Also known as: UoG · Geography Department of the University of Ghana · University of Ghana Medical School · University of Ghana, Legon · UGA · Faculty of Law at the University of Ghana · University Hospital at University of Ghana, Legon · University of Ghana, Legon, Accra · the University of Ghana · University of Ghana, Accra
University of Ghana — tertiary institution receiving government laptops for coder training and donations supporting environmental initiatives, with leadership hosting policy engagement and graduate ceremonies.
Verbatim sentences from the source article.
Joy Online
… The event, held under the auspices of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof. …
Abu Jinapor calls for innovative climate finance to unlock Africa’s Nature-Based Solutions potentialThe Ghanaian Times
… Jinapor made the call during a panel discussion at a public lecture organised by the Research and Innovation Directorate (RID) of the University of Ghana and the Africa Centre for Nature-Based Climate Action (AC4NCA) to commemorate the 2026 Day of Scientific Renaissance of Africa …
Abu Jinapor calls for stronger environmental laws to unlock Africa’s nature-based economyJoy Online
… At the Move to Transform Conference held at the University of Ghana, prison officers, dancers, mental health advocates and educators gathered around a simple but increasingly compelling idea: that dance can help heal trauma, rebuild confidence and support the reintegration of you …
How dance and creative arts are transforming rehabilitation in Ghana’s correctional centresThe Chronicle
… tove Distribution Programme; the Financial Intelligence Centre; the Ghana Tourism Development Fund; the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA); the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF); the Ghana Tourism Authority; the Ghana Maritime Authority and the University of Ghana …
Audit Service Admits Single-Sourcing 10 Contracts To TRC ConsultJoy Online
… country’s monitoring network from eight regulatory-grade stations in 2005 to 15 regulatory monitors and 28 local sensors across Accra, Tema, Kumasi, Sekondi-Takoradi and Tamale between 2018 and 2026, and the establishment of advanced monitoring stations at the University of Ghana …
Air Pollution exceeds EPA’s own standards across most of Ghana, authority revealsJoy Online
… The Government Spokesperson of Kenya, Dr Isaac Mwaura, made the call at the final plenary and closing session of the 2026 Evidence to Action (E2A) Conference held at the ISSER Conference Facility, University of Ghana, Legon. …
Academics urged to ground research in African valuesJoy Online
… The event will take place on 9th and 10th July 2026 at the Cedi Conference Centre, University of Ghana, Legon. …
GSTEP 2026 exhibition and awards ceremony set to celebrate Ghana’s next generation of innovatorsThe Ghanaian Times
The Head of the Department of Epidemiology and Disease Control at the University of Ghana, Professor Ernest Kenu, has called for the strengthening of disease surveillance systems to enable the country to detect and contain outbreaks before they escalate into public health emergen …
Early detection key to preventing health crises – Prof KenuJoy Online
… The floods also compelled the University of Ghana to suspend lectures and the Ghana School of Law to postpone examinations due to dangerous travel conditions. …
Mahama proposes new city to decongest flood-prone Accra after Monday disasterJoy Online
… The University of Ghana halted lectures and advised students to remain indoors, while the Ghana School of Law postponed scheduled examinations, citing concerns over student safety. …
Accra flood death toll rises to nine as rescue teams intensify operationsNana Ato Dadzie has endorsed the proposed Tribunal Bill as strengthening Ghana's justice system and accountability, and called for reforms within the Ghana Bar Association to improve its effectiveness. He also raised concerns about misuse of freedom of expression on social media, saying the right to free speech must be balanced with responsibility.
2 hours ago · Joy Online →
Nana Ato Dadzie has endorsed the proposed Tribunal Bill as strengthening Ghana's justice system and accountability, and called for reforms within the Ghana Bar Association to improve its effectiveness. He also raised concerns about misuse of freedom of expression on social media, saying the right to free speech must be balanced with responsibility.
2 hours ago · Joy Online →
Abraham Norman Nortey, a former SRC President at both the University of Health and Allied Sciences (2019) and University of Cape Coast (2024/2025), has announced his candidacy for the NDC parliamentary primaries in the Domeabra-Obom Constituency ahead of the 2028 general elections. Nortey was the first medical student to lead UCC's SRC and is among few student leaders in Ghana to have served as SRC President at two public universities.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
The University of Mines and Technology will appoint Professor Bernard Kumi Boateng, a 48-year-old Geomatic Engineering professor and alumnus, as its first Vice Chancellor in 2026. Boateng, who rose from working as a toilet attendant in Kumasi to becoming a mining engineer, plans to develop UMAT into a world-class engineering centre of excellence focused on Ghana's mining and mineral resource governance.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
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.
11 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Paramount Chief of Assin Kushea called on administrators to uphold ethical standards to curb corruption and strengthen institutions, telling the 8th Annual Administrators Conference of CIAMC that integrity, accountability and professionalism are crucial to institutional success.
13 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Supreme Court ruled the delegate system used by political parties to elect presidential and parliamentary candidates unconstitutional, requiring all registered members in good standing to participate directly instead. A governance expert cautioned that while the decision may broaden participation, it is unlikely to reduce the influence of money in internal party elections.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
A feature on Apostle Emeritus Professor Engineer Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, a revered spiritual leader, inventor, and Pan-African thinker whose life transformed Ghana and inspired Africa. He passed away on 11 September 2025.
29 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
A jury at the Accra High Court requested that Safina Adizatu Mohammed remove her nose mask while in the dock because they could not see her face, though she could see theirs. The trial judge ordered her to remove the mask when entering the dock and replace it afterwards, after her counsel explained she was wearing it due to illness. Mohammed is standing trial for the alleged murder of her boyfriend, Frank Kofi Osei, and has pleaded not guilty.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has handed over 2,000 additional laptops to the University of Ghana for the One Million Coders Programme, bringing the total supplied to 2,500. The laptops will support training in coding, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics and software development to equip Ghanaians with digital skills for the modern economy.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN Population Fund's Regional Director for West and Central Africa pledged to promote UNFPA Ghana's Youth Leaders Fellowship Programme (YoLe) across Africa, describing it as a unique comprehensive model combining youth leadership development, national service, and academic advancement that sets it apart from similar initiatives on the continent.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters, in collaboration with Coconut Federation-Ghana and AgriOne Technologies, donated coconut seedlings to the University of Ghana during its Green Week 2026 celebration to promote environmental sustainability and climate-smart agriculture. The initiative is framed as part of Ghana's horticultural sector development and precedes the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026 scheduled for September 3–5 in Accra.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has earned his doctoral degree and called on Ghanaians to embrace lifelong learning, describing education as a continuous journey that strengthens leadership and service to society. President John Mahama attended the graduation ceremony and praised Debrah's achievement as a reminder that learning is a lifelong pursuit.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has completed his doctoral studies at the University of Ghana, Legon, and credited his family, academic mentors, President John Mahama, colleagues, and Kwahu traditional leaders for supporting him through his academic journey.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Scientists gathered in Accra for an International Association for Structural Geology and Tectonics conference argued that Africa's competitive advantage in gold, lithium and other critical minerals depends on investment in geological research, scientific training and exploration technologies. Better geological knowledge, researchers say, can improve mineral exploration, reduce mining risks and strengthen environmental management.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
World Brain Day, observed annually on July 22nd, promotes awareness of neurological health. The 2026 theme "Brain Health: Access for All" aligns with the Lancet Standing Commission's finding that up to 45% of dementia cases worldwide could potentially be delayed or prevented by addressing fourteen modifiable risk factors across the life course.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Association has called on government to ban single-use plastics and styrofoam used in food packaging, saying these materials are a major cause of unsafe food in the country and contribute to rising health budgets and disease risks.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An analysis of the David and Goliath metaphor explores how dominant organisations with pronounced advantages—such as Apple's design reputation or Ghana Television's coverage reach—can become complacent, while underdog firms can leverage innovation to succeed by developing overlooked capabilities.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters has donated coconut seedlings to the University of Ghana Green Week 2026 to support campus tree-planting, partnering with the Coconut Federation Ghana and AgriOne Technologies to promote environmental sustainability and youth empowerment in agriculture.
27 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations on Migration in Ghana (CCMG) has called on the government to decentralise migration governance by empowering metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies to manage migration-related issues within their jurisdictions, arguing that migration activities play out largely at the local level rather than nationally.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director of the Institute of Applied Science and Technology at the University of Ghana has called for Ghana and Africa to transform untapped data into AI solutions for health, agriculture, climate change and other societal challenges. He noted that over the past five years, AI investment in Africa has surged from roughly $1.2 billion to an estimated $4.1 billion.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei Atua argues that responsibility for difficulties in securing the return of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta should extend beyond the Office of the Special Prosecutor to include the Attorney-General's Office and Ghana's security agencies. He also contends that Ofori-Atta did not leave Ghana unlawfully, as he had received permission to travel for medical reasons.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei Atua, a law professor at the University of Ghana, has rejected claims that NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi) is a political prisoner following his 20-year conviction for illegal mining. According to Appiagyei Atua, the trial was fairly conducted and based on evidence presented, and the concept of political prisoner does not apply to individuals convicted of criminal offences.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Judith Adjobah Blay, Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Company, has graduated with a Master of Laws degree in Public Procurement Law and Policy from the University of Nottingham. The achievement was announced as reflecting her commitment to excellence and lifelong learning while leading a strategic energy institution.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Students from the University of Ghana's Department of Economics participated in the Bank of Ghana's 131st Monetary Policy Committee meeting as part of a new "Monetary Policy Committee Educational Observership Programme" designed to help students understand how monetary policy decisions are made and bridge the gap between economic theory and policy formulation.
23 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Professor Peter Quartey has been appointed Provost of the College of Education at the University of Ghana, effective August 1, 2026, for a three-year term. He brings extensive academic and administrative experience, currently serving as Acting Director of the Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy since 2025.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has only 16 neurologists and 18 MRI machines serving a population of roughly 35 million, with only 2 of those MRI machines in state-owned hospitals currently functional. The article, published ahead of World Brain Day (22 July 2026), argues that access to neurological care remains limited for most Ghanaians.
23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
A panel of Ghanaian filmmakers, producers, and directors has been assembled to judge the 2026 Blackstar International Film Festival. The jury includes Ivan Quashigah (chairman), William Kojo Agbeti, Anny Araba Sedufia, and others, bringing decades of experience across African cinema.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →