Also known as: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
KNUST — Ghana's tertiary education institution partnering on research in textile recycling, dengue vaccines, quantum computing, and women in STEM innovation.
… He disclosed that the college recorded remarkable academic performance in the 2025 KNUST terminal examinations, as 140 of the 153 Registered Midwifery passed with a pass rate of 91.5% and obtained 14 distinctions while 189 out of 199 candidates passed with a pass rate of 94.9% wi …
… He cited the example of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where admission into the LLB programme is already conducted through an entrance examination, arguing that similar practices could emerge for the Pre-Bar stage. …
… Speaking at the Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources (FRNR) Seminar Series, at the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, KNUST, he said effective collaboration between both actors is critical to ensuring that research outputs are translated into knowledge that can infor …
… Young, sharp Ghanaian professionals, graduates from our finest institutions like Legon, Ashesi, Cape Coast, and KNUST, stride into boardroom meetings with sleek laptops, tailored suits, and absolute confidence. …
A tribute book titled “IMPRESSIONS” has been launched in honour of Professor (Mrs.) Ibok Nsa Oduro, the first female Provost of the College of Science at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), is celebrating her decades of academic leadership and mentorsh …
A tribute book titled “IMPRESSIONS” has been launched in honour of Professor (Mrs.) Ibok Nsa Oduro, the first female Provost of the College of Science at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), is celebrating her decades of academic leadership and mentorsh …
… A graduate of the School of Medical Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr Dogbatsey began his medical career at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), where he rose to the rank of Senior Medical Officer. …
… A graduate of the School of Medical Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr Dogbatsey began his medical career at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), where he rose to the rank of Senior Medical Officer. …
… Mapelli disclosed that the university already had a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and was seeking to extend collaboration to other Ghanaian institutions, particularly members of the African Research Universities Al …
… Earlier studies by Matt Dodd, an environmental researcher; Lydia Otoo Amponsah, a Ghanaian environmental scientist; Stephen Grundy, a public health researcher; and Godfred Darko, a professor of environmental chemistry at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), …
The Tepa Nursing and Midwifery Training College has inaugurated its Stakeholders Association and admitted 611 out of 3,468 applicants for the 2025/2026 academic year across three programmes: 295 for Registered General Nursing, 170 for Registered Midwifery, and 146 for Nurse Assistant Clinical. The college reported a 91.5% pass rate for Registered Midwifery in the 2025 KNUST terminal examinations and recorded 76% pass rate for NAC, 67% for RGN, and 69% for RM in the recent Nursing and Midwifery Council Licensing Examination.
The Tepa Nursing and Midwifery Training College has inaugurated its Stakeholders Association and admitted 611 out of 3,468 applicants for the 2025/2026 academic year across three programmes: 295 for Registered General Nursing, 170 for Registered Midwifery, and 146 for Nurse Assistant Clinical. The college reported a 91.5% pass rate for Registered Midwifery in the 2025 KNUST terminal examinations and recorded 76% pass rate for NAC, 67% for RGN, and 69% for RM in the recent Nursing and Midwifery Council Licensing Examination.
Vincent Ekow Assafuah, MP for Old Tafo, has raised concerns that Ghana's new legal education framework could indirectly reintroduce entrance examinations Parliament sought to abolish, as the interim directives allow institutions to set their own admission criteria for the Pre-Bar Course.
Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana Journalists Association has urged closer partnership between media and researchers to translate research outputs into public knowledge and action, particularly on climate change and resource management. He stressed that scientific findings must be communicated accessibly, noting that climate change affects agriculture, health, and infrastructure.
An opinion piece argues that Ghanaian professionals' increasing reliance on AI to perform complex tasks—tax audits, marketing copy, risk assessments—risks eroding human cognitive skills and professional judgment that traditionally built strong leadership.
A tribute book titled "IMPRESSIONS" has been launched to honour Professor Ibok Nsa Oduro, the first female Provost of the College of Science at KNUST, celebrating her decades of academic leadership and mentorship through contributions from more than sixty colleagues, family members, students, and academics worldwide.
A tribute book titled "Impressions" has been launched in honour of Professor Ibok Nsa Oduro, the first female Provost of the College of Science at KNUST, celebrating her decades of academic leadership and mentorship. The publication collects personal letters and reflections from more than sixty contributors including colleagues, family members, students, mentees, and academics worldwide.
Dr De-Gaulle Moses Dogbatsey, CEO of Medi-Moses Clinic, has been named among recipients of the 100 Legendary African Dignitaries Awards 2026 in recognition of his contributions to healthcare and natural medicine, with the award presented in Kigali, Rwanda, on 5 June 2026.
Dr De-Gaulle Moses Dogbatsey, CEO of Medi-Moses Group of Companies, has been recognised as a recipient of the 100 Legendary African Dignitaries Awards 2026 for his contributions to healthcare and natural medicine, particularly in men's health and plant-based solutions.
Ghana's Minister of Education and Italy's Ambassador to Ghana have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in education, focusing on tertiary education, technical and vocational training, research, innovation, scholarships and academic exchange programmes. The commitment was made during a high-level meeting in Accra that included senior Ghanaian education officials and representatives of Italian academic institutions.
A 2026 peer-reviewed study found concerning levels of mercury (0.53 mg/kg) and cadmium (1.2 mg/kg) in soils at Agbogbloshie, along with lead, arsenic, chromium, nickel, copper, zinc and iron, linked to informal electronic waste processing and the dismantling and burning of mobile phones and telecom equipment.
An international research consortium has launched a four-year DENSTAR project funded at €11.09 million to accelerate development, evaluation and regulatory approval of a dengue vaccine for sub-Saharan Africa, with KNUST in Kumasi among key partners.
The Ashanti Regional Branch of the Ghana Journalists Association organised a capacity-building programme to strengthen journalists' competencies in environmental reporting and personal safety, with support from Reporters Without Borders (RSF Germany). The training, aligned with World Environment Day, aimed to equip journalists with skills to raise awareness about global warming, deforestation, and pollution while promoting sustainable development.
The founder of the Focus on Sickle-Cell Foundation has called on government to expand access to genotype screening for young people and welcomed the inclusion of newborn sickle cell screening in the government's free primary healthcare programme, saying early diagnosis enables immediate treatment and better disease management.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in partnership with the Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany, is intensifying efforts to tackle Ghana's waste management challenges through innovative textile and plastic recycling solutions. Researchers and stakeholders at a GAIIA workshop explored sustainable waste management approaches, with emphasis on public education, waste segregation at source, and collective responsibility in addressing plastic pollution.
Dr. Kobbina Tuyee Awuah, CEO of Crown Peak Holdings (which operates Pinkberry, Icy Cup, and Burger King), revealed he was raised in an academic family with both parents holding PhDs from international universities and holding senior university positions. Born in the United States while his parents pursued their studies, he moved to Ghana as a child and completed his early education within the KNUST academic environment before attending Opoku Ware School for secondary education.
The United Kingdom has committed £6 million in research and development funding to support science, technology and innovation initiatives in Ghana, aimed at accelerating innovation and strengthening research capacity. The funding, announced at a meeting between Ghana's Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations and the UK's FCDO, includes a new partnership on Artificial Intelligence to support Ghana's national AI strategy.
The Ashanti Regional branch of the Ghana Journalists Association is partnering with Reporters Without Borders Germany to equip journalists with skills for safer environmental reporting, particularly on mining and illegal small-scale mining issues, as part of World Environment Day 2026 observance.
KNUST, in partnership with the Africa Health Collaborative and Mastercard Foundation, hosted the maiden edition of FemSTEM Africa 2026, a two-day conference bringing together over 300 female students from STEM-focused Senior High Schools across Ashanti Region, university students, and emerging entrepreneurs. The initiative aims to nurture the next generation of women leaders in health innovation and entrepreneurship, addressing the underrepresentation of women among founders, innovators, and investors in the health sector.
Access Bank Ghana conducted a five-day strategic visit to Kumasi in May 2026, reaffirming its commitment to expanding operations and supporting businesses. The bank recorded significant growth in 2025, including total assets of GH¢19.0 billion and a 36.7 per cent increase in its loan book to GH¢5.06 billion.
Scientists at KNUST's TCC-CIMET research centre are deploying quantum computing methods to validate Ghana's laterite-clay and agricultural fibre composites for certified construction, potentially opening the country's building code to locally sourced, low-carbon materials for the first time. Ghana generates an estimated 500,000 tonnes of palm-nutshell and coconut husk waste annually, with laterite deposits abundant across the country, but these materials remain absent from approved load-bearing construction specifications due to lack of reliable performance data.
Student accommodation shortages at Ghanaian universities have persisted since the late 1990s as enrolment exceeded hall capacity, with the root cause being the state's failure to expand infrastructure to match growing numbers, not hostel owner exploitation as recently alleged.
JoyNews' Newsfile will examine the controversial proposed NITA Bill, which seeks to expand the National Information Technology Agency's powers into regulating Ghana's digital ecosystem; Ghana's evacuation of citizens amid xenophobic tensions in South Africa; and allegations surrounding the 13th African Games audit. Supporters argue stronger regulation promotes professionalism and cybersecurity, while critics contend licensing requirements could create barriers for startups and young innovators.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has secured GH₵1 million from the National Insurance Commission and Ghana Insurance University College to establish a "Campus Care Project," an insurance simulation office where students will gain practical experience and develop insurance packages. The partnership aims to strengthen collaboration between academia and the insurance industry, with KNUST providing research expertise and training while NIC and GIUC provide funding support.
A political scientist says recent exchanges between NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah and Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu are unlikely to cause serious damage to the governing party, following comments by Iddrisu that appeared to downplay Asiedu Nketiah's separate "Thank You" tour compared to President Mahama's post-election engagements.
Electric bikes are becoming more common in Bawku, a northeastern Ghana town, partly due to security restrictions on petrol-powered motorbikes following years of tribal conflict. Users report cleaner air and quieter commutes, with entrepreneurs like Hakeem Girma importing e-bikes to meet growing demand.
The Africa Health Collaborative will host the Health Innovation Festival (HIFest) 2026 in Accra from June 4–6, 2026, co-hosted by Ashesi University and KNUST. The festival will bring together over 100 participants from nine African countries and Canada, including 36 young health entrepreneurs, innovators, and students, alongside investors, mentors, and ecosystem leaders to foster collaboration and support locally driven health solutions.
Two former KASSTECH students who represented the school in the National Science and Maths Quiz have received university scholarships from the Obeng Scholarship Foundation. The beneficiaries, Alexander Marfo Appiah and Kelvin Addo, are studying Biochemistry and Civil Engineering respectively, and the scholarship covers tuition, boarding, transportation, living allowance, and mentorship support.
The HR Certification Centre has recognised Portia Napaaba for her work advancing human resource management across mining, manufacturing, and energy sectors, and for her community engagement in youth empowerment and career mentorship.
Our Lady of Grace Senior High School won the ACE Consult Spoken Word Contest in the Ashanti region with 91 points after three rounds, competing on the theme "When the Whistle Blows, Borders Fade" to project the 2026 World Cup. The event, which started in 2024 in partnership with the US Embassy in Ghana, aims to nurture students' creativity, eloquence, leadership, and public speaking skills.
FON Packaging Ventures, a Ghanaian carton manufacturer, has partnered with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology for a five-year structured internship initiative to transition packaging technology students into the industry. More than 500 students have already toured the company's Accra facility to gain hands-on experience with production lines and machinery.