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KNUST — Ghana's public research university at centre of debates over governance reforms, coastal erosion research, AI adoption in education, and teaching hospital completion.

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July 2026
27 JulJoy Online
A criminologist at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr Jones Opoku-Ware, has called on Ghana to tighten border security, strengthen family values, and expand community support systems to tackle the country’s growing drug problem. …
Ghana must tighten borders and strengthen families to fight drugs – Criminologist
27 JulJoy Online
A criminologist at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr Jones Opoku-Ware, has warned that Ghana’s growing drug problem is no longer only a criminal justice issue but has developed into a public health crisis that requires urgent national attention. …
Deadly Doses II: Ghana’s drug problem has become a public health crisis – Criminologist says
27 JulJoy Online
The Acting Head of the Psychiatry Unit at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) and Lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr. …
Ghana in ‘huge crisis’ over addiction care as specialist shortage worsens – Dr Owusu-Antwi
26 JulJoy Online
… Hosted at Ho Technical University, with partners including the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, the University of Cape Coast and the Or Foundation, it works across textiles, plastics and agriculture to build circular business models, transfer technology and ope …
The Circular economy: The missing layer in Ghana’s flood prevention strategy
24 JulJoy Online
… She also holds a master’s degree in International Transactions from George Mason University in the United States, a Master of Science degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), and a bachelor’s degree in …
Ghana Gas CEO Judith Adjobah Blay earns Master of Laws degree from University of Nottingham
24 JulJoy Online
… The calls were made at the climax of the 25th anniversary celebration of the Department of Herbal Medicine at the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). …
Experts urge gov’t to harmonise FDA regulations, expand access under herbal medicines list
23 JulJoy Online
… He was rushed to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Hospital, where he was admitted for treatment. …
Police arrest 19-year-old robbery suspect after swift response in Asokore Mampong
23 JulThe Chronicle
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has been named among the inaugural winners of the Africa Higher Education for Transformation (AHEFT) Prize. …
KNUST receives US$3m Mastercard Foundation Prize for excellence in innovation
23 JulJoy Online
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has been named among five African universities selected as inaugural winners of the Mastercard Foundation’s Africa Higher Education for Transformation (AHEFT) Prize. …
KNUST wins $3m Mastercard Foundation Prize for driving higher education transformation in Africa
22 JulJoy Online
The ninth (9th) White Coat ceremony of the Department of Optometry and Visual Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology focused discussions on the need to train compassionate, innovative, and visionary eye care professionals capable of expanding access to …
KNUST Optometry 9th White Coat Ceremony advocates compassionate, visionary optometry care

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KNUST clarifies no final decision on Pro-Vice-Chancellors, Deans yet

The News

KNUST Management has clarified that no final institutional decision has been taken on the appointment of Pro-Vice-Chancellors and Deans following UTAG-KNUST concerns. The Academic Board's report and draft Statutes will be submitted to the Governing Council for consideration, and Management emphasized the review process remains ongoing with emphasis on inclusiveness, consultation and transparency.

10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

KNUST clarifies no final decision on Pro-Vice-Chancellors, Deans yet
KNUST Management has clarified that no final institutional decision has been taken on the appointment of Pro-Vice-Chancellors and Deans following UTAG-KNUST concerns. The Academic Board's report and draft Statutes will be submitted to the Governing Council for consideration, and Management emphasized the review process remains ongoing with emphasis on inclusiveness, consultation and transparency.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
UTAG-KNUST escalates Pro-VC and Dean appointment dispute to Council
The University Teachers Association of Ghana at KNUST has escalated its dispute over Pro-Vice Chancellor and Dean appointments to the University Council after the Academic Board failed to preserve the existing appointment process pending agreement on a new framework. UTAG argues that meaningful academic staff participation in these leadership decisions is required under Act 1157 and concerns collegial governance principles, not mere procedure.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 8 September

MTN scholarship enables Wenchi student to complete medical degree
Dr Mariam Abubakar, from Wenchi in the Bono Region, was nearly forced to defer her medical studies at the University of Cape Coast due to financial constraints, but a fully funded scholarship from the MTN Ghana Foundation allowed her to complete her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree and now work as a junior doctor at Holy Family Hospital.
8 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 7 September

Scholarship helps Wenchi student overcome financial barriers to medical degree
Mariam Abubakar from Wenchi faced financial hardship that threatened to derail her medical studies at UCC until the MTN Bright Scholarship enabled her to complete the six-year MBChB programme and graduate as a doctor in 2025.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
KNUST establishes photonics lab to build scientific instruments locally
The Ghana Photonics and Optics Laboratory, being established at KNUST, aims to develop local capacity to build, maintain and improve advanced scientific instruments rather than rely on imports. The laboratory, to be commissioned September 22, will train African scientists in photonics applications including medicine authentication, disease screening and environmental monitoring.
7 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Colleges demand national AI policy and digital resources for teachers
Principals of colleges of education are calling for a clear national policy on AI use in teacher education and urging government to provide teachers with digital resources including laptops to integrate AI into teaching and learning, as students increasingly adopt the technology faster than institutions can develop guidelines.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Government embeds One Million Coders certifications in eleven universities
Ghana's government has partnered with eleven universities to integrate One Million Coders Programme certifications into degree and diploma programmes, aiming to equip students with industry-relevant digital skills alongside academic qualifications. Participating institutions include the University of Ghana, KNUST, UENR, GCTU, and UCC, with implementation already underway at some institutions.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
One Million Coders Programme registers 141,954 accounts
Ghana's One Million Coders Programme has recorded 141,954 registered accounts and 27,782 active learners as of August 2, 2026, with 5,812 course completions. Cybersecurity is the most popular area of study, attracting 8,570 learners, while the government works to embed digital certifications into university degree and diploma programmes.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GAMLS calls for purpose-built labs in Free Primary Healthcare rollout
The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists has urged government to prioritise purpose-built laboratory infrastructure ahead of the Free Primary Healthcare policy rollout, noting that the country's laboratory system has suffered years of neglect with some health facilities designed without adequate laboratory spaces.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

Former KNUST official seeks NDC Deputy Youth Organiser role
Hamza Ayembilla Inusah, ex-Vice President of TEIN-KNUST, has declared his candidacy for the NDC Deputy Youth Organiser position in the Ashanti Region, citing a desire to strengthen party organisation and mobilisation at the regional level and improve connections between party leadership and youth constituency.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

Laboratory scientist Samani declares GAMLS General Secretary candidacy
Dr Emmanuel Raphael Samani, a medical laboratory scientist and broadcast journalist, has announced his bid for General Secretary of the Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS) for the 2026–2028 term, proposing reforms including a 72-hour rapid-response rule for member matters and a digitised membership register.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

KNUST study warns sea defences shifting coastal flooding risks
A three-year KNUST study found worsening coastal erosion and saltwater intrusion along Ghana's eastern coastline, with sea defence systems in some areas redirecting tidal impacts toward unprotected communities. Researchers documented land losses exceeding 103 metres and saltwater penetration more than 1.3 kilometres inland, and are calling for stronger coastal monitoring and early warning systems.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

KNUST AI coordinator calls for structured AI adoption in teacher education
The AI Coordinator at KNUST has urged colleges of education to adopt artificial intelligence in a deliberate, supervised manner aligned with Ghana's National Teachers' Standards and National Teacher Education Curriculum Framework, arguing that rapid AI adoption by students is outpacing institutional preparedness and that technology must strengthen, not dictate, pedagogy.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
YIPs Ghana awards five tertiary students at annual achievers ceremony
The Association of Young Insurance Professionals (YIPs Ghana) honoured five exceptional tertiary students at the 2026 Tertiary Achievers Awards during the CIIG Insurance Excellence Awards in Accra. This year's competition attracted 40 entries from universities and colleges, with participants challenged to develop solutions addressing flooding and flood-related losses in Ghana.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Institute of Technology graduates 572 students, PhD alumni exceed 100
The Accra Institute of Technology held its 22nd graduation ceremony with 572 students graduating across doctoral, master's and bachelor's programmes, including eight PhD scholars. The university's cumulative PhD graduates now surpass 100, with more than half of AIT's PhD graduates attaining professorial rank within three years of completing their studies.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 30 August

KNUST AI coordinator calls for structured AI adoption in teacher education
The Artificial Intelligence Coordinator at KNUST, Professor Eric Appau Asante, has urged educators to embrace AI with structured, supervised approaches to ensure technology supports pedagogy rather than dictates it. Speaking at the National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education, he argued that teacher education must respond deliberately to AI adoption, grounding it in national teaching standards and curriculum frameworks.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

34-year-old first-time MP Millicent Amankwah Yeboah wins Sunyani West
Millicent Amankwah Yeboah, 34, won the Sunyani West seat for the NDC in the December 2024 general election, defeating incumbent NPP MP Ignatius Baffour-Awuah with 26,828 votes (57.64% of valid votes cast). She transitioned to Parliament from a business management and consultancy background, serving previously as branch manager for Verna Mineral Water and Managing Director of MEA Connect Consultants.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

Government pledges GETFund support for KNUST Teaching Hospital completion
The Education Minister has assured that Government will provide Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) support to complete the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Teaching Hospital, a project delayed for nearly two decades since construction began in 2007. The hospital, when completed, is expected to improve teaching and learning and expand healthcare access to communities within and around the KNUST catchment area.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
KNUST leads regional consortium bridging climate, health, policy research
The West Africa Climate and Health Science and Policy Consortium, launched in Kumasi with Wellcome Trust support and led by KNUST, brings together research and policy institutions in Ghana and Senegal to translate climate-health research into policy and public action, addressing how climate change affects health, food production, and livelihoods.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 25 August

KNUST staff dispute official account of statutes review process
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology issued a statement on the development of new statutes following the KNUST Act 2025, but staff members have challenged aspects of the University's account, saying it omits key events and calling for greater transparency and stakeholder engagement.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

Education Minister inducts KNUST Vice Chancellor as centre chair
The Education Minister has inducted Prof. Christian Agyare, the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of KNUST, as Chair of the university's Technology and Consultancy Centre. During the induction, they discussed priorities including science and technology education, research, student accommodation, and infrastructure, with the Minister pledging government support through GETFund for the KNUST Teaching Hospital and emphasis on STEM education.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Widespread soil acidity threatens Ghana's farming and food security
Acidic soils, low organic matter, and low carbon content have become widespread across Ghana, hampering agricultural productivity and food security, the director of CSIR-SRI warns. Indiscriminate application of imported fertilizers without soil testing is contributing to soil degradation rather than improving fertility.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
University of Ghana students urged to master AfCFTA implementation skills
At the launch of the 2026 GITFiC AfCFTA Tertiary Students' Week, University of Ghana students were called upon to develop practical skills to drive the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area. The programme, held under the theme "Empowering the Next Generation to Learn, Connect, Trade, Innovate and Lead," aims to expose students to the opportunities and demands of Africa's single market, with the argument that Africa's challenge is not the absence of a trade agreement but the lack of skilled professionals to implement it.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Medi-Moses demonstrates 30-year track record converting research into medicines
As Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh calls for Ghanaian researchers to commercialize discoveries into medicines and vaccines, Dr De-Gaulle Moses Dogbatsey of Medi-Moses Group has spent nearly 30 years converting plant-medicine research into herbal products distributed across Ghana, exemplifying the local production agenda outlined at the Research Meets Manufacturing award ceremony under the PharmaVax Ghana programme.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

Inter-Agency Football Gala marks National Youth Month celebration
The National Youth Authority organized an Inter-Agency Football Gala at Accra Sports Stadium, bringing together staff from various agencies for sports and team bonding. Youth Employment Agency beat National Youth Authority 4-2 on penalties in the football final.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
KNUST clarifies statute review still ongoing amid governance changes
KNUST management has assured staff and the public that no draft Statutes should be considered final until the ongoing review process is completed, following UTAG's rejection of proposed changes to governance arrangements for Pro-Vice-Chancellors and Deans. The review follows the coming into force of the KNUST Act, 2025, with an Academic Board review committee still assessing the draft alongside stakeholder submissions.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
UTAG-KNUST votes to retain elections for university leaders
The University Teachers Association of Ghana at KNUST has voted to retain the existing election system for selecting Pro-Vice-Chancellors and Deans, rejecting proposed Statute changes that would have introduced appointment systems. The union cited the importance of broad participation, collegiality, transparency, and confidence in university leadership selection.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof. Agyare calls for Ghana Prisons Service rename
The Vice-Chancellor of KNUST has urged the renaming of Ghana Prisons Service to Ghana Correctional Service to broaden support. During a meeting with the Ashanti Regional Prisons Commander, the prison presented a proposal to KNUST for support in inmate skills training, health, and agriculture programmes.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Police vehicle crashes into trotro at KNUST in Kumasi
A police pickup carrying seven suspected cannabis smokers collided with a commercial vehicle at KNUST traffic light in Kumasi, injuring several people including police officers and passengers, who were taken to KNUST Hospital for treatment.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 20 August

KNUST statute review prompts UTAG members to threaten strike action
Tensions are mounting at KNUST over a review of the university's statutes, with some UTAG members threatening industrial action over concerns including inadequate consultation, proposed changes to the selection of senior university officers, and provisions they believe could concentrate greater authority in the Vice-Chancellor's office.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →