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University of Education, Winneba

University of Education, Winneba — tertiary institution hosting the Centre for Communication Education Research and Professional Development, which conducts workshops on healthcare communication, journalism, and misinformation.

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  1. May 2026
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Society

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

The News

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.

22 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  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.

    22 hours ago · 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

  2. 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

Thursday 7 May

  1. 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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