Also known as: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
KNUST — Ghanaian university that won a $3 million Mastercard Foundation prize for research transformation and hosts departments in optometry and gender inclusion.
Upstream service provider, Halliburton Ghana Operations Limited, has committed an estimated US$15 million in advanced petroleum engineering software, training, and academic support under a new partnership with Ghana’s Petroleum Commission and KNUST, aimed at strengthening local c …
… lor of UESD and Principal Investigator of the Nkabom Collaborative, Professor Eric Nyarko-Sampson, said the training formed part of activities under the collaborative, a partnership involving UESD, the University of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST …
A political science lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr Kwasi Amakye-Boateng, has described former New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman Paul Afoko’s decision to return to active politics as a positive development that could help r …
… Kofi Agyekum is an Associate Professor of Building Performance and Sustainability at the Department of Construction Technology and Management at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana. …
… The call was made at the 2026 Mineral Waste Valorisation Research Conference held by the Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where experts explored engineering and policy solutions to reduce the …
… Ghana’s Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), through its Global Health and Infectious Diseases Research group (GHID), leads Work Package 3 of PARTNERS: Patient and Public Involvement an …
An economist at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Eric Oteng-Abayie, has called on Ghana to adopt resilient, long-term economic policies capable of transforming the economy instead of relying on repeated support from the International Monet …
Daniel Tuffuor, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) student accused of murdering his girlfriend, Joana Yabani, has made another appearance in court as legal proceedings continue more than a year after the tragic incident. …
… He is the Founding Centre Director of the African Centre of Excellence – Regional Transport Research and Education Centre Kumasi (TRECK) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where he has played a leading role in advancing transport research, innovati …
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. …
The University of Mines and Technology will appoint Professor Bernard Kumi Boateng, a 48-year-old Geomatic Engineering professor and alumnus, as its first Vice Chancellor in 2026. Boateng, who rose from working as a toilet attendant in Kumasi to becoming a mining engineer, plans to develop UMAT into a world-class engineering centre of excellence focused on Ghana's mining and mineral resource governance.
The University of Mines and Technology will appoint Professor Bernard Kumi Boateng, a 48-year-old Geomatic Engineering professor and alumnus, as its first Vice Chancellor in 2026. Boateng, who rose from working as a toilet attendant in Kumasi to becoming a mining engineer, plans to develop UMAT into a world-class engineering centre of excellence focused on Ghana's mining and mineral resource governance.
KNUST, in collaboration with Wilfrid Laurier University, held a Disability Awareness Day organised by its Disability Desk and Department of Health Promotion and Disability. The event featured campus awareness activities, interactive simulations of various disabilities, and calls from leadership for sustained efforts to create an inclusive university environment with equal opportunities for students with disabilities.
Okomfo Anokye Senior High School has qualified for the National Science and Maths Quiz championship after winning the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers with 47 points, defeating Namong SHS (44 points) in a final-riddle contest. The victory marks the school's return to the national competition after a two-year absence, following its maiden qualification in 2023.
The President of the Ghana Association of Medical Herbalists has urged practitioners to embrace innovation, research and evidence-based approaches to strengthen herbal medicine in Ghana, speaking at the 2026 Annual General Conference at KNUST. She said the profession's growth depends on the ability to generate credible evidence, apply scientific knowledge and maintain high standards of practice.
The National Youth Authority has unveiled a month-long programme of activities for the 2026 National Youth Month Celebration aimed at promoting volunteerism, leadership development, civic engagement and responsible citizenship among young people. The programme will feature community service, youth conferences, parliamentary sittings, intergenerational dialogue, sports and anti-drug campaigns, all themed "Rebuilding Values, Inspiring Patriotism: Empowering the Youth in the Digital Age."
The Gender Inclusion and Vulnerability Office of KNUST has expressed interest in partnering with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection to advance gender equality and inclusion, and support vulnerable groups within tertiary institutions. The newly established office is focused on promoting gender equality, safeguarding vulnerable members of the university community, and mainstreaming gender considerations across academic and administrative structures.
A KNUST criminologist has called for a multi-sectoral approach to Ghana's drug problem, including tighter border security to disrupt transnational trafficking networks, strengthened family values, and expanded community support systems.
A KNUST criminologist has warned that Ghana's drug problem has evolved from a criminal justice issue into a public health crisis requiring urgent national attention, citing the rapid evolution of illegal drug trade methods that are increasingly difficult for authorities to detect and control.
The Acting Head of Psychiatry at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital warns that Ghana is in a "huge crisis" over addiction care, citing a severe shortage of addiction specialists and treatment facilities. Addiction management requires specialised training beyond general psychiatric practice, and the country lacks sufficient psychiatrists sub-specialised in this area.
Ghana's flood prevention strategy omits circular-economy design that would remove waste from drainage systems and convert it into a resource, leaving the country to experience the same seasonal flooding in vulnerable Accra neighbourhoods year after year.
Judith Adjobah Blay, Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Company, has graduated with a Master of Laws degree in Public Procurement Law and Policy from the University of Nottingham. The achievement was announced as reflecting her commitment to excellence and lifelong learning while leading a strategic energy institution.
Herbal medicine experts have urged the government to establish a single national standard for herbal medicines and review the implementation of Ghana's Essential Herbal Medicines List, citing inconsistencies in regulation and procurement that are hindering industry growth. The General Secretary of the Ghana Federation of Traditional Medicine Practitioners Associations called for the Ghana Standards Authority to develop uniform standards to be adopted by the FDA, the Traditional Medicine Practice Council, and industry players.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command arrested Ahmed Mustapha, 19, after officers responded to a robbery near Asabi in Asokore Mampong Municipality on 21 July in which a victim was attacked with a machete and robbed of his mobile phone. The suspect was found hiding in an uncompleted building, and police recovered the victim's phone and the machete used in the attack.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has been named an inaugural winner of the Africa Higher Education for Transformation Prize, receiving US$3 million from the Mastercard Foundation for excellence in research and innovation. The award will support expansion of KNUST's research-to-innovation pipeline, incubation and entrepreneurship programmes, and industry partnerships to create economic opportunities for young people.
KNUST has been selected as one of five African universities to receive a $3 million Mastercard Foundation prize for driving higher education transformation. The award recognises the university's excellence in research and innovation, particularly its platforms like the Kumasi Business Incubator and Innovation Centre for converting research into startups and industry solutions.
The ninth white coat ceremony at KNUST's Department of Optometry and Visual Sciences emphasized training compassionate, innovative eye care professionals to expand access to quality medical optometry care in Ghana and across Africa. Stakeholders stressed the need for optometrists who can leverage healthcare technologies while maintaining patient-centered care and serving underserved communities.
An opinion piece argues that while many people within universities know of bullying by supervisors and senior academics, institutional silence and unwillingness to speak publicly about wrongdoing—despite private warnings and acknowledgment—perpetuates the problem rather than addressing it.
Telecel Ghana has unveiled ten final-year female students selected for its 2026 Female Engineering Students Scholarship Programme (FESSP), aimed at increasing female representation in STEM fields. The scholars, drawn from KNUST, UG, UCC and UMaT, receive financial support for tuition, laptops, data bundles, mentorship, and internship opportunities.
France and Ghana have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in health, innovation, investment and cultural exchange, marking another year of strong bilateral ties. Key engagements cited include the co-chairing of the One Health Summit in Lyon on April 7, President Mahama's official visit to Paris on April 8 for talks with President Macron, and France's participation in Ghana's conference on reparations on June 18 and 19.
Henry Nana Boakye, former National Organiser of the NPP, has declared his intention to contest for the position of National First Vice Chairman as the party prepares for internal reorganisation ahead of the 2028 general elections. He cited 26 years of service within the party and a desire to rebuild following the 2024 election defeat.
Lacina Koné, Director General of the African Union–endorsed Smart Africa alliance, will speak at the Pan African AI Summit on 22–23 September 2026 in Accra, positioned as a gathering for continental AI policy and adoption.
Ghana's Minister of State for Climate Change says climate change is no longer a future threat but a current public health emergency worsening disease outbreaks, food insecurity, and pressure on health systems across Africa. He called for stronger collaboration among governments, scientists, and development partners at the launch of two African-led consortiums on climate and health in Accra.
Ghana's Minister of State for Climate Change says Africa must treat climate change as a present public health crisis, not a future threat, as it is already worsening disease outbreaks, food insecurity, and straining health systems. He called for stronger collaboration among governments, scientists, and development partners at the launch of two African-led research consortiums on climate and health, hosted by KNUST in partnership with Wellcome Trust.
Following flooding in Accra after recent downpours, the President suggested gradually relocating the capital to the Shai Hills area as a solution to Accra's perennial flooding problems. The author warns that relocation would only succeed if it addresses the indiscipline that the author says characterizes Ghanaian work culture.
Following aerial inspection of flood damage in Accra, the President has suggested gradually relocating the capital, possibly to the Shai Hills area, as a solution to chronic flooding. An opinion piece argues the idea risks failure unless accompanied by improved national discipline and work ethic.
African scientists and policymakers have launched research partnerships in West and Southern Africa to understand how climate change affects health across the continent, including impacts from extreme heat, floods, disease, and food insecurity. The Wellcome Trust is investing £40 million in the consortiums to generate evidence guiding government responses to climate-related health risks.
Former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has urged the government to prioritise investments in Artificial Intelligence, STEM, and robotics education, arguing that such interventions are crucial to Ghana's transformation agenda and economic competitiveness. He noted that KNUST's integration of AI into education, particularly in biomedical sciences, has potential to position Ghana among Africa's most innovative countries.
The Asantehene has reaffirmed that under Ashanti customary law, allodial ownership of land in Asanteman is vested exclusively in the stools and held in trust for the Golden Stool, and that no family or individual can claim allodial title to land in the region. He made these remarks at the Supreme Court's 150th Anniversary Celebrations, noting that persistent disputes over stool lands and increasing litigation arising from competing ownership claims underscore the need for clearer understanding of Ashanti customary land tenure.
The Pan African AI Summit 2026, scheduled for 22–23 September at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, will feature Lacina Koné, Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Smart Africa, as a speaker. Smart Africa is an African Union–endorsed alliance of 40 member states focused on digital transformation and AI coordination across the continent.
A coalition of Ashanti Region youth has picked nomination forms on behalf of former National Union of Ghana Students President Yiadom Boakye Emmanuel to contest for the New Patriotic Party's Ashanti Regional Youth Organiser position. The delegation, led by former NUGS President Kyeremeh Oppong Daniel, cited Boakye Emmanuel's experience and grassroots appeal as reasons for his candidature.