A group of students from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has developed and deployed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to help farmers detect diseases in maize crops. The innovation aims to reduce the impact of plant diseases and boost food production in Ghana.
When pigs' noses began hinting at a medical mystery, Charlotte Ama Tweneboa Adu knew she was onto something.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has expressed profound appreciation to Mr. John Hulede, Founder and Director of the Hulede Foundation, for the Foundation’s continued commitment to supporting brilliant but financially challenged students through scholarships, mentorship, and personal development initiatives.
Dr. Anthony Nsiah, a former Presidential Advisor on Health has emphasized the critical need for sustainable financing models to strengthen Ghana's primary healthcare system, describing it as the cornerstone of universal health coverage.
Former Vice-Chancellor of KNUST, Prof. William Otoo Ellis, has underscored the urgency of localized, context-driven solutions for Africa’s health systems. “This course is more than learning; it’s about building networks, sharing knowledge, and shaping Africa’s healthcare future,” he said.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has welcomed the 11th Cohort of Mastercard Foundation Scholars at the Vice-Chancellor’s Reception Dinner held at the Great Hall.
The Directorate of Student Affairs (DoSA), in collaboration with the Committee of Hall Administrators (CoHA), has organized a two-day training workshop for Traditional Hall Assistants, Hostel Managers and Assistants and off-Campus Security. .
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The Department of Industrial Art, Ceramic Section at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has hosted an art exhibition exploring complexities, contradictions, and emotional landscapes of human existence.
The In-Service Training and Bootcamp Committee of the University Information Technology Services (UITS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has organised a two-week intensive data analytics bootcamp tailored for accountants, auditors, and finance professionals.
Dr. Ruth Owusu-Antwi, a Lecturer at the Department of Behavioural Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has been honoured with the 2025 Millennium Excellence Award for Women Advocacy.
Under the leadership of the Directorate of Student Affairs (DoSA), the Committee of Hall Administrators (CoHA) continues to champion student welfare at KNUST through its annual training for hall assistants and hostel managers.
“The biggest takeaway is that unless someone cares enough to act, nothing is going to change.” With this quote from The Lorax by Dr. Seuss, Professor William Stubblefield of Oregon State University delivered a compelling call to action at a scientific seminar hosted by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has earned global recognition as Reverend Professor Grace Nkansa Asante, Vice Dean of its Faculty of Social Sciences, is appointed Africa’s representative on the Crown Nominations Commission (CNC), the body tasked with selecting the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
Taking immediate action within the first 60 seconds after birth can significantly improve outcomes for newborn babies who struggle to breathe, a study by researchers at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi has found.
The newly inaugurated Governing Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has held its first retreat, focusing on the role of governance in steering the University’s long-term development. The retreat, which took place in Elmina, also served as an orientation for new members and a strategic engagement session for the Council.
The Institute of Distance Learning (IDL) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is preparing to launch a new self-paced learning platform, IDL Skills-Up, next month. This innovative platform is designed to provide accessible, flexible, and high-quality education to learners worldwide.
Partners of the Upskilling Biomedical Engineers for Ghana project have visited the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi to assess progress and discuss next steps regarding curriculum review, job market alignment, and industry-academia collaboration.
Professor Emmanuel Yiridoe, an agricultural and renewable energy economist from Dalhousie University in Canada, has issued an urgent call for collaboration between engineering and economic sciences in addressing global energy challenges. He emphasised that solving renewable energy issues requires a joint effort between technical innovation and socio-economic understanding.
Akyamfoɔ Asafo Boakye Agyemang-Bonsu, the newly appointed Chairman of the Governing Council, has laid out an ambitious strategy to elevate the university to global prominence.
When Mugisha Yvonne, a determined Rwandan student, missed her chance to study Pharmacy at her preferred university, she thought her dream was over. But fate had other plans. Through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi she found not just an alternative but an institution that has exceeded her expectations.
The Chairman of the Governing Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology(KNUST) Kumasi, Akyamfoɔ Asafo Boakye Agyemang-Bonsu, has urged the university to claim continental leadership in artificial intelligence, green hydrogen innovation, and gender equity in science,while remaining firmly grounded in human values and ethical responsibility.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi joined the chiefs and people of the Mampong Traditional Area for the one-week observation of the passing of Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, occupant of the Silver Stool of the Asante Kingdom and former Registrar of KNUST.
The Department of Herbal Medicine at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has organised a training workshop for herbal manufacturers aimed at improving manufacturing standards in Ghana.
Students from the Computer Engineering Department have built InternHub, a web application designed to streamline internship applications. This platform connects students and employers, enabling students to search and apply for internships online while allowing employers to post opportunities and review applications.
The Project Lead of the Artificial Intelligence For Sustainable Development (AI4SD), Prof. Jerry John Kponyo, has paid a courtesy call on the French Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Jules-Armand Aniambossou, at his residence to discuss ongoing progress and deepen bilateral cooperation in the area of artificial intelligence.
Dr. (MH) Yakubu Tobor Yusuf, an alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has been appointed as Registrar of the Traditional Medicine Practice Council under the Ministry of Health.
Professor Ellis Owusu-Dabo, former Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has been awarded the prestigious Leadership in Biomedical Excellence accolade at the 2025 Millennium Excellence Awards at the Manhyia Palace.
Prof. Jerry John Kponyo, Principal Investigator and Scientific Director of the Responsible AI Lab (RAIL) has emphasised the urgent need for transparency, stakeholder inclusion, and ethical considerations in AI development to ensure it aligns with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The Brew-Hammond Energy Centre, in collaboration with the Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) Programme, has organized an orientation and support programme to introduce graduate students to emerging research opportunities and available support.
In an era marked by rising youth discontent, economic frustration, and calls for political reform, Dr. Charles Prempeh Research Fellow at the Centre for Cultural and African Studies at KNUST has launched a timely and thought-provoking book titled Youth Activism in Modern Ghana.
Retired Supreme Court Judge, Justice Mariama Owusu, has made a personal donation of books to the Faculty of Law at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to support the faculty’s library and enrich the learning experience of students.
The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has hosted a three-day workshop on Text and Data Mining (TDM) aimed at enhancing research capabilities across Africa.
A light-hearted question posed in a 1991 KATNEWS article, “Any Kat Ladies?”, captured early reflections on mixed hall conversions at KNUST. Decades later, that question would spark real-world debate and protest as University Hall, traditionally all-male, transitioned to a mixed hall under new accommodation policies.
The leadership of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi's Students’ Representative Council (SRC) has been charged to build a lasting legacy rooted in unity, integrity, and progress during their annual Executive and Parliamentary Retreat held at the Nyansapo Eco Resort in Moree, Cape Coast.
Scientists at the Kwame Nkrumah University Science and Technology, Kumasi have found a simple way to guess if a young Ghanaian woman is from the drier north or the wetter south: look at the width of her left hand. They discovered that the left hand is often wider for women from the south (forest zone) compared to those from the north (savanna zone).
Professor Jerry John Kponyo has urged that digital infrastructure be extended beyond urban centres, describing it as a critical step toward ensuring equitable access to AI technologies and unlocking the potential of Artificial Intelligence across the Global South.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, has addressed the increasing complexities of hospital-based social work practice in Ghana by organizing a short course on Hospital Social Work.
The Centre for Applied Research and Innovation in Supply Chain, Africa (CARISCA), based at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kühne Foundation, through its Learn Logistics programme, to formalise a strategic partnership aimed at transforming logistics and supply chain educ
Kwadwom is a traditional art form used to praise and extol Asante kings in their royal courts. Therefore, it serves as a powerful oral tribute to the present occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the revered King of Asante Kingdom and Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi.
Researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi have taken their work beyond the lab to support local fish farmers.
Dr. Lawrence Ofori-Boadu, Director of the Institutional Care Division at the Ghana Health Service, says improving access to healthcare is not enough if the quality of care remains poor. According to him, Ghana must move beyond infrastructure and financial access to strengthen the capacity of health workers and ensure patient-centered care.
A new study has revealed that fully electrifying Ghana’s road transport fleet could slash the country’s total greenhouse gas emissions by half, saving an estimated 13.92 million metric tons of CO₂-equivalent (MtCO₂e) annually.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi has been awarded a Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship to lead research on how air pollution affects cloud formation and rainfall in West Africa. The project is co-hosted by Dr. Patrick Boakye, a senior lecturer at the Department of Chemical Engineering, and Dr.
Ghana’s highlife and palmwine music legend, and former resident scholar at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Centre for Cultural and African Studies (CECAST), Agya Koo Nimo, is set to be celebrated in two major national tributes recognizing his lifelong devotion to the country’s rich musical heritage.
The Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA) training programme, by Africa Health Collaborative in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation equips young Ghanaians, especially Persons with Disabilities with practical pharmaceutical knowledge, hands-on experience, and communication skills, including sign language to promote safer healthcare delivery at the community level.
Professor Jerry John Kponyo, Principal Investigator of the Responsible AI Lab (RAIL) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has been invited to speak at two high-level United Nations events focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
A new study by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi has shown that people with parasitic worm infections may experience milder COVID-19 symptoms, as they had different immune responses compared to those without the infections.
A study conducted by the School of Medical Sciences at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi has shown that students with physical disabilities are dealing with high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression.
Richard Hamming, a famous mathematician and computer scientist, always asked an important question: “What are the most important problems in your field, and why aren’t you working on them?” At the Distributed IoT-Based Platforms, Privacy, and Edge-Intelligence Research (DIPPER) Lab, we ask ourselves the same thing.
