Prof. John Humphrey Amuasi, Head of the Department of Global and International Health at the School of Public Health, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, believes Artificial Intelligence (AI) can predict future health conditions and transform patient-centred care through early intervention and data-driven decision-making.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform agriculture and natural resource management by reducing costs and enhancing precision, according to Professor Dadson Awunyo-Vitor, Provost of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionise how teachers create, share and assess knowledge, according to Professor Eric Appau Asante, Director of the E-Learning Centre at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi College of Engineering is set to develop a bespoke Artificial Intelligence (AI) model through collaboration between the Responsible AI Lab (RAIL), the Distributed IoT Platforms, Privacy and Edge-Intelligence Research (DIPPER) Lab, and other research centres.
Professor Kabila Abass, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has underscored the vital role of the Humanities and Social Sciences in providing ethical direction, cultural grounding, and policy insight in the development and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Library professionals at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi have explored the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academic and research environments at a session themed “AI in Libraries: Tools, Ethics, and Opportunities.”
Staff of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi working in Finance, Audit and Procurement have been trained on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and data analysis to enhance innovation and improve institutional efficiency.
The College of Art and Built Environment of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi is exploring practical applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in art, education, and built environment pedagogy while addressing the challenges of adoption and curriculum design for future-ready education.
At the opening of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)’s 11th Summer School themed “Artificial Intelligence in Education”, experts called for new ways of assessing learning outcomes in the era of artificial intelligence.
Experts have called for stronger collaboration and deliberate national strategies to ensure a holistic adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Ghana’s development. The call was made at the opening of the 11th Summer School of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi.
A third-year Social Work student, Azoumaro Vanessa Salese, has officially been recognised by Guinness World Records as the new holder of the Longest Video Game Marathon record.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has appointed Professor (Mrs) Mariam El Boakye-Gyasi as Acting Head of the Monitoring and Evaluation Department at the Quality Assurance and Planning Office (QAPO).
A three-year partnership between the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi through the Centre for Settlements Studies, and RWTH Aachen University has been recognised as one of three flagship projects presented at the 2025 DAAD SDG Partnerships Symposium in Cape Town, South Africa.
The University Health Services (UHS) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi continues to demonstrate its leadership in staff development and medical specialization as it transitions from a modest dressing station into a fully accredited district-level hospital.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has appointed Professor Daniel Adjei-Boateng as Acting Dean of the Quality Assurance and Planning Office (QAPO).
Professor Edmund Ekuadzi, a pharmacognosist and researcher in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, has been appointed Acting Dean of the International Programmes Office (IPO).
Professor Jerry John Kponyo has been appointed Acting Director of the Office of Grants and Research (OGR).
Professor Emmanuel Kofi Akowuah, an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering, has been appointed Acting Director of the E-Learning Centre at KNUST.
Professor (Mrs.) Augustina Sylverken, a microbiologist and researcher at the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research (KCCR), has been appointed Acting Vice-Dean of the International Programmes Office (IPO).
Peellnnova Limited Company, a student-founded startup from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has emerged as one of the top winners at the GreenTech Innovation Challenge 2025 (GTIC), receiving ₵100,000 in support of its groundbreaking innovation.
Final-year MSc Health Entrepreneurship students of the Africa Health Collaborative, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have organized a health outreach for residents of the Amansie West District. The exercise, aimed to provide free health screening, health education, and awareness on Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
The Distributed IoT Platforms, Privacy and Edge-Intelligence Research (DIPPER) Lab of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, in collaboration with Sesi Technologies, has launched FarmSense, a soil sensor, designed to make soil testing simple, fast, and accessible for farmers and agribusinesses.
Two researchers from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi Dr. Nana Akua Abruquah, Medical Officer at the KNUST Hospital, and Mrs.
Professor Marian Asantewah Nkansah of the Department of Chemistry at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has stressed the urgent need for cleaner cooking methods in schools to protect the health of kitchen staff.
The University Information Technology Services (UITS) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has successfully held its annual six-week bootcamp designed to provide Senior High School leavers, university students, and IT enthusiasts with practical digital skills and hands-on experience in emerging technologies.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative), has completed a 10-day agribusiness training for students of Wenchi Agricultural College in the Bono Region to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in agriculture.
Every year on October 17, the world observes the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. It is a moment to reflect on how societies can restore dignity through inclusive progress.
As the world marks World Food Day, Ghanaians are feeling the bite of rising food costs, even in the simplest meals once meant for the poor. "Kofi Brokeman", the beloved roasted plantain and groundnut combo has become a luxury for many who once depended on it as an affordable snack.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Wellness Centre, in collaboration with University Health Services, has rolled out a campus-wide health screening initiative targeting staff across all colleges and units, focusing on early detection of conditions such as high blood sugar, kidney dysfunction, and lipid imbalances.
Peellnnova Limited Company, a student-founded startup from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi continues to make waves both locally and internationally with its innovative mosquito-repelling products made from fruit peel and wood waste.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, and the Federal Republic of Germany have reaffirmed their longstanding partnership and pledged to deepen cooperation in academic and research initiatives.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has held the 4th Pan-African Artificial Intelligence and Smart Systems Conference (PAAISS) to build a sustainable, inclusive, and responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem for Africa.
Research on human settlements and sustainable urban development in Africa is set to benefit from a new collaboration between the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi and the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST).
Women in academia have been encouraged to cultivate confidence, emotional intelligence, and effective communication as essential tools for leadership and career advancement.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has hosted the 2nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Ghana Association for Food Scientists and Technologists (GhAFoST), which brought together researchers, policymakers, and industry experts to explore ways of improving Ghana’s food systems and ensuring sustainability.
Research findings presented at the Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) annual workshop in Accra highlighted community land use in solar projects and the financial feasibility of biomass energy as potential pathways to support Ghana’s energy transition.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi and the Kingdom of Denmark are exploring deeper collaboration on clean water distribution and climate action, following a visit by Denmark’s Ambassador, Jakob Linulf, to the university.
A new study by researchers at the School of Public Health, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has found that nine out of ten fishermen in Ghana’s Western Region have suffered injuries while fishing near oil and gas areas.
The KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-Food Collaborative, under the Mastercard Foundation’s Nkabom Collaborative Project, is deepening its impact on agricultural education through the extension of its transformative agribusiness training to the Damongo Agricultural College (DAC) in the Savannah Region.
“AkoFresh,” an agritech startup founded by Mathias Charles Yabe, an alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has officially launched a solar-powered cooling tricycle under the Cold Chain for Horticulture Project, funded by the Netherlands Embassy in Accra.
A distinguished alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Mr. Leslie Nkansa Osei-Bonsu, has been nominated as the new Mamponghene, succeeding the late Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, who passed away in April 2025 at the age of 86.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, has expressed appreciation to retired staff often referred to as “senior citizens” of the University, for their invaluable contributions to the institution’s advancement.
The General Manager of KNUST’s Focus FM and Morning Show Host at Nhyira FM, Nana Kwadwo Jantuah, emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 5th Floodlights Media Excellence Awards 2025, clinching both the Radio Personality of the Year (Ashanti Region) and the coveted Media Personality of the Year awards.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has received a GH¢50,000 donation from JP Trustee Limited in support of the upcoming 11th KNUST Summer School. Presenting the cheque on behalf of the company, Mr. Joshua Larbi, Chief Business Officer, said the donation followed a request to support the 2025 Summer School.
A new national study led by Dr. Laud Anthony Basing from the Department of Medical Diagnostics at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has revealed that many young Ghanaian women are unknowingly living with reproductive and sexually transmitted infections.
The Building Resilient Communities through Integrating Climate Adaptation with the SDGs in University Education and Research (BRIDGE) project, jointly implemented by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and RWTH Aachen University, has been recognised as a model initiative at the annual conference of German UNESCO Chairs in Wiesbaden, Germany.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in partnership with the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) and the Centre for Health System Strengthening (CfHSS), has commenced a two-week intensive training programme on Pathogen Discovery and Metagenomics for selected Ghana Health Service staff, Research Assistants, and KNUST PhD students.
A fifth-year medical student, Ama Achiaa Acheampong, has donated sanitary pads to pupils of Oforikrom M/A Junior High School as part of efforts to promote menstrual hygiene among young girls.
Latifa Teiya Fuseini, an alumna of the Faculty of Law at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has been named the Overall Best Graduating Student at the Ghana School of Law following her call to the Bar in 2025.
An Associate Professor of Architecture at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Prof. Daniel Duah, has completed a one-month visiting professorship in Inclusive Design at the University of Brescia, Italy. Prof. Duah’s research focuses on sustainable and inclusive built environments.
