Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi has been awarded a Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship to lead research on how air pollution affects cloud formation and rainfall in West Africa. The project is co-hosted by Dr. Patrick Boakye, a senior lecturer at the Department of Chemical Engineering, and Dr.
A new study has revealed that fully electrifying Ghana’s road transport fleet could slash the country’s total greenhouse gas emissions by half, saving an estimated 13.92 million metric tons of CO₂-equivalent (MtCO₂e) annually.
Professor Jerry John Kponyo, Principal Investigator of the Responsible AI Lab (RAIL) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has been invited to speak at two high-level United Nations events focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
A new study by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi has shown that people with parasitic worm infections may experience milder COVID-19 symptoms, as they had different immune responses compared to those without the infections.
A study conducted by the School of Medical Sciences at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi has shown that students with physical disabilities are dealing with high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression.
Richard Hamming, a famous mathematician and computer scientist, always asked an important question: “What are the most important problems in your field, and why aren’t you working on them?” At the Distributed IoT-Based Platforms, Privacy, and Edge-Intelligence Research (DIPPER) Lab, we ask ourselves the same thing.
The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) claimed a major victory at the 2025 Convocation Fun Games organized by the Council of Convocation at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, topping the event with a 4–2 win over University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) in the much-anticipated football match.
Stakeholders from Ghana's judiciary convened for the third National AI Strategy Consultation led by the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Lab (RAIL) at KNUST. This marks a crucial step toward finalizing the nation’s roadmap for artificial intelligence (AI) development.
The Brew Hammond Energy Centre, KNUST led by its Director, Professor David Ato Quansah, in collaboration with the Department of Meteorology and Climate Science, has held a one-day hybrid symposium to explore the intersection of meteorology and science.
Two Biomedical Engineering students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi have designed a medical device to improve fluid management during surgical procedures.
Now in its third year, the Sustainable Business Start-Ups (SBS) Training Programme under the Africa Health Collaborative at KNUST is equipping hundreds of young Africans with the tools, mindset, and funding to build impactful ventures to turn personal passion into purpose-driven businesses that address real health and societal challenges.
Akyamfoɔ Asafo Boakye (William Kojo Agyemang-Bonsu), Chief of Asafo and Head of the Akwamu Divisional Council, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Governing Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST, Kumasi has launched the Sustainable, Holistic, and Inclusive Energy for Well-being (SHINE) project, aimed at exploring how energy systems can contribute meaningfully to well-being in communities.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, through its Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-Food Collaborative (Nkabom) project in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has taken a proactive step in promoting youth participation and stakeholder collaboration in the agrifood sector.
The Ministry of Education has officially inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, with Akyamfoɔ Asafo Boakye Agyemang-Bonsu appointed as Chairman.
A study by the Department of Forest Resources Technology at the KNUST College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) has revealed that illegal miners in Ghana face a high incidence of physical injuries but have limited access to med
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has pledged full access to its vast electronic resources for students and staff of affiliated health training institutions. The move, part of a broader push to modernise teaching and learning aims to further enhance the academic experience at the Ministry of Health Training Institutions affiliated with KNUST.
Dr. Linus Kweku Labik and Dr. Antoinette Simpah Anim-Jnr have been officially inducted into the Ghana Young Academy (GYA), a recognition that underscores their dedication to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation within their respective fields.
Dr. Yen Adams Sokama-Neuyam, Head of the Department of Petroleum Engineering at KNUST, has been awarded a U.S.-Africa Frontiers Fellowship by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences.
The British High Commissioner to Ghana, Her Excellency Harriet Thompson, has paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has received the Chief Executive Officer of Agri-Impact Limited, Mr. Dan Fahene Acquaye.
Distributed IoT Platforms, Privacy, and Edge-Intelligence Research (DIPPER) Lab at KNUST in collaboration with Sesi Technologies, is set to engage smallholder farmers and farmer groups in a series of ecosystem outreach activities aimed at introducing the FarmSense Soil Sensor, an innovative tool designed to support data-driven farming.
A team from the Distributed IoT Platforms, Privacy, and Edge-Intelligence Research (DIPPER) Lab at KNUST and Sesi Technologies has met with the British High Commissioner to Ghana to discuss the achievements of the FarmSense Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project and explore the future impact of scaling up the innovation.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has held its 2024/2025 End of First Semester Thanksgiving Service under the theme “Oh, magnify the Lord with me,” drawn from Psalm 34:3.
Magnifique Mugambi is a third-year Dentistry student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Originally from Rwanda, his journey to Ghana has been one marked by determination and hope.
Urban flooding is a major problem in the global south. In west and central Africa, more than 4 million people were affected by flooding in 2024. In Ghana, cities suffer damage from flooding every year.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Counselling Centre, in collaboration with Grow, Unite, and Build Africa (GUBA), has launched the “Autism: I Am Not a Stigma” initiative to promote autism awareness and combat stigma.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, has welcomed the leadership of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church.
The Department of Indigenous Art and Technology at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has unveiled an innovative, modified wheelbarrow designed to support mobile vendors, artisans, and small-scale entrepreneurs. The project is a creative blend of indigenous craftsmanship and functional design, addressing the practical needs of local traders.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is a key partner in a climate research initiative aimed at improving weather warnings and protecting Ghana’s energy sector from storm-related risks.
The Institute of Distance Learning (IDL) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has spearheaded a collaborative initiative to bolster distance education expertise across West Africa.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology(KNUST) has convened the second national consultation on Ghana’s draft Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy. This meeting builds upon an initial consultation with technologists and AI creators, further involving academia in shaping the nation's AI future.
Renowned Nigerian visual artist and designer, Lemi Ghariokwu, has urged young creatives to stay true to their unique voices during an event organized by the Department of Painting and Sculpture at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi.
A study conducted at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has uncovered that about 1 in 10 people living with HIV may be silently carrying a potentially deadly fungal infection called cryptococcosis.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has announced that all students in university-owned residential facilities must vacate their halls and hostels by 5:00 pm on Saturday, April 26, 2025, as the institution begins its official first semester break from April 25 to May 24, 2025.
Two hundred Agribusiness Management students from the Faculty of Agriculture at KNUST recently concluded a two-day industrial field trip to the Legacy Crop Improvement Center (LCIC), a leading indigenous seed business in Ghana.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has extended its renowned Ghanaian hospitality to international students through its annual KNUST Homestay Experience. This initiative ensures that students are warmly integrated into the local culture and experience a sense of belonging.
When a critically ill patient fails to respond to treatment, doctors often turn to their last resort drugs, one of which is carbapenem. However, this fallback is becoming less reliable for Senam Ahadzie, a researcher at the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR).
Professor Divine Ahadzie has been appointed to the editorial board of the Journal of Flood Risk Management, a globally respected academic journal published by John Wiley & Sons.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) will observe the Easter holiday with a partial closure. The university officially closed on Friday, April 18th, 2025, and will remain closed on Monday, April 21st, 2025, with full operations resuming on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025.
Three students from the Department of Computer Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have developed an innovative smart tool designed to assist people who are visually impaired.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), through its Responsible AI Lab (RAIL), is leading the coordination of Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, following a high-level consultation hosted in collaboration with the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations and the British High Commission.
As droughts intensify and climate change tightens its grip on global agriculture, cocoa farmers in West Africa may have found a new lifeline, thanks to a microscopic ally and a dose of potassium.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) continues to demonstrate national relevance with the appointment of Professor Anthony Owusu-Ansah as the Acting Executive Secretary of the Lands Commission. The appointment, effective immediately, aligns with constitutional provisions and the Lands Commission Act.
Nearly 9 in 10 road construction workers in Ghana have suffered work-related injuries in the past years, a study has revealed. This reveals critical gaps in safety protocols across one of the country’s most labour-intensive industries.
A group of students from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has built a smart medical device to help save the lives of newborn babies who need blood transfusions.
Former Dean of the School of Public Health at KNUST, Professor Sam Newton, has warned that obesity now represents the greatest threat to health, with rates doubling over the past two decades. He made this statement during a webinar organised by the KNUST Wellness Centre to promote the “Eat Green” awareness campaign.
As part of efforts to connect academic learning with the realities of the global art world, the Department of Painting and Sculpture, in collaboration with blaxTARLINES, hosted an art talk for students and faculty.
Professor Christian Agyare, Provost of the College of Health Science at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology(KNUST), Kumasi has been awarded the Academic Pharmacist of the Year at the maiden Pharma Excellence Awards organized by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH).
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has placed third in the 12th Annual International Supply Chain Case Competition, held on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
