Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) have discussed potential collaboration in emerging technologies and ways to expand the university’s computing capacity.

The discussions took place during a courtesy call by Mr Martin Gastal, CERN’s Advisor for Relations with Ghana, on the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Christian Agyare, following engagements with KNUST researchers.

Mr Gastal expressed CERN’s willingness to help KNUST develop expertise in emerging technologies. The discussions also covered possible support to strengthen the university’s computing infrastructure for advanced research, scientific data processing and academic activities.

Prof. Agyare reaffirmed KNUST’s readiness to collaborate with CERN, saying international partnerships were important to expanding research opportunities, promoting innovation and strengthening the university’s technical capacity.

He welcomed the prospect of CERN’s support and expressed interest in opportunities to improve KNUST’s computing capabilities for advanced research.

Story: Edwin Opoku-Agyemang