The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor Christian Agyare, has reaffirmed the University's commitment to supporting initiatives that promote the participation of women and girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
Professor Agyare gave the assurance when the leadership of Women in Science, Technology and Mathematics Ghana (WiSTEMGh-KNUST) paid a courtesy call on him to congratulate him on his appointment and discuss the group's activities and initiatives.
The delegation, led by the President, Professor (Mrs) Ibok Oduro described the visit as an opportunity to celebrate his achievement and reaffirm its support for his administration.
Professor (Mrs) Oduro highlighted WiSTEM-KNUST flagship Girls' Camp, which seeks to inspire young girls to develop an interest in STEM and consider careers in science and technology. The programme, which has grown significantly over the years, continues to attract interest from schools.
She announced plans for the next edition of the Girls' Camp, scheduled for the first week of September 2026, and expressed the hope that the Vice-Chancellor would join the programme.
Professor (Mrs.) Augustina Sylverken also shared some of the support the WiSTEM-KNUST has received from corporate partners towards its STEM initiatives and expressed its desire to strengthen such collaborations to enable it to expand its programmes and reach more young girls. The delegation seized the opportunity to appeal for suitable office accommodation to facilitate its activities and enhance its visibility on campus.
In response, the Vice-Chancellor expressed appreciation to the delegation for the visit and for the support, prayers and encouragement extended to him since his appointment.
Professor Agyare said his longstanding relationship with members of the group provided a strong foundation for continued collaboration and assured them of his administration's support for their activities within the University's mandate and available resources.
He particularly commended the group's efforts to encourage girls to pursue STEM education and careers and encouraged them to continue developing innovative initiatives and to engage his office with ideas that could contribute to the University's development.
“Our doors are open. If you see something here or elsewhere that you think we can replicate or implement and you think it is going to benefit the University, do not hesitate,” he said.
He further advised the group to continue exploring collaborations with organisations whose interests align with the promotion of STEM education and the empowerment of girls, adding that such partnerships could help broaden the impact of its programmes.
Professor Agyare said the University would also explore ways of supporting WiSTEM-KNUST's activities through relevant University structures and external partnerships.
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