Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has initiated steps to strengthen collaboration with its global alumni body as part of efforts to drive institutional growth and long-term development.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor Rita Akosua Dickson, accompanied by the Registrar, Mr Benjamin Boampong Owusu, has begun a three-day visit to retired professional and administrative staff aged 70 and above in recognition of their contributions to the development of the University.
University students whose parents visit them regularly have better socio-psychological well-being than those whose parents visit less often, a new study at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, has found.
An alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Precious Adade Duodu has been appointed as the President-Elect of the Phi Mu Chapter (England) of Sigma Theta Tau Int
The Professional Education for Renewable Energy in Ghana Project (ProREG) under the Brew-Hammond Energy Centre at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has launched a book titled “A Model for Professional Education in Renewable Energy – and Beyond,” positioning it as a strategic framework for building Ghana’s human capital in the renewable energy sector.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) and Book Aid International are initiating discussions on a potential partnership aimed at strengthening donation of medical and health sciences resources at the University’s library.
Professor Ellis Owusu-Dabo, Principal Investigator of the Africa Health Collaborative at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has urged health professionals to become change agents in delivering compassionate and dignified palliative care.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) is inviting members of the university community to submit creative designs for the official logo to mark its 75th anniversary celebrations. The anniversary will be commemorated under the theme: “Excellence to Eminence: 75 Years of KNUST.”
The KNUST College of Engineering has held an examination durbar for academic and administrative staff to reinforce academic integrity and streamline assessment processes ahead of the mid-semester examinations.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) alumnus Mr. Salifu Abubakari has been appointed as the Acting Managing Director of Activa International Insurance Ghana, effective February 2026. Mr. Abubakari brings over 18 years of experience in the insurance industry, underpinned by strong academic training and professional expertise.
KNUST alumnus Felix Fiifi Ekuful has earned international recognition after winning the prestigious ASHRAE HVAC&R Student Paper Competition organized by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
The KNUST-UNICEF Project Corporation Agreement (PCA), has begun training enumerators to strengthen research ethics, professionalism and data quality in a nationwide study aimed at reducing Ghana’s growing dependence on sachet water.
The Africa Health Collaborative at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in partnership with the University of Toronto, has held a joint opening ceremony for the Emergency Preparedness (EMPRESS) and Community Emergency Care (CEC) short courses aimed at strengthening health systems across Africa.
The KNUST Africa Health Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has concluded the fourth edition of its 10-day Community-Based Training (CBT) programme in Health Entrepreneurship, aimed at equipping frontline health workers with entrepreneurial skills to strengthen Ghana’s health delivery system.
The Women’s Commissioner of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) for the 2025/2026 academic year at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Ms. Mavis Aning, has funded the payment of school fees for five students after redirecting part of her commission’s Valentine’s Day allocation toward financial support.
A study by Dr. Kwame (Luther King) Adinkrah is calling for stricter regulation of billboards in Kumasi, warning that unchecked outdoor advertising is eroding the city’s historic Garden City identity, affecting residents’ psychological well-being and exposing regulatory gaps in urban governance.
Pupils of the KNUST Preschool have undertaken an educational excursion to the Kumasi Zoological Gardens and the Manhyia Palace Museum, blending classroom learning with real-world experiences.
Sunda International has donated about 1,400 hygiene items to the Hygiene Essentials Bank of the Directorate of Students Affairs (DoSA) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) to support student welfare.
Professor Prince Osei-Wusu Adjei, a development geographer and expert in decentralisation, local governance and social policy, has called for a shift in Ghana’s poverty reduction strategy, urging policymakers to move beyond cash transfers to what he describes as the “Basic Means Approach.”
The Faculty of Built Environment at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) will host a Built Environment Week aimed at strengthening engagement with industry, alumni, policymakers and surrounding communities, university officials said.
As cities and communities struggle with aging infrastructure and growing disruption risks, Amma Agyekum, a Ghanaian researcher is advancing data-driven approaches to help governments plan, prioritize, and protect transportation networks that communities rely on every day.
Dr. Cyril Boateng of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) Physics Department has been sworn into office as a member of the newly inaugurated executive of the Ghana Institute of Geoscientists (GhIG), positioning the University at the forefront of national geoscience leadership.
The Department of Industrial Art at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi has partnered with sustainability initiative Re | Root to host a hands-on workshop on circular fashion and textile sustainability.
The Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG), led by its newly appointed Managing Director, Dr. Naomi Kwetey, has reaffirmed the bank’s longstanding partnership with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) and expressed readiness to explore new avenues that will enhance student development and institutional growth.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) School of Graduate Studies (SGS), has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the postgraduate academic experience by strengthening digital systems, improving administrative processes and promoting the responsible use of emerging technologies.
The Net-Zero Carbon Emission Lab (NCEL) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has launched a web-based Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) Predictor Application aimed at making soil carbon estimation faster, more accessible and data-driven.
Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Ghana (WiSTEM-Gh) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in collaboration with Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) through its women’s initiative, Globally Reaching OFI Women (GROW), has marked the 2026 International Day for Women and Girls in Science with a mentorship-shadowing programme.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has opened the Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development (AI4SD) Mini Conference 2026, bringing together researchers, industry leaders, policymakers and international collaborators to explore the theme, “Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for the Sustainable Development Goals.”
Alfreda Gertrude Ofei says her choice to study environmental science was driven by a deep concern for human health and well-being, but with a focus on the underlying forces that shape it.
The Vice-Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, has received Dr. Matthew Smith, Senior Program Specialist at Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC), during his official visit to the university.
The Faculty of Built Environment (FoBE) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has inaugurated a Planning Committee to steer preparations for the 9th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), which the university will host.
Alex Awuku, an alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has launched a spider-themed ceramics exhibit at the University of Florida, Gainesville.
The Dean of the Faculty of Built Environment at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Professor Emmanuel Adinyira, has called on postgraduate research supervisors at Sunyani Technical University (STU) to strengthen their supervisory capacity to improve the quality and timeliness of postgraduate research.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) and the Mastercard Foundation have renewed their commitment to expanding educational opportunities for young Africans following a high-level visit by a delegation from the Foundation.
A five-member delegation led by Mr. Kyeretwie Opoku, Coordinator of the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, has visited the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) to initiate discussions on collaboration for the implementation of Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy Programme.
Professor David Asamoah, Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has called for increased investment in indigenous food systems as a pathway to achieving Zero Hunger in Ghana and across Africa.
The Registrar of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Mr. Benjamin Boampong Owusu, has urged staff of the University Health Services (UHS) to prioritise listening and openness in their engagement with patients.
The Gender, Inclusion and Vulnerability (GIV) Office of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in collaboration with WiSTEM Ghana, organised a STEM Open Day for 24 junior high schools within the Oforikrom Municipality to commemorate the 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
The African International Conference on Quantum Computing and Simulation, has opened with a strong focus on laying the foundation for an African Centre of Excellence in Quantum Science and Technology.
The Institute of Distance Learning (IDL) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has launched the maiden edition of its Professional Add-On Seminar Series, drawing more than 9,000 students in a strong start to an initiative designed to boost employability and industry readiness.
The University Health Services (UHS) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi has concluded a four-week training seminar on effective patient-centered communication, aimed at improving service delivery and enhancing patient experience.
TIME Magazine’s 2026 TIME100 Health list has recognized Dr. Delese Mimi Darko as one of the world’s most influential leaders in health. Her achievement: “Building a unified medicines agency for Africa.”
The Faculty of Law at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has inducted a new cohort of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) students at its fifth LLB Induction and Awards Ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic year, urging them to pursue excellence with integrity.
At 34, a proud alumnus of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has reached a milestone that underscores both personal determination and institutional excellence. Prof. Eric Dominic Forson has been promoted to Associate Professor in Geophysics at the University of Ghana, becoming the youngest scholar to attain the rank in his field at the university.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has received 50 printers from Docutech Ghana in a move aimed at strengthening the university’s digital infrastructure and supporting teaching and learning.
The Africa Health Collaborative at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi has launched a 10-day Community-Based Training (CBT) programme in Health Entrepreneurship for its first cohort of trainees this year, marking the fourth year of the initiative delivered in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
The Department of Herbal Medicine at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi has launched activities to mark its 25th anniversary, with university leaders calling for deeper scientific validation of indigenous medicine and stronger integration into national healthcare systems.
South Korean biotech firm Microbiotix and the West Africa Centre for Innovation Research and Care (WAFCIRC) have partnered with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) and clinicians and researchers in Ghana to develop new approaches to tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR), including early work on bacteriophage therapy for hard-to-treat lung infections.
At a young age, Audrey Agbeve discovered that the world was not meant to be blurry. The moment she put on her first pair of glasses, clarity transformed not only her vision but her future.
The University Information Technology Services (UITS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has demonstrated newly developed website themes and outlined plans to migrate official university websites to Drupal 11.
