University of Media, Arts and Communication — institution formed from merged institutes, known for student-led advocacy and community engagement initiatives in Ghana.
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The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) has appointed renowned Ghanaian businessman and Chief Executive Officer of the Special Group of Companies, Ernest Ofori Sarpong, as its first Chancellor. …
UNIMAC appoints Ernest Ofori Sarpong as First ChancellorJoy Online
A lawyer and lecturer at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), Zakaria Tanko Musah, has reassured journalists that defamation law does not shut the door on robust reporting, stressing that media practitioners can protect themselves from liability if they adher …
Journalists can avoid defamation liability by ticking the right boxes — Tanko MusahJoy Online
… Guests who joined the discussion were Zakaria Tanko Musah, Esq., Lecturer at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), and Samuel Alesu-Dordzi, Partner at AudreyGrey, who will offer legal perspectives on how defamation suits are handled and what journalists and me …
Playack: The Law examined defamation suits against journalistsJoy Online
… Guests who joined the discussion were Zakaria Tanko Musah, Esq., Lecturer at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), and Samuel Alesu-Dordzi, Partner at AudreyGrey, who will offer legal perspectives on how defamation suits are handled and what journalists and me …
Playback: The Law examined defamation suits against journalistsJoy Online
A lawyer and lecturer at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), Zakaria Tanko Musah, has warned that Ghana’s lack of a dedicated defamation law is exposing journalists to strategic lawsuits intended to intimidate and silence the media rather than seek justice. …
Lack of defamation law leaves journalists vulnerable to intimidation lawsuits – Zakaria TankoDaily Guide
… t of OTSA for University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) staff; settlement of all outstanding promotion arrears; payment of salary arrears for staff of the Institute of Languages and Institute of Film and Television at University of Media, Arts and Communication …
UTAG Threatens Strike Over Welfare IssuesJoy Online
… The challenge is applying that same intentionality to sports.” Drawing on his research into the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Dr Noel Nutsugah, Head of the Department of Public Relations at the University of Media, Arts and Communication, argued that qualification itself should b …
WPRD Festival 2026: African storytelling opportunities on football’s biggest stageThe Ghanaian Times
Global Media Alliance has partnered with the Department of Public Relations in the Faculty of Business and Strategic Communication at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) for the World PR Day Festival 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between …
Global Media Alliance partners UniMAC for World PR Day Festival 2026Joy Online
Private legal practitioner and lecturer at the University of Media, Arts and Communication’s Institute of Journalism, Zakariah Tanko Musah, has called on the Right to Information (RTI) Commission to strictly enforce the RTI Act against public institutions that impose unlawful cha …
RTI Commission must crack down on unlawful information charges – Zakariah Tanko MusahJoy Online
WatsUp On Campus 2026 made an impressive stop at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), headlined by Ghanaian music superstar Stonebwoy in the institution’s first-ever official Artiste Night. …
Stonebwoy delivers spectacular performance as WatsUp On Campus makes a stop at UniMACJoy Prime will premiere Lifestyle with Rossie on Saturday, September 12, 2026, a 13-episode magazine show combining insightful conversations, health advice, social commentary and lifestyle inspiration across segments including health, relationships, personal growth and nation building.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Prime will premiere Lifestyle with Rossie on Saturday, September 12, 2026, a 13-episode magazine show combining insightful conversations, health advice, social commentary and lifestyle inspiration across segments including health, relationships, personal growth and nation building.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A public relations consultant argues that Ghanaian politicians still use outdated communication tactics from the pre-2000s, when claims could not be easily verified or challenged. In today's digital environment, statements are immediately searchable, recordable, and verifiable, making traditional approaches of repetition and sympathetic media amplification ineffective.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Students from the University of Media, Arts and Communication conducted a community outreach initiative called Project Dignity at the Weija Leprosarium, donating food, water, toiletries, sanitary materials, and other essentials while engaging with residents. The student-led project, undertaken under the ORAVOX Initiative, aimed to apply principles of development communication and community engagement while responding to identified needs.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Media, Arts and Communication, formed by merging three institutes (Journalism, Film and Television, and Languages), launched the Concord initiative to foster interaction and collaboration among students across its distinct disciplines and create a shared institutional identity beyond just sharing a name.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Transparency International's Executive Director Mary Addah states that Ghana's fight against corruption has stagnated with no evidence of change, with the country's Corruption Perceptions Index score plateauing at around 40–43 points since 2017. She warned that administrative corruption is becoming normalised across sectors, posing a danger to sustainable national development.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
World Unity and Peace International (WUPI), a non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting peace, unity, human rights and human dignity, has been launched in Accra with the unveiling of its charter. At the launch, the Chief of Ekumfi-Eyisem Traditional Area warned against intolerance and hate speech, which he said lead to civil wars, and urged Ghanaians to embrace truth, love, freedom and justice.
10 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's High Commissioner-designate to Nigeria Baba Sadiq Abdulai Abu has urged public relations students to seek internships, volunteering and practical projects to build professional skills, noting that academic training provides foundation while practical experience transforms students into professionals.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Sports Minister Kofi Iddie Adams has told aspiring public relations professionals to build their careers on trust, integrity and sound judgment, emphasizing that credibility remains the profession's greatest asset despite technological change. Speaking at the 6th World PR Day Festival in Accra, Adams drew on his experience as spokesperson to former President Jerry John Rawlings to stress that effective communication requires listening, understanding public sentiment, and knowing when and what to communicate.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Russia's Ambassador to Ghana says culture, education and creative industries will play a central role in strengthening bilateral relations beyond diplomacy and trade. The Ambassador views cultural cooperation as the foundation of enduring relations between the two countries.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Action for Climate and Ecosystem, a student-led environmental advocacy organisation, cautions that high costs of eco-friendly packaging alternatives could slow Ghana's transition away from styrofoam as the country prepares to phase out single-use polystyrene products. PACE says affordability and availability of replacement materials will be critical for ensuring a smooth transition, and that cheaper alternatives are essential to drive behavioural change among consumers, traders and businesses.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Precious Akos Agrobesa, Ghana's representative at the 13th Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Sydney, has been elected Crossbench Whip for the Green Justice Movement. She will coordinate the group's activities and help shape its position on an Artificial Intelligence and Democratic Integrity Bill ahead of parliamentary debate.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A group of Master's students in Development Communication at UniMAC has launched a 25-day advocacy campaign urging duty bearers to repair non-functional traffic lights across Accra and Kasoa, citing months of neglect due to inadequate maintenance, vandalism, and power cuts that create safety hazards at intersections.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Helmet for Life Movement, a social initiative by University of Media, Arts and Communication students, has launched a nationwide campaign to encourage helmet use among commercial motorbike riders and passengers in Ghana, citing low compliance despite widespread acknowledgement that helmets save lives.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Many pedestrians in Accra continue to cross busy highways without using footbridges constructed at strategic locations, instead dodging traffic despite the infrastructure being available. Road traffic crashes remain a leading cause of injury and death, with pedestrians among the most vulnerable road users in Ghana.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Two University of Media, Arts and Communication students, Precious Akos Agrobesa and Titus Owusu Darko, have been selected to represent Ghana at the 13th Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Sydney, Australia, from July 26 to 30, 2026, after winning the 2026 Commonwealth Parliamentary Debate Competition.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Precious Akos Agrobesa, a University of Media, Arts and Communication student, has been selected to represent Ghana at the 13th Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Sydney, Australia, from July 26 to 30, 2026, after winning the 2026 Commonwealth Parliamentary Debate Competition alongside fellow UniMAC student Titus Owusu Darko.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Global Media Alliance and the University of Media, Arts and Communication held a World Public Relations Day Festival event in Accra bringing together industry practitioners, executives, policymakers and students to explore strategic communication skills. The Minister for Sports and Recreation and the CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority highlighted the importance of listening, integrity, and trust-building in communication.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Russia has allocated 120 government scholarship places to Ghanaian students for the 2026/27 academic year to strengthen educational cooperation between the two countries. The Russian Embassy said the scholarships form part of efforts to expand academic exchanges and institutional partnerships, with Takoradi Technical University becoming the first Ghanaian institution to join the Russian-African Network University.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bilateral trade between Ghana and Russia has grown from $247 million in 2022 to more than $800 million in 2024, according to the Russian Embassy. The two countries are expanding cooperation in energy, agriculture and mining, including a memorandum of understanding between Ghana's Atomic Energy Commission and Russia's Rosatom.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's road crashes are driven by speeding, driver indiscipline, disregard for traffic regulations, and distracted driving, according to the National Road Safety Authority Director-General. Road safety advocates warn that without decisive intervention, preventable deaths will continue to rise as vehicle numbers increase.
16 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Rector of UniMAC-IJ has called on journalism schools to take the lead in addressing challenges posed by artificial intelligence, misinformation, and the evolving media landscape, arguing that institutions training journalists must move beyond responding to change and become drivers of innovation.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof Christiana Hammond, Rector of UniMAC's Institute of Journalism, told delegates at the inaugural State of Journalism, Media, and Communication Conference that future journalists need technical expertise combined with ethical leadership, critical thinking, and adaptability, not merely digital competence.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Media, Arts and Communication has appointed businessman Ernest Ofori Sarpong, CEO of the Special Group of Companies, as its first Chancellor, effective August 1, 2026. The appointment was approved by the university's Governing Council on May 26, 2026.
13 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The University of Media, Arts and Communication has appointed businessman Dr Ernest Ofori Sarpong as its first Chancellor in a strategic decision aimed at attracting investment, strengthening global partnerships, and fostering entrepreneurship among students. The Vice Chancellor said the university's Governing Council spent more than a year seeking an individual with strong business credentials and international networks to help position the young institution for long-term success.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Media, Arts and Communication's vice chancellor has described the process of merging the Ghana Institute of Journalism, National Film and Television Institute, and Ghana Institute of Languages into one university as demanding, citing differences in institutional culture, administrative systems, and geographical locations across Accra, Kumasi, and Tamale as ongoing obstacles to full integration.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Media, Arts and Communication warns that Ghana risks losing its competitive edge in the media landscape without urgent investment to prepare communication professionals for artificial intelligence. He calls for government support to establish AI laboratories and improve facilities at UniMAC.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Media, Arts and Communication has outlined a vision to transform UniMAC into a leading centre for communication and media education in Ghana and West Africa, citing the need to equip graduates with skills for a technology-driven industry shaped by artificial intelligence.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) in Accra will host the State of Journalism, Media and Communication Conference on July 15 and 16, 2026, bringing together scholars, media professionals, communication experts and policymakers from around the world to discuss topics including artificial intelligence and media, misinformation, media ownership, and investigative journalism.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Media, Arts and Communication has appointed business leader Ernest Ofori Sarpong, CEO of Special Group of Companies, as its inaugural Chancellor, effective August 1, 2026. The appointment is intended to deepen collaboration between the university and industry and equip graduates for the job market.
9 July 2026 · Daily Guide →