The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has been named among the inaugural winners of the Africa Higher Education for Transformation (AHEFT) Prize, a landmark initiative launched by the Mastercard Foundation to recognise African higher education institutions driving sustained, systemic, and institution-wide transformation.
The College of Health Sciences (CHS) has won the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) 75th Anniversary Inter-College Quiz Competition after defeating teams from the University's six colleges in a closely contested intellectual challenge.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghanaian Academic and Research Network (GARNET), Mr. Lucas Yikimpa Chigabatia, has urged ICT professionals to prioritise building technical capabilities, saying that digital infrastructure and cutting-edge technology are of little value without the skills to manage them effectively.
Associate Professor at the Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Prof. Kingsley Badu, has highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform mosquito surveillance and strengthen disease prevention efforts.
Africa Health Collaborative (AHC) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in partnership with the and the Mastercard Foundation, has concluded a 10-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop for tutors from health training institutions across Ghana under its Health Entrepreneurship Programme.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has concluded its 2026 E-Learning Awareness Week and International Conference (ELIC 2026), reaffirming its commitment to building inclusive, ethical and equitable digital learning ecosystems powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
Speakers from government, academia, industry and international development organisations have called on universities to move beyond simply adopting digital technologies and instead build equitable, inclusive and ethical learning ecosystems capable of harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to transform higher education.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), through its Technology Consultancy Centre (TCC), has hosted the 2026 African Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus Summit under the European Union-funded TRANS-SAHARA Project to explore integrated solutions for sustainable resource management and climate resilience.
The Directorate of Student Affairs (DOSA) in collaboration with the Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry (GhCCI), has held a half-day stakeholder roundtable on the rules affecting student accommodation in Ghana.
The Directorate of Students' Affairs (DoSA) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in collaboration with the University Health Services, has organised an online webinar to educate students about bronchial asthma.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Regina, Canada, to strengthen collaboration in petroleum engineering, clean energy technologies, research, innovation and postgraduate training.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has launched the 2026 E-Learning Awareness Week and International Conference, reaffirming its commitment to harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging digital technologies to advance inclusive, equitable and ethical learning ecosystems.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in partnership with the University of Huddersfield,United Kingdom, has hosted a stakeholder consultation workshop aimed at developing a culturally appropriate dementia care pathway for Ghana.
Scientists, policymakers, development partners and community representatives from more than ten African countries have gathered in Accra for the Pan-African Regional Convening on Climate and Health Science and Policy Consortiums in Africa.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), is hosting the 7th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Technical Workshop of the Ghanaian Academic and Research Network (GARNET).
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), will host a special Inter-College Quiz Competition on Monday, 20 July 2026, as part of activities commemorating the University's 75th Anniversary.
The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Ghana (WiSTEM-Gh), KNUST Chapter, has honoured the outgoing Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, at a farewell reception celebrating her transformational leadership and enduring contribution to advancing women in academia and leadership.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has received 60 laptop computers from SIC Insurance PLC to support students under the Vice-Chancellor's Support One Needy Student with One Laptop (SONSOL) Initiative.
The Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in collaboration with Vacation Initiatives in Science Africa (VISA), has hosted Science Intents, a STEM Mentorship Fair designed to inspire junior high school students through practical science education and mentorship.
A young scientist from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has joined outstanding early-career researchers from more than 100 countries at the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany, representing both the University and Ghana at one of the world's foremost scientific gatherings.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Prof. Rita Akosua Dickson, has received the maiden Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) Meritorious Award in recognition of her leadership and contributions to higher education in Ghana.
The Africa Health Collaborative in collaboration with the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has taken the third cohort of its Medicines Counter Assistant (MCA) training programme on an industrial field trip to Poku Pharma Limited in Kumasi, giving trainees practical exposure to pharmaceutical manufacturing
The Department of Industrial Art at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has called for stronger integration of indigenous craftsmanship and sustainable innovation to drive the future of industrial practices and creative industries in Ghana.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation through the Nkabom Collaborative, has undertaken a field verification exercise across Ejura and Wenchi to assess the readiness of participants in its Multi-purpose Integrated Programme (MIP) to establish their agribusinesses.
For many students, selecting a university programme is primarily a career decision.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG) has paid a courtesy call on the management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), to explore a strategic partnership aimed at advancing accountancy education, enhancing students' professional development and strengthening industry-academia collaboration.
Patients have now been enrolled in the PARTNERS trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the world's first real attempt to scientifically determine whether anything actually works against Bundibugyo virus disease.
Tutors at health training institutions have been challenged to equip students with entrepreneurial skills that will enable them to identify gaps in Ghana's healthcare system, create innovative solutions and generate employment, rather than depend solely on traditional career pathways.
For years, concerns about climate change in Ghana's cocoa sector have centred on declining yields, drought, pests, diseases and the future suitability of cocoa-growing areas. New research, however, suggests an even more immediate threat may be emerging: the declining capacity and productivity of farmers to sustain cocoa production.
A study by researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has found that how teachers use technology in the classroom has a greater impact on students' mathematics performance than simply having access to advanced digital tools.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) through its Advancement and Alumni Relations Office (AARO), has begun a series of courtesy visits to distinguished alumni as part of activities marking the University's 75th Anniversary.
The Head of the Department of Computer Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) and Scientific Director of the DIPPER Lab, Prof.
A delegation from the Science for Africa Foundation (SFA), together with researchers of the Navigating Educational Pressures and Stressors (NEPS) Project, has paid a courtesy call on the Provost of the College of Health Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) as part of a three-day Ghana site visit.
The Gender Smart Leadership Short Course for Female Professionals has concluded with a call for stronger institutional support to enable more women to assume leadership roles in higher education and advance their careers with confidence.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative), has concluded its 10-day transformative agribusiness training programme at Asuansi Technical Institute (ASUTECH) in the Central Region.
The Department of Communication Design (DeCoDE) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has reinforced its commitment to internationalisation through a five-day academic visit by a delegation from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), South Africa.
The Responsible Artificial Intelligence Lab (RAIL) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and DATAIA at Université Paris-Saclay (UPS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to
One of the greatest strengths of academia is that it is built on trust. We trust that research findings are honestly reported, that peer review is conducted fairly, and that those listed as authors on scholarly publications have genuinely contributed to the work. When this trust is compromised, the credibility of research itself is weakened.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with higher education institutions following a courtesy visit by the management of Garden City University (GCU) to formally introduce the University's new leadership.
The KNUST Cadet Corps has presented a trophy and citation won at a recent national cadet competition to the University Management in recognition of the institution's support for, and commitment to, the development of the Corps.
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 A
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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
