The KNUST Preschool has concluded its Plants for Life project, a month-long initiative held throughout May to promote environmental awareness, food security and sustainable agriculture among pupils.
A delegation from the Centre for Distance Learning in Higher Education, Germany, led by its Managing Director, Professor Marc Bludau, has paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, to formalize a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration in biomedical and pharmaceutical tr
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has held an orientation for more than 1,000 students enrolled in the Government of Ghana's One Million Coders Programme (OMCP), a national digital skills initiative designed to equip one million Ghanaians with practical in-demand coding and digital technology skills to enhance employability, entrepreneurship, and participati
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST)'s Dr Ralph Nyadu-Addo has been honoured by Leipzig University in Germany with the prestigious title of Ambassador of Africa in recognition of his contributions to academic cooperation, entrepreneurship development and innovation.
Dr. Bernice Asamoah, Divisional Head III (Marketing) at OmniBSIC Bank and a KNUST alumna, has donated ten brand-new laptops towards the Vice-Chancellor’s Support One Needy Student with One Laptop (SONSOL) Project.
More than 400 Hulede Foundation Scholarship beneficiaries at KNUST have been called upon to serve as transformative leaders and role models, using their knowledge, skills, and influence to create lasting positive impact in their communities through service, leadership, and mentorship.
The College of Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has organised a procurement workshop to enhance staff understanding of public procurement procedures and promote transparency, accountability, and efficiency in institutional purchasing processes.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has unveiled plans for its 75th Anniversary celebration, announcing the official theme, commemorative logo, anniversary cloth and a year-long programme of activities to mark the milestone.
A second-year Communication Design student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has emerged winner of the University's 75th Anniversary Logo Design Competition after her design was selected as the official emblem for the milestone celebration.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in partnership with the Africa Health Collaborative (AHC) and the Mastercard Foundation, has hosted the maiden edition of FemSTEM Africa 2026. This transformative initiative aims to nurture the next generation of women leaders in health innovation and entrepreneurship across Africa.
The School of Public Health at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has joined a major international consortium under the DENSTAR Project, a groundbreaking global health initiative to advance the licensure and deployment of a promising tetravalent live-attenuated dengue vaccine, DengiAll, across sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.
The President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH), Dr. Paul Owusu Donkor, has paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, ahead of the Society’s 90th Anniversary celebration.
The termite knows something Ghana's building code does not. For centuries, the insect has been engineering with the country's laterite-rich clay, structures so precise and durable they survive the harshest tropical seasons.
Professor Emmanuel Adinyira, Dean of the Faculty of Art and Built Environment at KNUST, has called on women academics in the construction discipline to deepen collaboration with their postgraduate students through joint research and scholarly publications as a strategy for strengthening the future academic workforce.
Research by the West Africa Geophysics (WAGeo) Laboratory at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) aimed at improving the detection of clandestine graves has attracted the attention of the Ghana Police Service Criminal Investigations Department (CID), opening new opportunities for collaboration in forensic investigations.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative) has expanded its transformative agribusiness training initiative to the Ohawu Agricultural College in the Volta Region of Ghana.
Rev. Dr. Grace Sintim Adasi, a distinguished alumna of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has won the highly competitive 2026 International Centre for the Sociology of Religion (ICSOR) Grant Award after emerging as the highest-scoring applicant in a global competition.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in partnership with Vivo Energy Ghana, Shell Licensee, has held a kick-off meeting for the pre-pitching phase of the NextGen Energy Innovators Challenge 2026, bringing together students, faculty mentors and industry partners to officially commence the next stage of the innovation challenge.
The University Libraries of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), have hosted international library scholar and Fulbright Scholar, Prof. Julia Gelfand, for a high-level engagement on the future of academic libraries, open science and digital scholarship in Africa.
For years, Ghana’s proposed National Cathedral has been at the centre of political debate, public scrutiny and national controversy. Public discussions about the project have largely focused on its cost, delays and the intense criticism it has attracted.
The University Health Services Directorate of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has organised a procurement training session for departmental heads and senior members aimed at strengthening compliance, efficiency and accountability in procurement processes.
The management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has received British-Ghanaian architect Sir David Adjaye during a courtesy visit ahead of his public lecture at the university.
The Directorate of Student Affairs (DoSA) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has launched “Time with DoSA”, a monthly interactive platform aimed at strengthening engagement between students and the Directorate while improving awareness of student support services on campus.
Management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has undertaken an inspection tour of ongoing development projects across the campus as part of efforts to strengthen infrastructure and enhance the University's academic environment.
Award-winning Ghanaian-British architect Sir David Adjaye has called on African architects and creatives to embrace material scarcity and local limitations as opportunities for innovation rather than barriers to development.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative) has expanded its transformative agribusiness training initiative to Kwadaso Agricultural College in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
A new study by scientists at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has revealed the presence of a dangerous drug-resistant strain of tuberculosis (TB) in Ghana.
The Ghana Association of University Administrators at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (GAUA-KNUST) has adopted a local constitution and proposed new electoral procedures aimed at improving transparency and reducing disputes in the election of executives during a general meeting.
The KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation(Nkabom Collaborative) has expanded its transformative agribusiness training initiative to the Ejura Agricultural College and Mechanisation Centre in the Ashanti Region.
The Responsible Artificial Intelligence (RAIL) Lab at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), together with the Department of Health Promotion and Disability Studies and Gallaudet University, hosted a seminar aimed at advancing accessibility, inclusive education and assistive technologies for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The Confucius Institute at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has hosted the two-day finals of the 2026 Chinese Bridge Competition, bringing together contestants from basic, junior high and university levels across Ghana.
The Dean of the School of Public Health at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi Professor Peter Agyei-Baffour, has underscored the importance of primary healthcare in strengthening health systems and improving outcomes across Africa.
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 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.
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.”
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 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 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 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.
