The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has hosted a delegation from the African Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to engage staff and students on the IMF's latest Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa 2026 report, titled Hard-Won Gains Under Pressure.
A researcher from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has participated in the Second Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence (CoRE) Conference, held at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, as part of efforts to strengthen international collaboration in infectious diseases research.
The Automated Neonatal Exchange Transfusion (ANET) Device team, a student-led innovation from KNUST's DIPPER Lab, has won the
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has reaffirmed its commitment to equitable access to education through the Vice-Chancellor's Support One Needy Student with One Laptop (SONSOL) initiative, which has provided more than 4,000 laptops to financially disadvantaged students since its inception in 2021.
When Rosina Fosua Acheampong received a laptop through the Vice-Chancellor's One Student, One Laptop (SONSOL) initiative, she thought she had gained a device to support her studies. She soon discovered she had gained much more.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), through its School of Public Health, has convened researchers, health professionals, policymakers and community stakeholders to explore strategies for improving cervical cancer prevention, education and access to care in Ghana.
The TCC International Centre for Innovation, Manufacturing, Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship (TCC-CIMET), in collaboration with its German partners, has organised the third cohort of its Quality Management Training for Executives this year.
Seven candidates have been elected to serve on the Executive Committee of the Ghana Association of University Administrators of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (GAUA-KNUST) following the successful conclusion of the Association's 2026 elections.
The Preschool Section of the KNUST Basic School has partnered with the KNUST Hospital to train members of its First Aid Team as part of efforts to strengthen emergency response and improve the safety and wellbeing of learners.
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 Asuansi Technical Institute (ASUTECH) in the Central Region.
The University Relations Officer of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Dr Daniel Norris Bekoe, has urged students in tertiary institutions to develop strong communication skills, embrace digital technologies responsibly and build credible personal brands to position themselves for academic excellence, leadership, entrepreneurship and professional success in
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Prof. Mrs. Rita Akosua Dickson, has been honoured by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) in recognition of her leadership and outstanding contributions to pharmacy education and the advancement of the pharmacy profession in Ghana.
The TCC International Centre for Innovation, Manufacturing, Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship (TCC-CIMET) has hosted researchers for a workshop under the POINT (Popular-to-Popular Transport Integration) Project, an international initiative aimed at strengthening sustainable urban mobility research in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The KNUST School of Business (KSB) has hosted an interactive programme on franchising and entrepreneurship, bringing together students and faculty with a delegation of franchise owners and entrepreneurs from the United States to discuss business ownership, leadership and economic empowerment.
The KNUST Career Services Centre has organized a comprehensive career development training for students of the Department of Geography and Rural Development to equip them with the practical skills needed to prepare curriculum vitae (CVs) and improve their employability in today's job market.
The Brew-Hammond Energy Centre (TBHEC) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in collaboration with the Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) programme and Imperial Global Ghana, has hosted a two-day workshop to explore sustainable transport pathways and their implications for Ghana's energy future.
The Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in partnership with the Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), has hosted a Mineral Waste Valorisation Research Conference to explore innovative approaches to managing mineral and industrial waste in Ghana and beyond.
A Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) alumnus and Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AkoFresh, Mathias Charles Yabe, has won the Youth Entrepreneurship Award at the OPEC Fund's 2026 Annual Award for Development.
Professor Ebenezer Kofi Howard of the Department of Industrial Art is calling on government to make the textiles and apparel industry the cornerstone of its 24-Hour Economy policy by establishing production hubs in all 16 regions. He argues that the sector offers one of the country's strongest pathways to industrialisation, job creation and sustainable economic growth.
The choice of words appeared deliberate as Ing. Felix Atsrim, Chief Executive Officer of FeDems Limited, announced that bids for the first 10 copies of KNUST's 75th Anniversary Commemorative Book would start at "GHS 100,000 or more." Earlier, he had set the stage with characteristic humour.
As part of activities marking the 75th anniversary of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Chancellor Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has launched a commemorative book documenting the University's contributions to Ghana's development over the past seven and a half decades.
The Center for Applied Research and Innovation in Supply Chain Africa (CARISCA) at KNUST, in collaboration with the Kuehne Climate Center (KCC), Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) and Deep Decarbonization Pathways (DDP), an initiative of IDDRI – Institut du développement durable et des relations internationales, has organised a Regional Expert Workshop on Freight and Logistics Policy Modelling in
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has launched its 75th anniversary celebrations under the theme, “From Excellence to Eminence: 75 Years of KNUST,” marking a major milestone in the University's history as a leading institution for higher education, research, innovation and national development.
A study by researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has found that commonly used nail polish brands sold in Ghana contain detectable levels of some metals but do not pose significant health risks to consumers, with all tested products falling within internationally accepted safety limits.
The Department of Telecommunications Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in collaboration with the Rohde & Schwarz African University Project Team, has concluded an intensive 48-hour hackathon aimed at inspiring students to develop innovative solutions to real-world engineering and educational challenges.
The Spark Literacy Club, based at the KNUST Basic School, successfully organised the second edition of the Spark Literacy Challenge at the KNUST Library Mall.
An alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Dr. Joseph Bonney, has been elected to the Board of the International Federation for Emergency Medicine (IFEM).
The Senior Staff Club House of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has organized its maiden staff training workshop and retreat to strengthen professionalism and improve service delivery among staff.
A medicinal plant widely used in Ghana for prostate disorders may help slow the growth of prostate cancer by blocking the formation of blood vessels that feed tumours, according to a new study by researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) and partner institutions.
The Brew-Hammond Energy Centre (TBHEC) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has hosted an international academic delegation for discussions on renewable energy research, sustainability and future collaboration opportunities.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has renewed the appointments of three senior officers following approval by the University Council at its 293rd Regular Meeting held on June 18, 2026.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has appointed Professor Fred Stephen Sarfo, one of Ghana's leading neurologists and stroke researchers, as Provost of the College of Health Sciences for a three-year term from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2029. The appointment was approved by the University Council at its 293rd Regular Meeting held on June 18, 2026.
The Counselling Centre of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has encouraged students to make informed decisions about their relationships and reproductive health while taking advantage of available psychosocial support services on campus.
The School of Business Graduate Students’ Association (KSBGSA) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has organized a Brand and Digital Presence Forum to help students understand the importance of personal branding, digital visibility and professional reputation in today's competitive environment.
Universities should begin measuring and reducing their greenhouse gas emissions before they become unmanageable, a senior lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has said, urging higher education institutions to examine their own environmental footprint alongside their research and innovation efforts.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has appointed Professor Ahmed Agyapong, a distinguished strategic management scholar, entrepreneur and academic leader, as Provost of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CoHSS) for a three-year term from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2029.
Africa contains more than 70 percent of the world's genetic diversity. Any AI system built to transform global healthcare that ignores that fact is, by definition, built on a flawed dataset. It will underperform. It may cause harm.
Final-year students at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) have received practical guidance on the national service registration process during an orientation seminar organised by the Examination Office in collaboration with the Ghana National Service Authority (NSA).
A study by researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has found that household greywater generated from bathing, laundry and kitchen activities contains pollutant levels that exceed Ghana Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, raising concerns about environmental contamination and public health risks in peri-urban communities.
The KNUST Counselling Centre (KCC) has organized a Counselling and Emotional Health Awareness and Promotion seminar for senior high school students as part of efforts to promote mental well-being among members of the university community and the public.
Emeritus Professor Kwasi Kwafo Adarkwa, former Vice-Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has written a new book that examines the state of Ghana's road network and urban development, offering what he describes as a practical tool for policymakers, planners, engineers and local authorities to address the country's growing road maintenance challenges.
The Department of Telecommunications Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in collaboration with Rohde & Schwarz, a German technology company, has launched a 48-hour hackathon aimed at developing innovative solutions to real-world challenges.
The KNUST Counselling Centre (KCC) has organised a Counselling and Emotional Health Awareness and Promotion Seminar for student religious leaders. The seminar aimed at equipping participants with the skills and knowledge needed to support the mental well-being of students across the University community.
People living in West Africa's densely populated southern cities face the highest exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) pollution, with urbanisation, industrial activity and seasonal biomass burning emerging as major drivers of the health-threatening pollutant, according to a new KNUST study.
Healthcare professionals can drive transformative change in health systems by combining their clinical expertise with entrepreneurial thinking, the Health Entrepreneurship Pillar Lead of the African Health Collaborative at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Prof. Wilberforce Achiaw Owusu-Ansah, has said.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative), has organised a special business pitching session for participants of its Multi-purpose Integrated Programme (MIP) Training.
Excavators have begun dredging sections of the Wewe River at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), as authorities work to reclaim drainage capacity and strengthen the University's long-term flood resilience.
When the Wewe River overflowed its banks after heavy rains on June 11, flooding sections of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), the incident quickly drew public attention and concern.
Researchers at the College of Engineering of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) are calling for greater national investment in safe and reliable public water systems following a major study that revealed the economic, environmental and public health costs associated with sachet water consumption in Ghana.
An alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Joel Kwabena Aboagye, has led MAC Partners Group to win the Best Exhibitor Marketing Campaign Award at the 2026 West Africa Mining and Power Conference and Exhibition (WAMPEX), highlighting the growing impact of KNUST graduates across industry and corporate communications.
