Researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) have found that oil from the Jatropha curcas plant can be converted into a high-performance engine lubricant that meets international standards and performs reliably over 12,000 kilometres of motorcycle use.
The Journal of Science and Technology (JUST) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), with support from Electronic Information for Libraries (EIFL), has organised a capacity-building workshop for journal reviewers to strengthen peer review practices and improve the quality of scholarly publications.
The Chairman of the Governing Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Akyamfour Asafo Boakye Agyemang-Bonsu, has paid a working visit to the University's Net Zero Carbon Emission Lab (NCEL), accompanied by the Provost of the College of Engineering, Ing. Prof.
"The priority in retirement is preserving capital rather than high-risk growth," the Deputy Finance Officer of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor Christian Agyare, has officially assumed office as the University's 13th Vice-Chancellor, beginning his first day with the traditional morning devotion at the Office of the Vice-Chancellor before receiving courtesy calls from key stakeholders who pledged their
The KNUST Wellness Centre has graduated the first cohort of participants in its Caregiving for the Elderly Short Course, marking the completion of a pioneering programme designed to equip healthcare professionals and caregivers with the knowledge and practical skills needed to provide quality care for Ghana's growing elderly population.
Nearly all mothers in Daboase in Ghana's Western Region know that babies should be fed only breast milk for the first six months of life, yet far fewer follow the recommendation, according to a study by researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi.
The KNUST School of Business (KSB) Career Services Centre, in partnership with Jobberman Ghana, has organised the Work Ready Summit to equip students with practical employability skills and prepare them for the demands of the modern workplace.
Professor Emmanuel Adinyira, Dean of the Faculty of Built Environment (FoBE) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has urged universities to measure postgraduate research by its impact on society rather than the volume of academic output, calling for stronger collaboration among academia, industry, government and communities to address real-world challenges.
The KNUST-Owned Hostels (KOHs) under the Directorate of Student Affairs (DoSA) have completed two infrastructure projects aimed at improving student welfare, safety and residential life on campus.
Student planners at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) engaged the Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr Audrey Smock Amoah, on how Ghana's development policies are designed, implemented and monitored during a policy dialogue held as part of the 65th Ghana Association of Student Planners (GASP) Week celebration.
The Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has officially invested Professor Christian Agyare as the University's 13th Vice-Chancellor, charging him to preserve its rich heritage, strengthen its legacy, and lead with integrity, consultation and visionary stewardship.
Former Head of Communications and Spokesperson to late President John Evans Atta Mills, Mr. Samuel Koku Anyidoho, has urged journalists and communication professionals to uphold ethical standards, warning that press freedom without responsibility risks undermining public trust and Ghana's democratic development.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) Basic School has received 10 laptops from the University's Vice-Chancellor, Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, under her Support One Needy Student with One Laptop (SONSOL) initiative to enhance teaching and learning through improved access to digital resources.
November 1985 marked an important milestone in the history of the then University of Science and Technology (UST), now the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), when the Secretary for Education, Ms Joyce Aryee, visited the University to reaffirm government support for what was then one of Ghana's most innovative academic programmes, the Book Industry Programme at t
Associate Professor Eric Tutu Tchao, Principal Investigator and Scientific Director of the Distributed IoT-Platforms, Privacy and Edge-Intelligence Research Lab at KNUST ((DIPPER Lab) has been appointed Lead Author for Chapter 11 of the forthcoming eighth edition of the U
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has honoured renowned architect and founding Hall Master of Unity Hall, Professor John Owusu Addo, with the unveiling of a bust in recognition of his role in establishing the hall and shaping its enduring legacy.
The Managing Director of SecurityShade Ltd, Mr Emmanuel Obeng, has donated five new laptops to the Vice-Chancellor's Support One Needy Student with One Laptop (SONSOL) Project at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST).
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for students at the second edition of the Directorate of Student Affairs (DoSA) Day, held under the theme, "Promoting a Collective Stakeholder Commitment to Student Affairs."
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international academic partnerships after receiving a delegation from the State University of Zanzibar (SUZA).
Parents of pupils at KNUST Preschool have been urged to prioritise their presence, encouragement and partnership with teachers as their children transition from preschool to primary school.
The Human Resource Development (HRD) Division of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has organised a retirement planning workshop for staff due to retire in 2026 and 2027 to equ
The KNUST Career Services Centre has held an industry engagement session in collaboration with the Department of Accounting and Finance as part of efforts to bridge the gap between academia and industry.
The Graduate Students' Association of Ghana (GRASAG) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has marked its 2026 GRASAG Week with an educational outreach and donation exercise, urging senior high school students to pursue higher education while providing learning and sanitation supplies to two schools.
Residents of Appiadu have received free health screening services from the Africa Health Collaborative (AHC) during its annual Community Impact Day, an outreach programme aimed at promoting preventive healthcare and the early detection of diseases in communities surrounding the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST).
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has honoured 55 outstanding students at the Fourth Vice-Chancellor’s Student Excellence Awards (VCSEA), recognising achievements in academic excellence, leadership, innovation and service.
The Graduate Students' Association of Ghana (GRASAG-KNUST) has planted about 150 teak seedlings at the Natu Forest Reserve at Kwamo in the Ashanti Region as part of efforts to support environmental sustainability and national afforestation initiatives.
The Disability Desk of the Directorate of Student Affairs (DoSA), the Department of Health Promotion and Disability at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in collaboration with Wilfrid Laurier University, has organised a Disability Awareness Day event to celebrate students with disabilities, reaffirm the University's commitment to an inclusive and accessible
Long before genomics became a buzzword in Africa, scientists at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) were making discoveries that would reshape the understanding of hereditary deafness.
The Department of Herbal Medicine at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has honoured distinguished individuals, institutions and industry partners whose contributions have shaped herbal medicine education, research and practice in Ghana over the past 25 years.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has launched the 2026 Graduate Exhibition and Fashion Show of the Department of Industrial Art, reaffirming its commitment to producing industry-ready graduates equipped with creativity, technical expertise and entrepreneurial skills.
For Ali Tuweh, a final-year Business Administration student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), access to a laptop through the Vice-Chancellor's One Student, One Laptop (SONSOL) initiative has played a key role in his academic success, helping him improve from a Second Class Upper standing to First Class.
The Faculty of Social Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), through its Committee on Research and Grantsmanship, has organized a grant-writing workshop to equip lecturers with the knowledge and practical skills needed to develop competitive research proposals and attract external funding.
The KNUST School of Business Graduate Students' Association (KSBGSA) has organised a free health screening exercise and distributed first aid kits to stakeholders as part of efforts to promote preventive healthcare and improve access to essential health services within the School of Business community.
The West Africa Geophysics (WAGeo) Lab led by Dr. Cyril D. Boateng at the Department of Physics has successfully concluded activities under the ‘Protecting the Coast and Heritage of Keta Using Integrated Geophysical Methods (TIDEKIT)’ project, marking a significant step in advancing science-driven solutions for coastal resilience in Ghana.
A new KNUST-led study has found that integrating children's language, culture and everyday experiences into classroom teaching boosts learning, builds confidence, improves classroom participation and even reduces truancy.
Professor Marian Asantewah Nkansah, Director of Student Affairs and Professor of Environmental Chemistry at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has been elected a Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS), an international body that recognises distinguished contributions to science, the arts, humanities and public service.
The Chairman of the Governing Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Akyamfour Asafo Boakye Agyemang-Bonsu, has called for stronger collaboration among government, industry, regulators, alumni and development partners, saying the University's strategic vision under PLAN 2K35 can only be realised through collective action.
Students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) showcased innovative solutions to challenges facing Ghana's cocoa industry during the 2026 Ghana Cocoa Innovation Hackathon.
The University Relations Officer of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Dr. Daniel Norris Bekoe, has urged students to embrace entrepreneurship and artificial intelligence (AI) as essential tools for creating jobs and driving national development.
Chairman of the Governing Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Akyamfour Asafo Boakye Agyemang-Bonsu, has called on Ghana to renew its key institutions to confront growing climate, financial and demographic challenges.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) and JUNIA have secured funding under the NKABOM Grant to advance the application of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the development of next-generation solar energy materials.
Students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), have been urged to pay greater attention to how they speak and write, with university officials and communication experts saying effective communication can influence academic performance and future career prospects.
The Department of Herbal Medicine at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has called for stronger scientific research, increased investment and enhanced collaboration to promote evidence-based herbal medicine and its integration into mainstream healthcare.
The Senior Common Room (SCR) of Africa Hall at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has extended its educational outreach initiative, EduReach, to students of Simms Senior High School, bringing together students from Simms Senior High School and Kofi Agyei Senior High Technical School for a day of academic guidance, mentorship and career orientation.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has been named among the inaugural winners of the Africa Higher Education for Transformation (AHEFT) Prize, a landmark initiative launched by the Mastercard Foundation to recognise African higher education institutions driving sustained, systemic, and institution-wide transformation.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghanaian Academic and Research Network (GARNET), Mr. Lucas Yikimpa Chigabatia, has urged ICT professionals to prioritise building technical capabilities, saying that digital infrastructure and cutting-edge technology are of little value without the skills to manage them effectively.
The College of Health Sciences (CHS) has won the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) 75th Anniversary Inter-College Quiz Competition after defeating teams from the University's six colleges in a closely contested intellectual challenge.
Africa Health Collaborative (AHC) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has concluded a 10-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop for tutors from health training institutions across Ghana under its Health Entrepreneurship Programme.
Associate Professor at the Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Prof. Kingsley Badu, has highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform mosquito surveillance and strengthen disease prevention efforts.
