… Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice Chancellor of the University, said UG had maintained its position as the leading university in Ghana and West Africa, while strengthening its standing among Africa’s top institutions in the QS World University Rankings 2027. …
… Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice Chancellor of UG, said the University had maintained its position as the leading university in Ghana and West Africa, while strengthening its standing among Africa’s top universities in the QS World University Rankings 2027. …
Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, has urged graduates of the university to uphold the principles of excellence, integrity, professionalism and service in their careers and communities. …
… The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, described the lecture as thought-provoking and said it challenged participants to rethink the purpose of AI and its role in national development. …
… Chairperson of the event and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, said Professor Kenu’s lecture had highlighted the fact that some of the world’s greatest public health threats are often invisible and can spread silently if systems are not p …
… The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, in a speech read on her behalf by the Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Professor Alfred Edwin Yawson, reaffirmed the university’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with MIASA and s …
… The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, in a speech read on her behalf by the Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Professor Alfred Edwin Yawson, reaffirmed the university’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with MIASA and s …
The Cyber Security Authority marked its fifth anniversary by opening the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month under the theme of securing Ghana's digital finance ecosystem, with the CSA Director-General urging financial institutions and government agencies to move beyond broad commitments to information-sharing and embed coordinated cyber defence in their daily operations.
The Cyber Security Authority marked its fifth anniversary by opening the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month under the theme of securing Ghana's digital finance ecosystem, with the CSA Director-General urging financial institutions and government agencies to move beyond broad commitments to information-sharing and embed coordinated cyber defence in their daily operations.
A senior delegation from the London School of Economics and Political Science concluded a three-day visit to Ghana to strengthen institutional ties and confirm plans to host its Programme for African Leadership conference in Accra next year. The university, which counts three former Ghanaian presidents and Kofi Annan among its notable connections to Ghana, aims to deepen its engagement across the continent.
Ghana hosted Japanese astronaut Dr Koichi Wakata from September 15 to 19, 2026, for discussions on strengthening cooperation in space science, technology and innovation. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa emphasised the importance of international cooperation in space exploration and Ghana's strategic partnership with Japan ahead of the countries' 70-year diplomatic anniversary in 2027.
Ghana and Japan are exploring deeper cooperation in space science, technology and innovation. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa hosted Japanese astronaut Dr Koichi Wakata for discussions on international partnerships to support national development, with 2027 marking the 70th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Prof Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, a Professor of International Law and Human Rights at the University of Ghana, has emphasized that students' academic freedom is central to strengthening democratic practices in Africa. He argued that academic freedom can be undermined by university management, academics, and students themselves, and that internal university structures can limit students' meaningful participation in institutional governance and decision-making.
MTN Ghana and the University of Ghana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to bridge academia and industry and position Ghana as a hub for digital innovation. MTN Ghana's CEO Stephen Blewitt said the partnership aims to support Ghana's digital growth, including in agri-tech and infrastructure, and stressed the importance of artificial intelligence.
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang called for diversified and sustainable funding for Ghana's universities, citing challenges from rising enrolment, research demands, technological change and constrained public resources. She said universities need stronger partnerships with industry, development partners, alumni, philanthropists and the private sector to improve financial resilience.
The West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens celebrated a decade of building research capacity in genomics, infectious diseases and diagnostics, while calling for the next phase of scientific progress to deliver practical solutions to national and continental challenges including disease outbreaks, climate-related health threats and food security.
A University of Ghana economics professor warned in an inaugural lecture that Ghana's long-term development remains threatened if forests, rivers, farmlands and other environmental assets continue to be degraded. He cited destruction of trees around water bodies and pollution from illegal mining as examples of poor environmental stewardship, and warned that river and farmland degradation threatens food production, water supply and public health.
The University of Ghana has made artificial intelligence and digital skills central to its academic agenda, with plans to incorporate four AI-related certifications into a compulsory Level 100 course beginning next semester, supported by 2,000 laptops from the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations as part of the One Million Coders Programme.
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technologies and Innovation presented 2,000 laptops to the University of Ghana to support the One Million Coders Programme, bringing the total laptops supplied to 2,500. The initiative aims to equip young Ghanaians with skills in coding, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software development and data analytics.
President Mahama assured that the University of Ghana Medical Centre will be transferred from the Ministry of Health to the University, and pledged that no capable Ghanaian will be denied access to higher education due to financial constraints. He highlighted the "NoFeeStress" initiative to support first-year students.
President Mahama assured the University of Ghana that the University of Ghana Medical Centre will be transferred from the Ministry of Health to the University, following a committee's submission of its report. He said the next step is the presentation of a transition roadmap for execution, and pledged the government's commitment to the centre serving as a hub for teaching, research, specialist training, and healthcare delivery.
Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, called on 1,884 recent graduates to uphold excellence, integrity, professionalism and service in their careers and communities, and to remain connected to the institution through mentorship and the alumni network.
Professor Isaac Wiafe of the University of Ghana's Department of Computer Science has called for Ghana to adopt a human-centred approach to AI, arguing that current AI technologies are designed using foreign priorities and datasets that do not reflect Ghana's realities, and that the country should develop AI systems that understand local languages, reflect Ghanaian culture and solve everyday problems facing its people.
MP Samuel A. Jinapor, Global Lead for the Africa Centre for Nature-Based Climate Action, called on African governments and development partners to adopt innovative financial mechanisms beyond traditional climate financing to scale up nature-based solutions across the continent, arguing that conventional public financing alone would be insufficient to meet Africa's restoration and climate adaptation needs.
Professor Ernest Kenu, head of epidemiology at the University of Ghana, has called for stronger disease surveillance systems to detect and contain outbreaks before they escalate, noting that Ghana's surveillance approach during COVID-19 increased case detection by more than 400 per cent. He emphasized the need to shift from reactive to proactive public health responses, citing findings that about 80 per cent of Ghana's first confirmed COVID-19 cases were asymptomatic.
Professor Ernest Kenu, head of epidemiology at the University of Ghana, argues that infectious diseases spread in Ghana through contaminated water, poor sanitation, overcrowded spaces, and weak surveillance systems rather than weak border controls. He cited cholera as an example, noting Ghana has recorded more than 15 outbreaks since 1970, with poor sanitation continuing to fuel transmission.
At a University of Ghana conference marking the end of the Merian Institute for Advanced Studies in Africa's six-year main funding phase, Prof. Thomas Kwasi Teiku called for African leaders to build strong governance ecosystems that promote institutional interdependence, equity, inclusion and foresight analysis, and establish institutions to address intergenerational gaps at multiple levels.
The Ghana Refugee Board has called for increased support from development partners, humanitarian organisations and philanthropists to sustain refugee welfare programmes, citing declining international funding and rising humanitarian needs. The appeal was made during World Refugee Day 2026 commemorations, with the GRB noting that globally more than 132 million people have been forcibly displaced, nearly 40 per cent of them children.
Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, has warned that African languages risk being excluded from the global artificial intelligence revolution unless intentionally included in AI system design. She argues that without embedding African languages in AI training databases, systems will serve only part of the world despite Africa's over 2,000 living languages spoken by more than 1.4 billion people.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana has called for intentional inclusion of African languages in AI systems, warning that the continent risks marginalisation in the global AI revolution if its voices and knowledge systems remain underrepresented. She argued that Africa's linguistic diversity, encompassing more than 2,000 living languages spoken by over 1.4 billion people, should be viewed as a valuable resource, and that AI systems without African languages will serve only part of the world.
The University of Ghana has launched the UGA Network App to reconnect graduates and strengthen ties with its alumni community. The app allows alumni to register, verify status, search for other graduates by year or location, register for events, participate in mentorship programs, and support university initiatives.
The Ghana Insurance University College (GIUC) was inaugurated on May 15 after two decades as the Ghana Insurance Institute, and held its 19th graduation ceremony at which 234 students received diplomas and certificates and 27 awards were conferred.
Prof. Vincent Boima of the University of Ghana Medical School has called for a shift in chronic kidney disease treatment across Africa, proposing a "Genes–Mind–Community" model that combines genetics, mental health, and community-based healthcare. He warned that hypertension and diabetes are the leading causes of kidney disease in Ghana, and that many cases could be prevented through earlier intervention rather than relying solely on dialysis.
The University of Ghana has launched the Africa Regional Collaborative for Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH-ARC), a continental initiative co-led by institutions in Ghana, Ethiopia, and South Africa that connects African researchers and policymakers to a global network of more than 13,000 experts working to strengthen food systems and health outcomes.