The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) will host 320 female senior high school students for a six-day residential camp aimed at strengthening girls’ interest and participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Poor hydrological connectivity may be undermining mangrove restoration efforts at the Keta Lagoon Complex Ramsar Site (KLCRS), with a KNUST study identifying dissolved oxygen and pH as key indicators for determining whether sites are suitable for restoration.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) is strengthening its collaboration with the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) through research training and student placements in photonics as the newly established Ghana Photonics and Optics Laboratory (GPOL) expands its international partnerships.
The University Health Services (UHS) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in collaboration with the Radiation Protection Institute (RPI) of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), has begun a national training course to strengthen radiation protection and safety practices in healthcare.
Two faculty members of the KNUST School of Nursing and Midwifery have been honoured at the 2026 Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards for their contributions to nursing and midwifery education and research in Ghana.
The KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agrifood Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative) has launched its Community-Based Entrepreneurship Training (CBET) programme in Sekondi in the Western Region.
A team from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), led by Professor Priscilla Kolibea Mante of the Department of Pharmacology, has secured $5.1 million from Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited’s Global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme to strengthen climate-resilient health systems through the pharmacy workforce.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), through the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR), is taking a leading scientific role in an international research project seeking to generate evidence for the safe use of ivermectin in young children.
More than 92 per cent of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) staff surveyed are willing to receive healthcare under the Family Practice Model (FPM) at the University Hospital, a study by researchers from KNUST and the University of Ghana has found.
Members of the Class of 2006 of the School of Medical Sciences (SMS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) have marked 20 years since completing their studies with a donation towards the school’s ongoing legacy project.
Dr. Marian Bokor, an alumna of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has won two awards at the 2026 Forty Under 40 Awards Ghana. Dr. Bokor was named Outstanding Personality in the Consultancy Category and also received the People’s Choice Award, presented to the nominee who received the highest number of public votes.
Prof. Eric Appau Asante, Artificial Intelligence Coordinator at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has urged churches and Christians to strengthen digital verification as artificial intelligence makes it increasingly difficult to distinguish authentic content from manipulated material.
Professor Nana Yaw Asiedu of the Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has been appointed an Honorary Professor at the University of South Africa (UNISA).
Researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) have developed an artificial intelligence-powered system to improve communication between Ghanaian Sign Language users and healthcare professionals who do not understand sign language.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has launched the Ghana Photonics and Optics Laboratory (GPOL) to strengthen Ghana’s capacity in photonics research, scientific measurement and technology development.
The KNUST Counselling Centre has trained its staff in advanced therapeutic practices and emotional regulation as the University strengthens counselling services to help students navigate academic, social and personal challenges.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has received the Africa Higher Education for Transformation (AHEFT) Prize for Excellence in Research and Innovation in recognition of the University’s contribution to research, innovation and national development.
The Tackling the Obstacles to Fight Filarial Infections and Podoconiosis (TAKeOFF) Consortium has marked 10 years of collaborative research, capacity building and health interventions, with stakeholders calling for stronger partnerships to sustain gains in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, Mr Alastair Long, has paid a courtesy call on the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor David Asamoah, following the launch of the Ghana Photonics and Optics Laboratory (GPOL) at the University.
Dr Benjamin Appiah Osei, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Studies at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has received a tourism award for the third consecutive year for his work in digital tourism, technology and hospitality education.
The Director of Student Affairs at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor Marian Asantewah Nkansah, has urged newly elected student leaders to prioritise collaboration, service and continuity as they begin their tenure.
The Preschool Section of the KNUST Basic School has received medical equipment, supplies and essential medicines to equip its sickbay and strengthen first-aid and emergency care for pupils.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation under the Nkabom Collaborative, has trained 100 tertiary students to identify challenges in the agrifood value chain and develop innovative solutions with business potential.
Professor Priscilla Kolibea Mante of the Department of Pharmacology at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has called for greater attention to brain health as a public health priority, citing gaps in neurological health data, specialised services and trained professionals in Ghana.
The Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (GRASAG-KNUST) has handed over GH₵3.7 million to the University Council as seed funding for the construction of a postgraduate students’ hostel.
Dr. Bhavana Singh of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has been appointed a mentor for the Women in Global Health Leadership Fellowship (WGHLF) at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Canada.
Rotating healthcare providers, gaps in medical documentation and rushed consultations are weakening continuity of care and making it difficult for some patients to build sustained relationships with their doctors at the KNUST University Hospital, a new study has found.
A student and an alumna of the Department of Geomatic Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) have received honours at the Esri User Conference West Africa 2026 in Accra.
The Ghana Science Association (GSA), Kumasi Branch, has urged universities and research institutions to strengthen a culture of impactful research that translates academic work into practical solutions for sustainable development.
Participants in the Professional Certificate Course on Environmental and Social Risks Management (ESRM): Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement have pledged to apply the knowledge and skills gained from the training in their respective workplaces.
The President of the Ghana Science Association (GSA), Kumasi Branch, Prof. Alexander Kwarteng, has called for increased investment in scientific infrastructure, research funding, actionable policies and collaboration to enable Ghanaian scientists to translate their expertise into practical solutions to the country’s emerging challenges.
The Mastercard Foundation’s Africa Higher Education for Transformation (AHEFT) Prize team has visited the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration following the University’s recognition as winner of the Best in Research and Innovation category.
A Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), alumnus, Emmanuel Bright Quaicoe, has been named among 10 recipients of the 2026 IFAJ/Alltech Young Leaders in Agriculture Award.
The Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (GRASAG-KNUST) has commissioned three newly furnished Research Commons at the School of Graduate Studies to provide dedicated spaces for postgraduate research and scholarly work.
A group of Industrial Engineering students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has developed a locally fabricated device that measures solar irradiation and ambient temperature, with readings accessible remotely on a smartphone.
The Directorate of Student Affairs (DoSA) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has held a capacity-building programme to equip junior staff with practical skills to improve their well-being and enhance the quality of services provided to students.
The TCC International Centre for Innovation, Manufacturing, Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship (TCC-CIMET), in collaboration with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), has convened DAAD alumni and stakeholders across the construction value chain to explore digital innovation and circular construction approaches for more resilient and sustainable communities in Africa.
Alumni of University Hall (Katanga) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) have partnered with the University’s management to construct a 2,100-bed student accommodation facility as part of efforts to expand residential capacity on campus.
When lectures end for the day, Abdul Kadir Abdu Samed often swaps his books for measuring tape, wood and upholstery tools.
SIC Life Insurance has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth and development of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Kumasi, as the company advances plans for a major student accommodation project and broader initiatives in technology, research and infrastructure.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Professor Christian Agyare, has called for a strategic transition from diploma-level health training to Bachelor of Science (BSc) programmes in specialised fields to meet the growing demand for highly skilled health professionals in Ghana and beyond.
The Navigating Educational Pressures and Stressors (NEPS) Project has trained eight research assistants in field data collection at a one-day session held at the University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (USTED).
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation under the Nkabom Collaborative, has begun the second cohort of the
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A group of students at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of 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 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.
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.
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.
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).
