The Department of Architecture at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has earned major recognition at the Ghana Institute of Architects (GIA) Annual General Meeting held in Cape Coast from November 13–15, 2025, following a presentation on its landmark digital heritage project.
Ghanaian entrepreneur and investor, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, has pledged an annual scholarship to support brilliant but financially challenged students at the KNUST School of Business.
The University Library System of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has outlined bold plans to modernise its operations and strengthen support for teaching, learning and research in the digital era, following a stakeholder engagement organised in collaboration with the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA), KNUST Chapter.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has appointed Professor Lawrence Sheringham Borquaye as Head of the Central Laboratory, the university’s flagship shared scientific facility that hosts advanced analytical instruments for teaching and research.
The Provost of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), Professor Dadson Awunyo-Vitor, has underscored the importance of translating classroom knowledge and experiences into practical solutions for real-world challenges.
Long nights of practical work, financial difficulty and a commitment to helping struggling course mates shaped the journey of Richard Kitcher Tetteh, who has been named valedictorian of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at KNUST with a CWA of 80.77.
The Provost of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CoHSS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Charles Marfo, has announced the establishment of a new annual award for the Best Graduating Student from the Faculty of Law.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Obuasi Municipal Assembly (OMA), formalizing a strategic partnership aimed at advancing development, innovation, and capacity building within the municipality.
The School of Medical Sciences (SMS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has received a GH₵72,000 donation from the Class of 2002 to support the SMS Alumni Legacy Project.
With late nights of study, strict discipline and what she calls a “progressive mindset,” Emmanuella Kumi has emerged as the Valedictorian of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, graduating with a CWA of 86.42. She completes her BA in Economics as the only female valedictorian at KNUST’s 59th Congregation.
The Ghana Photonics and Optics Laboratory (GPOL) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has embarked on a photonics outreach initiative across Accra, equipping young learners in underserved schools with practical science experiences.
The new Director of the KNUST E-Learning Centre, Prof. Emmanuel Kofi Akowuah, has outlined his plans for the Centre in a conversation that explored his background, leadership approach, and expectations for the future of digital learning at the university.
Wisdom Selasie Degbey, a staff member at Ghana’s Ministry of Interior who overcame severe health challenges during his studies, has been named valedictorian of the Institute of Distance Learning (IDL) at the 59th congregation of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA), KNUST Chapter, has congratulated 29 of its members on their elevation to higher ranks across various departments of the University.
KNUST agricultural engineer and inventor of the Tek cassava harvester, Prof. Emmanuel Y. H. Bobobee has received the Africa Industry Excellence Award (AIEA) for his contribution to advancing cassava mechanisation across the continent. The award was presented in Abuja during the second edition of the Africa Cassava Conference (ACC 2025).
The Institute of Distance Learning (IDL) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has rolled out its first set of professional add-on certificate courses: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Drone Technology, offered at highly discounted rates to enrich students’ professional profiles and enhance employability.
A gruelling battle with Quantum Chemistry in her third year became the turning point that propelled Sandra Asante, a BSc Chemistry student, to graduate as the best female student from the College of Science with a Cumulative Weighted Average (C.W.A) of 82.60.
For Ebenezer Appiah Odei, the Valedictorian of the College of Science at KNUST, success was never about chasing perfection, it was about staying consistent. Ebenezer, who graduated with a BSc in Actuarial Science and a Cumulative Weighted Average (CWA) of 88.06, said his approach to learning was driven by steady progress, discipline and long-term focus.
The Provost of the College of Science, Prof. Philip Antwi-Agyei, has encouraged the 2025 graduating class to view their degrees not as a finish line, but as the beginning of a lifelong journey of discovery.
Prof. Benjamin Emikpe, Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has been elected a Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences (FAAS). The announcement follows a highly competitive and rigorous selection process by the AAS Governing Council for the 2025 Fellowship cohort.
When a student intern collapsed unexpectedly on campus, the KNUST Hospital Emergency Unit responded with remarkable speed and precision. What unfolded behind the bright orange partitions was an emergency care system functioning exactly as designed.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has hosted a national HAQAA3 Dissemination Workshop to strengthen the adoption of the African Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance (ASG-QA) across Ghana’s tertiary institutions.
The KNUST E-Learning Centre has taken delivery of two new drones from the Agri-Impact team to strengthen its drone training capacity under the HAPPY Programme. The equipment was handed over by Prof. Nana Ewusi Mensah, project lead for the E-Agripreneur initiative.
The KNUST E-Learning Centre has announced a new strategy aimed at redefining its role in digital education and positioning itself as a leader in educational technology on the continent.
At the College of Health Sciences, Nereus Mensah Gyasi has emerged as Valedictorian, graduating from the Department of Disability and Rehabilitation Studies with a Cumulative Weighted Average (CWA) of 80.50. Nereus’ academic journey was shaped by a deeply personal story. Both of his parents live with disabilities.
The Provost of the KNUST College of Health Sciences, Prof. Christian Agyare, has called on the 2025 graduating class to let humility, empathy and integrity guide their professional practice as they enter the health sector.
The Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Prof. David Asamoah, and the leadership of the University’s Confucius Institute have been hosted at the Huawei Research Institute in Beijing.
The College of Engineering has unveiled a new Quantum Computing and Assistive Technology Laboratory, designed to position Ghanaian and African scientists at the forefront of breakthroughs in quantum science, quantum engineering and assistive technologies.
A former General Arts student who self-studied Physics and Chemistry to pursue engineering has defied the odds to emerge as Valedictorian of the College of Engineering, graduating with a CWA of 86.75.
Ghana’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Kojo Bonsu, has announced plans to launch a Generation-Z Artificial Intelligence Club for tertiary students in Ghana to strengthen digital capacity and AI skills among young people.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Library has taken a frontline role in strengthening copyright compliance across Ghana’s tertiary education sector, partnering with the Reproduction Rights Organisation of Ghana (COPYGHANA) and the International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organisations (IFRRO) to train universities on collective licensing and responsible use o
The College of Art and Built Environment (CABE) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has lauded the outstanding academic achievements, creativity and resilience of the 2025 graduating class at the University’s 59th Congregation.
Financial constraints had pushed For Felix Quaicoe Baidoo out of school once; he thought it was the end until the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST stepped in.
The TCC International Centre for Innovation, Manufacturing, Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship (TCC-CIMET) has taken a major step in strengthening its international partnerships by exploring a strategic collaboration with the Aalto University Fabrication Lab in Finland.
The Centre for Settlement Studies (CSS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has completed two professional short courses aimed at equipping the built-environment sector with critical skills for climate adaptation and low-carbon building.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology's (KNUST) committee drafting the next Strategic Plan has visited the E-Learning Centre to gather input on integrating digital learning into the university’s future.
Dr. Benjamin Appiah Osei, a lecturer at the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Studies at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has received the Tourism Innovation & Technology Award (Individual Category) at the 25th National Tourism Awards organised by the Ghana Tourism Authority.
The KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative), has rolled out its maiden Entrepreneurship Intervention Training (EIT) for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Ghana.
The KNUST E-Learning Centre has been appointed to the advisory board of the Business Outsourcing Services Association of Ghana (BOSAG) as the association rolls out a five-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening the outsourcing industry and creating 100,000 jobs by 2030.
For years, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi relied on traditional paper-based examinations, printed booklets, manual marking and weeks of result processing. Now, the University is transitioning to computer-based examinations (CBEs), reflecting not only a change in examination format but a shift in how learning and assessment are organised.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Professor Mrs. Rita Akosua Dickson, has described the university’s decade-long collaboration with the Technical University of Delft (TU Delft) as “a marriage for life”, built on trust, shared purpose and a commitment to solving real-world problems.
The Academic Affairs Division of the Registrar’s Offices at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has held a send-off and recognition event for staff who have been transferred or promoted during the year.
Food remains one of the most fundamental needs of human life, supplying nutrients that support growth, repair the body, and regulate vital biological processes.
The KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative) has expanded its Trainer of Trainers (ToT) initiative to 30 students of the Kwadaso Agricultural College in the Ashanti Region.
Director of the Office of Grants and Research, Professor Jerry John Kponyo says Ghana must take a deliberate and sustained approach to investing in science, technology and innovation (STI) if it hopes to drive national development and match the progress of leading economies.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has unveiled a new collection of branded photo props to boost visibility and enhance the celebratory atmosphere ahead of its 59th Congregation slated for November 2025.
The Confucius Institute at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has held a send-off ceremony to bid farewell and express appreciation to its Chinese Director, Professor Su Zibo, for his immense contribution to the growth of Chinese language and culture at the University.
The Admissions Team of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has urged prospective applicants to select programmes that align with their academic strengths and long-term career goals.
Former Pro Vice-Chancellor of KNUST, Professor Ellis Owusu-Dabo, has underscored the need for Africa to translate its growing scientific output into tangible healthcare solutions capable of transforming lives across the continent.
Ghana must adopt new partnership models and strategic frameworks to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry if it hopes to become a regional hub for vaccine production, Prof. Mohamed Mutocheluh of the Department of Clinical Microbiology at KNUST has said.
