The Oforikrom Municipal Assembly has begun a clean-up exercise along the Tech Junction–Top-hill stretch, in response to a call by KNUST Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rita Akosua Dickson, for a major transformation of the area.
The Technology Consultancy Centre (TCC-CIMET) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in collaboration with the Ghana Institution of Engineers (GhIE) and German partners, has successfully concluded a three-day International Quality Management for Executives Workshop.
Tutors from across Ghana’s Health Training Institutions are returning to their classrooms with a bold new outlook, entrepreneurship isn’t just a topic; it’s a tool for transformation.
Researchers, including Dr. Mohammed Armani from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), have developed the most accurate global maps to date, highlighting areas where reforestation can effectively combat climate change.
Professor Jerry John Kponyo, Associate Professor in the Department of Telecommunication Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, has been appointed to the International Telecommunication Union’s newly formed Academic Advisory Body for Emerging Technologies.
Professor Mohammed Hadrat Yusif of the Department of Economics at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has called for closer collaboration between the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and academic institutions to promote innovative, evidence-based reforms to Ghana’s monetary policy framework.
Amanda Danumbu, a final-year student from the Department of Chemistry at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has been named winner of the ‘Redefine Possible: With the Next Generation’ International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 Contest.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi will host the 5th International Conference of the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Ghana (CARLIGH) in 2026, university officials confirmed.
The Ing. Amuna Foundation has awarded scholarships to five students in memory of the late young engineer, Andrew Mbabilla Amuna. The gesture, made in his honour, aims to uphold and perpetuate the values and principles he embodied.
Reflecting on a 1995 story from the UST Newsletter edited by G. A. Mensah-Agboh.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi is deepening its collaboration with Ghana’s National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) to enhance safety and security across its sprawling campus community.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has called for a transformation of Tech Junction, the main entry point to both the university and the city of Kumasi, during a visit by the newly appointed Oforikrom Municipal Chief Executive (MCE).
Researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, in collaboration with partner institutions, have developed a promising artificial intelligence (AI) model that could significantly improve the accuracy and accessibility of breast cancer diagnosis.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has held an outreach session at Mfantsiman Girls' Senior High School in Cape Coast to educate students on university admissions and academic opportunities.
Professor Alexander Yaw Debrah, of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has been awarded the prestigious EDCTP Dr. Pascoal Mocumbi Prize 2025.
Telecel Foundation has donated 100 laptops to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi in support of the university’s “Support One Needy Student with One Laptop” (SONSOL) initiative. The donation forms part of the Foundation’s commitment to bridging the digital divide and enhancing access to technology for financially disadvantaged students.
A team of researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi is using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse mosquito wingbeats, an innovative approach that could revolutionise disease surveillance and prevent outbreaks.
The School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has inducted 69 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students into their clinical training phase during its 10th White Coat Ceremony, held at the university’s Great Hall.
As part of its Week Celebration, the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) hosted a lively indoor games event to promote unity and wellbeing among its members.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has launched a major UK-Ghana research initiative aimed at strengthening weather forecasting systems to protect Ghana’s energy infrastructure from climate-related disruptions.
Renowned African historian and scholar Professor Toyin Falola has urged African nations to integrate ancestral science and indigenous knowledge systems into contemporary development strategies.
Members of the Ghana Association of University Administrators at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (GAUA-KNUST) have undergone capacity building in peer-reviewed publishing and grantsmanship as part of the association’s maiden week-long celebration.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yinson Production West Africa Ltd. to launch a five-year collaborative project aimed at helping Ghana’s oil and gas sector achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has launched a mobile application to provide digital counselling services for students and staff.
Newly elected women commissioners of the Student Representative Council (SRC) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi have sought mentorship and guidance from Vice-Chancellor Professor Rita Akosua Dickson as they begin their leadership roles.
Dr. Emmanuel Osei Boateng, founder of the OB Foundation and an alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has donated five brand-new Lenovo laptops to support the university’s Support One Needy Student with One Laptop (SONSOL) initiative.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has honoured outgoing German Ambassador to Ghana, Daniel Krull, at a farewell cocktail reception hosted by the university’s International Programmes Office and the German Alumni Association of KNUST at the Senior Staff Club House.
The practice of reducing building material sizes is gaining acceptance in Ghana’s construction industry as a means to cut costs. Undeniably, this is mainly due to increasing building material costs resulting from high exchange rates, inflation, and disruptions to the supply chain.
The Ghana Association of University Administrators at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (GAUA-KNUST), has launched its maiden week-long celebration, themed “Driving Excellence in University Administration: Innovation for Impact.” The event seeks to foster innovative approaches in university administration.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Obuasi Campus has hosted the World Environment Day Grand Durbar and Awards, placing student innovation at the centre of Ghana’s fight against plastic pollution.
In today’s fast-moving, innovation-driven world, research is not just an academic pursuit but a global currency. From driving technological advancement to informing policy and solving real-world problems, research defines the reputation and relevance of top-class research-intensive institutions worldwide.
In the evening of Sunday, June 8, a mighty sentinel of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi campus, bowed to the force of nature. The African Tulip Tree, Spathodea campanulata, known by many simply as Spathodea, succumbed to a powerful gust of wind, damaging a section of the carport.
The Institute of Distance Learning (IDL) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has held its first-ever guest lecture on soft skills, drawing strong participation from both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The lecture, titled "Soft Skills for Career Acceleration,” was organised as part of IDL’s commitment to holistic student development.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme (MCFSP) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has commemorated its 10th anniversary with a grand durbar and stakeholder dialogue, celebrating a decade of educational impact across Africa.
Scholars under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme (MCFSP) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi have commissioned a set of major infrastructure projects at Ayigya Basic School, marking a decade of the programme’s operations at the university.
Ghana and China have renewed their commitment to advancing electric mobility in Africa with the launch of the 2025 China-Africa Automotive Development Forum, hosted at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi.
Three students from the Department of Computer Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi have developed a new mobile application to support and enhance the blood donation process. The app, called Blood Bank, is designed to address key challenges found in existing blood donation platforms.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, joined the Mampong Traditional Council and the bereaved family of the late Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, known in private life as Mr. Saint Oswald Gyimah-Kessie, at his solemn Doteyie (traditional burial rites). The ceremony was held at the Amaniampong Silver Stool Palace in Mampong.
The 2025 Students’ Chaplaincy Council (SCC) Week Celebration at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has concluded with strong calls for youth leadership, integrity, and national transformation.
Professor Isaac Williams Ofosu of the Department of Food Science and Technology at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has called for closer collaboration between academic researchers and food regulatory bodies to address persistent challenges in Ghana’s food sector.
Following a storm that uprooted several large trees across the KNUST campus this evening, the University management has taken prompt action to restore safety and normalcy.
Professor Mohammed Abdul Kabir, Chief Imam at the KNUST Islamic Centre has encouraged worshippers during the Eid-ul-Adha sermon to sacrifice their basal selves drawing inspiration from the stories of Prophet Abraham and Adam and Eve.
Professor Kwabena Biritwum Nyarko, Provost of the College of Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has called on participants of a just-ended training programme on land acquisition and involuntary resettlement to leverage their new knowledge for transformative change within their institutions and communities.
The Directorate of Student Affairs (DoSA) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) recently held an orientation for the inaugural cohort of its DoSA Experience Programme (DoSA-Exp). This initiative aims to foster collaboration and enhance student-centered service delivery across the university.
The Governing Council Chairman of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Akyamfour Asafo Boakye Agyemang-Bonsu, has stressed that the proactivity of the Office of Grants and Research (OGR) is essential to KNUST’s journey towards global eminence.
The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) has been tasked to elevate the quality of its research to achieve global impact.
The College of Health Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo.
Prince Henry Eduam (BSc ’22) has emerged first in the postgraduate category of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Eastern and Mid-Continent Regional Paper Contest, held at The Ohio State University.
In the 1993 Inter Hall Christian Fellowship (IHCF) Newsletter, an article, titled: "The Hidden Treasure" by Ellis Owusu-Darbo (Now Prof.
Mr. Alexander Tawiah ('22) has been named the Overall Top Student in the Master of Arts in Mass Communication programme at Texas State University, USA.
