The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has renewed the appointments of three senior officers following approval by the University Council at its 293rd Regular Meeting held on June 18, 2026.
The Brew-Hammond Energy Centre (TBHEC) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has hosted an international academic delegation for discussions on renewable energy research, sustainability and future collaboration opportunities.
The School of Business Graduate Students’ Association (KSBGSA) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has organized a Brand and Digital Presence Forum to help students understand the importance of personal branding, digital visibility and professional reputation in today's competitive environment.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has appointed Professor Ahmed Agyapong, a distinguished strategic management scholar, entrepreneur and academic leader, as Provost of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CoHSS) for a three-year term from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2029.
The Counselling Centre of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has encouraged students to make informed decisions about their relationships and reproductive health while taking advantage of available psychosocial support services on campus.
Universities should begin measuring and reducing their greenhouse gas emissions before they become unmanageable, a senior lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has said, urging higher education institutions to examine their own environmental footprint alongside their research and innovation efforts.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has appointed Professor Fred Stephen Sarfo, one of Ghana's leading neurologists and stroke researchers, as Provost of the College of Health Sciences for a three-year term from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2029. The appointment was approved by the University Council at its 293rd Regular Meeting held on June 18, 2026.
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Final-year students at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) have received practical guidance on the national service registration process during an orientation seminar organised by the Examination Office in collaboration with the Ghana National Service Authority (NSA).
The KNUST Counselling Centre (KCC) has organized a Counselling and Emotional Health Awareness and Promotion seminar for senior high school students as part of efforts to promote mental well-being among members of the university community and the public.
Emeritus Professor Kwasi Kwafo Adarkwa, former Vice-Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has written a new book that examines the state of Ghana's road network and urban development, offering what he describes as a practical tool for policymakers, planners, engineers and local authorities to address the country's growing road maintenance challenges.
The Department of Telecommunications Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in collaboration with Rohde & Schwarz, a German technology company, has launched a 48-hour hackathon aimed at developing innovative solutions to real-world challenges.
A study by researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has found that household greywater generated from bathing, laundry and kitchen activities contains pollutant levels that exceed Ghana Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, raising concerns about environmental contamination and public health risks in peri-urban communities.
The KNUST Counselling Centre (KCC) has organised a Counselling and Emotional Health Awareness and Promotion Seminar for student religious leaders. The seminar aimed at equipping participants with the skills and knowledge needed to support the mental well-being of students across the University community.
Healthcare professionals can drive transformative change in health systems by combining their clinical expertise with entrepreneurial thinking, the Health Entrepreneurship Pillar Lead of the African Health Collaborative at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Prof. Wilberforce Achiaw Owusu-Ansah, has said.
People living in West Africa's densely populated southern cities face the highest exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) pollution, with urbanisation, industrial activity and seasonal biomass burning emerging as major drivers of the health-threatening pollutant, according to a new KNUST study.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative), has organised a special business pitching session for participants of its Multi-purpose Integrated Programme (MIP) Training.
Excavators have begun dredging sections of the Wewe River at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), as authorities work to reclaim drainage capacity and strengthen the University's long-term flood resilience.
When the Wewe River overflowed its banks after heavy rains on June 11, flooding sections of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), the incident quickly drew public attention and concern.
Researchers at the College of Engineering of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) are calling for greater national investment in safe and reliable public water systems following a major study that revealed the economic, environmental and public health costs associated with sachet water consumption in Ghana.
An alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Joel Kwabena Aboagye, has led MAC Partners Group to win the Best Exhibitor Marketing Campaign Award at the 2026 West Africa Mining and Power Conference and Exhibition (WAMPEX), highlighting the growing impact of KNUST graduates across industry and corporate communications.
The Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM), Professor Benjamin Obukowho Emikpe, has highlighted the School's remarkable growth and achievements while urging students entering the clinical phase of their training to uphold professionalism, integrity and excellence.
Professor Ibok Oduro, a renowned food scientist at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) and Fellow of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS), has called on Africans to rediscover and invest in indigenous crops, describing products such as sweet potato gari as "hidden treasures" capable of addressing the continent's food security, nutrition and economic c
The Department of Architecture at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has hosted the ARCH-NEXUS 2026 Studio Handbook Launch and Design Awards to promote academic excellence, collaboration and professional development among students.
KNUST Libraries has undertaken a benchmarking tour of four leading academic libraries in Ghana as part of efforts to strengthen innovation, technology integration and service excellence across its library system.
The Directorate of Student Affairs (DoSA) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has conducted its annual hostel inspection exercise at the Obuasi Campus to assess accommodation facilities and ensure they meet standards required for student occupancy.
The KNUST Library System has reaffirmed its commitment to customer-centred service delivery, professionalism and continuous staff development at its 2026 Library Durbar, where participants received training on customer service, security and fire safety while engaging management on strategies to improve library operations.
The KNUST Career Services Centre has organised a career development workshop to equip students with practical CV writing and interview skills as part of efforts to enhance graduate employability and prepare students for the competitive job market.
Nearly six out of every 10 health workers in Ghana's Greater Accra Region are considering leaving their jobs, according to a new study by researchers from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) and partner institutions.
Policy Champions appointed to spearhead the sensitisation and implementation of key university policies at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have held their inaugural meeting.
A researcher from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has played a key role in one of the world's leading malaria research conferences, highlighting
Effective communication and empathetic care are the strongest factors influencing patient satisfaction at the University Hospital of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), according to a new study published in Health Services Insights.
The Department of Geomatic Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has launched its 50th anniversary celebration themed “Celebrating 50 Years of Shared Legacy in Spatial Excellence,” marking five decades of excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and professional contribution to geospatial science and national development.
The KNUST School of Business (KSB) has launched its Digital Skills Lab (DIGILAB) to equip students with essential digital competencies and prepare them for success in the rapidly evolving digital economy. The launch marks another milestone in KSB's efforts to position itself as a leading business school in Africa and a hub for digital innovation and skills development.
The Red Team emerged champions of the 2026 KNUST Preschool Annual Sports Festival, outperforming three other teams in a day marked by energetic displays of teamwork, determination and excitement.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing research, water sustainability and evidence-based national dialogue during a farewell visit by the UNICEF Representative to Ghana.
On a cheerful afternoon at the Paa Joe Stadium during the 2026 Convocation Games, spectators cheered as staff members lined up for the women's 50-metre lime-and-spoon race. Among the competitors was Ms. Vida Osei Mensah, a familiar face in the administrative corridors of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST).
The Faculty of Built Environment (FoBE) at the College of Art and Built Environment (CABE), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has launched the Undergraduate Student Research Awards and Honours initiative to recognise and celebrate outstanding undergraduate research achievements.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) Junior High School (JHS) has held a joint graduation and retirement ceremony to celebrate the achievements of its graduating students and honour staff members for their dedicated years of service. The event was held under the theme, "Success Begins Here: From Achievement to Greater Possibilities."
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has held its 2026 Vice-Chancellor’s Reception to welcome newly admitted scholars and celebrate the achievements, growth and impact of continuing scholars within the university community.
Indigenous crops could play a critical role in addressing hunger, malnutrition and food insecurity in Ghana and across Africa, a food scientist at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has said.
The DIPPER Lab at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has initiated discussions with the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) to explore areas of collaboration in agricultural research, technology testing and innovation.
The Responsible Artificial Intelligence Lab (RAIL) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) in collaboration with the Department of Health Promotion and Rehabilitation Studies, has conducted prototype testing of a range of AI-powered assistive technologies with persons with disabilities (PWDs) as part of efforts to develop inclusive and user-centred solutions.
The KNUST Women’s Group has demonstrated its commitment to community service and social responsibility through a cash donation Of GHS 5,000 to the Mother and Baby Unit (MBU) of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), bringing relief to mothers and newborns facing financial challenges.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has held an orientation for more than 1,000 students enrolled in the Government of Ghana's One Million Coders Programme (OMCP), a national digital skills initiative designed to equip one million Ghanaians with practical in-demand coding and digital technology skills to enhance employability, entrepreneurship, and participati
The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has held the second edition of its Research Excellence Awards Ceremony to honour members of the university community for their outstanding contributions to knowledge generation, innovation and solutions to societal challenges.
The KNUST Preschool has concluded its Plants for Life project, a month-long initiative held throughout May to promote environmental awareness, food security and sustainable agriculture among pupils.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST)'s Dr Ralph Nyadu-Addo has been honoured by Leipzig University in Germany with the prestigious title of Ambassador of Africa in recognition of his contributions to academic cooperation, entrepreneurship development and innovation.
Women leaders in business, healthcare and entrepreneurship have encouraged young women innovators to embrace resilience, adaptability and innovation as they pursue careers in STEM and entrepreneurship during a panel discussion at FemSTEM Africa 2026.
A delegation from the Centre for Distance Learning in Higher Education, Germany, led by its Managing Director, Professor Marc Bludau, has paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, to formalize a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration in biomedical and pharmaceutical tr
