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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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
Researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi have taken their work beyond the lab to support local fish farmers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) claimed a major victory at the 2025 Convocation Fun Games organized by the Council of Convocation at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, topping the event with a 4–2 win over University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) in the much-anticipated football match.
The Brew Hammond Energy Centre, KNUST led by its Director, Professor David Ato Quansah, in collaboration with the Department of Meteorology and Climate Science, has held a one-day hybrid symposium to explore the intersection of meteorology and science.
Two Biomedical Engineering students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi have designed a medical device to improve fluid management during surgical procedures.
Stakeholders from Ghana's judiciary convened for the third National AI Strategy Consultation led by the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Lab (RAIL) at KNUST. This marks a crucial step toward finalizing the nation’s roadmap for artificial intelligence (AI) development.
Now in its third year, the Sustainable Business Start-Ups (SBS) Training Programme under the Africa Health Collaborative at KNUST is equipping hundreds of young Africans with the tools, mindset, and funding to build impactful ventures to turn personal passion into purpose-driven businesses that address real health and societal challenges.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST, Kumasi has launched the Sustainable, Holistic, and Inclusive Energy for Well-being (SHINE) project, aimed at exploring how energy systems can contribute meaningfully to well-being in communities.
Akyamfoɔ Asafo Boakye (William Kojo Agyemang-Bonsu), Chief of Asafo and Head of the Akwamu Divisional Council, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Governing Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi.
The Ministry of Education has officially inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, with Akyamfoɔ Asafo Boakye Agyemang-Bonsu appointed as Chairman.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, through its Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-Food Collaborative (Nkabom) project in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has taken a proactive step in promoting youth participation and stakeholder collaboration in the agrifood sector.
A study by the Department of Forest Resources Technology at the KNUST College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) has revealed that illegal miners in Ghana face a high incidence of physical injuries but have limited access to med
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has pledged full access to its vast electronic resources for students and staff of affiliated health training institutions. The move, part of a broader push to modernise teaching and learning aims to further enhance the academic experience at the Ministry of Health Training Institutions affiliated with KNUST.
Dr. Linus Kweku Labik and Dr. Antoinette Simpah Anim-Jnr have been officially inducted into the Ghana Young Academy (GYA), a recognition that underscores their dedication to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation within their respective fields.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has held its 2024/2025 End of First Semester Thanksgiving Service under the theme “Oh, magnify the Lord with me,” drawn from Psalm 34:3.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has received the Chief Executive Officer of Agri-Impact Limited, Mr. Dan Fahene Acquaye.
The British High Commissioner to Ghana, Her Excellency Harriet Thompson, has paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson.
Dr. Yen Adams Sokama-Neuyam, Head of the Department of Petroleum Engineering at KNUST, has been awarded a U.S.-Africa Frontiers Fellowship by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences.
A team from the Distributed IoT Platforms, Privacy, and Edge-Intelligence Research (DIPPER) Lab at KNUST and Sesi Technologies has met with the British High Commissioner to Ghana to discuss the achievements of the FarmSense Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project and explore the future impact of scaling up the innovation.
Distributed IoT Platforms, Privacy, and Edge-Intelligence Research (DIPPER) Lab at KNUST in collaboration with Sesi Technologies, is set to engage smallholder farmers and farmer groups in a series of ecosystem outreach activities aimed at introducing the FarmSense Soil Sensor, an innovative tool designed to support data-driven farming.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Counselling Centre, in collaboration with Grow, Unite, and Build Africa (GUBA), has launched the “Autism: I Am Not a Stigma” initiative to promote autism awareness and combat stigma.
Urban flooding is a major problem in the global south. In west and central Africa, more than 4 million people were affected by flooding in 2024. In Ghana, cities suffer damage from flooding every year.
Magnifique Mugambi is a third-year Dentistry student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Originally from Rwanda, his journey to Ghana has been one marked by determination and hope.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, has welcomed the leadership of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church.
The Department of Indigenous Art and Technology at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has unveiled an innovative, modified wheelbarrow designed to support mobile vendors, artisans, and small-scale entrepreneurs. The project is a creative blend of indigenous craftsmanship and functional design, addressing the practical needs of local traders.
The Institute of Distance Learning (IDL) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has spearheaded a collaborative initiative to bolster distance education expertise across West Africa.
Renowned Nigerian visual artist and designer, Lemi Ghariokwu, has urged young creatives to stay true to their unique voices during an event organized by the Department of Painting and Sculpture at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is a key partner in a climate research initiative aimed at improving weather warnings and protecting Ghana’s energy sector from storm-related risks.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology(KNUST) has convened the second national consultation on Ghana’s draft Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy. This meeting builds upon an initial consultation with technologists and AI creators, further involving academia in shaping the nation's AI future.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has announced that all students in university-owned residential facilities must vacate their halls and hostels by 5:00 pm on Saturday, April 26, 2025, as the institution begins its official first semester break from April 25 to May 24, 2025.
