A team of final-year BSc Mechanical Engineering students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has developed a bamboo splitting machine designed to reduce the labour and time required to process bamboo for industrial and artisanal use.
The West Africa Climate Change, Health and Policy Consortium (WACH) has been launched at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) with a call for stronger collaboration among researchers, policymakers, governments, communities and development partners to tackle the growing impacts of climate change on health and food systems across West Africa.
Professor Emmanuel Kofi Akowuah, Director of the KNUST E-Learning Centre, has been honoured with an ICT Recognition Award at the National ICT Week 2026 Excellence Awards in recognition of his Outstanding Contribution to Advancing Digital Skills and Research.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) together with the Technical University of Munich (TUM) SEED Centre, has hosted the 2026 Annual Symposium with a call for stronger research collaboration and innovation to address sustainable energy and development challenges in the Global South.
Researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) have identified beneficial soil microbes that help a common tropical tree remove toxic heavy metals from abandoned gold mine waste.
The Minister for Education, Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, has assured the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) that funding from the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has been secured for the completion of the University's Teaching Hospital, with the facility expected to be ready by the end of 2026.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor Christian Agyare, has continued a stakeholder engagement tour with courtesy visits to key government and public institutions aimed at strengthening partnerships and advancing collaboration in education, healthcare, research and national development.
For many young people, the journey to university is filled with dreams and expectations. For one Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) student, however, it became the turning point in a deeply personal struggle with depression and anxiety.
A consortium led by the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has secured a €300,000 grant under the PharmaVax Ghana Programme to develop a scalable, locally manufactured herbal pain relief medicine, marking another milestone in the University's commitment to translating research into impactful healthcare innova
A student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Amos Sampuo Awuro, has been selected as a Millennium Fellow for the Class of 2026, joining a global network of young leaders committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through campus and community-driven initiatives.
Dr. Maame Efua Addadzi-Koom, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Law at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and an expert in international human rights law, has published a new book, Adjudicating African Women's Rights: The Jurisprudence of the ECOWAS Court.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has secured a US$45,864 grant to strengthen artificial intelligence education, research and innovation under the Africa AI Upskilling Programme.
Fifteen brilliant but needy students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, have received scholarships from the S.T. Nankani and Hagan Bursary to support their education.
Nearly two decades after serving as President of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), David Boateng Asante looks back on a tenure marked by the completion of the first phase of the SRC Hostel, expansion of student financial support and improvements to campus transportation.
The KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative), has begun discussions with Takoradi Technical University (TTU) on a potential collaboration under its Virtual Partner University (VPU) Entrepreneurship Training Programme.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor Christian Agyare, has
The Department of Communication Design at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has assured the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Christian Agyare, of its support as the University pursues reforms aimed at improving efficiency, innovation and institutional development.
The Directorate of Student Affairs (DoSA) has inducted a new group of Senior Members into its DoSA Experience (DoSA_Exp) Programme as part of efforts to strengthen university-wide responsibility for student welfare and support.
KNUST alumnus and Ghanaian environmental scientist, Theophilus Amanfo Berchie, has been selected for the Commonwealth Young Leaders Fellowship, joining a cohort of 10 young leaders drawn from Commonwealth member states.
A five-member student team from the Department of Computer Science at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has won the Best Presenter Award (Parallel Session) at the 10th International Undergraduate Research Conference (IURC 2026), hosted online by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).
Second-year students of the Department of Food Science and Technology at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), have showcased the culinary heritage of selected West African countries at a Traditional Foods Exhibition.
Students of the MSc Health Entrepreneurship programme at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), have pitched innovative ventures in health and related sectors as part of efforts to promote entrepreneurship, innovation and commercialization among health professionals.
The Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, together with the DIPPER Lab team and representatives of the College of Science, has paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor Christian Agyare.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has engaged SIC Insurance PLC on opportunities to deepen the longstanding partnership between the two institutions, with particular emphasis on internships, mentorship and industry exposure for students.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor Christian Agyare, has reaffirmed the University's commitment to supporting initiatives that promote the participation of women and girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
The eighth edition of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi's ScienceFriday has highlighted the need for researchers and innovators to move beyond academic outputs and focus on developing practical, scalable solutions that deliver lasting social and economic impact.
The 1976 Alumni Group of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has donated 10 computers to the faculty to support digital teaching, learning and skills development.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has trained teaching staff to strengthen safeguarding systems across the university and promote a safer learning and working environment.
The Sports Directorate of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has organised a Vice-Chancellor’s Athletics Championship to provide students with an opportunity to showcase their talents and identify athletes for upcoming inter-university competitions.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor Christian Agyare, has called for stronger collaboration between the University and security agencies in the Ashanti Region to enhance intelligence gathering, crime prevention and rapid response to security threats.
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has reaffirmed the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council’s (ARCC) commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), particularly in youth development, education, security, research and regional development.
The Mayor of Kumasi, Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, has called for stronger collaboration between the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to promote employment creation, research impact and sustainable development in the city.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor Christian Agyare, has reaffirmed the University’s commitment to youth development and national transformation ahead of the National Youth Authority’s (NYA) National Youth Conference at KNUST.
The International Students Association (ISA) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has held the third edition of its annual Cultural Festival to celebrate the diversity and heritage of the University's international community.
The High Commissioner of Rwanda to Ghana, Her Excellency Rosemary Mbabazi, has called for deepening academic collaboration between Rwanda and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), particularly in higher education, research and student mobility.
For Aisha Muftawu a third-year Quantity Surveying student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), the Vice-Chancellor's One Student, One Laptop (SONSOL) initiative has become an important part of her academic and professional development, helping her build practical digital skills and apply classroom knowle
Final-year Fashion Design students of the Department of Industrial Art at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) have demonstrated their creative growth and innovative abilities at the 2026 Graduate Fashion Show, as they transition from students into emerging professionals in the fashion industry, under the theme "Becoming: From Excellence to Eminence".
The Chairman of the Governing Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Akyamfour Asafo Boakye Agyemang-Bonsu, has urged the University's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Christian Agyare, to position KNUST as a strategic partner in national development by translating government policies into practical,
The College of Art and Built Environment (CABE) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has embarked on a strategic industry tour to strengthen partnerships with key institutions, expand internship and employment opportunities for students and graduates, and align academic training more closely with industry needs.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has reaffirmed its commitment to community service and public health through a comprehensive Medical and One Health Outreach organised by its College of Health Sciences as part of the University's 75th Anniversary celebrations.
The Department of Land Economy at the College of Art and Built Environment (CABE) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has organised an educational field trip to the Newmont Ahafo North Mining Project near Sunyani to provide students with practical experience in land acquisition, valuation, compensation
Nearly four out of five adults in farming households in Ghana have signs of poor blood health, even though they eat a variety of foods, according to a new study by researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST).
The Africa Health Collaborative (AHC) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has organised a workshop to equip Cohort III students of the MSc Health Entrepreneurship programme with practical skills in family business management, succession planning and confli
The Metal Fabrication Section of the Department of Indigenous Art and Technology at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has staged two complementary exhibitions, Ahintade and Ancestral Trails, highlighting students' creativity, technical competence and appreciation of Ghana's cultural heritage through contemporary metal art.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Kumasi, Professor Christian Agyare, has received a delegation from Telecel Ghana at the Council Chamber during a courtesy call following his investiture.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor Christian Agyare, has met with the University's Procurement Office to discuss measures to strengthen compliance, efficiency and accountability in procurement management.
The Finance Officer of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Dr Charles Nsiah, has visited the Net Zero Carbon Emission Lab (NCEL) to gain first-hand insight into the laboratory's research and explore opportunities to integrate scientific carbon accounting into the University's sustainability and financial
A fourth-year student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Wisdom Kwasi Adampah, has been shortlisted for the National Best Student Media Personality (TV/Radio) category at the 7th National Students' Achievers Awards Ghana 2026.
The Enactus team of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has won the 2026 Enactus National Competition, securing the University's seventh national title and a second consecutive championship.
The Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has reaffirmed his unwavering support for the University's new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Christian Agyare, urging him to provide bold, visionary and inclusive leadership that will further strengthen KNUST's position as a leading institution of higher learning.
