The College of Science at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi is expanding its international partnerships following an engagement visit by its Provost, Prof. Phillip Antwi-Agyei, to the University of York.

During the visit, Prof. Antwi-Agyei held strategic discussions with the Head of the Department of Environment and Geography at York, Prof. Claire Hughes, and the Director for Partnership and Engagement, Dr. Truzaar Dordi, as part of efforts to deepen collaboration between the two institutions.

The engagement focused on strengthening academic and research linkages between the College of Science’s Department of Environment Science and York’s Department of Environment and Geography.

Both sides identified strong alignment in key areas, including climate adaptation, circular economy and waste, human geography, water systems, and energy.

As part of the visit, the College explored opportunities to initiate a virtual platform that would connect faculty members from both institutions, enabling knowledge exchange and the development of joint research initiatives.

A major highlight of the discussions was the proposed 3+M progression pathway, which presents a structured opportunity for students of the College of Science to advance their studies at the University of York.

The visit also opened avenues for student collaboration on global sustainability challenges, with potential participation in York’s Introduction to Global Challenges module and Sustainability Clinic, both designed to provide interdisciplinary and practical learning experiences.

Beyond these engagements, Prof. Antwi-Agyei held further discussions with the Departments of Biology, Computer Science, and Mathematics at the University of York to explore broader areas of academic cooperation.

He also met with Prof. Ian Hitchcock, Director of the York Biomedical Research Institute, where discussions focused on potential research collaborations in areas including neglected tropical diseases, infectious and pathogenic diseases, and cancer biology.

The engagement reflects the College of Science’s continued commitment to building strategic international partnerships that enhance research, expand student opportunities, and contribute to addressing global environmental challenges.