Smartphones have become indispensable tools for university students, connecting them to information, entertainment, and social networks. However, a new study by the Department of Physiotherapy and Sports Science at KNUST has revealed a troubling correlation between excessive smartphone use and declining physical and mental well-being.
Graduate students in the Food Science and Technology Department of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have developed an innovative coconut packaging solution that combines fresh coconut water with its nutrient-dense hard meat in a single convenient product.
Twenty-five primary healthcare workers have received strategic leadership training from the Africa Health Collaborative, KNUST, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
The phrase "I love you," often a foundation of relationships, might inadvertently contribute to intimate partner violence.
Researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have developed a smarter way for artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze high-resolution images without losing important details.
The Ghana Muslim Students’ Association (GMSA) at KNUST concluded their Eid al-Fitr celebrations with a football tournament at the KNUST Maa Joe Stadium. The event, designed to foster unity among members, featured exciting matches between student groups.
The Selection Committee of the Special Excellence Awards Scheme has paid a courtesy visit to former Registrar, Mrs. Sophia Quarshie-Sam, to formally introduce the initiative and discuss its implementation plans. This visit followed an earlier letter from the committee, indicating their intention to schedule a physical meeting.
Hair relaxers, used by many Black women for sleek, straight hair, may pose a significant breast cancer risk.
Final-year Food Science and Technology students at KNUST have created a new bread using fonio, a nutrient-rich and gluten-free grain. This project, a requirement for their Food Product Development course, aims to provide a healthier alternative to traditional wheat bread.
Vice-Chancellor of KNUST, Professor Rita Akosua Dickson has welcomed a delegation from the University of Seychelles (UniSey), led by Vice-Chancellor Ms. Joëlle Perreau, at the Council Chamber.
The Public Relations Office of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Student Representative Council (SRC) has organized the Public Relations Summit 2025 to enhance communication skills among student communicators.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative (Nkabom) project, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has brought together faculty members to strengthen collaboration in developing a skilled workforce for Ghana’s agri-food sector.
As part of its 20th-anniversary celebrations, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) School of Business (KSB) has organized a symposium on the role of business schools in a science and technology university.
The Brew Hammond Energy Centre, in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) (an arm of the World Bank Group), has organized a two-day workshop aimed at training Fellows on the design and certification of green and efficient buildings.
In line with the Vice-Chancellor's "1 Department 1 Startup Entrepreneurship Initiative," KNUST organized a workshop aimed at providing departmental entrepreneurs with practical skills to develop comprehensive business plans for new ventures and strategic plans for existing businesses.
The Africa Health Collaborative, KNUST, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has conducted a workshop for its MSc. Health Entrepreneurship (Cohort II) students, focusing on intellectual property (IP) protection, regulatory issues in health facilities, food and drugs, and business management.
New research by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and the University of South Florida has found a strong link between poor nutrition and the progression of lymphatic filariasis (LF), a mosquito-borne disease.
The Ghana Goals Project, under the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has commissioned electric cookers (e-cookers) in selected senior high schools in the Ashanti Region as part of efforts to promote clean cooking technologies and reduce reliance on traditional biomass fuels.
The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, in collaboration with the National Insurance Commission (NIC), has organized a symposium under the theme “Bridging the Gap: Regulatory Expectations and Career Readiness in the Insurance Industry.”
A delegation from the Ghana Institute of Architects (GIA), led by its President, Mr. Tony Asare, has paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson.
The KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative (Nkabom) project, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has further strengthened its partnerships by engaging a diverse group of agricultural stakeholders.
The KNUST School of Dentistry has received a donation of dental equipment from Mr. Sulemana Kamal, a parent of a first-year dentistry student. The donation includes three Lingchen Dental Chairs, two additional compressors, and a mobile dentist element for outreach programs.
From the ceramics studios of KNUST to prestigious galleries in New York, Eugene Ofori Agyei (B.A.'18) has carved a path that defies convention and celebrates the transformative power of art. His journey, from a curious student in Kumasi to an internationally recognized artist and educator, is a testament to resilience, passion, and the enduring influence of his KNUST roots.
The Ghana GOALS Project, under the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has commissioned a 35 kW solar PV mini-grid facility with hybrid inverters and lithium-ion batteries at Onaa community in the Juaben Municipality in the Ashanti region.
Professor Winston Wole Soboyejo, President of the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute, USA, has emphasized the need for African countries to better harness the continent’s abundant energy resources. In a public lecture organised by the College of Engineering KNUST, Prof. Soboyejo highlighted the immense, yet underutilized, energy reserves across Africa.
The Money Plant and its vines weave through time and space, adorning the offices of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
A new study by researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has revealed that the African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) can triple its air-breathing rate when exposed to high levels of carbon dioxide in water.
A KNUST delegation, led by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mrs. Rita Akosua Dickson, participated in an Association of African Universities (AAU) workshop in Mauritius, focused on enhancing safety and security in African universities.
Two students from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Henschel Tabi Frempong-Manso and Benedict Ofori Debrah, have been recognized among the top three winners of the prestigious WAEC International Excellence Award for their outstanding performance in the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has launched the Africa Breast Cancer Screening (ABCS) study to promote early detection and reduce the mortality rate of breast cancer among African women.
The Department of Computer Science at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in collaboration with Transfer Multisort Elektronik (TME) Education, has successfully hosted Arduino Day 2025, a two-day event aimed at equipping participants with practical skills in electronics, microcontroller programming, and hardware prototyping using Arduino-based educational boards.
The KNUST Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative (Nkabom) project, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has convened key stakeholders from academic and research institutions to strengthen collaborative efforts in developing a skilled workforce for Ghana's agri-food sector.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering academic creativity while safeguarding scholars’ intellectual rights through its Copyright Policy.
A team from the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering has been crowned champions of the "Pendown Challenge 2025," a debate competition organized by the Ghana Engineering Students Association General Secretary's Office in collaboration with the KNUST Debate Club.
Emeritus Professor Kwasi Kwafo Adarkwa, former Vice-Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has launched his autobiography, "Against All Odds". The book chronicles the distinguished academic’s life journey, highlighting his challenges, achievements, and contributions to higher education and national development.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) School of Business (KSB) has launched its 20th Anniversary celebrations, themed “20 Years of Excellence in Business Education: Building Capability and Resilience for Sustainable Development.” The event brought together academia, industry leaders, alumni, and students to reflect on the institution’s two-decade journey.
Growing up in a typical Ghanaian household, many of us believed that cassava leaves were meant only for animal feed and never considered them fit for human consumption. However, little did we know that these leaves are rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has launched the Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative (Nkabom) project to tackle youth unemployment in the nutrition and agri-food sector.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), through its Affiliations Office and E-Learning Centre, has launched a three-day virtual workshop aimed at equipping lecturers and tutors from its affiliate institutions with essential digital teaching tools and strategies for effective online instruction.
A team from the Distributed IoT Platforms, Privacy and Edge-Intelligence Research (DIPPER) Lab at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), and Sesi Technologies has developed FarmSense, a smart farming tool that uses sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to help farmers predict crop yields.
The Minerals Development Fund (MDF) and Tenglong Group have engaged with the management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, to present a proposal for the construction of a 20,000-room hostel facility aimed at addressing student accommodation challenges.
The Selection Committee of the Special Excellence Awards Scheme visited the family of the late Mr. Kobby Yebo-Okrah to seek their endorsement for the initiative. The visit provided an opportunity to brief the family on the scheme's objectives and obtain their approval for the university to proceed with its implementation.
The University Health Services has officially launched World Oral Health Week 2025, kicking off a year-long campaign dedicated to promoting oral health awareness and preventative care.
Prostate cancer is a serious health problem for men around the world. Doctors know that things like being overweight, having high cholesterol, and a high PSA blood test result can increase the risk. In some parts of West Africa, where people drink a lot of green tea, prostate cancer is less common. Scientists wanted to see if green tea might be helping to lower the risk.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) School of Veterinary Medicine has launched the Bee Health Club to safeguard Ghana's honey production and address the challenges posed by illegal mining, commonly known as "galamsey."
The Filariasis team at the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research into Tropical Medicine (KCCR), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has conducted a foot-care hygiene workshop for over 190 healthcare personnel from Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds in the Kassena Nankana East Municipal and Kassena Nankana We
The Filariasis team at the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research into Tropical Medicine (KCCR) of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has opened two Elephantiasis Management clinics in the Upper East Region of Ghana.
Student health and well-being have always been a priority at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi. In line with this commitment, the Directorate of Student Affairs (DoSA) launched the Hygiene Essential Bank (HEB) initiative to provide students with essential hygiene products to support their health and wellness.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has officially welcomed its first-year international regular and exchange students for the 2024/2025 academic year at the annual Akwaaba Night celebration.
The Akwaaba Night at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is always a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity, but this year’s edition held an extra special highlight: the Cameroon Fashion Parade.
