Award-winning Ghanaian-British architect Sir David Adjaye has called on African architects and creatives to embrace material scarcity and local limitations as opportunities for innovation rather than barriers to development.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative) has expanded its transformative agribusiness training initiative to Kwadaso Agricultural College in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
A new study by scientists at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has revealed the presence of a dangerous drug-resistant strain of tuberculosis (TB) in Ghana.
The Ghana Association of University Administrators at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (GAUA-KNUST) has adopted a local constitution and proposed new electoral procedures aimed at improving transparency and reducing disputes in the election of executives during a general meeting.
The KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation(Nkabom Collaborative) has expanded its transformative agribusiness training initiative to the Ejura Agricultural College and Mechanisation Centre in the Ashanti Region.
The Responsible Artificial Intelligence (RAIL) Lab at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), together with the Department of Health Promotion and Disability Studies and Gallaudet University, hosted a seminar aimed at advancing accessibility, inclusive education and assistive technologies for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The Confucius Institute at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has hosted the two-day finals of the 2026 Chinese Bridge Competition, bringing together contestants from basic, junior high and university levels across Ghana.
The Dean of the School of Public Health at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi Professor Peter Agyei-Baffour, has underscored the importance of primary healthcare in strengthening health systems and improving outcomes across Africa.
KNUST alumnus and founder of Red Clay Studios, Ibrahim Mahama, has called for urgent action to preserve Ghana’s historical and industrial artefacts, warning that the continued destruction and sale of culturally significant materials as scrap threatens the country’s heritage and collective memory.
The Junior Common Room Committee of Africa Hall has commemorated this year’s African Union (AU) Day, reflecting on Africa’s heritage, creativity, innovation and collective responsibility toward the continent’s development.
The Provost of the College of Health Sciences at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor Christian Agyare, has called for the development of skilled professionals capable of linking science, policy, industry, regulation and public health practice to strengthen sustainable healthcare systems.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has secured an international research grant to expand and validate a coastal early warning system along Ghana’s Keta coastline, one of West Africa’s most erosion-prone areas.
A Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) research has identified high market concentration and operational inefficiencies as key reasons borrowing remains expensive and savings unattractive across Africa.
Dr Issah Seidu, a lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has been honoured with the 2026 Whitley Award in recognition of his pioneering efforts to conserve endangered guitarfish species along Ghana’s western coastline and promote sustainable marine management
An alumnus and Visiting Senior Lecturer at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Mr. Precious Adade Duodu, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Black Healthcare Awards 2026 in the United Kingdom.
The head of the Gender, Inclusion and Vulnerability (GIV) Office at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Professor Mercy Badu, has urged stakeholders to prioritise inclusion as artificial intelligence reshapes education.
Dean of the Faculty of Built Environment at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Professor Emmanuel Adinyira, has called for a major rethink of Construction Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW).
Researchers from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) have joined leading African and European scientists in advancing global health research under the Dottorati di ricerca Italia-Africa initiative, a collaborative programme aimed at strengthening research partnerships between Italy and African institutions.
Christabel Eyram Cobblah, a second-year BSc Dietetics student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has described her clinical internship experience at the KNUST Hospital as an enlightening journey that deepened her understanding of clinical dietetics and professional healthcare practice.
A new study by researchers at the University Health Services at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has found strong positive student support for a digital healthcare appointment system designed to reduce waiting times and improve access to care.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Insurance Commission (NIC) and the Ghana Insurance University College (GIUC) to deepen collaboration between academia and Ghana’s insurance industry through the “Campus Care Project.”
KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-Food Collaborative in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative), has expanded its transformative agribusiness training initiative to the Wenchi College of Agriculture and Applied Technology.
The Management of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has commenced a comprehensive onboarding and transition process for the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor, Professor Christian Agyare.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation(Nkabom Collaborative), has expanded its transformative agribusiness training initiative to the Damongo College of Agricultural and Allied Sciences in the Savannah Region.
The Gender, Inclusion and Vulnerability Office at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has donated snacks and food items to pupils of the Garden City Special School in Kumasi as part of efforts to support vulnerable groups and strengthen community inclusion.
The KNUST E-Learning Centre held a three-day digital skills training programme for members of the International Students Association (ISA) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST).
The Ghana Photonics and Optics Laboratory (GPOL), based in the Department of Physics at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi and supported by SPIE and Optica, has marked the International Day of Light with “Light Up Ghana 3.0,” a two-day outreach programme in Tamale that introduced more than 400 students to optics, photonics and astronomy.
The Pre-school section of KNUST Basic School has organised a staff training workshop on Positive Behaviour Management as part of efforts to strengthen professional development and improve classroom learning outcomes. The workshop brought together staff of the Pre-school section to explore practical approaches to managing learner behaviour in a positive and supportive manner.
Researchers at the Faculty of Law of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) have argued that police powers granted to Commissions of Inquiry in Ghana are unconstitutional because they were introduced through subsidiary legislation rather than the Constitution itself.
Enactus KNUST has launched a student-led initiative aimed at tackling plastic waste on campus through an innovative sustainability project known as Reviva.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi’s Cybersecurity Club has won Ghana’s national title at the ECOWAS Capture The Flag (CTF) 2026 competition, with Team CYCLONE earning the right to represent the country at the regional finals in June.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in partnership with the Ghana Federation of Traditional Medicine Practitioners Associations (GHAFTRAM), has launched a specialised practitioner training programme aimed at raising standards in herbal medicine practice and pharmaceutical manufacturing in Ghana.
A delegation from Access Bank Ghana has visited Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) to discuss possible areas of collaboration and strengthen ties with the university.
Florence Agyemang, a third-year Business Administration student at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has won a bronze medal for Ghana at the ongoing 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships.
The O. R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative (ORTARChI), in collaboration with Jive Media Africa from South Africa, has organised a two-day Research Engagement Strategy Workshop at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi. The training is aimed at strengthening communication and research engagement strategies for ORTARChI Chairs.
The College of Health Sciences at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has organised a workshop on procurement processes and the Public Procurement Act to improve compliance and administrative efficiency within the college.
The Governing Council of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi at its 292nd (Special) Meeting held on Wednesday, 13th May 2026 appointed Professor Christian Agyare as the Vice-Chancellor of the University for a Four (4) – Year Term of office effective 1st August, 2026 to 31st July, 2030.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) through its Department of Geological Engineering, has formalised a partnership with the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) to enhance student training, research output and knowledge exchange between academia and industry.
Student innovators from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) who won the Fintech Innovation Challenge at the 3i Africa Summit 2026 have shared the story behind their award-winning solutions as they presented their trophy to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mrs. Rita Akosua Dickson.
The KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-Food Collaborative in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative) has expanded its transformative Trainer of Trainers (ToT) programme to benefit 60 students from the Animal Health and Production College in Pong-Tamale.
The Directorate of Student Affairs (DoSA) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has intensified its annual hostel inspection exercise through expanded collaboration with state institutions and technical experts to ensure safer and more conducive accommodation for students living in private hostels around the university.
The Procurement Unit of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi has intensified efforts to deepen staff understanding of updated procurement regulations through a series of strategic engagements across the University’s colleges.
A Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) study has found that Africa’s progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) depends less on the existence of governance structures and more on how effectively governance systems function in practice.
A distinguished alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Professor Eric Kwasi Ofori, has been appointed Vice-Chancellor of Garden City University.
The men’s football team of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi has qualified for the quarter-finals of the men’s football competition at the ongoing 9th Mini Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA) Games after an impressive performance in the group stage.
Team NPK Innovators from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has won the Fintech Innovation Challenge at the 3i Africa Summit 2026 after developing an artificial intelligence-driven solution aimed at improving access to credit for smallholder farmers in Ghana.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has played a leading role in supporting a new national lifeguarding initiative aimed at reducing drowning deaths and improving safety at Ghana’s beaches and water bodies.
Professor Mark Adom-Asamoah, a former Provost of the College of Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has been appointed Foundation Vice-Chancellor of the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences, Bunso.
The Ghana Science Association (GSA), Kumasi Branch, has organised an artificial intelligence-themed workshop for science and mathematics teachers from some selected senior high schools in Kumasi to equip them with practical knowledge and insights into the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in STEM teaching and learning.
