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The Intricacies of the KNUST Emblem You Never Knew of.

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Attaining its stand as one of the most prestigious and renowned university in the African continent, and doubling as the best in West Africa as adjudged by the US News & World Report.  The institution has its emblem elements aesthetically chosen to depict and communicate the prime values and objectives of the university- Teaching, Research, and Services to humanity. The 68 year old university has six distinct elements. They are: a Pot of Fire, Callipers, a Golden Stool, an Eagle with outstretched wings, Green leaves, and a Slogan . Located in Kumasi, the Ashanti Region of Ghana, the University Emblem has some of its elements portraying the traditional Ghanaian trait as poised in the core values of the university. The Arrangement of the Elements The traditional Ghanaian pot of fire, is placed at the top of the emblem with a pair of open callipers turned upside down and hooked to the sides of the stool on which is perched an eagle with outstretched wings. There are two green le...

KNUST: Rev. Professor William Obeng-Denteh Receives Top International Recognition

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Reverend Professor William Obeng-Denteh has been approved as a Chartered Mathematician by the Chartered Mathematician Panel of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications in the United Kingdom. The Chartered Mathematician (CMath) title represents a high level of professionalism and competence in mathematics. The honour was conferred on him in recognition of his immense skills, values, expertise and commitment to advancing knowledge in mathematics and its applications.  The Institute of Mathematics and its Application (IMA) exists to support the advancement of mathematical knowledge and its applications to promote and enhance mathematical culture in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, for the public good. It is the professional and learned society for qualified and practicing mathematicians, with a membership of around 5,000 comprising mathematicians from all sectors, as well as those with interest in mathematics. Rev. Professor Obeng-Denteh is an Associate Professor in the Depa...

KNUST Receives Donations of Educational Materials from Tuskegee University In US.

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The Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM), in Alabama USA, has donated over four hundred and fifty books (450), teaching slides and other instructional materials to the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) of the, College of Health sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. The Dean of SVM, Professor Benjamin Obukowho Emikpe who received the items on behalf of the school appreciated Management of TUCVM for honouring their request of providing teaching and learning materials for the school.  He mentioned that the books donated will be of great benefit to both students and faculty. Professor Emikpe also added that the collaboration that exists between SVM and the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine would continue to grow and enhance exchange programs between both institutions.  The Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM) is the only veterinary medical professional program located on the campus of a historic...

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