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.
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 Rohde & Schwarz Radio Frequency (RF) and Microwave Research Centre, equipped with advanced technology worth €1 million, has officially opened at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to strengthen engineering and technology research.
The Directorate of Student Affairs (DoSA) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has held its inaugural DoSA Day to showcase its initiatives and highlight the collaborative role of stakeholders in advancing sustainable student well-being.
A new study has identified vital corridors for the survival of Ghana's endangered forest elephants, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts to combat habitat loss.
Professor Dadson Awunyo-Vitor, Provost of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Mrs. Hannah Adom Eyison, Assistant Grants and Research Manager at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, have been selected as fellows for the University Administration Support Program (UASP) Research Management Fellowship.
Mrs. Bernice Asamoah, Divisional Head at OmniBSIC Bank, has donated five brand-new laptops to the Support One Needy Student with One Laptop dubbed the ‘SONSOL Project.’
A decade-long collaboration between the Africa Health Collaborative (AHC), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), and the University of Toronto (U of T) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation is transforming primary healthcare training in Ghana, equipping frontline healthcare workers with specialized skills.
A new study has revealed that Ghanaian nurses and midwives pursuing graduate education without study leave struggle to balance work, family, and personal life, often neglecting their husbands and children to meet academic demands.
KNUST alumni and game designer and immersive technology expert Anthony Acheampong has developed The Silent Classroom, a virtual reality (VR) game designed to transform the way people learn American Sign Language (ASL).
Beyond their nutritional benefits, shellfish play a crucial economic role in Ghana, significantly contributing to the fisheries sector. However, the shellfish fishery of the Keta Lagoon has been largely overlooked and is gradually being forgotten.
The Sports Directorate of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has launched its first-ever Freshmen Games, a competition designed to unearth and showcase the sporting talents of the university's first-year students.
KNUST’s Professor (Mrs.) Cynthia Amaning Danquah remains committed to fostering a research culture in Ghana that encourages young academics to stay and build sustainable careers. Through her work, she is not only contributing to the fight against antibiotic resistance but also shaping the future of Ghanaian science.
Emeritus Professor Kwasi Kwafo Adarkwa, former Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has been vocal on several critical national issues, from the impact of Ghana’s Free Senior High School (SHS) policy on tertiary education to social reintegration and transport safety.
The Department of Physics at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and GHACEM Limited have reaffirmed their commitment to their long-standing research collaboration on using cement as a shielding material in radiological applications.
Researchers at the Distributed IoT Platforms, Privacy and Edge-Intelligence Research Lab (DIPPER Lab) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have achieved a major feat in IoT (Internet of Things) technology.
Thirty primary health personnel from across the country have been selected for this year’s Community-based Health Entrepreneurship course., an initiative aimed at fostering health entrepreneurship and innovation.
This year’s International Women’s Day, is under the theme “Accelerating Action”. The global community is called to take proactive steps toward achieving gender equality. At the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), this message resonates deeply with women who continue to break barriers and drive change in various fields.
KNUST Basic School introduced hula hooping about four years ago, initially targeting younger children due to their natural flexibility. At first glance, it might seem like just another playground activity: Children spinning colourful hoops around their waists, laughing as they compete to see who can keep theirs up the longest.
The Department of Language and Communication Sciences at KNUST recently hosted its second special seminar series, focusing on the intersection of language, communication, and climate change. The event brought together experts, researchers, and students to explore how climate change is reshaping linguistic expression and the need for interdisciplinary collaboration.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has welcomed a delegation from the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Foundation at the Council Chamber. The visit aimed to strengthen collaboration between the two institutions, particularly in integrating the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award into the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST.
Raymond Erskine ('20), a Ph.D. student in Biological Sciences at Clemson University, has been named one of the ten recipients of the 2025 Katherine S.
Sunda International has donated hygiene essentials worth approximately GHS 10,000 to the Hygiene Essentials Bank of the Directorate of Students’ Affairs (DoSA) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The donation included 25 boxes of sanitary pads, 10 bags of detergent, and 5 boxes of soap.
Third-year Food Science and Technology students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, have received specialized training in science communication.
A partnership between Arizona State University (ASU) and KNUST, through the USAID-funded CARISCA initiative, is transforming African supply chains, boosting local economies, and strengthening U.S. trade ties by leveraging academic expertise and fostering innovation in key sectors like healthcare and agriculture.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has commemorated Ghana's 68th Independence Day with a vibrant celebration at the Independence Hall.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) School of Medical Sciences (SMS) has planted over 300 seedlings at the medical enclave in Boadi as part of activities leading up to its 50th anniversary.
The Registrar’s Offices Training and Seminar Series Committee of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has organized a seminar for senior members of the Registrar’s Offices on the proceedings of examination malpractices.
The KNUST Basic School has held its inaugural Sections Day, a special event to honour past and present Vice-Chancellors of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi.
At the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, fashion is more than just clothing, it’s a statement of identity, professionalism, and personal expression. The campus is a vibrant runway where students showcase their uniqueness and unity, from faculty-specific dress codes to individual style choices.
The TCC International Centre for Innovation, Manufacturing, Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship in collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology are set to develop technology for transforming aquatic weeds into briquettes under the VISTA project.
Samuel Atta Tonyemevor, a dietitian, has emphasized the critical role of a well-balanced diet in supporting energy levels, cognitive function, and weight management, particularly for desk workers facing unique health challenges.
The KNUST College of Engineering (CoE) has marked World Engineering Day 2025 with a significant event at the Kumaplay Auditorium, recognizing the hard work, dedication, and achievements of past engineers.
Despite one of the harshest snowstorms in years, a delegation from the Africa Health Collaborative at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) arrived in Uxbridge, Ontario, to join their counterparts at the University of Toronto (U of T) for a celebration of their ongoing global health partnership.
Born and raised in Ghana, Godwin Boakye has come a long way from the classrooms of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to becoming a Mastercard Foundation Scholar at the University of Toronto, where he is pursuing a Master of Biotechnology (MBiotech) degree. His sights are set on a future in the biopharmaceutical industry.
The Integrated Metal Production and Fabrication Unit in the Department of Indigenous Art and Technology at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has unveiled one of their manually operated scooter that celebrates Ghana’s rich cultural heritage.
A delegation from the Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB), led by its Managing Director, Mr. Farihan Alhassan, paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has hosted the Vice-Chancellor of Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE), Zimbabwe, at the University’s Council Chamber.
Miss Akosua Afriyie Boakye, an MPhil candidate in Educational Planning and Administration, is advocating for the development of holistic implementation strategies to ensure the effective and quality enforcement of institutional policies at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
The management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) warmly welcomed a delegation from Heritage Christian University (HCU), a former affiliate, at the Council Chamber. The delegation, led by the President of Heritage Christian University, Dr. Samuel Twumasi-Ankrah, expressed gratitude for the longstanding relationship between the two institutions.
The KNUST TCC Centre for Innovation, Manufacturing, and Technology Transfer (TCC-CIMET) has equipped students of Weweso M/A JHS with hands-on demonstrations of engineering concepts and the Internet of Things (IoT) at a workshop.
Professor Francis Martinson, a distinguished academic and medical researcher, has presented a commemorative plaque listing the 26 individuals who formed the institution’s pioneering class of the KNUST Medical School in 1975.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has hosted the National Education Forum Zonal Stakeholder Engagement Series. The forum which is under the theme "Transforming Education for a Sustainable Future," aimed to prepare Ghana's youth for further education, the workforce, and lifelong learning as responsible adults.
The staff of the Directorate of Students' Affairs (DoSA) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, have benefitted from a training session on cybersecurity, social engineering, and best practices.
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaborations between the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and the University of Toronto under the Africa Health Collaborative (AHC) project, a delegation from KNUST has undert
The Mecca Road/Bridge serves as the heartbeat of student movement on campus. On any given morning between 7:00 and 9:00 AM, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) comes alive with a rhythmic tide of students making their way from halls and hostels to lecture halls.
Ghanaian mathematical physicist Prof. Francis Ampenyin Allotey (1932-2017) is credited with developing what is known as the Allotey Formalism. However, despite its significance, there is surprisingly little information available online about his achievement.
Beatrice Alagah, a second-year BSc Human Resources Management student, didn’t spend her vacation the way most freshmen do when transitioning into their second year. Instead of relaxing, she spent her break helping her mother, a local porridge seller, who also happens to be her employer.
The British High Commission in Accra, in collaboration with the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Lab (RAIL) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and the Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology (MEST), has organized a 5-day worksh
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has welcomed a team from the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation. The Foundation is commited to supporting brilliant but needy students. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded over 2,000 scholarships, with 58 KNUST students currently benefiting.
