Drivers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, have received training on the use of Google Maps and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance their digital literacy and navigation skills. The session, held as part of the university’s 11th Summer School, was chaired by Mr. Phanuel Kwadzo Asense, Chairperson of the UITS Sub-Committee.
Artificial intelligence (AI) can help collect and analyse health data to improve decision-making and speed up healthcare delivery, says Dr. Prince Ebenezer Adjei, Head of the Department of Computer Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
Mr. Richard Obeng Mensah is urging lecturers to engage students in dialogue and verification before penalizing them for suspected use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academic work. He stressed that understanding students’ intent and guiding ethical AI use is more productive than punitive measures, as universities navigate the growing role of AI in teaching and learning.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, joins the nation in mourning the passing of Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, an illustrious alumna and former First Lady of the Republic of Ghana, who died at age 76.
Dr. Jeffrey Aryee, a senior lecturer at the Department of Meteorology and Climate Science at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has urged educators to view Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a collaborator rather than a replacement in the learning process.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers vast potential to make libraries more inclusive for visually impaired users, Dr. Osman Imoro, Assistant Librarian at the University of Cape Coast, has said.
The Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor David Asamoah, has called for a clear national and institutional policy on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to ensure its responsible use and full benefits.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) College of Engineering has reaffirmed its commitment to using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and locally sourced data to address specific societal challenges. The College made the pledge as it closed its 11th Summer School, which focused on advancing AI for research, teaching, and innovation in engineering education.
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into teaching, research, and clinical learning formed the focus of a presentation by Professor John Amuasi Head of the Department of Global Health, School of Public Health, during a session held under the College of Health Sciences’ theme, “Integrating AI-powered Assistance Tools into Healthcare and Clinical Training.”
The College of Art and Built Environment of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi is exploring practical applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in art, education, and built environment pedagogy while addressing the challenges of adoption and curriculum design for future-ready education.
Dr. (Mrs.) Rose-Mary Owusuaa Mensah Gyening, a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Computer Science, has called for greater access and inclusivity in the development and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), urging that AI initiatives represent and serve diverse groups equitably.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionise how teachers create, share and assess knowledge, according to Professor Eric Appau Asante, Director of the E-Learning Centre at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
The Security Services of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi is exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications to enhance campus safety and improve operational efficiency.
Provost of the College of Health Sciences at KNUST, Professor Christian Agyare, has underscored the need for ethical and human-centered approaches in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare education.
Staff of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi have been taught how to leverage Microsoft digital tools and Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems to boost productivity, streamline communication, and improve workplace efficiency.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform agriculture and natural resource management by reducing costs and enhancing precision, according to Professor Dadson Awunyo-Vitor, Provost of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
Staff of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi working in Finance, Audit and Procurement have been trained on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and data analysis to enhance innovation and improve institutional efficiency.
Junior staff of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have been trained to apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in their daily work routines to enhance productivity and efficiency at the 11th KNUST Summer School.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi College of Engineering is set to develop a bespoke Artificial Intelligence (AI) model through collaboration between the Responsible AI Lab (RAIL), the Distributed IoT Platforms, Privacy and Edge-Intelligence Research (DIPPER) Lab, and other research centres.
Prof. John Humphrey Amuasi, Head of the Department of Global and International Health at the School of Public Health, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, believes Artificial Intelligence (AI) can predict future health conditions and transform patient-centred care through early intervention and data-driven decision-making.
Professor Kabila Abass, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has underscored the vital role of the Humanities and Social Sciences in providing ethical direction, cultural grounding, and policy insight in the development and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Administrators at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have been urged to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a transformative tool for building smarter, data-driven, and people-centred institutions.
Library professionals at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi have explored the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academic and research environments at a session themed “AI in Libraries: Tools, Ethics, and Opportunities.”
Experts have called for stronger collaboration and deliberate national strategies to ensure a holistic adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Ghana’s development. The call was made at the opening of the 11th Summer School of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi.
At the opening of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)’s 11th Summer School themed “Artificial Intelligence in Education”, experts called for new ways of assessing learning outcomes in the era of artificial intelligence.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has appointed Professor (Mrs) Mariam El Boakye-Gyasi as Acting Head of the Monitoring and Evaluation Department at the Quality Assurance and Planning Office (QAPO).
A third-year Social Work student, Azoumaro Vanessa Salese, has officially been recognised by Guinness World Records as the new holder of the Longest Video Game Marathon record.
A three-year partnership between the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi through the Centre for Settlements Studies, and RWTH Aachen University has been recognised as one of three flagship projects presented at the 2025 DAAD SDG Partnerships Symposium in Cape Town, South Africa.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has appointed Professor Daniel Adjei-Boateng as Acting Dean of the Quality Assurance and Planning Office (QAPO).
Peellnnova Limited Company, a student-founded startup from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has emerged as one of the top winners at the GreenTech Innovation Challenge 2025 (GTIC), receiving ₵100,000 in support of its groundbreaking innovation.
The Distributed IoT Platforms, Privacy and Edge-Intelligence Research (DIPPER) Lab of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, in collaboration with Sesi Technologies, has launched FarmSense, a soil sensor, designed to make soil testing simple, fast, and accessible for farmers and agribusinesses.
Professor Edmund Ekuadzi, a pharmacognosist and researcher in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, has been appointed Acting Dean of the International Programmes Office (IPO).
Final-year MSc Health Entrepreneurship students of the Africa Health Collaborative, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have organized a health outreach for residents of the Amansie West District. The exercise, aimed to provide free health screening, health education, and awareness on Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
Professor (Mrs.) Augustina Sylverken, a microbiologist and researcher at the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research (KCCR), has been appointed Acting Vice-Dean of the International Programmes Office (IPO).
Professor Jerry John Kponyo has been appointed Acting Director of the Office of Grants and Research (OGR).
Professor Emmanuel Kofi Akowuah, an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering, has been appointed Acting Director of the E-Learning Centre at KNUST.
Two researchers from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi Dr. Nana Akua Abruquah, Medical Officer at the KNUST Hospital, and Mrs.
The University Health Services (UHS) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi continues to demonstrate its leadership in staff development and medical specialization as it transitions from a modest dressing station into a fully accredited district-level hospital.
Professor Marian Asantewah Nkansah of the Department of Chemistry at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has stressed the urgent need for cleaner cooking methods in schools to protect the health of kitchen staff.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative), has completed a 10-day agribusiness training for students of Wenchi Agricultural College in the Bono Region to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in agriculture.
The University Information Technology Services (UITS) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has successfully held its annual six-week bootcamp designed to provide Senior High School leavers, university students, and IT enthusiasts with practical digital skills and hands-on experience in emerging technologies.
Every year on October 17, the world observes the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. It is a moment to reflect on how societies can restore dignity through inclusive progress.
As the world marks World Food Day, Ghanaians are feeling the bite of rising food costs, even in the simplest meals once meant for the poor. "Kofi Brokeman", the beloved roasted plantain and groundnut combo has become a luxury for many who once depended on it as an affordable snack.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has held the 4th Pan-African Artificial Intelligence and Smart Systems Conference (PAAISS) to build a sustainable, inclusive, and responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem for Africa.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has hosted the 2nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Ghana Association for Food Scientists and Technologists (GhAFoST), which brought together researchers, policymakers, and industry experts to explore ways of improving Ghana’s food systems and ensuring sustainability.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, and the Federal Republic of Germany have reaffirmed their longstanding partnership and pledged to deepen cooperation in academic and research initiatives.
Peellnnova Limited Company, a student-founded startup from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi continues to make waves both locally and internationally with its innovative mosquito-repelling products made from fruit peel and wood waste.
Women in academia have been encouraged to cultivate confidence, emotional intelligence, and effective communication as essential tools for leadership and career advancement.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Wellness Centre, in collaboration with University Health Services, has rolled out a campus-wide health screening initiative targeting staff across all colleges and units, focusing on early detection of conditions such as high blood sugar, kidney dysfunction, and lipid imbalances.
Research on human settlements and sustainable urban development in Africa is set to benefit from a new collaboration between the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi and the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST).
