The University Information Technology Services (UITS) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has successfully held its annual six-week bootcamp designed to provide Senior High School leavers, university students, and IT enthusiasts with practical digital skills and hands-on experience in emerging technologies.
Every year on October 17, the world observes the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. It is a moment to reflect on how societies can restore dignity through inclusive progress.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative), has completed a 10-day agribusiness training for students of Wenchi Agricultural College in the Bono Region to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in agriculture.
As the world marks World Food Day, Ghanaians are feeling the bite of rising food costs, even in the simplest meals once meant for the poor. "Kofi Brokeman", the beloved roasted plantain and groundnut combo has become a luxury for many who once depended on it as an affordable snack.
Peellnnova Limited Company, a student-founded startup from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi continues to make waves both locally and internationally with its innovative mosquito-repelling products made from fruit peel and wood waste.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, and the Federal Republic of Germany have reaffirmed their longstanding partnership and pledged to deepen cooperation in academic and research initiatives.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Wellness Centre, in collaboration with University Health Services, has rolled out a campus-wide health screening initiative targeting staff across all colleges and units, focusing on early detection of conditions such as high blood sugar, kidney dysfunction, and lipid imbalances.
Research on human settlements and sustainable urban development in Africa is set to benefit from a new collaboration between the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi and the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST).
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has hosted the 2nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Ghana Association for Food Scientists and Technologists (GhAFoST), which brought together researchers, policymakers, and industry experts to explore ways of improving Ghana’s food systems and ensuring sustainability.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has held the 4th Pan-African Artificial Intelligence and Smart Systems Conference (PAAISS) to build a sustainable, inclusive, and responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem for Africa.
Women in academia have been encouraged to cultivate confidence, emotional intelligence, and effective communication as essential tools for leadership and career advancement.
Research findings presented at the Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) annual workshop in Accra highlighted community land use in solar projects and the financial feasibility of biomass energy as potential pathways to support Ghana’s energy transition.
A new study by researchers at the School of Public Health, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has found that nine out of ten fishermen in Ghana’s Western Region have suffered injuries while fishing near oil and gas areas.
The KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-Food Collaborative, under the Mastercard Foundation’s Nkabom Collaborative Project, is deepening its impact on agricultural education through the extension of its transformative agribusiness training to the Damongo Agricultural College (DAC) in the Savannah Region.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi and the Kingdom of Denmark are exploring deeper collaboration on clean water distribution and climate action, following a visit by Denmark’s Ambassador, Jakob Linulf, to the university.
The General Manager of KNUST’s Focus FM and Morning Show Host at Nhyira FM, Nana Kwadwo Jantuah, emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 5th Floodlights Media Excellence Awards 2025, clinching both the Radio Personality of the Year (Ashanti Region) and the coveted Media Personality of the Year awards.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has received a GH¢50,000 donation from JP Trustee Limited in support of the upcoming 11th KNUST Summer School. Presenting the cheque on behalf of the company, Mr. Joshua Larbi, Chief Business Officer, said the donation followed a request to support the 2025 Summer School.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, has expressed appreciation to retired staff often referred to as “senior citizens” of the University, for their invaluable contributions to the institution’s advancement.
“AkoFresh,” an agritech startup founded by Mathias Charles Yabe, an alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has officially launched a solar-powered cooling tricycle under the Cold Chain for Horticulture Project, funded by the Netherlands Embassy in Accra.
A new national study led by Dr. Laud Anthony Basing from the Department of Medical Diagnostics at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has revealed that many young Ghanaian women are unknowingly living with reproductive and sexually transmitted infections.
A distinguished alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Mr. Leslie Nkansa Osei-Bonsu, has been nominated as the new Mamponghene, succeeding the late Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, who passed away in April 2025 at the age of 86.
The Building Resilient Communities through Integrating Climate Adaptation with the SDGs in University Education and Research (BRIDGE) project, jointly implemented by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and RWTH Aachen University, has been recognised as a model initiative at the annual conference of German UNESCO Chairs in Wiesbaden, Germany.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in partnership with the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) and the Centre for Health System Strengthening (CfHSS), has commenced a two-week intensive training programme on Pathogen Discovery and Metagenomics for selected Ghana Health Service staff, Research Assistants, and KNUST PhD students.
A fifth-year medical student, Ama Achiaa Acheampong, has donated sanitary pads to pupils of Oforikrom M/A Junior High School as part of efforts to promote menstrual hygiene among young girls.
Latifa Teiya Fuseini, an alumna of the Faculty of Law at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has been named the Overall Best Graduating Student at the Ghana School of Law following her call to the Bar in 2025.
An Associate Professor of Architecture at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Prof. Daniel Duah, has completed a one-month visiting professorship in Inclusive Design at the University of Brescia, Italy. Prof. Duah’s research focuses on sustainable and inclusive built environments.
The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has held the maiden edition of the Data Science and Insurance Risk Analytics Conference, aimed at transforming risk and resilience through predictive analytics.
The KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, under the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative) has expanded its transformative Trainer of Trainers (ToT) programme to benefit 30 students from the Animal Health and Production College in Pong-Tamale.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, and the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) have honoured the life and legacy of Mr. Frederick Essien, affectionately known as Kwaboo, with a heartfelt Night of Tribute held at the Great Hall.
The Department of Hospitality and Tourism Studies at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has held its ‘Sip and Chat’ programme to promote socialization and strengthen relationships among members of the department.
The Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG), KNUST Chapter, has unveiled a newly established Research Commons aimed at enhancing research collaboration and academic engagement among postgraduate students.
The Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Professor David Asamoah, has held discussions with the Ambassador of Japan to Ghana, His Excellency Hiroshi Yoshimoto, on strengthening academic and research collaboration between KNUST and leading Japanese universities.
The Department of Health Policy, Management, and Economics at the School of Public Health, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in partnership with Zipline Ghana, a leading drone delivery service operator, has awarded a total of Ten Thousand dollars ($10,000) to support two innovative student-led research projects.
The Obuasi Municipal Assembly (OMA) is set to collaborate with the TCC International Center for Innovation, Manufacturing, Technology Transfer, and Entrepreneurship (TCC-CIMET) to establish the Obuasi Magazine.
The Distributed IoT-Platforms, Privacy and Edge-Intelligence Research (DIPPER Lab) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and Sesi Technologies have secured funding through the Research and Innovation Systems for Africa (RISA) Fund from UK International Development.
The community of Obogu, a cocoa-growing town near Juaso in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, is receiving psychological support after a road crash on July 28 claimed the lives of 16 young members of the Saviour Church returning from a church event in Accra.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative) has launched the first cohort of trainees under its Multi-Purpose Integrated Programme (MIP) for Community Youth in Agribusiness.
Dr. Dr. Seth Christopher Yaw Appiah, a Population Health and Demography expert and Senior Lecturer with the Sociology and Social Work department at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has been appointed Chair of the Governing Board of the Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA), Ghana.
The academic community of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has joined the nation in celebrating former Vice-Chancellor Professor Kwasi Obiri-Danso, following his appointment as Ghana’s High Commissioner to the Republic of India.
Some women are unhappy with their bodies after giving birth as a result of social pressure to regain an “ideal” figure, according to new research published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth.
Clinton Yeboah, a journalist with Luv FM and alumnus of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has been named a finalist for the 2025 West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards (WAMECA).
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has pledged a $10 million dedication fund to support the SMS @50 Legacy Project, a transformative initiative aimed at upgrading infrastructure and strengthening medical education at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has pledged to support the School of Medical Sciences (SMS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, in completing its teaching hospital.
A research team from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has successfully demonstrated that responsible prescribing practices can significantly reduce the misuse of antibiotics in Ghana.
The West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Land-use (WASCAL CCLU) at the College of Engineering of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi welcomes the Sixth cohort of students.
Prof. (Mrs.) Esi Awuah, a distinguished faculty of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has been appointed as Ghana’s Ambassador to Switzerland.
To step into the School of Medical Sciences in its 50th year is to walk into a living legacy. We are HB1, the Golden Jubilee Class, about 281 individuals drawn from different places, cultures, and even countries united by one calling: to be formed into doctors, leaders, and healers.
Dr Emmanuel Ahene of the Department of Computer Science, KNUST, has been awarded a three-year research grant to lead pioneering work on secure and privacy-preserving Artificial Intelligence (AI) by the office of Naval Research, Science and Technology, USA.
The Chairman of the Governing Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Akyamfoɔ Asafo Boakye Agyemang-Bonsu, has urged young scientists to see their work not only as a career but also as a patriotic duty critical to Ghana’s development.
The Wellness Centre at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has hosted a delegation from the University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale Campus, to exchange insights on establishing a similar facility.
