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British Council

British Council — supports education, innovation, creative enterprise and governance initiatives in Ghana, including literacy challenges, student awards, music summits and entrepreneurship programmes.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    A neonatal health device developed by students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has won top prize at the British Council’s ASCEND Lion’s Den investor showcase in Accra.

    ASCEND showcase crowns KNUST neonatal device top innovation
  3. The Chronicle

    The organisers also announced an expanded national focus aimed at reaching children in underserved communities, a move that received strong backing from the Ghana Library Authority and the British Council.

    Channel One TV, Citi FM Launch 2026 Literacy Challenge
  4. Joy Online

    The British Council is calling for more inclusive and context-sensitive language policies in education, arguing that learners achieve better outcomes when education systems reflect the linguistic realities of their communities.

    British Council advocates language-responsive education to improve learning outcomes
  5. June 2026
  6. Daily Guide

    Joyce Oduro, Director of Exams, West Cluster, British Council (middle) presenting an award to the leadership of Delhi Private School International as Overall Best IGCSE School for the Year 2025 The British Council on Friday celebrated exceptional academic achievements at the 2026

    British Council Celebrates Academic Achievements
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    Over 230 artistes, managers, music executives, media practitioners, legal professionals, aspiring music professionals and creative entrepreneurs converged at the British Council in Accra for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Music Summit, a high-impact industry engagemen

    27th TGMA Music Summit: Stakeholders talk brands, contracts and music business
  8. Joy Online

    Over 200 artistes, managers, music executives, media practitioners, legal professionals, aspiring music professionals and creative entrepreneurs converged at the British Council in Accra for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Music Summit.

    Over 200 music industry stakeholders attend 27th TGMA Music Summit to explore brand partnerships and music contracts
  9. Joy Online

    Founder of FlipTheMusic, Emmanuel Sedo, popularly known as Electro Mirror, was among the speakers at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) National Music Summit held on 19th June at the British Council in Accra.

    Electro Mirror shares music business insights at TGMA music summit
  10. Joy Online

    The summit, organised by The Bright Future Alliance (TBFA), a youth-led civil society organisation, will be held on Tuesday, June 16, at the British Council under the theme “Corporate Institutions and Public Agencies as Pillars of Accountability: Strengthening Governance Systems

    Ayine, Afenyo-Markin to headline African Governance and Anti-Corruption Summit in Accra
  11. May 2026
  12. Joy Online

    The award was presented at a ceremony organised by the Maverick Business Academy, London, in partnership with M-GIBES College of Business and Management, United Kingdom, held at the British Council in Accra on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

    Davida Roofing Systems Ltd CEO receives 2026 International Business Achiever Award
  13. April 2026
  14. Joy Online

    The British Council has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting creative entrepreneurs in Ghana following the graduation of participants under its SoCreative E-learning Programme.

    Creative entrepreneurship gets boost as SoCreative graduates in Ghana
Society

KNUST neonatal device wins ASCEND investor showcase prize

The News

The Automated Neonatal Exchange Transfusion System, developed by KNUST students and led by Dr Prince Odame, won top innovation at the British Council's ASCEND showcase in Accra. More than 20 student-led teams from Ghana and Nigeria presented solutions in healthcare, agriculture, renewable energy and environmental monitoring after receiving mentoring and business development support through the ASCEND programme.

16 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. KNUST neonatal device wins ASCEND investor showcase prize

    The Automated Neonatal Exchange Transfusion System, developed by KNUST students and led by Dr Prince Odame, won top innovation at the British Council's ASCEND showcase in Accra. More than 20 student-led teams from Ghana and Nigeria presented solutions in healthcare, agriculture, renewable energy and environmental monitoring after receiving mentoring and business development support through the ASCEND programme.

    16 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Channel One TV and Citi FM launch 2026 literacy challenge

    Channel One TV and Citi FM have launched the 2026 Literacy Challenge, a nationwide competition asking young Ghanaians to examine opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence in education while developing literacy, critical thinking and creativity. The programme includes an expanded national focus to reach children in underserved communities, backed by the Ghana Library Authority and British Council.

    6 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Saturday 4 July

  1. British Council urges language-responsive policies for better education outcomes

    The British Council advocates for inclusive, context-sensitive language policies in education, arguing that learners achieve better outcomes when education systems reflect their communities' linguistic realities. The institution stresses there is no one-size-fits-all approach and that countries should adopt policies suited to their unique social, cultural, political, and historical contexts, supported by adequate resources, trained teachers, and quality materials.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 30 June

  1. British Council awards 41 students, 12 schools for exam excellence

    The British Council held its 2026 Partner Schools Awards in Accra, recognising 41 students and 12 schools for outstanding performance in Cambridge International Examinations. The ceremony honoured excellence across IGCSE and A-Level subjects through various awards including Best in Subject, Star Performer, and Overall Best Student categories.

    30 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 26 June

  1. 27th TGMA Music Summit brings 230 industry stakeholders together

    Over 230 artistes, managers, music executives, media practitioners and creative entrepreneurs gathered at the British Council in Accra for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Music Summit, held in commemoration of World Music Day to discuss brand endorsements and music contracts and equip Ghana's music community with practical knowledge for sustainable careers.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Over 200 music stakeholders gather for Ghana Music Summit

    Over 200 artistes, managers, executives, media practitioners, and creative entrepreneurs attended the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Music Summit at the British Council in Accra to discuss brand endorsements and music contracts as part of World Music Day commemoration.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 22 June

  1. Electro Mirror advises musicians on contracts at TGMA summit

    Emmanuel Sedo, founder of FlipTheMusic and popularly known as Electro Mirror, spoke at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards National Music Summit on 19th June, sharing insights on music contracts and industry navigation. He emphasised the importance of understanding contracts, building professional relationships, and creating distinctive records, drawing on his experience securing Gyakie's first international deal.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Attorney General, Minority Leader headline governance summit in Accra

    The Attorney General Dr Dominic Ayine and Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin will speak at the second African Governance and Anti-Corruption Summit, organised by The Bright Future Alliance, on June 16 in Accra. The summit aims to bring together government officials, legislators, civil society, diplomats, corporate leaders and young people to discuss strengthening accountability and governance systems across Africa.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 31 May

  1. Davida Roofing CEO wins 2026 International Business Achiever Award

    David Kwame Aziago, CEO of Davida Roofing Systems Limited and National President of Peki Senior High School Old Students Association, received the International Business Achiever Award 2026 from Maverick Business Academy and M-GIBES College of Business and Management for excellence in business leadership and contributions to education-related alumni development.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. British Council supports creative entrepreneurs through SoCreative programme

    The British Council has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting creative entrepreneurs in Ghana following the graduation of participants under its SoCreative E-learning Programme, delivered in partnership with University of the Arts London and Henley Business School. The programme has engaged over 45,000 learners across Sub-Saharan Africa and operates locally through hub partners in Accra and Tamale.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. NEIP begins disbursing grants for Adwumawura youth entrepreneurship program

    The Adwumawura Programme, implemented by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), has commenced grant disbursement to support youth-owned business establishment. The 2025 cohort launched on April 28, 2025, received over 120,000 applications within the first weeks and underwent evaluation by a 9-member selection committee.

    28 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times

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