The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) in collaboration with the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI), has launched the KNUST-GNCCI Junior Chamber initiative aimed at equipping students with entrepreneurial skills while strengthening links between academia and industry.
Researchers from the Faculty of Law at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) are calling for reforms in Ghana’s inheritance laws to better protect the rights of stepchildren in blended families.
Third-year students from the Department of Architecture at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have presented preliminary findings from a 10-day peri-urban survey in the Kwahu East Municipality to the Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Bryan Acheampong.
Another edition of the Kumasi Conversations has explored the topic “The Social Life of a Curse,” examining how traditional belief systems continue to influence social order, justice, and behaviour in many communities.
The Africa Health Collaborative at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has launched a 10-day Community-Based Training (CBT) programme in Health Entrepreneurship for its second cohort of trainees for the year.
The KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agrifood Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative), has commenced the second specialised training programme in Agrifood Value Chain Mapping and Analysis aimed at strengthening youth participation and value addition within Ghana’s agricultural sector.
The International Programmes Office (IPO) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in collaboration with the Spanish Embassy in Accra and Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Ghana (WiSTEMGh), has commemorated International Women’s Day with a call to strengthen women’s participation and leadership in STEM fields.
The Brew-Hammond Energy Centre at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, in collaboration with the Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) Ghana Network, has trained students and researchers through a Climate, Land, Energy and Water Systems (CLEWS) capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening systems modelling skills for energy and climate policy analysis.
Dr. Kwaku Aning, former Deputy Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has called for greater investment in nuclear technology, emphasising its potential to transform Ghana’s energy, healthcare, agriculture, and industrial sectors if properly harnessed.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has inaugurated an advisory board to guide the implementation of a five-year Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Project (NCEP), aimed at providing strategic oversight and strengthening the successful delivery of the initiative.
The Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Prof. David Asamoah, has welcomed a delegation from the Embassy of Spain to Ghana to explore opportunities for deeper academic collaboration and commemorate International Women’s Day.
The Department of Molecular Medicine in the School of Medical Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah university of science and technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has received a donation of One Hundred Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH¢100,000) from MDS Lancet Laboratories to support laboratory renovations aimed at enhancing teaching and learning.
Researchers at the University Hospital have called for integrated action to address the combined burden of malaria and anaemia among children in Ghana, warning that the coexistence of the two conditions continues to threaten child health.
Students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has placed first runner-up at the 2026 Commonwealth Day National Debate Competition held at Parliament House in Accra.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, has commended students of the KNUST Basic School for their hard work and dedication following their victory at the recently held Sections Day march-past competition.
The Advancement and Alumni Relations (AARO) Board of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has been inaugurated to provide strategic direction for alumni engagement and strengthen the University’s global alumni network.
The Director of the Gender, Inclusion and Vulnerability Office at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Prof. Mrs. Mercy Badu, has called on mining companies and engineering firms to expand internship opportunities for female students to help bridge the gap between academic training and industry practice.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award in Education (Tertiary) and Scientific Research at the 11th Ghana Women of Excellence Awards.
A physicist at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) Dr. Linus Labik has featured in an international science programme exploring one of the most profound questions in astrophysics: what keeps the universe in balance?
Dr. Godwin Ayetor, Chair of the Electric Vehicles and Sustainable Mobility Research Group at the Brew-Hammond Energy Centre, has called on emergency responders to adopt new strategies to effectively manage incidents involving electric vehicles (EVs), noting that EV-related emergencies present unique risks compared with conventional vehicle fires.
Mrs. Joann Thompson, a PhD candidate Studying African Art and Culture in the Faculty of Art at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has organised a cultural performance titled “Nea Ɔbɛyɛ: Asante Kete as Becoming,” to showcase some findings of her research and to deepen the understanding of students of the Asante Kete dance and the practices around it.
The Africa Health Collaborative at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has organized a seminar to equip Cohort III students of the MSc Health Entrepreneurship programme with practical knowledge on regulatory issues governing health-related businesses.
The KNUST Basic School has held its Sections Day, a special programme organised annually to celebrate and honour past and present Vice-Chancellors of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi will lead a £20 million regional climate and health research initiative aimed at accelerating evidence-based solutions to the growing public health impacts of climate change in West Africa.
The Career Services Centre of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi has organised a capacity-building training session for National Service Personnel (NSPs) at the Directorate of Students Affairs (DoSA), aimed at equipping them with essential professional, career development and workplace skills to enhance their effectiveness during their service period.
The Department of Hospitality and Tourism Studies at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi has hosted a Smart Tourism Symposium to explore how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality and smart data are transforming hospitality and destination management.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi Library has officially launched its Ghana Month Celebration in commemoration of Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary.
The Vector-Borne Infectious Disease Research Group (VBID-RG) has organised a three-day Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Real-Time PCR (RT-PCR) workshop aimed at equipping students with hands-on training in molecular biology techniques.
The Graduate Students Association of Ghana at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has held its 2026 Postgraduate Hangout under the theme “Bridging Postgraduate Research and Industrial Innovation,” bringing together academics, industry professionals and students to promote research translation, entrepreneurship and global collaboration.
The Brew-Hammond Energy Centre (TBHEC) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, in collaboration with the Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) Ghana Network, has organised a two-day “Electrified Response” training programme on Electric Vehicle (EV) safety and tactical operations for security and emergency responders.
Alumni of the Millennium Class (SMS Class of 2000) of the School of Medical Sciences (SMS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, have donated GH₵204,000 to support the School’s SMS Alumni Legacy Project.
The College of Art and Built Environment at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, has hosted the Managing Director of Krombacher Brewery, Mr. Oliver Braun, and former member of the German Federal Parliament, Hon. Volkmar Klein, as part of a four-day visit to Ghana aimed at strengthening business and institutional partnerships.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has launched its 2025/2026 Freshers’ Inter-College Games, with university leaders using the opening ceremony to underline sport as a pillar of discipline, leadership and institutional ambition.
A delegation of Advanced Nursing Specialists and Advanced Nursing Practice students from the University of Huddersfield is visiting the University Health Services (UHS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) for a five-day knowledge exchange programme running from March 2 to March 6, 2026.
Alumni of the 1999 year group of the School of Medical Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, have donated GH₵135,000 to support medical education at the School.
The KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative) has launched a three-day intensive management and regulatory training programme for 16 small-scale agri-food enterprises that recently secured grant funding.
The Journal of Science and Technology (JUST) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in partnership with Electronic Information for Libraries (EIFL), has held a capacity-building workshop to train journal editors and managers in the effective use of the Open Journal System (OJS).
The Brew-Hammond Energy Centre (TBHEC) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) in collaboration with the Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) Ghana Network, has held a student-focused workshop on Ghana’s energy transition highlighting investment prospects and job opportunities within the country’s low-carbon future.
The Department of Human Resource Management and Organisational Development at the KNUST School of Business (KSB) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM) aimed at strengthening professional training and certification for students.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in collaboration with Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences, has hosted the West African Low Vision Workshop under the HM KNUST Low Vision Project, funded by t
The Africa Health Collaborative at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in partnership with the University of Toronto, has successfully completed training for the first cohort of participants under its Emergency Preparedness (EMPRESS), Community Emergency Care (CEC), and Palliative Care programmes in its fourth year of implementation.
A Radiology Specialist at the University Hospital has been admitted as a Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons (WACS), marking a significant milestone for the facility’s specialist training agenda.
An alumna of the Department of Land Economy at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Mary Janice Bawah, has emerged as the Overall Best Inductee and Best Female Inductee in the Valuation and Estate Surveying Division of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS).
The Vector-Borne Infectious Disease Research Group (VBID-RG) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has organised a three-day Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Reverse Transcription PCR (RT-PCR) workshop aimed at equipping students with hands-on training in molecular diagnostic techniques.
As climate action efforts intensify, a new study is urging policymakers to look beyond carbon targets and renewable energy expansion to what it describes as a more pressing concern: justice.
Dr. Paul Kwadwo Addo, an educationist and Registrar of the College of Engineering has called for a decisive global shift toward strategic school leadership as the true catalyst for improving learning outcomes, declaring that “apart from direct instruction, strategic school leadership emerges as the real driver of excellence in learning.”
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) has named Dr. Ellen Konadu Antwi-Adjei, optometrist and lecturer at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), as the recipient of its 2026 Emerging Advocate Award, recognising her growing influence in global eye health policy and advocacy.
“As far as responsible AI is concerned”- that is a phrase one is almost certain to hear echoing after every speech delivered by Professor Jerry John Kponyo at any technology-related gathering.
When Ghana’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy received cabinet approval in February 2026, it signalled the culmination of years of consultation and institutional leadership, with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) at the centre of the national effort.
Professor (Mrs.) Cynthia Amaning Danquah, Professor of Pharmacology and Head of the Department of Pharmacology at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has been named Winner of the Science and Sustainability Award at the Study UK Alumni Awards Ghana 2026.
