ghana at the ongoing 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships.

The Governing Council of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi at its 292nd (Special) Meeting held on Wednesday, 13th May 2026 appointed Professor Christian Agyare as the Vice-Chancellor of the University for a Four (4) – Year Term of office effective 1st August, 2026 to 31st July, 2030.

The Procurement Unit of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi has intensified efforts to deepen staff understanding of updated procurement regulations through a series of strategic engagements across the University’s colleges.

The KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-Food Collaborative in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative) has expanded its transformative Trainer of Trainers (ToT) programme to benefit 60 students from the Animal Health and Production College in Pong-Tamale.

Student innovators from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) who won the Fintech Innovation Challenge at the 3i Africa Summit 2026 have shared the story behind their award-winning solutions as they presented their trophy to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mrs. Rita Akosua Dickson.

The Directorate of Student Affairs (DoSA) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has intensified its annual hostel inspection exercise through expanded collaboration with state institutions and technical experts to ensure safer and more conducive accommodation for students living in private hostels around the university.