In line with the Vice-Chancellor's "1 Department 1 Startup Entrepreneurship Initiative," KNUST organized a workshop aimed at providing departmental entrepreneurs with practical skills to develop comprehensive business plans for new ventures and strategic plans for existing businesses.
The Ghana Goals Project, under the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has commissioned electric cookers (e-cookers) in selected senior high schools in the Ashanti Region as part of efforts to promote clean cooking technologies and reduce reliance on traditional biomass fuels.
The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, in collaboration with the National Insurance Commission (NIC), has organized a symposium under the theme “Bridging the Gap: Regulatory Expectations and Career Readiness in the Insurance Industry.”
A delegation from the Ghana Institute of Architects (GIA), led by its President, Mr. Tony Asare, has paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson.
Professor Winston Wole Soboyejo, President of the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute, USA, has emphasized the need for African countries to better harness the continent’s abundant energy resources. In a public lecture organised by the College of Engineering KNUST, Prof. Soboyejo highlighted the immense, yet underutilized, energy reserves across Africa.
From the ceramics studios of KNUST to prestigious galleries in New York, Eugene Ofori Agyei (B.A.'18) has carved a path that defies convention and celebrates the transformative power of art. His journey, from a curious student in Kumasi to an internationally recognized artist and educator, is a testament to resilience, passion, and the enduring influence of his KNUST roots.
The Ghana GOALS Project, under the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has commissioned a 35 kW solar PV mini-grid facility with hybrid inverters and lithium-ion batteries at Onaa community in the Juaben Municipality in the Ashanti region.
The KNUST School of Dentistry has received a donation of dental equipment from Mr. Sulemana Kamal, a parent of a first-year dentistry student. The donation includes three Lingchen Dental Chairs, two additional compressors, and a mobile dentist element for outreach programs.
The KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative (Nkabom) project, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has further strengthened its partnerships by engaging a diverse group of agricultural stakeholders.
The Money Plant and its vines weave through time and space, adorning the offices of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
A new study by researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has revealed that the African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) can triple its air-breathing rate when exposed to high levels of carbon dioxide in water.
A KNUST delegation, led by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mrs. Rita Akosua Dickson, participated in an Association of African Universities (AAU) workshop in Mauritius, focused on enhancing safety and security in African universities.
Two students from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Henschel Tabi Frempong-Manso and Benedict Ofori Debrah, have been recognized among the top three winners of the prestigious WAEC International Excellence Award for their outstanding performance in the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
The KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative (Nkabom) project, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has convened key stakeholders from academic and research institutions to strengthen collaborative efforts in developing a skilled workforce for Ghana's agri-food sector.
The Department of Computer Science at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in collaboration with Transfer Multisort Elektronik (TME) Education, has successfully hosted Arduino Day 2025, a two-day event aimed at equipping participants with practical skills in electronics, microcontroller programming, and hardware prototyping using Arduino-based educational boards.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has launched the Africa Breast Cancer Screening (ABCS) study to promote early detection and reduce the mortality rate of breast cancer among African women.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering academic creativity while safeguarding scholars’ intellectual rights through its Copyright Policy.
Emeritus Professor Kwasi Kwafo Adarkwa, former Vice-Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has launched his autobiography, "Against All Odds". The book chronicles the distinguished academic’s life journey, highlighting his challenges, achievements, and contributions to higher education and national development.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) School of Business (KSB) has launched its 20th Anniversary celebrations, themed “20 Years of Excellence in Business Education: Building Capability and Resilience for Sustainable Development.” The event brought together academia, industry leaders, alumni, and students to reflect on the institution’s two-decade journey.
A team from the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering has been crowned champions of the "Pendown Challenge 2025," a debate competition organized by the Ghana Engineering Students Association General Secretary's Office in collaboration with the KNUST Debate Club.
Growing up in a typical Ghanaian household, many of us believed that cassava leaves were meant only for animal feed and never considered them fit for human consumption. However, little did we know that these leaves are rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has launched the Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative (Nkabom) project to tackle youth unemployment in the nutrition and agri-food sector.
The Minerals Development Fund (MDF) and Tenglong Group have engaged with the management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, to present a proposal for the construction of a 20,000-room hostel facility aimed at addressing student accommodation challenges.
Prostate cancer is a serious health problem for men around the world. Doctors know that things like being overweight, having high cholesterol, and a high PSA blood test result can increase the risk. In some parts of West Africa, where people drink a lot of green tea, prostate cancer is less common. Scientists wanted to see if green tea might be helping to lower the risk.
A team from the Distributed IoT Platforms, Privacy and Edge-Intelligence Research (DIPPER) Lab at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), and Sesi Technologies has developed FarmSense, a smart farming tool that uses sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to help farmers predict crop yields.
The University Health Services has officially launched World Oral Health Week 2025, kicking off a year-long campaign dedicated to promoting oral health awareness and preventative care.
The Selection Committee of the Special Excellence Awards Scheme visited the family of the late Mr. Kobby Yebo-Okrah to seek their endorsement for the initiative. The visit provided an opportunity to brief the family on the scheme's objectives and obtain their approval for the university to proceed with its implementation.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) School of Veterinary Medicine has launched the Bee Health Club to safeguard Ghana's honey production and address the challenges posed by illegal mining, commonly known as "galamsey."
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), through its Affiliations Office and E-Learning Centre, has launched a three-day virtual workshop aimed at equipping lecturers and tutors from its affiliate institutions with essential digital teaching tools and strategies for effective online instruction.
The Filariasis team at the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research into Tropical Medicine (KCCR) of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has opened two Elephantiasis Management clinics in the Upper East Region of Ghana.
The Filariasis team at the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research into Tropical Medicine (KCCR), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has conducted a foot-care hygiene workshop for over 190 healthcare personnel from Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds in the Kassena Nankana East Municipal and Kassena Nankana We
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has strengthened its partnership with Aalto University in Finland to advance the "Green Kumasi" initiative, aimed at restoring the city's status as the "Garden City of West Africa."
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has officially welcomed its first-year international regular and exchange students for the 2024/2025 academic year at the annual Akwaaba Night celebration.
The Centre for Applied Research and Innovation in Supply Chain – Africa (CARISCA) has been leading the charge to advance supply chain management innovation, research, education and capacity development in Africa.
The Akwaaba Night at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is always a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity, but this year’s edition held an extra special highlight: the Cameroon Fashion Parade.
Student health and well-being have always been a priority at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi. In line with this commitment, the Directorate of Student Affairs (DoSA) launched the Hygiene Essential Bank (HEB) initiative to provide students with essential hygiene products to support their health and wellness.
The Rohde & Schwarz Radio Frequency (RF) and Microwave Research Centre, equipped with advanced technology worth €1 million, has officially opened at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to strengthen engineering and technology research.
The Directorate of Student Affairs (DoSA) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has held its inaugural DoSA Day to showcase its initiatives and highlight the collaborative role of stakeholders in advancing sustainable student well-being.
A new study has identified vital corridors for the survival of Ghana's endangered forest elephants, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts to combat habitat loss.
Professor Dadson Awunyo-Vitor, Provost of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Mrs. Hannah Adom Eyison, Assistant Grants and Research Manager at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, have been selected as fellows for the University Administration Support Program (UASP) Research Management Fellowship.
Mrs. Bernice Asamoah, Divisional Head at OmniBSIC Bank, has donated five brand-new laptops to the Support One Needy Student with One Laptop dubbed the ‘SONSOL Project.’
A decade-long collaboration between the Africa Health Collaborative (AHC), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), and the University of Toronto (U of T) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation is transforming primary healthcare training in Ghana, equipping frontline healthcare workers with specialized skills.
A new study has revealed that Ghanaian nurses and midwives pursuing graduate education without study leave struggle to balance work, family, and personal life, often neglecting their husbands and children to meet academic demands.
KNUST alumni and game designer and immersive technology expert Anthony Acheampong has developed The Silent Classroom, a virtual reality (VR) game designed to transform the way people learn American Sign Language (ASL).
Beyond their nutritional benefits, shellfish play a crucial economic role in Ghana, significantly contributing to the fisheries sector. However, the shellfish fishery of the Keta Lagoon has been largely overlooked and is gradually being forgotten.
The Sports Directorate of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has launched its first-ever Freshmen Games, a competition designed to unearth and showcase the sporting talents of the university's first-year students.
KNUST’s Professor (Mrs.) Cynthia Amaning Danquah remains committed to fostering a research culture in Ghana that encourages young academics to stay and build sustainable careers. Through her work, she is not only contributing to the fight against antibiotic resistance but also shaping the future of Ghanaian science.
Emeritus Professor Kwasi Kwafo Adarkwa, former Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has been vocal on several critical national issues, from the impact of Ghana’s Free Senior High School (SHS) policy on tertiary education to social reintegration and transport safety.
The Department of Physics at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and GHACEM Limited have reaffirmed their commitment to their long-standing research collaboration on using cement as a shielding material in radiological applications.
Researchers at the Distributed IoT Platforms, Privacy and Edge-Intelligence Research Lab (DIPPER Lab) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have achieved a major feat in IoT (Internet of Things) technology.
