The Dean of the Faculty of Built Environment at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor Emmanuel Adinyira, has called on postgraduate research supervisors at Sunyani Technical University (STU) to strengthen their supervisory capacity to improve the quality and timeliness of postgraduate research.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) and the Mastercard Foundation have renewed their commitment to expanding educational opportunities for young Africans following a high-level visit by a delegation from the Foundation.
Alex Awuku, an alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has launched a spider-themed ceramics exhibit at the University of Florida, Gainesville.
The Vice-Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, has received Dr. Matthew Smith, Senior Program Specialist at Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC), during his official visit to the university.
A five-member delegation led by Mr. Kyeretwie Opoku, Coordinator of the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, has visited the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) to initiate discussions on collaboration for the implementation of Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy Programme.
The Faculty of Built Environment (FoBE) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has inaugurated a Planning Committee to steer preparations for the 9th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), which the university will host.
Professor David Asamoah, Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has called for increased investment in indigenous food systems as a pathway to achieving Zero Hunger in Ghana and across Africa.
The African International Conference on Quantum Computing and Simulation, has opened with a strong focus on laying the foundation for an African Centre of Excellence in Quantum Science and Technology.
The Gender, Inclusion and Vulnerability (GIV) Office of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in collaboration with WiSTEM Ghana, organised a STEM Open Day for 24 junior high schools within the Oforikrom Municipality to commemorate the 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
The Registrar of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Mr. Benjamin Boampong Owusu, has urged staff of the University Health Services (UHS) to prioritise listening and openness in their engagement with patients.
The University Health Services (UHS) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi has concluded a four-week training seminar on effective patient-centered communication, aimed at improving service delivery and enhancing patient experience.
The Faculty of Law at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has inducted a new cohort of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) students at its fifth LLB Induction and Awards Ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic year, urging them to pursue excellence with integrity.
TIME Magazine’s 2026 TIME100 Health list has recognized Dr. Delese Mimi Darko as one of the world’s most influential leaders in health. Her achievement: “Building a unified medicines agency for Africa.”
The Africa Health Collaborative at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi has launched a 10-day Community-Based Training (CBT) programme in Health Entrepreneurship for its first cohort of trainees this year, marking the fourth year of the initiative delivered in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
At 34, a proud alumnus of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has reached a milestone that underscores both personal determination and institutional excellence. Prof. Eric Dominic Forson has been promoted to Associate Professor in Geophysics at the University of Ghana, becoming the youngest scholar to attain the rank in his field at the university.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has received 50 printers from Docutech Ghana in a move aimed at strengthening the university’s digital infrastructure and supporting teaching and learning.
The Department of Herbal Medicine at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi has launched activities to mark its 25th anniversary, with university leaders calling for deeper scientific validation of indigenous medicine and stronger integration into national healthcare systems.
The University Information Technology Services (UITS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has demonstrated newly developed website themes and outlined plans to migrate official university websites to Drupal 11.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) Basic School has officially launched the Spark Literacy Club, an initiative designed to give learners a space to grow their curiosity and build strong literacy and thinking skills. As part of the launch, the school also hosted a vibrant Spelling Bee competition that showcased students’ talent and enthusiasm for learning.
At a young age, Audrey Agbeve discovered that the world was not meant to be blurry. The moment she put on her first pair of glasses, clarity transformed not only her vision but her future.
“Our human resource will continue to be our wealth,” the Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) Prof. Mrs. Rita Akosua Dickson, said on Saturday as she joined staff and students for a campus wellness walk and aerobics session, underscoring the link between health and institutional success.
As the world marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science under the theme “From Vision to Impact: Bridging the STEM Gender Gap,” the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) continues to demonstrate that meaningful inclusion requires more than intention; it demands structure, policy, and measurable action.
The University Health Services (UHS) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has launched a dedicated home healthcare service vehicle to expand medical care beyond the hospital and into patients’ homes.
The KNUST Campus Lexicon, a publication documenting student expressions, campus landmarks and informal traditions at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi from the 1960s to date, has been launched as part of efforts to preserve the institution’s cultural history.
The Counselling Centre at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has held its annual psychoeducational seminar for first-year students, aimed at equipping them with skills to adjust to the academic, social and emotional demands of university life.
South Korean biotech firm Microbiotix and the West Africa Centre for Innovation Research and Care (WAFCIRC) have partnered with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) and clinicians and researchers in Ghana to develop new approaches to tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR), including early work on bacteriophage therapy for hard-to-treat lung infections.
The Brew-Hammond Energy Centre (TBHEC) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in partnership with the Clean Air Task Force (CATF), has launched the KNUST Organic Waste Diversion Project to promote sustainable waste management and strengthen environmental stewardship on campus.
An upcoming study exploring new oral antivenoms could significantly change how snakebites are treated in rural Ghana, particularly in high-burden communities in the Upper West Region.
Dr. Delali Adzo Gawu is Ghana's first female homegrown PhD in Law and among KNUST's first PhD in Law graduates. Her research tackles one of Ghana’s most complex legal challenges: tax law complexity. “Tax laws are just of a different kind, quite difficult to understand, even for lawyers and experts,” says Dr. Gawu.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) and Germany’s RWTH Aachen University have held a wrap-up meeting for their three-year BRIDGE project on climate resilience, ahead of its conclusion on March 31, 2026.
The University Relations Office (URO) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Kumasi, (KNUST) has organised a capacity-building workshop for web administrators across the University to strengthen digital content creation, institutional branding, and online visibility.
Snakebite remains one of Ghana’s most neglected but preventable public health emergencies, despite causing significant deaths, disabilities, and long-term socioeconomic hardship, particularly in rural communities.
Ernest Kobina Adusah, MFA Ceramics Student in the Department of Industrial Art at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has gained international recognition for his work within the modern art market.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, (KNUST) has launched its 10-year Corporate Strategic Plan, dubbed PLAN 2K35, positioning the University for a transition from excellence to eminence through innovation, interdisciplinary research, and strong institutional coordination.
The 2025 KNUST Act has strengthened the University’s executive leadership structure by formally recognising the appointment of more than one Pro Vice-Chancellor and introducing defined tenure and succession arrangements for senior officers.
KNUST’s University Act, 2025 has established a strong financial accountability framework, anchoring financial management and oversight firmly in law. Key provisions include the establishment of an Internal Audit Unit, clearly defined borrowing powers, and mandatory reporting to the Auditor-General, the Minister of Education and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has introduced explicit rights, ethics and equity provisions into its governing law under the University Act, 2025. The Act provides legal backing for anti-discrimination protections, sexual harassment safeguards, intellectual property rights, student governance and dispute resolution mechanisms.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has formally defined who constitutes the University community under its newly launched University Act, 2025 (Act 1157), marking a major shift in the institution’s legal and governance framework.
KNUST’s newly launched Act, 2025 (Act 1157) has significantly expanded and reconstituted the University Council, introducing broader stakeholder representation and stronger governance safeguards.
The Department of Community Health at the School of Medical Sciences has admitted seven new residents into the Community Health residency programme of the West African College of Physicians, continuing efforts to strengthen specialist training in public health and preventive medicine across the region.
The European Patent Office (EPO) aims to strengthen relations between European and African technology transfer offices to promote innovation and technology transfer through the sharing of experience, knowledge and good practice. Through the PATLIB Knowledge Transfer to Africa (KT2A) initiative, the EPO has been fostering closer relationships between the two continents.
Professor Jacob K. Agbenorhevi of the Department of Food Science and Technology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana, has participated in a high-level Master’s Design Workshop and UNAI SDG2 Hub Planning Session hosted by EARTH University in Costa Rica.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative), has begun intensive hands-on training for the first cohort of trainees enrolled in its Multi-Purpose Integrated Programme (MIP) for Community Youth in Agribusiness.
Management of the TEK Co-operative Credit Union has held an engagement with staff of the KNUST Obuasi Campus, outlining its financial products, membership requirements and benefits as part of efforts to expand participation within the university community.
Gifty Amponsah Pokuaah Addae’s love for biology has always gone beyond textbooks. What began as an interest in the subject during senior high school has developed into a practical, skill-oriented academic journey at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST).
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, (KNUST) and the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Service are set to begin a strategic collaboration aimed at hosting a TVET Centre of Excellence through the TCC International Centre for Innovation, Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology Transfer, and Entrepreneurship (TCC-CIMET).
Elizabeth Boateng Fobi, a third-year Business Administration student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, says her industrial attachment at the Nsawam Adoagyiri Municipal Assembly has given her valuable practical exposure to human resource administration and management practices.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi Career Services Centre has held a training session on CV writing and interview skills for final-year Computer Science, Geological Engineering and Geomatic Engineering students, as part of efforts to prepare them for the transition from academia into the job market.
The Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative), has begun training the second cohort of facilitators under its Entrepreneurship Empowerment (A2Es) Training of Tutors (ToT) programme.
The College of Engineering at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) is forging a strategic partnership with Vivo Energy Ghana to support women in science and deepen industry–academia collaboration in the energy sector.
