Also known as: Cape Coast-based side · University of Cape Coast, Ghana
University of Cape Coast — Ghanaian tertiary institution offering medical, agricultural engineering, and environmental research programmes, participating in government digital skills initiatives.
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The Ghanaian Times
… Preliminary investigation has revealed that on June 11, 2026, at about 6:48PM, the suspect who claims to be a teacher by profession but also works as a driver, picked the deceased from Ayensu Plaza within the University of Cape Coast (UCC) hostel enclave and took her to Hutchland …
Police arrest suspect for murder of UCC studentJoy Online
… The deaths span Ghana’s biggest institutions: the University of Ghana, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, the University of Cape Coast and the University of Education, Winneba. …
Ghana has recorded at least 13 university student deaths since 2024 as campus safety fears mountJoy Online
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with the murder of University of Cape Coast (UCC) student, Innocentia Atsufui Avinu, whose death has sparked widespread public concern. …
Police arrest suspect in murder of UCC student Innocentia AvinuJoy Online
The recent tragic death of Innocentia Avinu, a young Level 200 student of the University of Cape Coast, has left many of us speechless, heartbroken, and deeply reflective. …
Who Protects the Dreamer? Reflections on the vulnerability of the Girl ChildJoy Online
A motorcyclist has died following a severe road traffic collision involving three vehicles on Saturday, June 13, in front of the Rashid Sumaila Washing Bay along the University of Cape Coast stretch of the Cape Coast–Takoradi Highway. …
Motorcyclist killed in multi-vehicle crash on Cape Coast–Takoradi HighwayDaily Guide
The late Avinu Innocentia The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has deployed a special team of experienced investigators and intelligence officers to the Central Region to support investigations into the death of 20-year-old University of Cape Coast student, A …
IGP Deploys Special Team to Probe UCC Student’s Death at Cape Coast BeachThe Chronicle
The Ghana Police Service has deployed a special team of experienced investigators and intelligence officers to the Central Region to support ongoing investigations into the death of a female student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC). …
Police Deploy Special Investigative Team to Probe Death of UCC StudentJoy Online
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has deployed a special team of experienced investigators and intelligence officers to the Central Region to support ongoing investigations into the death of a University of Cape Coast (UCC) student. …
IGP deploys special investigative team to probe death of UCC student Innocentia AvinuJoy Online
… Kofi Matthew, has cautioned members of the Tertiary Education Institutions Network of the University of Cape Coast (TEIN-UCC) against allowing their talents, influence, and political energy to be exploited by others to pursue personal agendas and settle battles that do not advanc …
Kofi Matthew warns TEIN-UCC against allowing their potential to be exploited for others’ personal battlesJoy Online
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has commenced an internal inquiry into the death of one of its students, Innocentia Atsufui Avinu, whose body was found at Hutchland Beach in Cape Coast on Friday. …
UCC opens internal probe into death of Level 200 studentThe National Council for Curriculum and Assessment held a national training workshop to equip basic school teachers with knowledge and skills to implement a new Chinese language curriculum effectively, in partnership with the Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Coast.
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The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment held a national training workshop to equip basic school teachers with knowledge and skills to implement a new Chinese language curriculum effectively, in partnership with the Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Coast.
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An agricultural engineer at the University of Cape Coast warns that some locally-manufactured agro-processing machines, including fufu pounding machines and corn mills, expose consumers to dangerous bacterial contamination due to substandard production practices, lack of enforceable manufacturing standards, and use of unsuitable materials such as mild or galvanised steel instead of stainless steel.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
St. Augustine's College defeated Prempeh College and Pope John SHS & Minor Seminary in the first semifinal to secure a place in the NSMQ 2026 Grand Finale on September 10 at the University of Ghana. This is the school's third consecutive appearance in the national final since 2024.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Ghana has been selected as one of eight countries worldwide to pilot a WHO benchmarking tool designed to assess and strengthen institutional capacity for conducting high-quality clinical trials. The tool examines seven functional areas across 32 objectives and 112 outcomes, and 13 Ghanaian institutions participated in an assessment exercise.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Secretariat and the Business Outsourcing Services Association of Ghana (BOSAG) plan to build the country's outsourcing talent pool through skills development, infrastructure and market access, positioning Ghana as a leading outsourcing destination. The partnership aims to create employment for young people through training aligned to international standards and multilingual capabilities.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A UCC environmental epidemiology professor has called for stronger air pollution control measures and healthy dietary interventions, citing growing health threats to thousands of people, particularly street vendors who spend long hours on busy roads.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A University of Cape Coast study (DIMAP) tracked 307 street vendors in Accra for 12 months, providing one group with weekly supplies of oranges, peanuts, sunflower oil, eggs and sardines. The research, led by Professor Kofi Amegah, examined whether diet could help protect workers exposed to pollutants along busy roads including Atomic Junction, Madina, Lapaz, and Kwame Nkrumah Circle.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute for Educational Planning and Administration and the Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy and Documentation have launched the "Women Leading Change in Africa" programme to equip 1,000 women educators with digital skills and leadership capacity to drive transformation in education. The initiative, implemented with UNESCO partners, aims to bridge digital and AI competency gaps among female educators and institutional leaders across Ghana.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Cape Coast has launched the Africa Ocean Institute to strengthen research, training and capacity building on coastal and marine issues across the continent. The initiative responds to growing coastal population pressures, climate change, and environmental degradation affecting Africa's coastal and marine ecosystems.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Paramount Chief of Cape Coast, Osabarima Kwesi Atta II, called on residents to become architects of the city's future by actively participating in its development. Speaking at a Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly fundraising event for an eight-year development plan, he emphasized that the city's future depends on unity, partnership, and shared commitment to progress.
18 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nescafé My Coffee, My Vibe campaign held its first campus auditions at the University of Ghana, Legon, where students showcased music and dance talents. The initiative will continue at KNUST on August 21 and UCC on September 18, providing a platform for emerging young talents to demonstrate their creativity and individual expression.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Director of the Tertiary Directorate at Ghana's Ministry of Education said sexual harassment has no place in educational institutions and called on tertiary institutions to strengthen prevention, reporting, and support systems to protect students and staff.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
CENPOWER Operations and Services has redeemed a pledge of GH₵233,180.00 to the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly towards its Eight-Year Development Plan, which focuses on infrastructure including roads, water supply, sanitation, health, and education.
17 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Deputy Director of the Tertiary Directorate at the Ministry of Education says sexual harassment has no place in Ghana's educational institutions and that tertiary institutions must strengthen prevention, reporting and support systems to protect students and staff and ensure safe learning environments. This was stated at a multi-tertiary stakeholder conference in Accra on strengthening survivor-centred sexual harassment prevention and response in tertiary institutions.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The General Assembly of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana elected Rev. Prof. Frederick Mawusi Amevenku as the Church's 15th Moderator with 111 votes (72.55%) at its 12th General Assembly in Ho on August 15, 2026. He will officially assume office on January 1, 2027, succeeding Right Rev. Dr. Lt. Col. Bliss Divine Kofi Agbeko (Rtd.) as the highest spiritual and administrative leader of the denomination.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Researchers from a five-year Japan-backed project find that Ghana's coastline, particularly the Volta River and Densu Delta areas, faces increasing erosion pressure due to declining sediment discharge from the Volta River. Analysis of the past 20 years shows approximately 10 metres of beach loss at Dzita in the Volta Region within two months.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Perfector of Sentiments Foundation has raised concerns over student cohabitation and sexual harassment at Ghana's public universities, warning these practices could undermine safe learning environments. The organisation's study of five public universities—University of Ghana, University of Education Winneba, University of Cape Coast, KNUST, and UDS—found cohabitation particularly prevalent at University of Education Winneba and University of Cape Coast, noting it can contribute to domestic conflicts and escalate into abuse.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has appointed Elsie Enninful-Adu as Non-Executive Director, effective 3rd August 2026, following Bank of Ghana approval. Enninful-Adu brings over 30 years of financial services experience spanning investment management, private equity, venture capital, and corporate finance.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Cape Coast has indefinitely postponed the matriculation ceremony for its 2026 Sandwich students, originally scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026, citing disruption to critical administrative processes caused by an ongoing strike by the Ghana Association of University Administrators. A new date will be announced once normal administrative activities resume.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Through its Prison Agro-Support and Empowerment (PASE) Project, the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has supported the expansion of Tarkwa Prison's oil palm plantation from 30 to 50 acres, enabling inmates to acquire practical agricultural skills while strengthening the facility's food production capacity.
12 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission's Director-General says the commission remains committed to protecting tertiary education quality and credibility despite a High Court ruling that quashed GTEC's directive invalidating doctoral degrees from Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica (UNEM). The court ruled that administrative decisions affecting citizens must be made fairly and reasonably under the 1992 Constitution.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Right to Information Commission has imposed an administrative penalty of GH¢20,000 on 254 public institutions, including the Ghana Police Service, all five teaching hospitals, major public universities, and security agencies, for failing to submit their 2025 Right to Information annual reports as required by law.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
118 newly qualified doctors and dentists were inducted into the Medical and Dental Council after completing their medical training and mandatory housemanship. The inductees graduated from the University of Ghana, KNUST, and the University of Cape Coast, and the Health Minister urged them to take up their assigned postings without delay to strengthen primary healthcare delivery across the country.
5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A national study presented in Accra on 28 July 2026 found widespread sexual harassment and discrimination against young women in Ghana's creative sector. The Behind the Scenes project, led by researchers at the University of Cape Coast with support from the International Center for Research on Women and the Mastercard Foundation, called for safer workplaces and stronger gender equity measures.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Denis Worlanyo Aheto was inducted as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast for a four-year term. UCC Chancellor Sir Sam Jonah called for African universities to prioritize practical problem-solving and hands-on skills over rote learning, proposing a faculty of vocational education combining academic rigour with skills in agriculture, coastal enterprise, construction, food systems, creative industries and human-AI collaboration.
3 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sir Sam Jonah pledged support for the newly installed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Professor Aheto, encouraging him to pursue bold reforms and promising to defend him against criticism. Jonah said universities must adapt beyond transmitting knowledge, focusing instead on practical skills and real-world problem-solving in an AI-shaped world.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →