A journalist with the Multimedia Group Limited, Emmanuel Bright Quaicoe, and an alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has won the 2025 International Federation of Agriculture Journalists (IFAJ) Star Prize for Rural Culture.
The College of Science Students’ Association (SCISA) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology(KNUST), Kumasi, has held a women’s health outreach program at the Kumasi Girls Senior High School.
Many Ghanaian preteens can name HIV but remain unaware of other sexually transmitted diseases, revealing deep gaps in sex education that experts say could endanger the next generation’s health, according to a new study by researchers at Sociology and Social Work department of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has once again proven its dominance in university sports at the 2nd Minor Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA) Games and the 28th Inter-University Cross Country Competition, hosted by the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD), Somanya.
The Knowledge Base Academic Team led by Professor Jacob Agbenorhevi of the Department of Food Science and Technology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has met with the management of the Cocoa Processing Company (CPC) to review progress on the ongoing Okra Pectin Exploratory Project in chocolate manufacturing.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has been appointed as the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 Hub Vice-Chair for Teaching and Education for the 2025–2027 term.
The School of Medical Sciences (SMS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has received a cheque for GHS 100,000 from the alumni class of 1990. As one of the smallest cohorts of the school’s alumni, members contributed varying amounts toward the school’s legacy project.
Samson Darrah, an alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi and second-year Bioengineering PhD student at the University of Washington (UW), has achieved three major recognitions in October 2025 for his outstanding academic and research excellence.
Professor Ellis Owusu-Dabo, former Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has been appointed as Chairman of the Garden City University Council in Kenyase. As Council Chairman, Prof. Owusu-Dabo will provide strategic leadership and governance oversight for the private university.
Dr. Benjamin Kissi Sasu, an alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, and former Speaker of the 10th SRC Parliament, has received the Fleming Star Award for his exceptional leadership and contribution to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) control in Ghana.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, has underscored the need for partnerships between European and African institutions to create meaningful and positive societal impact.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and the The Africa Centre for Hospitality, Aviation, and Tourism (AFCHAT) (KNUST), through its Department of Hospitality and Tourism Studies at KNUST School of Business (KSB), have announced a strategic partnership to enhance hospitality education, industry engagement, and infrastructure development in Ghana.
The Human Resource Development Division of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has held a capacity-building workshop for newly appointed Deans and Heads of Department (HoDs) to enhance their administrative and leadership competencies.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic idea reserved for laboratories and technology enthusiasts. It is here, woven into the systems we navigate daily, from the recommendation on Netflix to the email that suggests our next meeting. Yet, for many university administrators, the question still lingers: What does AI have to do with me?
The Security Services of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has commenced its annual General Security Training for officers and guards across the University and its affiliate institutions.
A new study published in JAMA Network Open has found that Ghanaian women and U.S. non-Hispanic Black women have nearly identical rates of estrogen receptor (ER)-negative breast cancer, an aggressive type of breast cancer, suggesting possible shared biological or environmental risk factors linked to West African ancestry.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has appointed Professor Alexander Boakye Marful as the Director of Business Development and Sustainability at the Technology Consultancy Centre–Centre for Innovation, Manufacturing, Technology Transfer, and Entrepreneurship (TCC-CIMET).
Professor Edward Brenya, a distinguished scholar and policy analyst from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has been appointed as the new Council Chairman of Kumasi Technical University (KsTU).
The University Hospital of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Kumasi, in collaboration with the Radiation Protection Institute (RPI) of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), has held a five-day training course on radiation protection and safety for medical professionals.
The Office of the Registrar at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has announced the reassignment of several Senior Members across various administrative and academic units of the University.
The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) in collaboration with the Patient-Centered Sickle Cell Disease Management in Sub-Saharan Africa (PACTS) project, has organized a workshop on safeguarding for faculty representatives.
Four students from the School of Public Health at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi have received financial support from Honourable Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South Constituency in the Eastern Region.
At the Ejura Camp Prison, Thomas Sam Abenaba, a prison officer, has long pondered how to help inmates rebuild their lives after serving their sentences.
Nana Boakye Dankwah Yiadom, a journalist with Luv FM, a subsidiary of the Multimedia Group, and an alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has been selected as a Fellow for the 2025/2026 Africa Extractives Media Fellowship (AEMF).
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, has paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh becoming the first Vice-Chancellor to visit him since his appointment.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Student Representative Council (SRC) has transitioned to new leadership, marking the official handover from the 64th Council to the 65th for the 2025/2026 academic year.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has hosted a sendoff party for pensioners of the Provident Fund, honoring their contributions and dedication in service.
A total of 27 newly qualified Doctors of Veterinary Medicine from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi have been inducted into the veterinary profession by the Veterinary Council of Ghana (VCG) at a ceremony marking their transition from academic training to professional practice.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has appointed Prof. Titus Ebenezer Kwofie as the Acting Head of the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Unit at the Quality Assurance and Planning Office (QAPO).
The Center for Applied Research and Innovation in Supply Chain – Africa (CARISCA) has released its latest Research Report (June 2021–October 2025), capturing five years of research activity, publication trends, and capacity development outcomes.
Avenor Senior High School has emerged winner of the maiden AI4SD RAIL Robotics Challenge organised by the Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development (AI4SD) project at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi. The team scored an impressive 112 points to claim the top spot among 14 competing schools.
Mr. Benedict Amelorku, a proud student of the University, has been elected as the General Secretary of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS). Mr. Amelorku’s victory marks a key achievement for KNUST, as he is set to serve and represent the interests of over 12.5 million students across Ghana and beyond.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has emerged as the winner of the 2025 National Insurance Debate, organised by the Ghana Insurers Association (GIA).
Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers vast potential to make libraries more inclusive for visually impaired users, Dr. Osman Imoro, Assistant Librarian at the University of Cape Coast, has said.
The Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor David Asamoah, has called for a clear national and institutional policy on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to ensure its responsible use and full benefits.
Drivers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, have received training on the use of Google Maps and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance their digital literacy and navigation skills. The session, held as part of the university’s 11th Summer School, was chaired by Mr. Phanuel Kwadzo Asense, Chairperson of the UITS Sub-Committee.
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into teaching, research, and clinical learning formed the focus of a presentation by Professor John Amuasi Head of the Department of Global Health, School of Public Health, during a session held under the College of Health Sciences’ theme, “Integrating AI-powered Assistance Tools into Healthcare and Clinical Training.”
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, joins the nation in mourning the passing of Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, an illustrious alumna and former First Lady of the Republic of Ghana, who died at age 76.
Dr. Jeffrey Aryee, a senior lecturer at the Department of Meteorology and Climate Science at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has urged educators to view Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a collaborator rather than a replacement in the learning process.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) College of Engineering has reaffirmed its commitment to using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and locally sourced data to address specific societal challenges. The College made the pledge as it closed its 11th Summer School, which focused on advancing AI for research, teaching, and innovation in engineering education.
Artificial intelligence (AI) can help collect and analyse health data to improve decision-making and speed up healthcare delivery, says Dr.
Mr. Richard Obeng Mensah is urging lecturers to engage students in dialogue and verification before penalizing them for suspected use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academic work. He stressed that understanding students’ intent and guiding ethical AI use is more productive than punitive measures, as universities navigate the growing role of AI in teaching and learning.
Administrators at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have been urged to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a transformative tool for building smarter, data-driven, and people-centred institutions.
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.
Dr. (Mrs.) Rose-Mary Owusuaa Mensah Gyening, a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Computer Science, has called for greater access and inclusivity in the development and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), urging that AI initiatives represent and serve diverse groups equitably.
Provost of the College of Health Sciences at KNUST, Professor Christian Agyare, has underscored the need for ethical and human-centered approaches in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare education.
The Security Services of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi is exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications to enhance campus safety and improve operational efficiency.
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.”
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).
Junior staff of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have been trained to apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in their daily work routines to enhance productivity and efficiency at the 11th KNUST Summer School.
