As climate action efforts intensify, a new study is urging policymakers to look beyond carbon targets and renewable energy expansion to what it describes as a more pressing concern: justice.
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) has named Dr. Ellen Konadu Antwi-Adjei, optometrist and lecturer at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), as the recipient of its 2026 Emerging Advocate Award, recognising her growing influence in global eye health policy and advocacy.
“As far as responsible AI is concerned”- that is a phrase one is almost certain to hear echoing after every speech delivered by Professor Jerry John Kponyo at any technology-related gathering.
Professor (Mrs.) Cynthia Amaning Danquah, Professor of Pharmacology and Head of the Department of Pharmacology at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has been named Winner of the Science and Sustainability Award at the Study UK Alumni Awards Ghana 2026.
When Ghana’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy received cabinet approval in February 2026, it signalled the culmination of years of consultation and institutional leadership, with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) at the centre of the national effort.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, (KNUST) is taking decisive steps to strengthen alumni engagement, governance structures, and digital communication frameworks following a strategic meeting between University Management and leaders of the KNUST Alumni Association.
The blaxTARLINES KUMASI artist collective at the Department of Painting and Sculpture, Faculty of Art, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has been selected to exhibit at the International Exhibition of the Venice Biennale 2026, marking a historic first for an art department, faculty, school or university in Africa.
Professor (Mrs.) Cynthia Amaning Danquah, Professor of Pharmacology and Head of the Department of Pharmacology at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has been named a finalist in the Science and Sustainability category of the Study UK Alumni Awards Ghana 2026.
The upgraded Bioinstrumentation Laboratory at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has been officially launched under the “Upskilling Biomedical Engineers for Ghana” project.
The University Health Services (UHS) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has hosted a Research Dissemination Forum aimed at strengthening stroke management, improving HIV prevention strategies and enhancing patient satisfaction in emergency care.
The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in collaboration with the IREX-CTY Project, has concluded a two-day Grants Financial Management training workshop with a renewed call for stronger compliance, transparency, and shared responsibility in the administration of research funds.
Management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has concluded a three-day visit to retired professional and administrative staff, reaffirming its commitment to their welfare and recognising their invaluable contributions to the development of the University.
Italian and African universities have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening academic cooperation following high-level deliberations at the closing meeting of the TNE UNITAFRICA project in Bari, Italy, where two senior scholars from KNUST played prominent leadership roles.
Researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), have recovered what they describe as Ghana’s first musket balls discovered at a colonial fort by Ghanaian scientists, marking a milestone in the country’s archaeological research.
An atmosphere of gratitude, smiles and heartfelt reflection filled the homes of retired staff as Management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) led by Vice-Chancellor Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, continued its outreach visits. One retiree, Major Ahialey Prosper, described the visit as historic and deeply personal.
Blessing Agboka, a Business Administration student specialising in International Business at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has gained practical corporate experience through an internship at the Greater Accra Regional Office of the Lands Commission.
An alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Surv. Emmanuel Nortey, has been conferred with the prestigious rank of Fellow of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors (FGhIS) in recognition of his distinguished professional career and contribution to national development.
A distinguished alumna of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), now a Captain in the Ghana Armed Forces, has earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree after navigating years of military promotions, international deployment and a global pandemic.
The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) in collaboration with the IREX Catch Them Young Project, has organised a two-day Grants Financial Management Training Workshop to strengthen research accountability and sustainability at the University.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has initiated steps to strengthen collaboration with its global alumni body as part of efforts to drive institutional growth and long-term development.
An alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Precious Adade Duodu has been appointed as the President-Elect of the Phi Mu Chapter (England) of Sigma Theta Tau Int
University students whose parents visit them regularly have better socio-psychological well-being than those whose parents visit less often, a new study at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, has found.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor Rita Akosua Dickson, accompanied by the Registrar, Mr Benjamin Boampong Owusu, has begun a three-day visit to retired professional and administrative staff aged 70 and above in recognition of their contributions to the development of the University.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) is inviting members of the university community to submit creative designs for the official logo to mark its 75th anniversary celebrations. The anniversary will be commemorated under the theme: “Excellence to Eminence: 75 Years of KNUST.”
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) and Book Aid International are initiating discussions on a potential partnership aimed at strengthening donation of medical and health sciences resources at the University’s library.
Professor Ellis Owusu-Dabo, Principal Investigator of the Africa Health Collaborative at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has urged health professionals to become change agents in delivering compassionate and dignified palliative care.
The Professional Education for Renewable Energy in Ghana Project (ProREG) under the Brew-Hammond Energy Centre at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has launched a book titled “A Model for Professional Education in Renewable Energy – and Beyond,” positioning it as a strategic framework for building Ghana’s human capital in the renewable energy sector.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) alumnus Mr. Salifu Abubakari has been appointed as the Acting Managing Director of Activa International Insurance Ghana, effective February 2026. Mr. Abubakari brings over 18 years of experience in the insurance industry, underpinned by strong academic training and professional expertise.
The KNUST-UNICEF Project Corporation Agreement (PCA), has begun training enumerators to strengthen research ethics, professionalism and data quality in a nationwide study aimed at reducing Ghana’s growing dependence on sachet water.
The Women’s Commissioner of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) for the 2025/2026 academic year at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Ms. Mavis Aning, has funded the payment of school fees for five students after redirecting part of her commission’s Valentine’s Day allocation toward financial support.
The Africa Health Collaborative at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in partnership with the University of Toronto, has held a joint opening ceremony for the Emergency Preparedness (EMPRESS) and Community Emergency Care (CEC) short courses aimed at strengthening health systems across Africa.
The KNUST Africa Health Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has concluded the fourth edition of its 10-day Community-Based Training (CBT) programme in Health Entrepreneurship, aimed at equipping frontline health workers with entrepreneurial skills to strengthen Ghana’s health delivery system.
KNUST alumnus Felix Fiifi Ekuful has earned international recognition after winning the prestigious ASHRAE HVAC&R Student Paper Competition organized by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
The KNUST College of Engineering has held an examination durbar for academic and administrative staff to reinforce academic integrity and streamline assessment processes ahead of the mid-semester examinations.
A study by Dr. Kwame (Luther King) Adinkrah is calling for stricter regulation of billboards in Kumasi, warning that unchecked outdoor advertising is eroding the city’s historic Garden City identity, affecting residents’ psychological well-being and exposing regulatory gaps in urban governance.
Pupils of the KNUST Preschool have undertaken an educational excursion to the Kumasi Zoological Gardens and the Manhyia Palace Museum, blending classroom learning with real-world experiences.
Sunda International has donated about 1,400 hygiene items to the Hygiene Essentials Bank of the Directorate of Students Affairs (DoSA) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) to support student welfare.
As cities and communities struggle with aging infrastructure and growing disruption risks, Amma Agyekum, a Ghanaian researcher is advancing data-driven approaches to help governments plan, prioritize, and protect transportation networks that communities rely on every day.
Dr. Cyril Boateng of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) Physics Department has been sworn into office as a member of the newly inaugurated executive of the Ghana Institute of Geoscientists (GhIG), positioning the University at the forefront of national geoscience leadership.
Professor Prince Osei-Wusu Adjei, a development geographer and expert in decentralisation, local governance and social policy, has called for a shift in Ghana’s poverty reduction strategy, urging policymakers to move beyond cash transfers to what he describes as the “Basic Means Approach.”
The Faculty of Built Environment at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) will host a Built Environment Week aimed at strengthening engagement with industry, alumni, policymakers and surrounding communities, university officials said.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) School of Graduate Studies (SGS), has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the postgraduate academic experience by strengthening digital systems, improving administrative processes and promoting the responsible use of emerging technologies.
The Department of Industrial Art at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi has partnered with sustainability initiative Re | Root to host a hands-on workshop on circular fashion and textile sustainability.
Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Ghana (WiSTEM-Gh) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in collaboration with Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) through its women’s initiative, Globally Reaching OFI Women (GROW), has marked the 2026 International Day for Women and Girls in Science with a mentorship-shadowing programme.
The Net-Zero Carbon Emission Lab (NCEL) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has launched a web-based Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) Predictor Application aimed at making soil carbon estimation faster, more accessible and data-driven.
The Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG), led by its newly appointed Managing Director, Dr. Naomi Kwetey, has reaffirmed the bank’s longstanding partnership with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) and expressed readiness to explore new avenues that will enhance student development and institutional growth.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has opened the Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development (AI4SD) Mini Conference 2026, bringing together researchers, industry leaders, policymakers and international collaborators to explore the theme, “Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for the Sustainable Development Goals.”
Alfreda Gertrude Ofei says her choice to study environmental science was driven by a deep concern for human health and well-being, but with a focus on the underlying forces that shape it.
The Vice-Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, has received Dr. Matthew Smith, Senior Program Specialist at Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC), during his official visit to the university.
The Faculty of Built Environment (FoBE) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has inaugurated a Planning Committee to steer preparations for the 9th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), which the university will host.
