The Red Team emerged champions of the 2026 KNUST Preschool Annual Sports Festival, outperforming three other teams in a day marked by energetic displays of teamwork, determination and excitement.
The KNUST School of Business (KSB) has launched its Digital Skills Lab (DIGILAB) to equip students with essential digital competencies and prepare them for success in the rapidly evolving digital economy. The launch marks another milestone in KSB's efforts to position itself as a leading business school in Africa and a hub for digital innovation and skills development.
On a cheerful afternoon at the Paa Joe Stadium during the 2026 Convocation Games, spectators cheered as staff members lined up for the women's 50-metre lime-and-spoon race. Among the competitors was Ms. Vida Osei Mensah, a familiar face in the administrative corridors of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST).
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing research, water sustainability and evidence-based national dialogue during a farewell visit by the UNICEF Representative to Ghana.
The Faculty of Built Environment (FoBE) at the College of Art and Built Environment (CABE), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has launched the Undergraduate Student Research Awards and Honours initiative to recognise and celebrate outstanding undergraduate research achievements.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has held its 2026 Vice-Chancellor’s Reception to welcome newly admitted scholars and celebrate the achievements, growth and impact of continuing scholars within the university community.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) Junior High School (JHS) has held a joint graduation and retirement ceremony to celebrate the achievements of its graduating students and honour staff members for their dedicated years of service. The event was held under the theme, "Success Begins Here: From Achievement to Greater Possibilities."
The DIPPER Lab at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has initiated discussions with the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) to explore areas of collaboration in agricultural research, technology testing and innovation.
The Responsible Artificial Intelligence Lab (RAIL) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) in collaboration with the Department of Health Promotion and Rehabilitation Studies, has conducted prototype testing of a range of AI-powered assistive technologies with persons with disabilities (PWDs) as part of efforts to develop inclusive and user-centred solutions.
The KNUST Preschool has concluded its Plants for Life project, a month-long initiative held throughout May to promote environmental awareness, food security and sustainable agriculture among pupils.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has held an orientation for more than 1,000 students enrolled in the Government of Ghana's One Million Coders Programme (OMCP), a national digital skills initiative designed to equip one million Ghanaians with practical in-demand coding and digital technology skills to enhance employability, entrepreneurship, and participati
The KNUST Women’s Group has demonstrated its commitment to community service and social responsibility through a cash donation Of GHS 5,000 to the Mother and Baby Unit (MBU) of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), bringing relief to mothers and newborns facing financial challenges.
Women leaders in business, healthcare and entrepreneurship have encouraged young women innovators to embrace resilience, adaptability and innovation as they pursue careers in STEM and entrepreneurship during a panel discussion at FemSTEM Africa 2026.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST)'s Dr Ralph Nyadu-Addo has been honoured by Leipzig University in Germany with the prestigious title of Ambassador of Africa in recognition of his contributions to academic cooperation, entrepreneurship development and innovation.
A delegation from the Centre for Distance Learning in Higher Education, Germany, led by its Managing Director, Professor Marc Bludau, has paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, to formalize a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration in biomedical and pharmaceutical tr
The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has held the second edition of its Research Excellence Awards Ceremony to honour members of the university community for their outstanding contributions to knowledge generation, innovation and solutions to societal challenges.
A second-year Communication Design student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has emerged winner of the University's 75th Anniversary Logo Design Competition after her design was selected as the official emblem for the milestone celebration.
Dr. Bernice Asamoah, Divisional Head III (Marketing) at OmniBSIC Bank and a KNUST alumna, has donated ten brand-new laptops towards the Vice-Chancellor’s Support One Needy Student with One Laptop (SONSOL) Project.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has unveiled plans for its 75th Anniversary celebration, announcing the official theme, commemorative logo, anniversary cloth and a year-long programme of activities to mark the milestone.
More than 400 Hulede Foundation Scholarship beneficiaries at KNUST have been called upon to serve as transformative leaders and role models, using their knowledge, skills, and influence to create lasting positive impact in their communities through service, leadership, and mentorship.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in partnership with the Africa Health Collaborative (AHC) and the Mastercard Foundation, has hosted the maiden edition of FemSTEM Africa 2026. This transformative initiative aims to nurture the next generation of women leaders in health innovation and entrepreneurship across Africa.
The College of Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has organised a procurement workshop to enhance staff understanding of public procurement procedures and promote transparency, accountability, and efficiency in institutional purchasing processes.
Research by the West Africa Geophysics (WAGeo) Laboratory at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) aimed at improving the detection of clandestine graves has attracted the attention of the Ghana Police Service Criminal Investigations Department (CID), opening new opportunities for collaboration in forensic investigations.
The School of Public Health at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has joined a major international consortium under the DENSTAR Project, a groundbreaking global health initiative to advance the licensure and deployment of a promising tetravalent live-attenuated dengue vaccine, DengiAll, across sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.
The President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH), Dr. Paul Owusu Donkor, has paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, ahead of the Society’s 90th Anniversary celebration.
The termite knows something Ghana's building code does not. For centuries, the insect has been engineering with the country's laterite-rich clay, structures so precise and durable they survive the harshest tropical seasons.
Professor Emmanuel Adinyira, Dean of the Faculty of Art and Built Environment at KNUST, has called on women academics in the construction discipline to deepen collaboration with their postgraduate students through joint research and scholarly publications as a strategy for strengthening the future academic workforce.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative) has expanded its transformative agribusiness training initiative to the Ohawu Agricultural College in the Volta Region of Ghana.
Rev. Dr. Grace Sintim Adasi, a distinguished alumna of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has won the highly competitive 2026 International Centre for the Sociology of Religion (ICSOR) Grant Award after emerging as the highest-scoring applicant in a global competition.
The University Health Services Directorate of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has organised a procurement training session for departmental heads and senior members aimed at strengthening compliance, efficiency and accountability in procurement processes.
The University Libraries of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), have hosted international library scholar and Fulbright Scholar, Prof. Julia Gelfand, for a high-level engagement on the future of academic libraries, open science and digital scholarship in Africa.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in partnership with Vivo Energy Ghana, Shell Licensee, has held a kick-off meeting for the pre-pitching phase of the NextGen Energy Innovators Challenge 2026, bringing together students, faculty mentors and industry partners to officially commence the next stage of the innovation challenge.
The Directorate of Student Affairs (DoSA) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has launched “Time with DoSA”, a monthly interactive platform aimed at strengthening engagement between students and the Directorate while improving awareness of student support services on campus.
Management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has undertaken an inspection tour of ongoing development projects across the campus as part of efforts to strengthen infrastructure and enhance the University's academic environment.
For years, Ghana’s proposed National Cathedral has been at the centre of political debate, public scrutiny and national controversy. Public discussions about the project have largely focused on its cost, delays and the intense criticism it has attracted.
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 management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has received British-Ghanaian architect Sir David Adjaye during a courtesy visit ahead of his public lecture at the university.
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 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.
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 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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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
