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.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor William Otoo Ellis has honoured James Mawuli Dogbatse a National Service Person of the University for his bravery in his encounter with an armed robber on the 9th of November, 2010.
In line with its mandate of providing quality education through highly technological and modern means, the Institute of Distance Learning (IDL) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has organised a training workshop for Senior Members including both administrative and academic Staff.
The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) has donated a cash amount of one thousand five-hundred Ghana Cedis (GH¢1,500) to Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) of the KNUST, Kumasi, to support quality teaching and research in the area of agriculture.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor William Otoo Ellis has honoured five campus security guards and two patriotic citizens of the University in an eventful ceremony. The ceremony was organised to award the security men and citizens for their bravery in the arrest of a notorious armed robber.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) intends to train more engineers, especially in the energy sector, to meet the inevitable demand that will emerge as we increase production in oil and gas.
The Ghana Institute of Horticulturists (GhIH) has held a national symposium on horticulture with the theme: "Better health for all through the consumption of hygienically produced and handled fruits and vegetables".
A delegation from the Dental School, University of Ghana, has paid a courtesy call on the Vice - Chancellor to establish a cordial relationship as part of the school's accreditation procedures.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor William O. Ellis, welcomed the Executives and members of the KNUST Alumni Association to the University when they called on him at the Council Chamber. The call was to officially congratulate Professor Ellis on his appointment as Vice-Chancellor, and to make known to him about the National Council Meeting of the Alumni Association.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, one of the finest Science and Technology institutions in Africa has been ranked Number One (1st) among all the Universities in Ghana, and 18th on the African Continent.
The Hanbat National University in Korea has awarded four (4) graduates from the KNUST (College of Engineering), full scholarships to pursue postgraduate programmes in the fields of engineering including: Chemical Engineering, Applied Material Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Telecommunication Engineering.
The University Relations Office (URO) has presented three (3) finely intricate wooden frames bearing inscriptions of well-wishes, New Year and goodwill messages to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor William O. Ellis in his office.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor William O. Ellis, has launched the Golden Jubilee Anniversary of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Senior High School under the theme: "50 years of academic discipline and steady academic progression" in a colourful ceremony.
A delegation from the Dalian Medical University has visited KNUST in their quest to collaborate with the University. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor William Otto- Ellis addressing the guests, gave an insight into the University's structure and operations. He said KNUST though Science and Technology oriented, also has a strong stance in the humanities.
In a bid to deepen the existing relationship between the KNUST and its key strategic partners, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor William O. Ellis, has paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officers of Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ashanti West, Adum, Kumasi.
The Internal Audit Unit of the KNUST has organized a two-day refresher course for its staff (Internal Auditors) on the theme: "The Internal Auditor in the 21st Century", to maximize efficiency at work, and to keep staff updated on modern trends in auditing. This, is the second of the Unit's annual workshop which commenced last year.
The major postal service of Ghana, Ghana Post, has presented a cheque for 10,000 Ghana cedis to KNUST during a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor in appreciation of the University's support for the postal agency over the years.
In a bid to position KNUST as a premier institution in Ghana and Africa as a whole in the area of science and technology through innovative measures, the Centre for Business Development (CBD) would in diverse ways deepen collaboration with the University Relations Office (URO) aimed at moving the University forward.
It is announced for the information of all Members of Staff, Students and the entire University Community that the Journal of Science and Technology has been automated. Authors are encouraged to submit their papers online at http://just.knust.edu.gh. The Editor-in-Chief, Prof.
Reverend Professor K. Kwakye-Nuako of the Ghana Resurrection Methodist Church, Alexandria, USA, has donated thirteen (13) boxes of assorted text books to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
It is announced for the information of all Members of Staff, Students and the entire University Community that the University Council at its 212th (Special) Meeting held on Friday, December 17, 2010, appointed PROFESSOR PETER DONKOR, Provost, College of Health Sciences, as PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR for a two-year term, with effect from January 01, 2011 to December 31, 2012.
The Oklahoma State University (OSU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with KNUST to enhance collaborative research, specifically in the area of agriculture between the two institutions.
The University Printing Press (UPK) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has donated a new set of Dell computer and a printer to the University Relations Office (URO) as part of its social responsibility obligation towards the University.
In a move to strengthen collaboration between KNUST and its strategic partners to undertake community based projects, the Vice- Chancellor, Professor William O. Ellis, called on Ashanti Regional Offices of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) and the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).
The Ghana Library Association (GLA) has held its 2010 Biennial Congress at the Great Hall of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology under the theme: "Open Access to Information".
The KNUST Web Content Management Team has organised a two-day training programme for its members and other participants from the University Relations Office at the ICT Centre.
The Center for Settlement Studies, KNUST in collaboration with Institute of Local Government Studies, has organised a decentralisation policy conference at Miklin Hotel in Kumasi. The two -day programme assembled academics, politicians, researchers, students and other stakeholders to deliberate on accelerating national development through decentralisation and good local governance.
The University of Oklahoma in the United States of America (U.S.A) has signed a memorandum of understanding (M. O .U) with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
Two students from two German institutions have paid a courtesy call on the Vice- Chancellor, Professor William O. Ellis to pave way for collaborative research activities in the area of medicine with KNUST.
A royal family of the late renowned Professor of Art and Graphic Design at the Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC), Minnesota, USA, has paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor to deliberate on partnership which would promote Art and Graphic Design in the Faculty of Art under the College of Art and Social Sciences, KNUST.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has held a Special Congregation for the award of postgraduate degrees to deserving graduands of the School of Graduate Studies.
Representatives from the Heriat Watt University in Edinburgh, Department of Mathematics, Canada have visited the Vice-Chancellor to brief him on their initiative to set up a training school for Mathematics students of the University in both Masters and PhD programmes for a duration of one and two years respectively.
A delegation from Netherlands who are partners with KNUST in the construction of the Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation Studies (CEDRES) has paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor, Professor William O. Ellis, to affirm partnership with the University.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor William O. Ellis, has paid a courtesy call on some selected media houses in Accra including the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), TV 3, Graphic Communications Group Limited, New Times Corporation and the Global Media Alliance. The official visit was made to deepen collaboration between the KNUST and its strategic media partners.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor William O. Ellis, has paid a working visit to the headquarters of HFC Bank Limited, Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB) and Barclays Bank to strengthen the relationship that exist between the University and the Banks.
A four-man delegation from the Kristo Asafo Mission has paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor, Professor William O. Ellis, to intensify its relationship with KNUST, and donate a cash amount of GH¢ 1,000 to support the Student Financial Services Fund.
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources came into being in January 2005, following the promulgation of the revised University statutes in December 2004. It emerged from the former Faculty of Agriculture, the Institute of Renewable Natural Resources and the School of Forestry, Sunyani.
Representatives from some Denmark universities have visited KNUST to explore avenues to build a long - term partnership which would strengthen the human and institutional capacities of the participating universities.
THE COUNCIL of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, in keeping with international norms and practices, has made a landmark decision to immortalize the names and contributions of the Founders of the University. The Council recognizes with gratitude the decision of the Government and People of Ghana to rename the University after its Founder, Osagyefo Dr.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, has held a special ceremony in memory of its staff and students who were departed to eternity during the 2009/ 2010 academic year, and to express appreciation to the Almighty God for His blessings. The event was under the theme: "Remember the wondrous deeds that the Lord Has done".
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Prof. William Otoo Ellis, on Monday 15th of November 2010, met all the Senior Members of the College of Science. The purpose of the meeting was to share his vision with the College and to address issues of concern to members. Topics he touched on included, Research and Postgraduate Training.
A Professor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan in the United States of America called on the Vice-Chancellor, Professor William O. Ellis, with the objective of enhancing institutional collaboration and research activities with KNUST.
A team comprising Lecturers, Interns and final year students from the Department of Optometry and Visual Science of KNUST, has undertaken a two-day eye screening exercise for rural communities in Atebubu-Amantin District of the Brong Ahafo Region. The exercise forms part of the Department's annual community service to remote areas within the country.
"We noticed that immediately after chicks were hatching, [adult] flamingos lost their pink color," he said. Adults later regained their famous pink plumage, "yet they were not moulting, so we wondered if there was something cosmetic to consider." Flamingos: Beyond the Pale
A delegation from the Muteesa I Royal University and the Kabaka Foundation in Uganda has visited KNUST to explore avenues of possible partnership and collaboration between the two institutions of higher learning.
Do you know that very soon THE COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT WEB SITE WILL BE DYNAMIC?, yes it will be updated daily, weekly, monthly and yearly to reflect the current status of the department.
