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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Alex Awuku, an alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has launched a spider-themed ceramics exhibit at the University of Florida, Gainesville.
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.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) and the Mastercard Foundation have renewed their commitment to expanding educational opportunities for young Africans following a high-level visit by a delegation from the Foundation.
A five-member delegation led by Mr. Kyeretwie Opoku, Coordinator of the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, has visited the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) to initiate discussions on collaboration for the implementation of Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy Programme.
The Dean of the Faculty of Built Environment at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor Emmanuel Adinyira, has called on postgraduate research supervisors at Sunyani Technical University (STU) to strengthen their supervisory capacity to improve the quality and timeliness of postgraduate research.
The African International Conference on Quantum Computing and Simulation, has opened with a strong focus on laying the foundation for an African Centre of Excellence in Quantum Science and Technology.
The Registrar of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Mr. Benjamin Boampong Owusu, has urged staff of the University Health Services (UHS) to prioritise listening and openness in their engagement with patients.
Professor David Asamoah, Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has called for increased investment in indigenous food systems as a pathway to achieving Zero Hunger in Ghana and across Africa.
The Gender, Inclusion and Vulnerability (GIV) Office of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in collaboration with WiSTEM Ghana, organised a STEM Open Day for 24 junior high schools within the Oforikrom Municipality to commemorate the 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
At 34, a proud alumnus of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has reached a milestone that underscores both personal determination and institutional excellence. Prof. Eric Dominic Forson has been promoted to Associate Professor in Geophysics at the University of Ghana, becoming the youngest scholar to attain the rank in his field at the university.
The Africa Health Collaborative at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi has launched a 10-day Community-Based Training (CBT) programme in Health Entrepreneurship for its first cohort of trainees this year, marking the fourth year of the initiative delivered in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
The Faculty of Law at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has inducted a new cohort of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) students at its fifth LLB Induction and Awards Ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic year, urging them to pursue excellence with integrity.
The Department of Herbal Medicine at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi has launched activities to mark its 25th anniversary, with university leaders calling for deeper scientific validation of indigenous medicine and stronger integration into national healthcare systems.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has received 50 printers from Docutech Ghana in a move aimed at strengthening the university’s digital infrastructure and supporting teaching and learning.
The Institute of Distance Learning (IDL) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has launched the maiden edition of its Professional Add-On Seminar Series, drawing more than 9,000 students in a strong start to an initiative designed to boost employability and industry readiness.
The University Health Services (UHS) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi has concluded a four-week training seminar on effective patient-centered communication, aimed at improving service delivery and enhancing patient experience.
TIME Magazine’s 2026 TIME100 Health list has recognized Dr. Delese Mimi Darko as one of the world’s most influential leaders in health. Her achievement: “Building a unified medicines agency for Africa.”
As the world marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science under the theme “From Vision to Impact: Bridging the STEM Gender Gap,” the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) continues to demonstrate that meaningful inclusion requires more than intention; it demands structure, policy, and measurable action.
The KNUST Campus Lexicon, a publication documenting student expressions, campus landmarks and informal traditions at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi from the 1960s to date, has been launched as part of efforts to preserve the institution’s cultural history.
The Counselling Centre at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has held its annual psychoeducational seminar for first-year students, aimed at equipping them with skills to adjust to the academic, social and emotional demands of university life.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) Basic School has officially launched the Spark Literacy Club, an initiative designed to give learners a space to grow their curiosity and build strong literacy and thinking skills. As part of the launch, the school also hosted a vibrant Spelling Bee competition that showcased students’ talent and enthusiasm for learning.
“Our human resource will continue to be our wealth,” the Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) Prof. Mrs. Rita Akosua Dickson, said on Saturday as she joined staff and students for a campus wellness walk and aerobics session, underscoring the link between health and institutional success.
South Korean biotech firm Microbiotix and the West Africa Centre for Innovation Research and Care (WAFCIRC) have partnered with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) and clinicians and researchers in Ghana to develop new approaches to tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR), including early work on bacteriophage therapy for hard-to-treat lung infections.
At a young age, Audrey Agbeve discovered that the world was not meant to be blurry. The moment she put on her first pair of glasses, clarity transformed not only her vision but her future.
The University Information Technology Services (UITS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has demonstrated newly developed website themes and outlined plans to migrate official university websites to Drupal 11.
The University Health Services (UHS) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has launched a dedicated home healthcare service vehicle to expand medical care beyond the hospital and into patients’ homes.
An upcoming study exploring new oral antivenoms could significantly change how snakebites are treated in rural Ghana, particularly in high-burden communities in the Upper West Region.
The Brew-Hammond Energy Centre (TBHEC) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in partnership with the Clean Air Task Force (CATF), has launched the KNUST Organic Waste Diversion Project to promote sustainable waste management and strengthen environmental stewardship on campus.
Dr. Delali Adzo Gawu is Ghana's first female homegrown PhD in Law and among KNUST's first PhD in Law graduates. Her research tackles one of Ghana’s most complex legal challenges: tax law complexity. “Tax laws are just of a different kind, quite difficult to understand, even for lawyers and experts,” says Dr. Gawu.
The University Relations Office (URO) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Kumasi, (KNUST) has organised a capacity-building workshop for web administrators across the University to strengthen digital content creation, institutional branding, and online visibility.
