For years, concerns about climate change in Ghana's cocoa sector have centred on declining yields, drought, pests, diseases and the future suitability of cocoa-growing areas. New research, however, suggests an even more immediate threat may be emerging: the declining capacity and productivity of farmers to sustain cocoa production.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) through its Advancement and Alumni Relations Office (AARO), has begun a series of courtesy visits to distinguished alumni as part of activities marking the University's 75th Anniversary.
A study by researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has found that how teachers use technology in the classroom has a greater impact on students' mathematics performance than simply having access to advanced digital tools.
The Head of the Department of Computer Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) and Scientific Director of the DIPPER Lab, Prof.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative), has concluded its 10-day transformative agribusiness training programme at Asuansi Technical Institute (ASUTECH) in the Central Region.
The Gender Smart Leadership Short Course for Female Professionals has concluded with a call for stronger institutional support to enable more women to assume leadership roles in higher education and advance their careers with confidence.
A delegation from the Science for Africa Foundation (SFA), together with researchers of the Navigating Educational Pressures and Stressors (NEPS) Project, has paid a courtesy call on the Provost of the College of Health Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) as part of a three-day Ghana site visit.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with higher education institutions following a courtesy visit by the management of Garden City University (GCU) to formally introduce the University's new leadership.
The Responsible Artificial Intelligence Lab (RAIL) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and DATAIA at Université Paris-Saclay (UPS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to
The Department of Communication Design (DeCoDE) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has reinforced its commitment to internationalisation through a five-day academic visit by a delegation from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), South Africa.
One of the greatest strengths of academia is that it is built on trust. We trust that research findings are honestly reported, that peer review is conducted fairly, and that those listed as authors on scholarly publications have genuinely contributed to the work. When this trust is compromised, the credibility of research itself is weakened.
The KNUST Cadet Corps has presented a trophy and citation won at a recent national cadet competition to the University Management in recognition of the institution's support for, and commitment to, the development of the Corps.
The TCC International Centre for Innovation, Manufacturing, Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship (TCC-CIMET), in collaboration with its German partners, has organised the third cohort of its Quality Management Training for Executives this year.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), through its School of Public Health, has convened researchers, health professionals, policymakers and community stakeholders to explore strategies for improving cervical cancer prevention, education and access to care in Ghana.
A researcher from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has participated in the Second Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence (CoRE) Conference, held at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, as part of efforts to strengthen international collaboration in infectious diseases research.
When Rosina Fosua Acheampong received a laptop through the Vice-Chancellor's One Student, One Laptop (SONSOL) initiative, she thought she had gained a device to support her studies. She soon discovered she had gained much more.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has hosted a delegation from the African Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to engage staff and students on the IMF's latest Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan A
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has reaffirmed its commitment to equitable access to education through the Vice-Chancellor's Support One Needy Student with One Laptop (SONSOL) initiative, which has provided more than 4,000 laptops to financially disadvantaged students since its inception in 2021.
The Automated Neonatal Exchange Transfusion (ANET) Device team, a student-led innovation from KNUST's DIPPER Lab, has won the
Seven candidates have been elected to serve on the Executive Committee of the Ghana Association of University Administrators of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (GAUA-KNUST) following the successful conclusion of the Association's 2026 elections.
The Preschool Section of the KNUST Basic School has partnered with the KNUST Hospital to train members of its First Aid Team as part of efforts to strengthen emergency response and improve the safety and wellbeing of learners.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative), has expanded its transformative agribusiness training initiative to Asuansi Technical Institute (ASUTECH) in the Central Region.
The University Relations Officer of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Dr Daniel Norris Bekoe, has urged students in tertiary institutions to develop strong communication skills, embrace digital technologies responsibly and build credible personal brands to position themselves for academic excellence, leadership, entrepreneurship and professional success in
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Prof. Mrs. Rita Akosua Dickson, has been honoured by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) in recognition of her leadership and outstanding contributions to pharmacy education and the advancement of the pharmacy profession in Ghana.
The KNUST Career Services Centre has organized a comprehensive career development training for students of the Department of Geography and Rural Development to equip them with the practical skills needed to prepare curriculum vitae (CVs) and improve their employability in today's job market.
The KNUST School of Business (KSB) has hosted an interactive programme on franchising and entrepreneurship, bringing together students and faculty with a delegation of franchise owners and entrepreneurs from the United States to discuss business ownership, leadership and economic empowerment.
The TCC International Centre for Innovation, Manufacturing, Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship (TCC-CIMET) has hosted researchers for a workshop under the POINT (Popular-to-Popular Transport Integration) Project, an international initiative aimed at strengthening sustainable urban mobility research in Sub-Saharan Africa.
A Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) alumnus and Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AkoFresh, Mathias Charles Yabe, has won the Youth Entrepreneurship Award at the OPEC Fund's 2026 Annual Award for Development.
The Brew-Hammond Energy Centre (TBHEC) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in collaboration with the Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) programme and Imperial Global Ghana, has hosted a two-day workshop to explore sustainable transport pathways and their implications for Ghana's energy future.
Researchers from the University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (USTED), in collaboration with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), have hosted a delegation from the Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation) as part of the Ghana site visit and implementation review for the Navigating Educational Pressures and Stressors (NEPS) Project.
Professor Ebenezer Kofi Howard of the Department of Industrial Art is calling on government to make the textiles and apparel industry the cornerstone of its 24-Hour Economy policy by establishing production hubs in all 16 regions. He argues that the sector offers one of the country's strongest pathways to industrialisation, job creation and sustainable economic growth.
The Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in partnership with the Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), has hosted a Mineral Waste Valorisation Research Conference to explore innovative approaches to managing mineral and industrial waste in Ghana and beyond.
The choice of words appeared deliberate as Ing. Felix Atsrim, Chief Executive Officer of FeDems Limited, announced that bids for the first 10 copies of KNUST's 75th Anniversary Commemorative Book would start at "GHS 100,000 or more." Earlier, he had set the stage with characteristic humour.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has launched its 75th anniversary celebrations under the theme, “From Excellence to Eminence: 75 Years of KNUST,” marking a major milestone in the University's history as a leading institution for higher education, research, innovation and national development.
As part of activities marking the 75th anniversary of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Chancellor Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has launched a commemorative book documenting the University's contributions to Ghana's development over the past seven and a half decades.
The Center for Applied Research and Innovation in Supply Chain Africa (CARISCA) at KNUST, in collaboration with the Kuehne Climate Center (KCC), Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) and Deep Decarbonization Pathways (DDP), an initiative of IDDRI – Institut du développement durable et des relations internationales, has organised a Regional Expert Workshop on Freight and Logistics Policy Modelling in
A study by researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has found that commonly used nail polish brands sold in Ghana contain detectable levels of some metals but do not pose significant health risks to consumers, with all tested products falling within internationally accepted safety limits.
An alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Dr. Joseph Bonney, has been elected to the Board of the International Federation for Emergency Medicine (IFEM).
The Spark Literacy Club, based on the KNUST Campus, successfully organised the third edition of the Spark Literacy Challenge at the KNUST Library Mall.
The Senior Staff Club House of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has organized its maiden staff training workshop and retreat to strengthen professionalism and improve service delivery among staff.
The Department of Telecommunications Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), in collaboration with the Rohde & Schwarz African University Project Team, has concluded an intensive 48-hour hackathon aimed at inspiring students to develop innovative solutions to real-world engineering and educational challenges.
A medicinal plant widely used in Ghana for prostate disorders may help slow the growth of prostate cancer by blocking the formation of blood vessels that feed tumours, according to a new study by researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) and partner institutions.
The Counselling Centre of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has encouraged students to make informed decisions about their relationships and reproductive health while taking advantage of available psychosocial support services on campus.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has appointed Professor Ahmed Agyapong, a distinguished strategic management scholar, entrepreneur and academic leader, as Provost of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CoHSS) for a three-year term from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2029.
The School of Business Graduate Students’ Association (KSBGSA) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has organized a Brand and Digital Presence Forum to help students understand the importance of personal branding, digital visibility and professional reputation in today's competitive environment.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has renewed the appointments of three senior officers following approval by the University Council at its 293rd Regular Meeting held on June 18, 2026.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has appointed Professor Fred Stephen Sarfo, one of Ghana's leading neurologists and stroke researchers, as Provost of the College of Health Sciences for a three-year term from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2029. The appointment was approved by the University Council at its 293rd Regular Meeting held on June 18, 2026.
Universities should begin measuring and reducing their greenhouse gas emissions before they become unmanageable, a senior lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has said, urging higher education institutions to examine their own environmental footprint alongside their research and innovation efforts.
The Brew-Hammond Energy Centre (TBHEC) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has hosted an international academic delegation for discussions on renewable energy research, sustainability and future collaboration opportunities.
Africa contains more than 70 percent of the world's genetic diversity. Any AI system built to transform global healthcare that ignores that fact is, by definition, built on a flawed dataset. It will underperform. It may cause harm.
