The College of Health Sciences (CHS) has won the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) 75th Anniversary Inter-College Quiz Competition after defeating teams from the University's six colleges in a closely contested intellectual challenge.
Organised as part of activities marking KNUST's 75th anniversary, the competition tested participants' knowledge of the University's history, Ghana's heritage and current affairs while promoting intellectual excellence, teamwork and healthy competition.
CHS scored 29 points to claim the commemorative trophy. The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) placed second with 20 points, followed by the College of Science (CoS) with 16. The College of Engineering (CoE) finished fourth with 15 points, while the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CoHSS) scored 9 and the College of Art and Built Environment (CABE) finished with 3.
Opening the competition, the Pro Vice-Chancellor of KNUST, Professor David Asamoah, said the quiz formed an integral part of the University's 75th anniversary celebrations by giving students an opportunity to celebrate KNUST's rich intellectual heritage while strengthening collaboration among the colleges.
"The Inter-College Quiz Competition is more than a contest of knowledge. It is a celebration of intellectual curiosity, teamwork, healthy competition and the academic spirit that continues to distinguish KNUST as a leading institution of higher learning," he said.
Prof. Asamoah said KNUST's journey "from Excellence to Eminence" requires the collective commitment of every member of the University community through teaching, research, innovation, administration and service. He encouraged contestants to compete with confidence, integrity and mutual respect, noting that the competition was as much about discipline and teamwork as it was about winning.
Speaking after the victory, Agyekum Richmond, a fourth-year Bachelor of Science Nursing student, attributed the team's success to months of rigorous preparation. He said the team advanced through departmental, school and faculty-level contests before qualifying to represent the College of Health Sciences at the University level. Members were provided with extensive learning materials and dedicated considerable time to studying ahead of the competition.
"The preparation was intense, so although we are grateful to have won, we are not surprised by the outcome because we prepared thoroughly," he said.
His teammate, Ekow Sam-Awortwi, a fifth-year Bachelor of Science Human Biology student, also credited the victory to teamwork and extensive preparation. He said although some questions were challenging, the team's commitment to learning and the support received throughout the selection process enabled them to excel.
"This victory belongs to the entire team. It shows that despite our diverse backgrounds, we can come together and achieve something remarkable," he said.
The competition was conducted in three rounds. Contestants answered questions on KNUST's history and milestones, the life and vision of Ghana's first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's national heritage, and current affairs covering science, technology, health, climate change, sports and international developments.
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