The School of Public Health has begun a three-day academic leadership training programme in partnership with Brunel University London. The training is part of efforts to implement the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two institutions.
The training brought together faculty members and academic leaders from both universities to strengthen leadership, improve research visibility, and promote long-term collaboration.
Professor Peter Agyei-Baffour, Dean of the School of Public Health, emphasized that the training directly reflects the objectives of the MoU.
“We are here to start activities within the MoU. One of the main highlights is we want to have exchange for staff and student. We want to see to write for a bigger grant and look out for other opportunity for mutual benefit.”
Professor Nana Anokye, a Professor of Health Economics at Brunel University of London, echoed the commitment to deepening collaboration, particularly in research.
“Joint publications using each other’s data, co-authored grants, and shared academic resources are part of our strategy to increase research impact through this partnership,” he said.
Professor Subhash Pokhrel, from Brunel University, delivered a session on research visibility and academic profiling. He emphasized that producing quality research must be accompanied by effective communication and outreach.
“Producing high-quality research alone is not sufficient, research visibility is a necessary condition to achieve impact. Clear and engaging communication can get your message across quickly and amplify your network,” he said.
“Research visibility matters because it attracts collaboration and amplifies impact for your research. It should be a deliberate, ongoing process.”
Professor Ellis Owusu-Dabo, former Pro Vice-Chancellor and faculty member at the School of Public Health, shared his experience on academic leadership.
“Work with people and own the job you do, groom mentees to get work done. Be meticulous. Mentor-mentee exposure is critical in leadership.”
The school’s longest-serving academic, Professor Anthony Adusei, also addressed the gathering, speaking on achieving a fulfilled academic life. Drawing from his personal experiences, he encouraged colleagues to pursue meaningful and committed careers in academia.
The training continues over the next two days, with sessions focused on strengthening institutional collaboration, building research capacity, and advancing academic leadership through the framework provided by the MoU.
