The 6th Session of the KNUST 45th Congregation has been held for graduands of the Faculty of Law in the College of Art and Social Sciences, and some Departments in the College of Engineering. The joint graduation ceremony was organised in the morning for the Faculty of Law, and some Engineering Departments including Chemical, Materials, Civil, Geomatic, and Geological.
As part of the 45th Congregation calendar, deserving graduands of the Faculty of Art and, KNUST School of Business (KSB) both in the College of Art and Social Sciences were awarded Bachelor degrees at the Great Hall.
The Faculty of Social Sciences, reputed as the biggest Faculty of KNUST in terms of student population, has presented 1,043 graduands at the 45th Congregation ceremony on the third day for award of degrees.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor W.O. Ellis, has commended the academic and support staff of KNUST for their immense contribution towards the human capital development of the country, and also for their commitment among other things, in instilling professionalism, endurance, and enthusiasm in students.
As part of efforts to meet the manpower requirements of the country, the College of Health Sciences is to mount new programmes including Bachelor of Science in Disability and Rehabilitation, Midwifery, Radiography, and General Nursing from the 2011/2012 academic year. The rest are Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences; Doctor of Pharmacy, and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
As the drums roared and the traditional horns followed in melodic appellation, the convocation of the university led by His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene and chancellor entered the great hall to commence the first of five graduation ceremonies for the 2010/2011 academic year. The colourful decoration of the great hall coupled with the magnificent and smartly dressed graduands and ot
It was a gleaming moment to remember as the final years for tomorrow's graduation trooped into the great hall to rehearse for their graduations due the next day. At around 16:45 GMT, the seats in the great hall were steadily being seized by anxious final years who had arrived for their rehearsals. Gradually, the hall was almost filed.
A special committee of the University Council has been duly inaugurated by the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene and Chancellor, to review the University Act and Statutes to reflect the ever changing trends in 21st century higher education.
"Settle for nothing less!" The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology will be providing a live stream video of Congregation Ceremony 2011 over the internet! This is the first of its kind.
The KNUST branch of Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB) has presented a cheque of Six Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH¢ 6,000) to the University. The donation is to support the University in its impending 45th Congregation which is scheduled to run from Monday, 20th June 2011 to Saturday, 25th June, 2011 except Thursday, 23rd June.
The Technology Consultancy Centre (TCC)-KNUST in conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania (UPENN) has opened this year’s Summer School for 2011 at the KNUST Engineering Guest House, Kumasi. The event which has been scheduled to last for four weeks, draws participants from diverse cultures in the areas of socio-economic development.
The University College of Management Studies (UCOMS) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with KNUST in a bid to enhance partnership through institutional affiliation. The areas of affiliation would cover business related undergraduate programmes (BSc) including Human Resources Management, Banking and finance, Accounting and Marketing.
The International Institute for Water and Environmental Engineering (2iE), based in Burkina Faso has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with KNUST to strengthen collaboration and partnership in the conduct of research into Renewable Energy and Technology.
A beneficiary of the Less Endowed Admission Policy, Mr. Thomas Sevordzi, has honoured KNUST by presenting an appreciative citation to the University. The Less Endowed Admission Policy was set up by the University to assist needy but brilliant students by awarding scholarship to such students to assist them in the study of their chosen programmes.
The University, on behalf of the College of Science, signed a tenancy agreement with Obaapa Rose Restaurant on the 21st of April 2011, for the operation of a restaurant in the College of Science. The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter Donkor signed on behalf of the University while Madam Rosemary Sackey signed for Obaapa Restaurant.
The Association of Ghana Industry (AGI) in collaboration with KNUST has held an industrial technology (Indu-Tech) fair at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi. The one week trade and technology fair attracted a cross-section of Small, Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and other industries to mount their products to enlighten the general public.
The Modern Languages Department of KNUST, under the auspices of the French Embassy, has held the third (3rd) Ghana Inter-university seminar for Doctorial studies in Literature at Noda Hotel, Kumasi, under the theme: “Literature: Vehicle of Communication and knowledge in the 21st century”.
Tigo, a renowned telecommunication company in Ghana, has honoured two bright Telecommunication Engineering students of the College of Engineering with a cash amount of GH¢ 3,000 as part of activities to strengthen collaboration with KNUST.
The Managing Director of Tullow Oil (Ghana), Mr. Dai Jones, has paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. W.O.Ellis to discuss areas where Tullow Oil Ghana could collaborate with the University to expand the development arenas for both institutions.
The Board of Trustees of Nankani and Hagan Limited has awarded scholarship to ten (10) brilliant but needy students. The scholarships have been given to the students to support them through their programmes of study.
A recognised group of taxicab drivers, Campus Embossed Taxi Drivers' Association, has donated assorted items to KNUST Security Services including twenty (20) rechargeable torch lights, two (2) set of clamps, ten (10) reflective vests, and six (6) padlocks as part of efforts to enhance security in the University.
University Hall, popularly known as "Katanga", has launched its 48th Annual Hall Week Festival in a colourful ceremony at the Royal Parade Ground. The theme for the occasion was "Responding to the Contemporary Demands of Society; Katanga's Clarion Call".
The KNUST School of Business (KSB) in collaboration with the Ghana Association of Bankers (GAB), has organised a three-day banking seminar and exhibition at the Great Hall for members of the University Community including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise operators under the theme: "Facilitating SME Development in Ghana: The Role of Universal Banks".
Theme: Managing Infectious Diseases: Trends and Challenges Conference Date: Ist and 2nd September 2011.
Dr.K.O .Boateng, a Senior Lecturer at the Computer Engineering Department led a four-member delegation from Texas Instruments (TI), and National Instruments (NI) from the United States of America (USA)to pay a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor to affirm their partnership with the University.
In a bid to commemorate the late Professor E. Bamfo-Kwakye, a memorial award ceremony has been held at the College of Engineering. As part of the occasion, six (6) best third year students from the departments of Electrical Engineering, Telecom Engineering and Computer Engineering were presented with a cash amount of GH¢ 1,500 for outstanding academic performance.
The student leadership of KNUST Cadet Corp has paid a courtesy call on the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter Donkor, to deliberate on measures aimed at strengthening security and maintaining discipline in the various halls of residence on campus.
A six-member team led by Caroline Clark from Vision Aid Overseas (VAO), a British Optometry Charity Organisation paid a courtesy call on the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Peter Donkor.
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mrs. Hannah Tetteh has paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. W.O. Ellis to seek avenues where the Trade and Industry Ministry could collaborate with the University in producing skillful resources for the development of the Ministry and the country at large.
The Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Works and Housing, Hon. Ahmed Mustapha, has paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor. He was accompanied by several renowned engineers in the country, including engineers from Sierra Leone and Nigeria. The visit was in relation to the celebration of the on-going Engineers Week which is taking place on the University campus.
Professor Andrew Hunter, the Dean of the Department for Science, Technology and Engineering in the University of Lincoln has visited KNUST to explore the avenues through which KNUST could cooperate with Lincoln.
The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Mr. Kwesi Nyantakyi has visited KNUST to interact with students on his vision for football in Ghana and to inspire them to aim for greater achievements in education as well as sports.
The Technology Consultancy Centre (TCC) of the College of Engineering has held an official meeting, in the quest to fulfill its collaborative vision following a memorandum of understanding signed between KNUST and Ibis-Tek Limited under a public-private partnership agreement.
The Department of Optometry & Visual Science of the KNUST in partnership with the Vision Aid Overseas (VAO) has undertaken a four-day eye screening exercise for rural communities in four (4) districts in the Ashanti Region. The joint exercise was aimed at providing free eye care, education, prescription of drugs and spectacles to patients.
As part of its social responsibility activities, the KNUST Finance Office (F.O.) Welfare has donated a cash amount of GH¢500 and some assorted items, including fruits, food stuffs and toiletries to King Jesus Charity Home in Buadi, a suburb of Kumasi.
KNUST has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Electronic Science and Technology (UESTC).
The Registrar's Offices Seminar Committee has organised a seminar for senior administrative and professional staff on the theme: "Administrative Law: An imperative tool for the University Administrator".
he Quality Assurance and Planning Unit of the Vice-Chancellor's Office in collaboration with the Human Resource Development Division has organised a three-day workshop for staff. The aim of the workshops was to enhance the competence of staff in writing winnable proposals and enable them plan and do research for publications in refereed journals.
A two member delegation from the French embassy in Ghana has visited KNUST to enlighten students and staff about the opportunities to be derived from studying in France. Prior to the presentation, they paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. W. O. Ellis.
Republic Hall has launched its 50th year week celebrations with the theme, "Contribution of Republic Hall and Mongols to National Development".
The Technology Consultancy Centre of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has officially hosted its official website online.
Thirty years after the first Internet addresses were created, the supply of addresses officially ran dry on Thursday. But don't panic. The transition to a new version of addresses is already well under way and, for most people, should occur without even being noticed.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PanAvest Foundation and Development Trust (PFDT), a West African Institute for Supply Chain Leadership (WAISCL), to foster human capital development and institutional growth agenda in the area of Supply Chain Management in the University.
The Energy Center in collaboration with the College of Engineering of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has held a colloquium on Ghana's oil and gas find aimed at strengthening its capacity for training and research activities.
A delegation from the West African Society of Pharmacology (WASP) has visited KNUST to reaffirm the society's correlation with the Department of Pharmacology and to seek for the University's support in the organisation in their upcoming Pharmacology conference in Kumasi.
Music training in childhood improves related cognitive function, according to research that for the first time demonstrates brain plasticity as a result of music instruction.
