Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences — venue hosting major national events including the inaugural Women's Awards ceremony and NDC commemorative activities.
Dr Lucy Agyepong, Vice President, Institutional Advancement at Academic City University, has been recognised for her pioneering leadership in engineering education at the maiden Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) Women’s Awards. …
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has attended the inaugural Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) Women’s Awards, held under the theme, “Breaking Barriers, Building Nations: Celebrating Women in Outstanding Leadership in Ghana.” The event, held today, brought together …
… Organised by Dainess Chef School (DCS), the Expo will take place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS), Accra, from 9:00 a.m. …
… Quartey is a member of the African Economic Research Consortium and the Canadian Economics Association, and a Council Member of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences. …
… The commemoration continued at the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, where a public lecture and exhibition brought together leading political figures, legal minds and academics. …
… Lecture and exhibition The second phase of the commemoration will take place at 4 p.m. at the auditorium of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences in Accra, where a public lecture and exhibition on the life and legacy of the former President will be held. …
… The second event, slated for 4 pm, will be a lecture and exhibition at the auditorium of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences near the CSIR in Accra. …
… Speaking at a public forum organised by the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences on the theme “Democracy Without Dividends: Why Citizen Apathy Threatens Ghana’s Democratic Future,” Mr Antwi-Boasiako argued that democracy loses its strength when citizens no longer believe it improve …
… Appiah Amfo was delivering her inaugural lecture as a newly elected and inducted member of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) in Accra last Thursday before one of the largest audiences the academy has ever witnessed. …
Dr Lucy Agyepong, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Academic City University, received the Education Excellence award at the inaugural Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences Women's Awards for her pioneering leadership in engineering education. As founding Dean of Engineering at Academic City, she introduced pioneering programmes in Biomedical Engineering, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.
Dr Lucy Agyepong, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Academic City University, received the Education Excellence award at the inaugural Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences Women's Awards for her pioneering leadership in engineering education. As founding Dean of Engineering at Academic City, she introduced pioneering programmes in Biomedical Engineering, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang attended the inaugural Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences Women's Awards, themed "Breaking Barriers, Building Nations," celebrating women leaders across sectors. She highlighted women's historical contributions to Ghana's development and economic foundations, and noted that unequal access had previously excluded generations of women from opportunities.
Dainess Chef School will host the third DCS Culinary Expo on August 29, 2026, at Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences in Accra, bringing together chefs, hospitality professionals, and food entrepreneurs to explore Ghanaian cuisine through modern culinary techniques. Entry is free, with demo participation at GH¢50 per demo or GH¢150 for all seven demos.
Professor Peter Quartey has been appointed Provost of the College of Education at the University of Ghana, effective August 1, 2026, for a three-year term. He brings extensive academic and administrative experience, currently serving as Acting Director of the Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy since 2025.
Political leaders and party cadres gathered in Accra on June 22, 2026, to commemorate the 79th birthday of late former President Jerry John Rawlings. Akwasi Opong-Fosu, Board Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, argued that the Rawlings legacy should be viewed as a call for continuous institutional reform and strengthening public institutions rather than symbolic remembrance.
The National Democratic Congress will honour founder Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings on what would have been his 79th birthday on June 22, 2026, with the official naming of the party's national headquarters after him and the unveiling of his bust. Events themed "From Revolution to Fourth Republic: The Rawlings Legacy" will feature addresses by President John Dramani Mahama and speakers including Tsatsu Tsikata at the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Policymakers, development practitioners, and government officials gathered at the World Bank Country Office in Accra on 10 June 2026 for the launch of "Political Economy of Institutionalising Monitoring & Evaluation Practice in Africa: 21st Century Perspectives," a book by Professor Kwaku Appiah-Adu and Andrew Osei Asibey that explores how M&E systems can strengthen governance and evidence-based policymaking across Africa.
Kwaku Antwi-Boasiako argued that Ghana's democracy faces threat from increasing citizen apathy fuelled by economic hardship, unemployment, and unmet expectations, rather than coups. He contended that democracy decays when citizens no longer believe it improves their lives and should be measured by tangible outcomes like jobs and healthcare, not just elections and institutions.
Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, has said that labeling African languages or local dialects as "vernacular" is derogatory and an affront to African culture. She argued the term discourages local dialects as recognized means of communication and is made worse by enforcement of discipline against such languages in schools.