The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has hosted members of the Industry and Scientific Advisory Board of the KNUST Engineering Education Project (KEEP) during a courtesy call at the Council Chamber.
The Council Chair, Akyamfour Asafo Boakye Agyemang-Bonsu, has urged Ghana to prepare for a future shaped by artificial intelligence. He stressed the need for strategic infrastructure, local data management, and governance to ensure the continent benefits from emerging technologies.
Africa’s ability to build and safely deploy advanced artificial intelligence will be determined by access to locally representative training data and energy-reliable compute infrastructure, says U.S.-based Google Research scientist Dr. Mercy Nyamewaa Asiedu.
The Affordable Sustainability for Logistics Networks in Ghana (ASONG) Project has officially ended after three years of innovation in training, industry engagement, and sustainability-driven research.
The University Health Services of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has inaugurated a support group for parents with preterm babies as part of activities marking the climax of Prematurity Awareness Month.
Every year on 17th November, the world observes World Prematurity Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges facing preterm babies and the need for improved care and support. At the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Hospital, this year’s celebration advocated greater community support and honoured mothers of preterm babies.
U.S.-based Google Research scientist Dr. Mercy Nyamewaa Asiedu has urged responsible innovation in artificial intelligence (AI), warning that accelerating developments in generative AI and emerging superintelligent systems must be carefully assessed before large-scale adoption, particularly in healthcare.
Mr. Fredrick Amissah, Chief Executive Officer of Universals Hospital Group and alumnus of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), has committed a special cash award for the best graduating student and pledged to mentor the top two graduates.
Management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has met the Managing Director of AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine, Ing. Samuel Boakye Pobee, to thank the company for its continued support to the University and to discuss areas for further collaboration.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has commissioned a new student study space at its Obuasi Campus, a project delivered through the combined efforts of three consecutive SRC administrations.
The Department of Architecture at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has earned major recognition at the Ghana Institute of Architects (GIA) Annual General Meeting held in Cape Coast from November 13–15, 2025, following a presentation on its landmark digital heritage project.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Obuasi Campus, has received a major boost in educational support as AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine launched the maiden edition of the AGA Obuasi Community Scholarship, awarding full support packages to 20 KNUST students.
The School of Graduate Studies at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has announced new academic requirements that will make research publication a prerequisite for graduation for MPhil and PhD students beginning in the 2025/2026 academic year.
Ghanaian entrepreneur and investor, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, has pledged an annual scholarship to support brilliant but financially challenged students at the KNUST School of Business.
The University Library System of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has outlined bold plans to modernise its operations and strengthen support for teaching, learning and research in the digital era, following a stakeholder engagement organised in collaboration with the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA), KNUST Chapter.
The Provost of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), Professor Dadson Awunyo-Vitor, has underscored the importance of translating classroom knowledge and experiences into practical solutions for real-world challenges.
Long nights of practical work, financial difficulty and a commitment to helping struggling course mates shaped the journey of Richard Kitcher Tetteh, who has been named valedictorian of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at KNUST with a CWA of 80.77.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has appointed Professor Lawrence Sheringham Borquaye as Head of the Central Laboratory, the university’s flagship shared scientific facility that hosts advanced analytical instruments for teaching and research.
The Provost of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CoHSS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Charles Marfo, has announced the establishment of a new annual award for the Best Graduating Student from the Faculty of Law.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Obuasi Municipal Assembly (OMA), formalizing a strategic partnership aimed at advancing development, innovation, and capacity building within the municipality.
With late nights of study, strict discipline and what she calls a “progressive mindset,” Emmanuella Kumi has emerged as the Valedictorian of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, graduating with a CWA of 86.42. She completes her BA in Economics as the only female valedictorian at KNUST’s 59th Congregation.
The School of Medical Sciences (SMS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has received a GH₵72,000 donation from the Class of 2002 to support the SMS Alumni Legacy Project.
Wisdom Selasie Degbey, a staff member at Ghana’s Ministry of Interior who overcame severe health challenges during his studies, has been named valedictorian of the Institute of Distance Learning (IDL) at the 59th congregation of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
The Institute of Distance Learning (IDL) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has rolled out its first set of professional add-on certificate courses: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Drone Technology, offered at highly discounted rates to enrich students’ professional profiles and enhance employability.
The new Director of the KNUST E-Learning Centre, Prof. Emmanuel Kofi Akowuah, has outlined his plans for the Centre in a conversation that explored his background, leadership approach, and expectations for the future of digital learning at the university.
KNUST agricultural engineer and inventor of the Tek cassava harvester, Prof. Emmanuel Y. H. Bobobee has received the Africa Industry Excellence Award (AIEA) for his contribution to advancing cassava mechanisation across the continent. The award was presented in Abuja during the second edition of the Africa Cassava Conference (ACC 2025).
The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA), KNUST Chapter, has congratulated 29 of its members on their elevation to higher ranks across various departments of the University.
The Ghana Photonics and Optics Laboratory (GPOL) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has embarked on a photonics outreach initiative across Accra, equipping young learners in underserved schools with practical science experiences.
A gruelling battle with Quantum Chemistry in her third year became the turning point that propelled Sandra Asante, a BSc Chemistry student, to graduate as the best female student from the College of Science with a Cumulative Weighted Average (C.W.A) of 82.60.
For Ebenezer Appiah Odei, the Valedictorian of the College of Science at KNUST, success was never about chasing perfection, it was about staying consistent. Ebenezer, who graduated with a BSc in Actuarial Science and a Cumulative Weighted Average (CWA) of 88.06, said his approach to learning was driven by steady progress, discipline and long-term focus.
When a student intern collapsed unexpectedly on campus, the KNUST Hospital Emergency Unit responded with remarkable speed and precision. What unfolded behind the bright orange partitions was an emergency care system functioning exactly as designed.
Prof. Benjamin Emikpe, Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has been elected a Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences (FAAS). The announcement follows a highly competitive and rigorous selection process by the AAS Governing Council for the 2025 Fellowship cohort.
The Provost of the College of Science, Prof. Philip Antwi-Agyei, has encouraged the 2025 graduating class to view their degrees not as a finish line, but as the beginning of a lifelong journey of discovery.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has hosted a national HAQAA3 Dissemination Workshop to strengthen the adoption of the African Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance (ASG-QA) across Ghana’s tertiary institutions.
The Provost of the KNUST College of Health Sciences, Prof. Christian Agyare, has called on the 2025 graduating class to let humility, empathy and integrity guide their professional practice as they enter the health sector.
The KNUST E-Learning Centre has taken delivery of two new drones from the Agri-Impact team to strengthen its drone training capacity under the HAPPY Programme. The equipment was handed over by Prof. Nana Ewusi Mensah, project lead for the E-Agripreneur initiative.
The KNUST E-Learning Centre has announced a new strategy aimed at redefining its role in digital education and positioning itself as a leader in educational technology on the continent.
At the College of Health Sciences, Nereus Mensah Gyasi has emerged as Valedictorian, graduating from the Department of Disability and Rehabilitation Studies with a Cumulative Weighted Average (CWA) of 80.50. Nereus’ academic journey was shaped by a deeply personal story. Both of his parents live with disabilities.
A former General Arts student who self-studied Physics and Chemistry to pursue engineering has defied the odds to emerge as Valedictorian of the College of Engineering, graduating with a CWA of 86.75.
Ghana’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Kojo Bonsu, has announced plans to launch a Generation-Z Artificial Intelligence Club for tertiary students in Ghana to strengthen digital capacity and AI skills among young people.
The College of Engineering has unveiled a new Quantum Computing and Assistive Technology Laboratory, designed to position Ghanaian and African scientists at the forefront of breakthroughs in quantum science, quantum engineering and assistive technologies.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Library has taken a frontline role in strengthening copyright compliance across Ghana’s tertiary education sector, partnering with the Reproduction Rights Organisation of Ghana (COPYGHANA) and the International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organisations (IFRRO) to train universities on collective licensing and responsible use o
The Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Prof. David Asamoah, and the leadership of the University’s Confucius Institute have been hosted at the Huawei Research Institute in Beijing.
Financial constraints had pushed For Felix Quaicoe Baidoo out of school once; he thought it was the end until the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST stepped in.
The College of Art and Built Environment (CABE) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has lauded the outstanding academic achievements, creativity and resilience of the 2025 graduating class at the University’s 59th Congregation.
The TCC International Centre for Innovation, Manufacturing, Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship (TCC-CIMET) has taken a major step in strengthening its international partnerships by exploring a strategic collaboration with the Aalto University Fabrication Lab in Finland.
The Centre for Settlement Studies (CSS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has completed two professional short courses aimed at equipping the built-environment sector with critical skills for climate adaptation and low-carbon building.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology's (KNUST) committee drafting the next Strategic Plan has visited the E-Learning Centre to gather input on integrating digital learning into the university’s future.
Dr. Benjamin Appiah Osei, a lecturer at the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Studies at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has received the Tourism Innovation & Technology Award (Individual Category) at the 25th National Tourism Awards organised by the Ghana Tourism Authority.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Professor Mrs. Rita Akosua Dickson, has described the university’s decade-long collaboration with the Technical University of Delft (TU Delft) as “a marriage for life”, built on trust, shared purpose and a commitment to solving real-world problems.
