2 h. ago KNUST and the Death of Applied Knowledge: A National Embarrassment in Full View

Whenever I drive through some of our public universities, particularly those outside Accra, I am struck by a disturbing contradiction: these institutions with large populations, located in regions rich in raw materials and surrounded by skilled artisans and small-scale industries, remain visibly underdeveloped, deprived, and utterly dependent. They do not produce much for themselves, and worse, they do not seem to see the need to. Let us take the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana’s premier institution for science, technology, and innovation. With over 85,000 students, sprawling departments in engineering, applied sciences, art, agriculture, and architecture, and a location in the craft and industry-rich Ashanti region, one would expect this university to be a hotbed of functional innovation, a self-sustaining ecosystem, and a driver of local economic transformation.

Events

2 h. ago London Mayor Sadiq Khan to address innovation and education at University of Ghana today

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, will today deliver a landmark lecture at the University of Ghana, focusing on the pivotal role of education, innovation, and entrepreneurship in driving global growth and fostering UK-Africa partnerships. The event, hosted in partnership with Imperial College London’s Accra-based hub, Imperial Global Ghana, will convene university students, faculty, and […]

Culture

15 h. ago Royal Sweet Limited signs up for JoySports Invitational Tournament 2025

Manufacturing giants Royal Sweet Limited have registered to be part of the 2025 JoySports Invitational Tournament, set for August 9 at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. Following a successful return in 2024, this year’s edition promises another exciting day of corporate sports, networking, and healthy competition. This year’s edition is proudly supported by Royal […]

Sport

48 h. ago NPP bans billboards, banners, and posters at at 2025 National Delegates Conference

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a firm directive banning all forms of campaign-related materials ahead of its 2025 National Annual Delegates Conference, scheduled to take place on Saturday, 19 July, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.

Events

69 h. ago NPP outlines guidelines ahead of 2025 National Delegates Conference

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced comprehensive guidelines ahead of its 2025 National Annual Delegates Conference, scheduled for Saturday, 19th July 2025, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.

Politics

3 d. ago What Ghana Must Fix: ISSER’s GSDO 2024 report exposes key social gaps in housing, jobs, and governance

Ghana’s housing sector continues to be dominated by self-builders—individuals and households constructing their own homes—who account for 90% of the approximately 45,000 housing units delivered annually. And according to the 2024 Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) report by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana, the self-build sub-sector receives limited policy support despite its size and contribution to local economies and employment.

Politics

3 d. ago Underdogs rise as group winners fall in UG Corporate Football League semi

In a stunning twist at the University of Ghana Corporate Football League semi-finals on Friday, 4 July 2025, both group winners were knocked out as second-placed sides Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Union Ghana booked their spots in the final. The evening delivered high-stakes drama and tactical brilliance, reminding everyone why football remains the […]

Sport

4 d. ago It is possible to live and survive without being corrupt – Prof Bawole

As the country grapples with a declining reputation in the global fight against graft and staggering annual losses to corruption estimated at US$3 billion, the Dean of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Professor Justice Nyigmah Bawole, has called for reforms. He believes Ghana must undergo bold ethical reforms or risk developmental stagnation caused […]

Events

4 d. ago ISSER Report warns of falling Basic Education enrollment, stalled healthcare access

The Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) 2024, has raised red flags over declining basic education enrolment and ongoing healthcare infrastructure gaps, despite several government policies and major investments in both sectors. The flagship social development tracker, launched on Thursday in Accra by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana, provides a data-driven analysis of Ghana’s progress in key social indicators, including education and health.

Events

5 d. ago ISSER Director urges private sector support for research dissemination

Professor Peter Quartey, Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana, has called on industry players and private sector actors to actively support research and dissemination initiatives that can help shape public policy and foster inclusive national development. He pointed to the critical role of collaboration in translating research findings into actionable outcomes that improve lives and inform governance. Professor Quartey made the call during the launch in Accra of the 7th edition of Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) 2024, one of ISSER’s flagship biennial publications, on Thursday.

Politics

5 d. ago Yango supports tech innovation and youth empowerment in Ghana

2nd Edition Of Ghana Hackathon Held In Accra The second edition of the Ghana Hackathon, organized by Zindi Africa and powered by  Yango Group,  has been completed in Accra. The urban mobility and data science hackathon took place at The University of Ghana, Legon Campus on Saturday, July 5th 2025. Over 120 data science students […]

Politics

5 d. ago IFMA Ghana launches student chapter at Sunyani Technical University, inaugurates Department of Architecture and Real Estate

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Ghana Chapter has officially launched its Student Chapter at Sunyani Technical University (STU), alongside the inauguration of the university’s newly established Department of Architecture and Real Estate.

Events

5 d. ago Prof. Peter Quartey cautions Ghanaian youth against calls for military rule

No matter how weak our democracy is, let us embrace it and make it better. It is dangerous to wish to live under military rule. The above is the counsel Professor Peter Quartey, Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana, has given Ghanaian youth, urging them to reject calls for military rule, despite growing frustrations with democratic governance.

Politics

6 d. ago GUSA Champions Ghana’s Pride at 2025 FISU World Games in Germany

The country's brightest university athletes are heading to the global stage as the Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA) officially announces its contingent for the 2025 World FISU Games in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany.

Sport

6 d. ago Emigoh Ghana, producers of Yomi Yorghut, returns for JoySports Invitational Tournament 2025

Emigoh Ghana Limited, producers of Yomi Yoghurt, have signed up once again for the 2025 edition of the JoySports Invitational Tournament. Ghana’s leading corporate sports event returns on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the University of Ghana Stadium, Legon. Following a successful comeback in 2024, this year’s edition promises another thrilling day of corporate sports, […]

Sport

6 d. ago Prof Bokpin backs the IMF call to BoG to reduce their FX interventions

Professor of Finance and Economics at the University of Ghana has backed the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) recommendation for the Bank of Ghana to scale down its foreign exchange market interventions, warning that continued control by the central bank is distorting price signals and fuelling black market activity.

Politics

6 d. ago Insurance industry players create awareness through “Insurtainment” games

The Ghana Insurers Association (GIA) over the weekend kicked off its 2025 Insurance Awareness Month Celebration with a vibrant sporting event dubbed “Insurtainment” at the University of Ghana, Legon. Bringing together over 45 life and non-life insurance companies, reinsurers, micro-insurance providers, brokers, and agents, the event served as a strategic fusion of entertainment and education […]

Sport

7 d. ago Prof Bokpin urges gov’t to use parliamentary majority for economic reforms

Professor Godfred Bokpin, an economist and Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School, has called on the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) to take full advantage of its parliamentary majority to implement far-reaching economic and structural reforms.

Politics

7 d. ago UG lecturer slams gov’t for failed leadership over KATH doctor’s tragic death

A Political Science Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah-Asante, has accused the government of failed leadership following the tragic death of Dr Kwame Adu Ofori, an emergency physician at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). Dr Ofori lost his life because the hospital lacked a vital catheterisation laboratory (cath lab), an essential […]

Events

7 d. ago Lack of trust in Africa’s financial systems hurting economic growth – Prof. Bokpin

Professor Godfred Bokpin, a Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School, has raised concerns over Africa’s long-standing failure to build confidence in its financial systems.

Economics