The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has declared two former students, Mr. Ransford Fosu-Boateng—popularly known as "Scammer Baby" and Mr. Raphael Appiah Owusu, persona non grata, effectively banning them from all university premises.
A distinguished alumni, Arc. William Peter Nii Teiko Evans-Anfom, (FGIA, PPGIA) is set to receive the Honorary Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA).
Food is essential for human growth and development. However, not everyone around the world has reliable access to it. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, an estimated 828 million people globally suffer from hunger.
Postgraduate students must take full ownership of their research and focus on solving Africa’s pressing societal problems, rather than outsourcing their academic work for the sake of obtaining degrees, Professor Ellis Owusu-Dabo has urged.
Samuel Aye-Gboyin (BA ’18) has received two prestigious awards at the University of Florida in recognition of his outstanding work in digital art and design. Aye-Gboyin, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Design, was awarded the Conceptual Depth Award at the University of Florida’s 2024 Generative AI Days Competition.
A Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology student, Benjamin Etornam Abotsi, has created Prep AI, a free and simple tool that generates study questions from uploaded notes
Emmanuel Redeemer Dotse, a final-year student in Telecommunication Engineering, made the most of his vacation by serving as a temporary shop attendant at a pub, interning at two institutions, and participating in a street feeding program.
KNUST scientist, Professor Nathaniel Owusu Boadi is calling on the government, industry leaders, and scientists to take bold steps toward using nanotechnology to solve Ghana’s energy challenges. Delivering his professorial inaugural lecture, he laid out a roadmap for turning cutting-edge research into real-world energy solutions that are affordable, sustainable, and made in Africa.
Academic stress is an inevitable part of student life, especially in a competitive academic environment. Recognising this, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) established the KNUST Counselling Centre (KCC) to help students navigate academic challenges and mental well-being.
The Institute of Distance Learning (IDL) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has launched its first-ever Fruits and Fitness Day (FFD), a new wellness initiative aimed at enhancing the well-being of staff across its national network.
Dean of the School of Public Health at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Peter Agyei Baffour, has called for deeper collaboration among African institutions to strengthen healthcare systems on the continent.
A joint study between the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and Amsterdam UMC, a leading medical center in Netherland
Computer Engineering lecturer, Dr. Eric Tutu Tchao has been appointed to the Editorial Board of Scientific Reports, one of the world’s leading open-access journals. Scientific Reports, part of the renowned Springer Nature portfolio, is currently ranked as the 5th most-cited journal globally.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in partnership with the Architectural Association School of Architecture / Visiting School (AA VS) and the Limbo Museum in Accra, has officially opened the Design-Build Workshop Exhibition of the inaugural Limbo Architecture Lab.
Digital Communications Unit under the University Relations Office of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has launched a research communication podcast series that blends science, storytelling, and culture.
As part of activities commemorating 40 years of publishing education in Ghana, the Department of Publishing Studies at the College of Art and Built Environment (CABE) hosted an Awards and Fundraising Dinner at the Great Hall.
Former Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, and CEO of 3Music Network, Baba Sadiq Abdulai Abu, headlined a compelling TEK TALK event at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where they delivered messages on the need to reframe politics as a tool for sustainable national development.
Ghana Army Captain Festus Yeboah Asuamah ('17) has arrived in Kumasi after completing a 250-kilometer cycling journey from Accra, marking the successful launch of the Ride for Safety and Fitness 2025. The ride is dedicated to the memory of Akpene Adzo Ahadzie, a final-year KNUST architecture student who tragically lost her life in a cycling accident.
As the semester winds down and exam season approaches at KNUST, campus life is taking on a new rhythm, one defined by determination, late-night study sessions, and a renewed reliance on university library resources.
Ghana Army Captain Festus Yeboah Asuamah ('17) will embark on a 250-kilometer cycling journey from Accra to Kumasi, dedicating the "Ride for Safety and Fitness 2025" to the memory of Akpene Adzo Ahadzie, a KNUST architecture student tragically lost in a cycling accident.
The Registrar’s Office of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has launched the Registrar’s Offices Excellence Awards Scheme, aimed at honouring the outstanding contributions, dedication, and hard work of staff within the Office.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST has officially launched its 10th-anniversary celebrations under the theme "Celebrating a Decade of Transformation and Impacting Lives." The event marked the commencement of a year-long commemoration and featured the unveiling of the anniversary emblem.
Serosurveys have expanded our understanding of infectious diseases in Africa, revealing the true burden of pathogens beyond reported outbreaks. These studies have uncovered silent epidemics of otherwise never-reported pathogens of interest and provided additional insight into the burden of reported pathogens.
The KNUST School of Medical Sciences (SMS) launched its 50th anniversary celebration, themed “A Glance at the Past, A Glimpse into the Future,” marking five decades of medical education excellence.
The Department of Food Science and Technology at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has held its Food Safety Stakeholders’ Forum, an initiative aimed at reducing contamination along the vegetable supply chain.
Martha Talata, a second-year Biochemistry student, exemplifies multitasking and the pursuit of excellence. During her long vacation, she expanded her horizons by interning at the Water Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-WRI) and enrolling in an IT class.
The International Programmes Office (IPO), in collaboration with Women in STEM Ghana at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has organised a capacity-building workshop for newly recruited senior members.
Smartphones have become indispensable tools for university students, connecting them to information, entertainment, and social networks. However, a new study by the Department of Physiotherapy and Sports Science at KNUST has revealed a troubling correlation between excessive smartphone use and declining physical and mental well-being.
Graduate students in the Food Science and Technology Department of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have developed an innovative coconut packaging solution that combines fresh coconut water with its nutrient-dense hard meat in a single convenient product.
Twenty-five primary healthcare workers have received strategic leadership training from the Africa Health Collaborative, KNUST, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
The phrase "I love you," often a foundation of relationships, might inadvertently contribute to intimate partner violence.
