Representatives from the Heriat Watt University in Edinburgh, Department of Mathematics, Canada have visited the Vice-Chancellor to brief him on their initiative to set up a training school for Mathematics students of the University in both Masters and PhD programmes for a duration of one and two years respectively.

Professor E. K. A. Allotey, the leader of the delegation, emphasized that, admissions would be opened to both Ghanaian and international applicants into the three Universities including; University of Ghana, University of Cape Coast and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

The delegation as well informed the Vice - Chancellor on their intention of putting the institutions involved on a neutral ground, which according to them, would comprise local staff to teach and supervise the students which they believe, would make them play important roles.

Professor Allotey affirmed that, the programme would be in three levels with a board of trustees and Council from Canada who would oversee the project. The delegation promised the Vice-Chancellor of their unflinching support for the project on the international front, thus, outreach programs would be organized for teachers in the Senior High Schools.

Dr. Bernd Schroers assured the Vice-Chancellor of the readily available platforms cited in Kumasi backed by very simple concepts. Professor Ellis mentioned that, the project would create opportunities for more students and lecturers to effectively conduct more research activities. Pleased with the initiative, he said that, the programme is of interest to the University and pledged his total support for the project.

Arun Sharka, the Project Director, AIMS - NEI was present.