Dr. Francisca Acheampong Adoma has been awarded the highly competitive ARUA–Carnegie–Mastercard Early Career Research Fellowship. This positions her among the inaugural beneficiaries of the continental research initiative aimed at strengthening Africa’s scientific leadership.
The Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has called for the empowerment of Africa’s next generation to tackle air pollution-related deaths for a healthier continent.
The KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative (Nkabom Collaborative), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has opened the second cohort of its Food Hygiene and Sanitation Short Course, a five-day programme designed to equip 25 participants from across Ghana with skills in food safety, hygiene, sanitation and regulatory compliance.
Dr. Antoinette Simpah Anim-Jnr, a faculty member at the Department of Animal Science, has been appointed to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) Alumni Advisory Panel for the 2025–2027 term. She joins 130 selected alumni representing 37 countries and six decades of Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships, chosen from a competitive pool of more than 500 applicants.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has welcomed a delegation from the University of Tsukuba, Japan, to explore opportunities for collaboration in student-faculty mobility and exchange.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has conferred honorary doctorate degrees, fellowship awards, distinguished professorships and corporate recognitions at the 59th congregation
The Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has praised government for reaffirming its commitment to complete the KNUST Teaching Hospital and releasing GH¢46 million and US$38 million through GETFund for equipping the facility.
The 13th R.P. Baffour Memorial Lecture ended with a strong call for Africa to drive its own locally grounded and ethically aligned Artificial Intelligence (AI) agenda to avoid being left behind in the global technological race.
The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has praised the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi for its commitment to transformational and translational research that directly responds to national development needs.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has graduated its first doctoral candidates in Law.
A suite of major development projects including a modern KNUST Souvenir Shop, a state-of-the-art Multipurpose Laboratory, the University’s new Bottling Factory, the Institute of Rural Development and Innovation Studies (IRDIS), Agri-Impact Greenhouses and the KNUST Children’s Park have been commissioned to boost teaching, learning, research and student experience at the Kwame Nkrumah University
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has hosted members of the Industry and Scientific Advisory Board of the KNUST Engineering Education Project (KEEP) during a courtesy call at the Council Chamber.
Africa’s ability to build and safely deploy advanced artificial intelligence will be determined by access to locally representative training data and energy-reliable compute infrastructure, says U.S.-based Google Research scientist Dr. Mercy Nyamewaa Asiedu.
The Affordable Sustainability for Logistics Networks in Ghana (ASONG) Project has officially ended after three years of innovation in training, industry engagement, and sustainability-driven research.
The Council Chair, Akyamfour Asafo Boakye Agyemang-Bonsu, has urged Ghana to prepare for a future shaped by artificial intelligence. He stressed the need for strategic infrastructure, local data management, and governance to ensure the continent benefits from emerging technologies.
The annual congregation ceremonies at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) do more than celebrate academic excellence, they also open a vibrant business space for photographers.
U.S.-based Google Research scientist Dr. Mercy Nyamewaa Asiedu has urged responsible innovation in artificial intelligence (AI), warning that accelerating developments in generative AI and emerging superintelligent systems must be carefully assessed before large-scale adoption, particularly in healthcare.
The University Health Services of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has inaugurated a support group for parents with preterm babies as part of activities marking the climax of Prematurity Awareness Month.
Every year on 17th November, the world observes World Prematurity Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges facing preterm babies and the need for improved care and support. At the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Hospital, this year’s celebration advocated greater community support and honoured mothers of preterm babies.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has commissioned a new student study space at its Obuasi Campus, a project delivered through the combined efforts of three consecutive SRC administrations.
The Department of Architecture at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has earned major recognition at the Ghana Institute of Architects (GIA) Annual General Meeting held in Cape Coast from November 13–15, 2025, following a presentation on its landmark digital heritage project.
The School of Graduate Studies at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has announced new academic requirements that will make research publication a prerequisite for graduation for MPhil and PhD students beginning in the 2025/2026 academic year.
Management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has met the Managing Director of AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine, Ing. Samuel Boakye Pobee, to thank the company for its continued support to the University and to discuss areas for further collaboration.
Mr. Fredrick Amissah, Chief Executive Officer of Universals Hospital Group and alumnus of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), has committed a special cash award for the best graduating student and pledged to mentor the top two graduates.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Obuasi Campus, has received a major boost in educational support as AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine launched the maiden edition of the AGA Obuasi Community Scholarship, awarding full support packages to 20 KNUST students.
Ghanaian entrepreneur and investor, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, has pledged an annual scholarship to support brilliant but financially challenged students at the KNUST School of Business.
The University Library System of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has outlined bold plans to modernise its operations and strengthen support for teaching, learning and research in the digital era, following a stakeholder engagement organised in collaboration with the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA), KNUST Chapter.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has appointed Professor Lawrence Sheringham Borquaye as Head of the Central Laboratory, the university’s flagship shared scientific facility that hosts advanced analytical instruments for teaching and research.
The Provost of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), Professor Dadson Awunyo-Vitor, has underscored the importance of translating classroom knowledge and experiences into practical solutions for real-world challenges.
Long nights of practical work, financial difficulty and a commitment to helping struggling course mates shaped the journey of Richard Kitcher Tetteh, who has been named valedictorian of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at KNUST with a CWA of 80.77.
The Provost of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CoHSS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Charles Marfo, has announced the establishment of a new annual award for the Best Graduating Student from the Faculty of Law.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Obuasi Municipal Assembly (OMA), formalizing a strategic partnership aimed at advancing development, innovation, and capacity building within the municipality.
The School of Medical Sciences (SMS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has received a GH₵72,000 donation from the Class of 2002 to support the SMS Alumni Legacy Project.
With late nights of study, strict discipline and what she calls a “progressive mindset,” Emmanuella Kumi has emerged as the Valedictorian of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, graduating with a CWA of 86.42. She completes her BA in Economics as the only female valedictorian at KNUST’s 59th Congregation.
The Ghana Photonics and Optics Laboratory (GPOL) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has embarked on a photonics outreach initiative across Accra, equipping young learners in underserved schools with practical science experiences.
The new Director of the KNUST E-Learning Centre, Prof. Emmanuel Kofi Akowuah, has outlined his plans for the Centre in a conversation that explored his background, leadership approach, and expectations for the future of digital learning at the university.
Wisdom Selasie Degbey, a staff member at Ghana’s Ministry of Interior who overcame severe health challenges during his studies, has been named valedictorian of the Institute of Distance Learning (IDL) at the 59th congregation of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA), KNUST Chapter, has congratulated 29 of its members on their elevation to higher ranks across various departments of the University.
KNUST agricultural engineer and inventor of the Tek cassava harvester, Prof. Emmanuel Y. H. Bobobee has received the Africa Industry Excellence Award (AIEA) for his contribution to advancing cassava mechanisation across the continent. The award was presented in Abuja during the second edition of the Africa Cassava Conference (ACC 2025).
The Institute of Distance Learning (IDL) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has rolled out its first set of professional add-on certificate courses: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Drone Technology, offered at highly discounted rates to enrich students’ professional profiles and enhance employability.
A gruelling battle with Quantum Chemistry in her third year became the turning point that propelled Sandra Asante, a BSc Chemistry student, to graduate as the best female student from the College of Science with a Cumulative Weighted Average (C.W.A) of 82.60.
For Ebenezer Appiah Odei, the Valedictorian of the College of Science at KNUST, success was never about chasing perfection, it was about staying consistent. Ebenezer, who graduated with a BSc in Actuarial Science and a Cumulative Weighted Average (CWA) of 88.06, said his approach to learning was driven by steady progress, discipline and long-term focus.
The Provost of the College of Science, Prof. Philip Antwi-Agyei, has encouraged the 2025 graduating class to view their degrees not as a finish line, but as the beginning of a lifelong journey of discovery.
Prof. Benjamin Emikpe, Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has been elected a Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences (FAAS). The announcement follows a highly competitive and rigorous selection process by the AAS Governing Council for the 2025 Fellowship cohort.
When a student intern collapsed unexpectedly on campus, the KNUST Hospital Emergency Unit responded with remarkable speed and precision. What unfolded behind the bright orange partitions was an emergency care system functioning exactly as designed.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has hosted a national HAQAA3 Dissemination Workshop to strengthen the adoption of the African Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance (ASG-QA) across Ghana’s tertiary institutions.
The KNUST E-Learning Centre has taken delivery of two new drones from the Agri-Impact team to strengthen its drone training capacity under the HAPPY Programme. The equipment was handed over by Prof. Nana Ewusi Mensah, project lead for the E-Agripreneur initiative.
The KNUST E-Learning Centre has announced a new strategy aimed at redefining its role in digital education and positioning itself as a leader in educational technology on the continent.
At the College of Health Sciences, Nereus Mensah Gyasi has emerged as Valedictorian, graduating from the Department of Disability and Rehabilitation Studies with a Cumulative Weighted Average (CWA) of 80.50. Nereus’ academic journey was shaped by a deeply personal story. Both of his parents live with disabilities.
The Provost of the KNUST College of Health Sciences, Prof. Christian Agyare, has called on the 2025 graduating class to let humility, empathy and integrity guide their professional practice as they enter the health sector.
