The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has held an exhibition to showcase the innovative projects developed by Scholars during the ongoing 2025 Summer Camp.
The Principal Investigator for the Royal Society’s Climate and Biodiversity Project and Provost of the College of Science at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Leonard Amekudzi, has called for stronger collaboration among farmers, researchers, policymakers, and community members to protect Ghana’s food systems.
Francis Azubuike, a first-year Master of Architecture student at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has been elected as President of the Commonwealth Students’ Association (CSA). Azubuike, a Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholar from Nigeria, secured a decisive 92% of the vote.
The Vice-Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Prof (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson has led a distinguished delegation to the Manhyia Palace to pay solemn tribute to the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, as part of the ongoing Dɔte Yie observances.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Basic School has emerged overall champion at the just-ended 8th University Basic School Association (UBaSSA) Games, winning an impressive 9 out of 13 trophies at the competition.
The Department of Language and Communication Sciences at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has held a farewell ceremony for its 2024/2025 National Service Personnel. The event, attended by faculty and students, marked the end of the one-year mandatory service. Participants shared meals and reflected on their experiences.
From being the Department of Pharmacology’s first female lecturer to its first female head, Prof. (Mrs.) Cynthia Amaning Danquah has now become its first female professor of Pharmacology, marking a new chapter in the history of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi.
Ebenezer Effah, a fifth-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has been elected Chair of the Wild and Exotic Animals Network (WEAN) of the International Veterinary Students’ Association (IVSA).
Young entrepreneurs who took part in the Record Keeping and Data Management in Agribusiness Short Course under the Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative), said the training has transformed their business ideas and ventures.
At Ghana’s leading science and technology university, two siblings have risen through the academic ranks, each shaping their field and leaving a mark far beyond the lecture halls.
The TCC International Centre for Innovation, Manufacturing, Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship (TCC-CIMET), in collaboration with Germany’s Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), has held talks with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) on potential partnerships to expand the RENABUMA Project.
Two academics at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Kumasi, Christian Obirikorang and Kwasi Adu Obirikorang, have been promoted on the same day, continuing a shared journey that has taken them from postgraduate studies to the highest ranks of scholarship in molecular medicine and fisheries.
Student leaders at KNUST have been advised to use social media responsibly and project a positive image of the University.
Two academics from the University of Huddersfield have visited the College of Health Sciences (CHS) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi to reinforce collaboration on health research, following a workshop in Kumasi on dementia and diabetes.
Huawei Technologies Ghana has engaged the leadership of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi to explore new collaboration opportunities aimed at transforming higher education through artificial intelligence (AI) and smart classroom technology.
The Provost of the College of Health Sciences Professor Christian Agyare has called for urgent multidisciplinary action to strengthen Ghana’s health system, stressing that collaboration across professions, research fields, and institutions is critical to bridging the gap between health policy and real impact.
Freda Kingful Abraham Cudjoe, Chief Executive Officer of Impakers Creative Hub and an alumna of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has been named the Most Outstanding Personality in Press, Printing, and Publishing at the 9th Ghana Forty Under 40 Awards.
The Department of Medical Imaging at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has received an advanced ultrasound machine with five transducers, valued at USD 40,000, from Cassona Global Imaging Ltd. and Mindray.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Basic School has opened the 8th edition of the University Basic School Association (UBaSSA) Games, a week-long competition that brings together young athletes from university basic schools across Ghana.
The TCC International Centre for Innovation, Manufacturing, Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship (TCC-CIMET), in partnership with the Ghana Institution of Engineers (GhIE) and the Centre for Capacity Development and Manufacturing (CECADAM), is set to provide Industrial visits to Stuttgart, Germany.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative) has launched a 10-day Tertiary Entrepreneurship Training (TET) in Agribusiness.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, has been honoured with the 2025 Outstanding Vice Chancellor of the Year Award for her transformative leadership at KNUST.
The KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation( Nkabom Collaborative) has launched a five-day Record Keeping and Data Management in Agribusiness Short Course.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany are collaborating on projects to advance sustainable construction and affordable housing in Ghana.
The stage is set for the 6th edition of the Junior Science and Maths Quiz (JSMQ), organised by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi. This year’s contest expands its reach to cover eight regions across the country, reflecting the growing popularity and impact of the competition.
The Directorate of Student Affairs (DoSA) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has organised a two-day intensive training for newly elected student leaders. The programme, designed to equip leaders for the 2025/2026 academic year, provided practical guidance to help them build resilience and prepare for the responsibilities ahead.
Third-year architecture students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, have developed a heritage map that documents 45 buildings and nine monuments on campus, part of an effort to preserve the university’s architectural history.
Prof. Wilberforce Owusu-Ansah, Pillar Lead for Health Entrepreneurship at KNUST Africa Health Collaborative has urged students to pursue innovation-driven businesses that transform health outcomes.
The Faculty of Social Sciences under the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CoHSS), KNUST, has organised a get-together to strengthen bonds among staff and usher in the new academic semester with renewed energy.
The TCC International Centre for Innovation, Manufacturing, Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer (TCC-CIMET) has welcomed partners from Germany’s Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) for the Reinterpreting Natural Building Materials (RENABUMA) workshop.
Beyond the energy of the 2025 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Summer Camp opening ceremony at KNUST, the heart of the camp lies in the stories of its participants.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has launched its 2025 Summer Camp, a two-week event designed to equip scholars with practical skills, foster innovation, and inspire community impact.
KNUST Researchers have developed a scalable method to predict nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) pollution across Ghana using satellite data and machine learning, offering a new tool for managing air quality in regions with limited ground-based monitoring. The study, published in npj Clean Air, was led by Dr. Prince Junior Asilevi, from the Department of Meteorology and Climate Science.
Two distinguished faculty members from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi have received national acclaim at the 2025 Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards at the Global Dreams Hotel in Tamale.
KNUST’s Prof. Emmanuel Adinyira has called for a shift in global development frameworks, warning that sustainability efforts risk bypassing local communities in emerging economies.
Dr. Daniel Boateng, School of Public Health, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has joined international researchers in urging Ghana to adopt a more coordinated and multidisciplinary approach to non-communicable disease (NCD) research, warning that fragmented efforts are slowing progress against a growing public health crisis.
Dr. Ebenezer Owusu-Addo, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Rural Development and Innovation Studies (IRDIS), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has joined a team of researchers worldwide to release the Equity Extension to STrengthening the Reporting of OBservational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE).
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has honoured its retired Finance Officer, Yaw Nimoh-Baffour, with a portrait in recognition of his distinguished service. The ceremony, held at the Council Chamber, was attended by members of the University Council.
Prof. Eric Appau Asante, Director of E-Learning at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has called on academics and practitioners to embrace open access publishing as a matter of justice, survival, and transformation for Africa’s future.
Teaching Assistants and National Service Personnel at the Centre for Settlements Studies (CSS) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi have completed their service year after gaining skills in research and community engagement.
Brunel University London has partnered with the School of Public Health at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana, to deliver a three-day academic leadership training programme aimed at boosting research capacity, strengthening leadership, and advancing global collaboration.
Dr. Godwin Ayetor, Chair of the Electric Vehicles and Sustainable Mobility Research Group at the Brew-Hammond Energy Centre believes Ghana is not yet ready for a full-scale transition to e-mobility, citing challenges with electricity supply.
The Directorate of Student Affairs (DoSA) at KNUST has held a send-off ceremony for its national service personnel for the 2024/2025 academic year.
The University Relations Office (URO) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has convened a strategic meeting aimed at reviewing operational priorities and strengthening delivery. Chaired by the University Relations Officer, Dr. Daniel Norris Bekoe, the session brought together all URO staff for a reflective and forward-looking engagement.
Vice President of Goldfields and Head of Sustainable Development at Goldfields Ghana, Ing. Dr. Celestina Allotey, has called for increased participation of Ghanaian engineers in the mining sector, stressing that opportunities exist across the entire mining cycle.
Farmers and young entrepreneurs in the Abura Asebu Kwamankese District in the Central Region say they are adopting new skills in branding, design thinking and investor pitching after taking part in the Community-Based Entrepreneurship Training (CBET) programme.
In preparation for the RENABUMA workshop, the TCC International Centre for Manufacturing, Technology Transfer, and Entrepreneurship (TCC-CIMET) welcomed the Ghana Institution of Engineering and the Centre for Settlement Studies, KNUST. The meeting aimed to establish collaboration ahead of the RENABUMA project.
Over 40 global health professionals from across Africa have begun training in One Health and Modelling for Pandemic Preparedness and Response under the German West Africa Centre for Global Health and Pandemic Prevention (G-WAC) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi.
Engineers have called on the government to prioritise completing and maintaining ongoing infrastructure projects rather than shelving them for new initiatives, warning that neglect and poor maintenance continue to undermine Ghana’s development efforts.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, and Tongmyong University in South Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote research, staff and student exchange programmes, and other academic collaborations.
