As Ghana accelerates infrastructure development, we must pay greater attention to the safety and condition of the heavy machines and the people operating them. Every day, across Ghana, massive machines move the earth that becomes our roads, drains, bridges, schools, hospitals, housing projects, and other infrastructure.
A team from the DIPPER Lab at the College of Engineering and the Department of Physics at the College of Science of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has conducted a preliminary assessment of traffic conditions in the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency as part of efforts to develop a locally manufactured intelligent traffic-light system.
Dr. Bismarck Dinko of the Department of Clinical Microbiology, School of Medical Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has been awarded a Georg Forster Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), through its E-Learning Centre, has partnered with Google for Education to deploy Google Gemini AI tools across the university community.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has delivered another strong performance at the Grand Finale of the Graphic Business Tertiary Business Sense Challenge (TBSC) Version 8.0, finishing third with 24.5 points after a campaign marked by consistency and closely contested victories.
The Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has celebrated its 2026 final-year students with an employability seminar, honour roll and awards ceremony, and a send-off programme to mark the completion of their undergraduate studies.
For many students, university life revolves around lectures, assignments and examinations. For Prince Owusu Dwomoh, a BSc Geography and Rural Development student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), it is also about building a business with a vision for the future.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Prof. Christian Agyare, has pledged to transform the TCC International Centre for Innovation, Manufacturing, Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship (TCC-CIMET) and strengthen its engagement with stakeholders, particularly in technology transfer and emerging technologies.
Researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can detect cyberattacks on factories, power plants and water treatment facilities with more than 99% accuracy, while keeping sensitive operational data private.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Christian Agyare, has organised a three-day innovation and mindset transformation workshop for selected stakeholders drawn from the University's colleges, administrative units, labour unions, student leadership and Executive Committee to driv
Dr. Andy Osei Okrah, who served as President of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) Student Representative Council (SRC) in 2000, is best known for initiating the University's SRC Hostel project, a student-led development that has become one of KNUST's most enduring infrastructure initiatives.
The School of Business Students' Association (KSBSA), in collaboration with the School of Business Graduate Students' Association (KSBGSA) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has established an 80-seater study area to provide students with a conducive space for group discussions, tutorials, project work and evening study.
Experts at the KNUST-TUM SEED Centre Annual Symposium have called for stronger financing mechanisms, effective policy implementation and closer collaboration between academia and industry to accelerate Ghana's energy transition and support sustainable development across Africa.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) is pursuing stronger collaboration with the Ministries of the Interior and Sports and Recreation to strengthen campus security, expand technology-driven solutions and position sports as a platform for talent development, research and economic growth.
The West Africa Climate Change, Health and Policy Consortium (WACH) has been launched at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) with a call for stronger collaboration among researchers, policymakers, governments, communities and development partners to tackle the growing impacts of climate change on health and food systems across West Africa.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor Christian Agyare, has engaged key stakeholders in Ghana’s education, regulatory and pharmaceutical sectors as part of efforts to strengthen partnerships and advance the University’s contribution to national development.
A team of final-year BSc Mechanical Engineering students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has developed a bamboo splitting machine designed to reduce the labour and time required to process bamboo for industrial and artisanal use.
For many young people, the journey to university is filled with dreams and expectations. For one Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) student, however, it became the turning point in a deeply personal struggle with depression and anxiety.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor Christian Agyare, has continued a stakeholder engagement tour with courtesy visits to key government and public institutions aimed at strengthening partnerships and advancing collaboration in education, healthcare, research and national development.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) together with the Technical University of Munich (TUM) SEED Centre, has hosted the 2026 Annual Symposium with a call for stronger research collaboration and innovation to address sustainable energy and development challenges in the Global South.
The Minister for Education, Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, has assured the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) that funding from the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has been secured for the completion of the University's Teaching Hospital, with the facility expected to be ready by the end of 2026.
Professor Emmanuel Kofi Akowuah, Director of the KNUST E-Learning Centre, has been honoured with an ICT Recognition Award at the National ICT Week 2026 Excellence Awards in recognition of his Outstanding Contribution to Advancing Digital Skills and Research.
Researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) have identified beneficial soil microbes that help a common tropical tree remove toxic heavy metals from abandoned gold mine waste.
A consortium led by the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has secured a €300,000 grant under the PharmaVax Ghana Programme to develop a scalable, locally manufactured herbal pain relief medicine, marking another milestone in the University's commitment to translating research into impactful healthcare innova
A student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Amos Sampuo Awuro, has been selected as a Millennium Fellow for the Class of 2026, joining a global network of young leaders committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through campus and community-driven initiatives.
Dr. Maame Efua Addadzi-Koom, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Law at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and an expert in international human rights law, has published a new book, Adjudicating African Women's Rights: The Jurisprudence of the ECOWAS Court.
Nearly two decades after serving as President of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), David Boateng Asante looks back on a tenure marked by the completion of the first phase of the SRC Hostel, expansion of student financial support and improvements to campus transportation.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has secured a US$45,864 grant to strengthen artificial intelligence education, research and innovation under the Africa AI Upskilling Programme.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor Christian Agyare, has
Fifteen brilliant but needy students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, have received scholarships from the S.T. Nankani and Hagan Bursary to support their education.
The KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative), has begun discussions with Takoradi Technical University (TTU) on a potential collaboration under its Virtual Partner University (VPU) Entrepreneurship Training Programme.
The Department of Communication Design at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has assured the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Christian Agyare, of its support as the University pursues reforms aimed at improving efficiency, innovation and institutional development.
The Directorate of Student Affairs (DoSA) has inducted a new group of Senior Members into its DoSA Experience (DoSA_Exp) Programme as part of efforts to strengthen university-wide responsibility for student welfare and support.
A five-member student team from the Department of Computer Science at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has won the Best Presenter Award (Parallel Session) at the 10th International Undergraduate Research Conference (IURC 2026), hosted online by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).
KNUST alumnus and Ghanaian environmental scientist, Theophilus Amanfo Berchie, has been selected for the Commonwealth Young Leaders Fellowship, joining a cohort of 10 young leaders drawn from Commonwealth member states.
Second-year students of the Department of Food Science and Technology at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), have showcased the culinary heritage of selected West African countries at a Traditional Foods Exhibition.
The Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, together with the DIPPER Lab team and representatives of the College of Science, has paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor Christian Agyare.
The eighth edition of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi's ScienceFriday has highlighted the need for researchers and innovators to move beyond academic outputs and focus on developing practical, scalable solutions that deliver lasting social and economic impact.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor Christian Agyare, has reaffirmed the University's commitment to supporting initiatives that promote the participation of women and girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has engaged SIC Insurance PLC on opportunities to deepen the longstanding partnership between the two institutions, with particular emphasis on internships, mentorship and industry exposure for students.
The 1976 Alumni Group of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has donated 10 computers to the faculty to support digital teaching, learning and skills development.
The Sports Directorate of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has organised a Vice-Chancellor’s Athletics Championship to provide students with an opportunity to showcase their talents and identify athletes for upcoming inter-university competitions.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has trained teaching staff to strengthen safeguarding systems across the university and promote a safer learning and working environment.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor Christian Agyare, has called for stronger collaboration between the University and security agencies in the Ashanti Region to enhance intelligence gathering, crime prevention and rapid response to security threats.
The Mayor of Kumasi, Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, has called for stronger collaboration between the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to promote employment creation, research impact and sustainable development in the city.
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has reaffirmed the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council’s (ARCC) commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), particularly in youth development, education, security, research and regional development.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor Christian Agyare, has reaffirmed the University’s commitment to youth development and national transformation ahead of the National Youth Authority’s (NYA) National Youth Conference at KNUST.
The International Students Association (ISA) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has held the third edition of its annual Cultural Festival to celebrate the diversity and heritage of the University's international community.
The Department of Land Economy at the College of Art and Built Environment (CABE) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has organised an educational field trip to the Newmont Ahafo North Mining Project near Sunyani to provide students with practical experience in land acquisition, valuation, compensation
Final-year Fashion Design students of the Department of Industrial Art at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) have demonstrated their creative growth and innovative abilities at the 2026 Graduate Fashion Show, as they transition from students into emerging professionals in the fashion industry, under the theme "Becoming: From Excellence to Eminence".
