Bernice Asabea Kissi Boateng, an alumna of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has been appointed Group Head of Personal and Business Banking at Universal Merchant Bank (UMB), as the institution moves to strengthen its growth and transformation agenda.
Health professionals across Ghana are returning to their facilities with renewed confidence and a clear mandate to act, following a call by Prof. Kofi Akohene Mensah, Health Employment Pillar lead to “start something meaningful” regardless of their level within the health system.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) Library has received a new consignment of books from Book Aid International to enrich its collections, facilitated by former University Librarian, Dr. Helena Asamoah-Hassan.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has emerged as a central force in shaping Ghana’s digital future, following its pivotal role in drafting the country’s National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy.
KNUST alumnus and Founder and CEO of AkoFresh, Mathias Charles Yabe, has launched a mobile solar-powered cold storage trailer following the company’s win at the Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project 2024 by the Global Development Network.
Professor Kwabena Biritwum Nyarko, Provost of the College of Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has been appointed Chair of the Engineering Education Committee of the Federation of African Engineering Organisations (FAEO) for the 2026/2029 term.
The College of Science at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi is expanding its international partnerships following an engagement visit by its Provost, Prof. Phillip Antwi-Agyei, to the University of York.
Before the campus stirs into its familiar rush, the roads belong briefly to something slower. Across the tarred stretches, about three-inch crawlers, mostly juveniles of the Giant African millipede, make their crossing. In fact, they are finishing the night’s work just as humans begin to reclaim the space.
In March 2025, the Africa Health Collaborative at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi welcomed a cohort of health professionals into its Community-Based Training (CBT) programme, an initiative supported by the Mastercard Foundation to strengthen health systems through innovation and entrepreneurship.
As Ghana prepares to host the African Senior Athletics Championship for the first time, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has contributed to national preparations through the technical expertise of its Director of Sports, Dr. Timothy Kwabena Mensah.
An archival collection jointly held by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi Library and the Manhyia Palace Museum has been inscribed on Ghana’s Memory of the World Register.
A study conducted by researchers from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, across hospitals in the Greater Accra Region has revealed a widespread occurrence of exposure to infectious body fluids through the eyes, nose, mouth, or broken skin among healthcare workers.
An alumna of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) Mariam Mohammed has been named winner of the 2025 JAY Lit Prize for Poetry.
Francisca Bamena's six-week internship at Kade Government Hospital offered more than academic credit. It became a defining experience that bridged theory and practice, sharpening her understanding of disease, patient care and the realities of healthcare delivery.
Scientists, policymakers and public health experts from 31 countries have called for stronger investment in wastewater and environmental surveillance (WES) to improve early disease detection and response, following a global conference in Ghana’s capital.
Prof. (Mrs.) Dilys Sefakor MacCarthy, an alumna of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, has been promoted to Professor of Plant Nutrition by the University of Ghana. Her promotion also marks a milestone for the university’s School of Agriculture, where she is the first female professor, underscoring her contributions to agricultural science, research and policy.
The KNUST Basic School has held a management retreat aimed at strengthening leadership, improving administrative efficiency, and advancing strategic school governance.
A delegation from the Private Sector and Innovation Promotion in Ghana (PSInno) programme has called on the Provost of the College of Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration on innovation and the commercialisation of research outputs.
The Chief Executive Officer of Multinec Enterprise, Mr. Isaac Gyeku, has donated 10 brand-new Lenovo laptops worth GHS 60,000 to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, in support of the “Support One Needy Student with One Laptop” (SONSOL) initiative.
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Ottawa, Canada, has undertaken an institutional visit to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), as part of an assessment exercise aimed at strengthening partnerships and enhancing grant management systems.
The Africa Health Collaborative at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has launched, for the fourth year running, a training programme to strengthen leadership capacity within health systems across developing countries.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in collaboration with national and international partners, has convened a high-level global conference on wastewater and environmental surveillance in Accra.
Students in Ghana are learning in environments that may be quietly undermining their health, concentration and academic performance, Professor Samuel Amos-Abanyie, a professor of architecture at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has warned, calling for urgent improvements in classroom design and conditions.
The KNUST Basic School has strengthened its international engagement through an educational exchange programme in Canada involving its head, Rev. (Mrs.) Irene Owusua Nkansah six students from the Junior High School, and one student from Hill Top School.
The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have reaffirmed their long-standing collaboration, with plans to introduce German language courses as part of efforts to deepen academic ties and expand opportunities for students and staf The move follows a visit by a German delegation, including the Deputy Ambassador and the Di
An alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi ( KNUST) has been named Best Health Show Host of the Year at the 2026 Spotlight Ghana Awards, recognising his work in public health education through radio.
A new study by researchers from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has found that pregnant women who complete at least eight antenatal care (ANC) contacts are significantly less likely to experience adverse birth outcomes, reinforcing the World Health Organization’s recommendation for more frequent maternal health visits.
A new study from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) is calling for a shift in how environmental problems are addressed, by turning to African indigenous knowledge systems as practical solutions.
Dr. Godwin K. Ayetor, Lead for the Electric Vehicles and Sustainable Mobility Research Group at the Brew-Hammond Energy Centre (TBHEC) and member of the Technical Working Committee of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), has raised serious safety concerns about converted vehicles, particularly the widely used Toyota Voxy.
A distinguished alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Prof. Bernard Kumi-Boateng, has been appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, effective August 1, 2026.
Hamza Karim, Student President of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CoHSS) and Deputy Speaker of the SRC 17th Parliament, has earned an Honourable Mention at the sixth edition of the United Nations Model Conference organised by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA).
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has received its first tranche of 500 laptops to support the nationwide rollout of the One Million Coders Programme (OMCP), as government moves to expand digital skills training across the country.
Dr. (Mrs.) Mary Amoako, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has urged students and staff to prioritise their health over academic and work pressures, warning that unmanaged stress can have serious physiological and psychological consequences.
Kwame Nsiah-Apau, known by his stage name Okyeame Kwame, is marking his 50th birthday with a charity initiative aimed at supporting child healthcare in Kumasi.
The Council of Convocation of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor, Rita Akosua Dickson, marking its first formal engagement with university management since its induction.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in partnership with the French Embassy in Ghana, has organised an SDG Summer School to scale sustainable solutions in artificial intelligence, innovation and youth entrepreneurship.
The International Programmes Office (IPO) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has organized the second edition of its Easter Homestay programme for international and exchange students, with 100 students hosted by 36 staff members over the Easter holidays.
The University Health Services (UHS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has commissioned a newly constructed Physiotherapy Unit and a state-of-the-art Computed Tomography (CT) scan facility at the University Hospital, reinforcing its commitment to quality healthcare delivery for students, staff, and the surrounding community.
Climate change is likely to significantly reduce groundwater recharge in Ghana’s Densu Basin, raising concerns over future water security, according to a 2026 study led by researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST).
What began as a student’s concern about the future of her field has evolved into a growing movement to inspire change, as KNUST alumna, Phoebe Sackeyfio, leads efforts to revive Ghana’s textile industry through the Revival of the Ghanaian Textile Industry (R.G.T.I) Conference.
During Easter, when the theme of resurrection is reignited, a question often emerges: what, exactly, is restored to life?
At Easter, the message of renewal often centres on the death and resurrection of Christ. But beneath the symbolism lies a more demanding question: who is worthy to stand before God?
A KNUST study has found a significant disconnect between Christian moral teachings and practical anti-corruption action in Ghana.
The Confucius Institute at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has marked International Chinese Language Day with an event aimed at promoting understanding of Chinese writing, culture and everyday communication.
A new study by researchers from the Department of Communication Design at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has revealed that the absence of a clear national ethical framework for documentary filmmaking in Ghana is creating significant challenges for filmmakers.
When Dr. Bhavana Singh received her promotion letter to Chief Medical Officer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi University Hospital, it marked both a personal milestone and a shift in institutional history. She is the first woman to hold the role.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) E-Learning Centre has held a virtual colloquium to mark UNESCO’s International Day for Digital Learning, bringing together academic leaders, policy actors and digital education partners to examine issues of access and ownership in digital learning.
The Student Representative Council (SRC) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has donated six chairs to the university’s main library to improve seating conditions for students. The gesture forms part of efforts by the SRC to support ongoing plans to upgrade facilities at the library and enhance the overall learning environment on campus.
An Economist at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) Professor Eric Fosu Oteng-Abayie of the Department of Economics, has cautioned that Ghana’s recent macroeconomic stability, though commendable, may not translate into long-term development without urgent reforms to public expenditure.
Jeanette Naa Shormeh Nortey has assumed office as Head Prefect of the KNUST Junior High School for the 2026/2027 academic year, following a swearing-in ceremony that marked a new phase in student leadership at the school.
