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University of Education, Winneba

Public tertiary education institution in Ghana that participates in inter-university sports competitions and hosts capacity-building workshops.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    I immediately contacted Dr Yaw Asamoah, a lecturer at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), and Secretary to the Foundation, who kindly came to meet me.

    A journey through Ashanti and beyond: A travelogue of roads, stories, and unexpected adventures
  3. Joy 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 mount
  4. The Chronicle

    Addressing TESCON members at the University of Education, Winneba on the theme: “Reviving Our Generational Pillar for a Stronger Comeback”, Asare-Bediako said the defeat in 2024 must become a “classroom for renewal” rather than a “cemetery of hope”.

    NPP’s Comeback Will Be Deliberate, Not Accidental –Gordon Asare-Bediako
  5. The Chronicle

    Addressing TESCON members at the University of Education, Winneba on the theme: “Reviving Our Generational Pillar for a Stronger Comeback”, Asare-Bediako said the defeat in 2024 must become a “classroom for renewal” rather than a “cemetery of hope”.

    NPP’s Comeback Will Be Deliberate, Not Accidental –Gordon Asare-Bediako
  6. Business & Financial Times

    The 2026 peer-reviewed environmental study led by Worlanyo Kwabena Agbosu-University of Education, Winneba, indicates that the contamination is associated with dismantling and burning mobile phones, telecom equipment and other electronic waste materials at the site.

    Agbogbloshie soil contaminated – study
  7. The Chronicle

    The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has hosted the maiden edition of the Osahen Afenyo-Markin Annual Excellence Public Lecture on “Selfless leadership and public service: building integrity, trust and accountability,” The lecture, held in Winneba, was organised by the Effu

    Maiden edition of Osahen Afenyo-Markin Excellence Public Lecture held
  8. May 2026
  9. Joy Online

    The 25-year-old graduate from the University of Education, Winneba, says the smoke from fuel-powered motorbikes became part of daily life in the busy northern town.

    Cleaner air, lower costs: Electric bikes find early adopters in Ghana’s north
  10. Joy Online

    One of his greatest challenges was financing the education of his child, who had gained admission to the University of Education, Winneba.

    Heath Goldfields’ return brings relief to families in Bogoso-Prestea after two years of hardship
  11. Joy Online

    Abdul Hakim Ahmed, PhD Senior Lecturer Department of Political Science University of Education, Winneba E-mail: ahahmed@uew.edu.gh

    Don’t make Mahama a lame duck President in NDC succession dispute
  12. Joy Online

    Participating institutions included Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), University of Education, Winneba (UEW), University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), University for Development Studies (UDS), University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Ghana Co

    UCC crowned overall champions as UPSA successfully hosts 9th mini GUSA games
Culture

Journalist's travelogue documents road journey to Kumasi

The News

A journalist traveled from Accra to Kumasi on June 18–19, 2026, initially to cover World Sickle Cell Awareness Day at KNUST, but the assignment became a broader travel experience of observation and cultural immersion along the Accra–Kumasi highway.

24 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Journalist's travelogue documents road journey to Kumasi

    A journalist traveled from Accra to Kumasi on June 18–19, 2026, initially to cover World Sickle Cell Awareness Day at KNUST, but the assignment became a broader travel experience of observation and cultural immersion along the Accra–Kumasi highway.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Ghana records at least 13 university student deaths since 2024

    At least 13 students at Ghana's public universities have died from non-natural causes since 2024, with road accidents, suicides, and attacks accounting for most deaths. Six students died in 2024 (the worst year on record), four in 2025, and three in the first half of 2026, prompting mounting safety concerns among students, parents, and university authorities.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. NPP's 2028 return requires renewal, not anger—Asare-Bediako

    NPP National Communications Director hopeful Gordon Asare-Bediako told party youth that the party's return to power in 2028 depends on deliberate generational renewal—through grassroots confidence, political education, and disciplined organisation—rather than anger or slogans.

    10 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. NPP's 2028 return requires deliberate renewal, not anger—says Asare-Bediako

    Gordon Asare-Bediako, NPP National Communications Director hopeful, told party youth that the NPP's return to power in 2028 depends on deliberate renewal of its generational pillar rather than anger or slogans, and urged the party to learn from its 2024 defeat through honest reflection and disciplined organisation.

    10 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. Study finds toxic heavy metals in Agbogbloshie soils

    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.

    10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 5 June

  1. UEW hosts inaugural Osahen Afenyo-Markin Excellence Public Lecture

    The University of Education, Winneba held the maiden edition of the Osahen Afenyo-Markin Annual Excellence Public Lecture on selfless leadership and public service, organised by the Effutu Local Council of Christian Churches in partnership with the Effutu Traditional Council and Muslim Community. The event honoured Osahen Afenyo-Markin, Member of Parliament for Effutu, and featured a keynote address by former MP Dr Mark Assibey-Yeboah.

    5 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 25 May

  1. Electric bikes gain traction in Ghana's northern Bawku town

    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.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 21 May

  1. Heath Goldfields resumes Bogoso-Prestea mine operations after two-year halt

    Heath Goldfields Limited has resumed operations at the Bogoso-Prestea Mine, recalling former workers after a nearly two-year shutdown that left hundreds without jobs and income. The return to work brings relief to families who had exhausted savings and taken on debt during the period of inactivity.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. NDC must avoid weakening Mahama during succession planning

    An opinion piece warns that the NDC risks eroding President Mahama's economic gains and policy achievements if the party does not manage the transition to a new 2028 presidential candidate thoughtfully, with multiple potential aspirants from different generations of party leadership already being considered.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 16 May

  1. UCC wins 9th Mini GUSA Games; UPSA hosts universities

    The Ghana University Sports Association concluded the 9th Mini GUSA Games at UPSA from May 5–15, 2026, bringing together student-athletes from multiple universities to compete in football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, badminton, athletics and other disciplines. UCC emerged as overall champions with 50 medals, followed by UEW with 47 and KNUST with 39.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana law school entrance exams decentralized under Legal Education Act

    Ghana's Legal Education Act 2026 established the Council for Legal Education and Training to regulate legal training standards, decoupling some functions from the General Legal Council. Under Section 45 of the Act, individual law institutions now set their own minimum admission standards through entrance examinations or other assessments, subject to council oversight.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 15 May

  1. UEW wins 9th Peeva Mini GUSA Games football title

    University of Education, Winneba defeated University of Cape Coast 1-0 in the final of the 9th Peeva Mini GUSA Games, played at UPSA Park in Accra, with the winning goal coming from a first-half penalty. The games, held from May 5 to May 15, 2026, brought together 16 tertiary institutions competing in football, athletics, volleyball, tennis, badminton, table tennis and 3×3 basketball.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 14 May

  1. NTC launches fast-track programme to certify unqualified teachers

    The National Teaching Council has launched a fast-track Postgraduate Diploma in Education programme to certify more than 42,000 unqualified teachers in basic and senior high schools. The programme, run with five universities, will cost GH¢5,000 and take 18 weeks to complete.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. UniMAC men cook Ghanaian meals for Mother's Day community celebration

    On May 9, 2026, male lecturers, administrators, and staff at the University of Media, Arts and Communication gathered to prepare Ghanaian dishes for a Mother's Day celebration organised by UTAG, GAUA, and GRASAG in a maiden edition event called "UniMAC Men in Aprons," which brought the university community together in an unusual display of collegial connection.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. NDC regional chairman installed as development chief of Agona Kwanyarko

    Richard Kofi Asiedu, Central Regional Chairman of the NDC, was enstooled as Development Chief of Agona Kwanyarko in a Saturday ceremony attended by senior political and traditional figures. He pledged to address youth unemployment, poor road networks, and inadequate healthcare facilities in the community.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. NTC urges 42,000 unqualified teachers to get licenses by year-end

    The National Teaching Council has warned that teachers without professional qualifications and licences by the end of the year could face sanctions from the Ghana Education Service. The Council says all unqualified teachers in classrooms must enroll in an ongoing fast-track teacher education programme to regularise their status.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. WAPCo awards 70 scholarships to students in seven communities

    The West African Gas Pipeline Company has awarded scholarships to 70 students from seven host communities, bringing its total number of education support beneficiaries to 673 over 12 years. The students will pursue programmes in engineering, law, medicine, pharmacy, nursing and other disciplines at various universities.

    11 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Sunday 10 May

  1. NTC reveals 42,000 teachers lack professional qualifications

    The National Teaching Council has disclosed that more than 42,000 teachers in basic and senior high schools across Ghana lack professional teaching qualifications—about 12,279 in senior high schools and more than 30,000 in basic schools. The NTC is introducing an 18-week fast-track teacher education programme in partnership with five universities to enable currently teaching graduates to obtain professional certification.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. Damang Gold takeover reflects Ghana's economic shift, analyst argues

    An opinion piece examines the transfer of Damang Gold Mine to Ibrahim Mahama's Engineers and Planners, arguing it represents a recalibration of Ghana's neoliberal economic model and questioning whether state or private ownership better serves the nation's economic interests.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. Workshop strengthens patient communication skills among healthcare practitioners

    The Centre for Communication Education Research and Professional Development at the University of Education, Winneba, held a capacity-building workshop for health practitioners focused on improving patient communication and caregiving skills. The workshop brought 50 participants from 20 healthcare facilities across Winneba to discuss effective communication, empathy, and patient-centred care delivery.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. UEW and Penplusbytes train journalists on misinformation and AI-generated fake news

    The University of Education, Winneba's Centre for Communication Education Research and Professional Development, in collaboration with Penplusbytes, held a capacity-building workshop for journalists and media professionals to address misinformation, AI-generated fake news, and ethical challenges in journalism through media and information literacy training.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Dr Tutu-Boahene calls GRIDCo CEO suspension unjustifiable

    A University of Education, Winneba lecturer has criticised the suspension of GRIDCo's CEO following a fire at the Akosombo power control room, arguing that the decision is difficult to justify given that a fire may be a natural occurrence beyond direct control.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana has failed to implement energy transition plans, expert says

    Dr Bernard Tutu-Boahene, a lecturer in political marketing at the University of Education, Winneba, has criticised Ghana's energy transition efforts, saying the country has moved beyond plans and rhetoric to actual implementation. He pointed to untapped potential in wind energy in the Eastern Region and delays in adopting alternative energy sources such as nuclear power, questioning why the country cannot progress on renewable energy sources like solar and wind.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

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