Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), through its E-Learning Centre, has partnered with Google for Education to deploy Google Gemini AI tools across the university community.

Under the agreement, Google will provide 95,000 Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals licences, giving students, academic staff and administrative staff access to Gemini and Gemini Notebook.

The initiative expands the university's digital learning infrastructure by integrating AI-powered tools into teaching, learning, research and administrative workflows.

The University's Information Technology Services (UITS) configured directory integration and Single Sign-On (SSO), allowing users to access Google services using their existing KNUST credentials without creating separate accounts.

According to the university, Gemini and Gemini Notebook are provided under Google's Core Services framework, meaning institutional research data, student records and operational data are not used to train public AI models. Access is restricted to authorised members of the university community.

The partnership includes a capacity-building programme to support the adoption of the AI tools.

Virtual training sessions for faculty members are scheduled to begin in late September 2026, while an in-person Gemini Academy is planned for November 2026 to train selected educators and technical staff on integrating AI into teaching and research.

Google and KNUST technical teams are also working to integrate Gemini into the university's Moodle-based Learning Management System (LMS).

The partnership was initiated and led by Ing. Prof. Emmanuel Kofi Akowuah, Director of the KNUST E-Learning Centre, who coordinated the collaboration.

The implementation was supported by Mr. Emmanuel Afful, Director of the University Information Technology Services (UITS), with technical leadership provided by Mr. Richard Kason Ansah, System Analyst and Head of Systems.

The UITS team also configured the directory integration and Single Sign-On (SSO), enabling members of the university community to access Google services using their existing KNUST credentials.

"As Director of the E-Learning Centre, I will continue to lead activities under this partnership to ensure that KNUST transforms teaching, learning, research and innovation through the adoption of cutting-edge Google AI tools," said Ing. Prof. Emmanuel Kofi Akowuah.

The partnership also provides eligible student entrepreneurs and founders with access to the Google for Startups Cloud Program and Google Cloud credits to support innovation and technology development.

Story: Emmanuel Kwasi Debrah