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.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, is hosting a three-day closing conference for the AMbassadors for sustainable transITION (AMBITION) Project consortium.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi is being envisioned to spearhead crucial national efforts in climate impact assessment and greenhouse gas inventory for all sectors of the economy.
The Chairman of the Governing Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Akyamfour Asafo Boakye Agyemang-Bonsu, has called for the institution to be positioned as the global centre for Asante Cultural Studies.
A new digital skills programme, DigiVibe, has officially launched at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi. The initiative aims to equip young female graduates with the tools, confidence, and support needed to thrive in Ghana’s digital economy.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive education and female empowerment through its latest admissions outreach programme, held at Presbyterian Girls’ Senior High School, Kumasi.
The recent passing of Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, known in private life as Saint Oswald Gyimah-Kessie, former Registrar of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, and Mamponghene, has prompted a reflection on an era defined by his administrative innovation, resilience, and profound dedication to the development of higher education i
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) School of Business (KSB) has officially commenced a weeklong celebration of its 20th anniversary under the theme, “20 Years of Excellence in Business Education: Building Capability and Resilience for Sustainable Development.”
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The Africa Health Collaborative at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is set to launch two new short courses: one focusing on home-based care and another on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in primary healthcare delivery.
Two final-year students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have developed a low-cost phototherapy device to treat neonatal jaundice in newborns.
Africa Health Collaborative, KNUST’s Community-Based Training in Health Entrepreneurship, organized in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, offered participants ten immersive days of hands-on learning aimed at sparking innovation and entrepreneurial thinking in the health sector.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, has urged student leaders to remain committed and diligent in fulfilling their responsibilities.
The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA), KNUST chapter, has begun its Week Celebration with a community outreach programme at Weweso Basic School in Kumasi. The exercise brought together professionals from the university who engaged pupils in a mentorship session aimed at guiding them in their academic and personal development.
A study led by researchers from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has found that Ghanaians with only secondary school education are 82.8% more likely to smoke, highlighting a strong link between lower educational attainment and tobacco use.
The Homecoming Event Committee for the 2025 KNUST Global Alumni Homecoming has begun active stakeholder engagements in preparation for the much-anticipated celebration scheduled for August 2025. In a recent consultative meeting, the Committee convened with student leaders, student bloggers, and key communication partners to deliberate on the proposed programme lineup.
Professor Jacob K. Agbenorhevi of the Department of Food Science and Technology at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has been named a recipient of the Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Awards 2025, receiving both the Editorial Contribution Award and the Author Service Award for his exemplary work with the journal Food Biophysics.
Akyamfour Asafo Boakye Agyemang-Bonsu, Chairman of the Governing Council of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi wants the College of Health Sciences to take a more proactive stance on pressing national and global health issues, particularly those linked to climate change, artificial intelligence (AI), and traditional medicine.
The Chairman of the Governing Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Akyamfour Asafo Boakye Agyemang-Bonsu, has challenged the University’s College of Engineering to take a continental lead in deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) across all disciplines and in national development initiatives.
The Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA) Programme, an initiative by the Africa Health Collaborative-KNUST in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is actively reshaping the futures of underserved individuals across Ghana, particularly those with disabilities.
Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Ghana (WiSTEMGh), in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, has empowered participants to redefine leadership and thrive in both life and career. This followed a transformative two-day capacity-building workshop in Kumasi, themed “Strategies to Win at Both Life and Career.”
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), through its Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative (Nkabom) Project, has successfully organized a two-day orientation for its inaugural cohort of PhD students.
Women in STEM Ghana (WiSTEMGh), in collaboration with Women in Science (WiSE) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has organised a menstrual care outreach programme for students of Kotei R/C Junior High School to commemorate Menstrual Hygiene Day.
KNUST Junior High School, Kumasi, has officially sworn in newly elected prefects, led by Head Prefect Tyron Peprah Frimpong, to steer the affairs of the student body for the 2025/2026 academic year.
After the first COVID-19 vaccines landed in Ghana under the COVAX initiative, it was hailed as a breakthrough. But for Dr. John Amuasi, it was also a sobering reflection of global inequity.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has welcomed a delegation from Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical College at Baton Rouge, USA, led by Dr. Donald R. Andrews, Dean of the College of Business.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi Debate Society has secured a place in the finals of the Inter-Tertiary Human Rights Debate Competition, organized by Amnesty International Ghana. The team’s exceptional performance has drawn praise from the Director of Student Affairs, Professor Marian Asantewah Nkansah.
Chair of the Governing Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Akyamfour Asafo Boakye Agyemang-Bonsu, has charged the College of Art and Built Environment (CABE) to take a leading role in integrating blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and spatial planning innovations into national development, particularly in the area of land administratio
The Chairman of the Governing Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Akyamfour Asafo Boakye Agyemang-Bonsu, has underscored the indispensable role of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) in shaping Ghana’s agricultural and climate resilience strategies.
For three intensive days, frontline health professionals from across Ghana gathered at Nyansapo Eco Resort in Moree, Central Region, to participate in the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Short Course, a collaborative initiative by the Africa Health Collaborative-KNUST, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and the University of Toronto.
Pregnant women in Kumasi who come into contact with cats are nearly twice as likely to contract toxoplasmosis, a potentially dangerous infection that can harm unborn babies, a new study conducted at a district-level hospital reveals.
The Regional Transport Research and Education Centre Kumasi (TRECK) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi in collaboration with the World Bank and the GIMPA Training and Consultancy, has rolled out a professional certificate course on Environmental and Social Risk Management (ESRM), focusing on land acquisition and involuntary resettlement.
Mushplus Agri-foods Ltd, a student-led startup from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has emerged as one of the top five winning teams in the 2025 Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC) AgriTech Challenge Pro.
