The Provost of the College of Health Sciences at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor Christian Agyare, has called for the development of skilled professionals capable of linking science, policy, industry, regulation and public health practice to strengthen sustainable healthcare systems.

The Junior Common Room Committee of Africa Hall has commemorated this year’s African Union (AU) Day, reflecting on Africa’s heritage, creativity, innovation and collective responsibility toward the continent’s development.

KNUST alumnus and founder of Red Clay Studios, Ibrahim Mahama, has called for urgent action to preserve Ghana’s historical and industrial artefacts, warning that the continued destruction and sale of culturally significant materials as scrap threatens the country’s heritage and collective memory.

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has secured an international research grant to expand and validate a coastal early warning system along Ghana’s Keta coastline, one of West Africa’s most erosion-prone areas.

A Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) research has identified high market concentration and operational inefficiencies as key reasons borrowing remains expensive and savings unattractive across Africa.

An alumnus and Visiting Senior Lecturer at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Mr. Precious Adade Duodu, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Black Healthcare Awards 2026 in the United Kingdom.

Dr Issah Seidu, a lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has been honoured with the 2026 Whitley Award in recognition of his pioneering efforts to conserve endangered guitarfish species along Ghana’s western coastline and promote sustainable marine management

The head of the Gender, Inclusion and Vulnerability (GIV) Office at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Professor Mercy Badu, has urged stakeholders to prioritise inclusion as artificial intelligence reshapes education.

Researchers from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) have joined leading African and European scientists in advancing global health research under the Dottorati di ricerca Italia-Africa initiative, a collaborative programme aimed at strengthening research partnerships between Italy and African institutions.

Dean of the Faculty of Built Environment at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Professor Emmanuel Adinyira, has called for a major rethink of Construction Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW).

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Insurance Commission (NIC) and the Ghana Insurance University College (GIUC) to deepen collaboration between academia and Ghana’s insurance industry through the “Campus Care Project.”

Christabel Eyram Cobblah, a second-year BSc Dietetics student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has described her clinical internship experience at the KNUST Hospital as an enlightening journey that deepened her understanding of clinical dietetics and professional healthcare practice.

A new study by researchers at the University Health Services at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has found strong positive student support for a digital healthcare appointment system designed to reduce waiting times and improve access to care.

KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-Food Collaborative in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative), has expanded its transformative agribusiness training initiative to the Wenchi College of Agriculture and Applied Technology.

The KNUST E-Learning Centre held a three-day digital skills training programme for members of the International Students Association (ISA) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST).

The Gender, Inclusion and Vulnerability Office at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has donated snacks and food items to pupils of the Garden City Special School in Kumasi as part of efforts to support vulnerable groups and strengthen community inclusion.

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation(Nkabom Collaborative), has expanded its transformative agribusiness training initiative to the Damongo College of Agricultural and Allied Sciences in the Savannah Region.

The Management of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has commenced a comprehensive onboarding and transition process for the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor, Professor Christian Agyare.

The Ghana Photonics and Optics Laboratory (GPOL), based in the Department of Physics at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi and supported by SPIE and Optica, has marked the International Day of Light with “Light Up Ghana 3.0,” a two-day outreach programme in Tamale that introduced more than 400 students to optics, photonics and astronomy.

The Pre-school section of KNUST Basic School has organised a staff training workshop on Positive Behaviour Management as part of efforts to strengthen professional development and improve classroom learning outcomes. The workshop brought together staff of the Pre-school section to explore practical approaches to managing learner behaviour in a positive and supportive manner.

Researchers at the Faculty of Law of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) have argued that police powers granted to Commissions of Inquiry in Ghana are unconstitutional because they were introduced through subsidiary legislation rather than the Constitution itself.

Enactus KNUST has launched a student-led initiative aimed at tackling plastic waste on campus through an innovative sustainability project known as Reviva.

A delegation from Access Bank Ghana has visited Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) to discuss possible areas of collaboration and strengthen ties with the university.

The O. R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative (ORTARChI), in collaboration with Jive Media Africa from South Africa, has organised a two-day Research Engagement Strategy Workshop at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi. The training is aimed at strengthening communication and research engagement strategies for ORTARChI Chairs.

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi’s Cybersecurity Club has won Ghana’s national title at the ECOWAS Capture The Flag (CTF) 2026 competition, with Team CYCLONE earning the right to represent the country at the regional finals in June.

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in partnership with the Ghana Federation of Traditional Medicine Practitioners Associations (GHAFTRAM), has launched a specialised practitioner training programme aimed at raising standards in herbal medicine practice and pharmaceutical manufacturing in Ghana.

The College of Health Sciences at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has organised a workshop on procurement processes and the Public Procurement Act to improve compliance and administrative efficiency within the college.

Florence Agyemang, a third-year Business Administration student at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has won a bronze medal for Ghana at the ongoing 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships.

The Governing Council of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi at its 292nd (Special) Meeting held on Wednesday, 13th May 2026 appointed Professor Christian Agyare as the Vice-Chancellor of the University for a Four (4) – Year Term of office effective 1st August, 2026 to 31st July, 2030.

Student innovators from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) who won the Fintech Innovation Challenge at the 3i Africa Summit 2026 have shared the story behind their award-winning solutions as they presented their trophy to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mrs. Rita Akosua Dickson.

The KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-Food Collaborative in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative) has expanded its transformative Trainer of Trainers (ToT) programme to benefit 60 students from the Animal Health and Production College in Pong-Tamale.

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) through its Department of Geological Engineering, has formalised a partnership with the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) to enhance student training, research output and knowledge exchange between academia and industry.

The Procurement Unit of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi has intensified efforts to deepen staff understanding of updated procurement regulations through a series of strategic engagements across the University’s colleges.

The Directorate of Student Affairs (DoSA) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has intensified its annual hostel inspection exercise through expanded collaboration with state institutions and technical experts to ensure safer and more conducive accommodation for students living in private hostels around the university.

A Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) study has found that Africa’s progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) depends less on the existence of governance structures and more on how effectively governance systems function in practice.

The men’s football team of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi has qualified for the quarter-finals of the men’s football competition at the ongoing 9th Mini Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA) Games after an impressive performance in the group stage.

A distinguished alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Professor Eric Kwasi Ofori, has been appointed Vice-Chancellor of Garden City University.

Dr. Paul Kwadwo Addo, an education specialist, scholar-practitioner and senior university administrator at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has been appointed Foundation Registrar of the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences, Bunso.

Team NPK Innovators from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has won the Fintech Innovation Challenge at the 3i Africa Summit 2026 after developing an artificial intelligence-driven solution aimed at improving access to credit for smallholder farmers in Ghana.

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has played a leading role in supporting a new national lifeguarding initiative aimed at reducing drowning deaths and improving safety at Ghana’s beaches and water bodies.

The Africa Health Collaborative at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has concluded a 10-day Sustainable Business Start-Ups (SBS) training programme aimed at equipping students with practical entrepreneurial skills to transform innovative ideas into viable enterprises.

The KNUST Pre-School has held its “Plant for Life” initiative as part of activities marking May as Planting Month, aimed at promoting environmental awareness, food security and sustainable agriculture.

The Ghana Science Association (GSA), Kumasi Branch, has organised an artificial intelligence-themed workshop for science and mathematics teachers from some selected senior high schools in Kumasi to equip them with practical knowledge and insights into the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in STEM teaching and learning.

Professor Mark Adom-Asamoah, a former Provost of the College of Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has been appointed Foundation Vice-Chancellor of the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences, Bunso.

Dr. George O. Dwapanyin, Research Fellow in Advanced Optical Imaging at the University of St Andrews, has revealed that some historical books contain hazardous substances such as arsenic, posing potential health risks to librarians, archivists, researchers and individuals who frequently handle them.

A KNUST alumnus and former president of the Department of Language and Communication Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Zakariah Issah has been inducted into two prestigious academic honor societies in the United States.

Researchers from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) have raised concerns over the impact of Ghana’s recent electronic healthcare records disruption, warning that the breakdown exposed serious risks to patient safety, healthcare delivery and national control over medical data systems.

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has secured its first gold medal at the ongoing 9th Mini Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA) Games after winning the 4x400m mixed relay event.

Leaders of the Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (GRASAG-KNUST) have appealed for stronger government support for postgraduate accommodation and research funding during a courtesy call on the Minister for Education, Mr. Haruna Iddrisu.