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KNUST Professor Launches Ghana’s First Architectural Glossary

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A distinguished Professor of Architecture at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has launched Ghana’s very first glossary on architecture on Friday November 6, 2020 at the IDL Conference Centre, KNUST-Kumasi.  Professor Rexford Assasie Oppong, Dean of International Programmes Office (IPO-KNUST) explained that, the book titled; “Aalii to Zygomorphic”- A Handbook on Architectural Glossary, was composed in alphabetical order “A to Z”, to illustrate architectural terminologies in a form of a glossary or dictionary dedicated to Architecture. He stated that the book sought to help students of architecture and professionals in the built environment to understand terminologies used in architecture to describe what architects produce and also make it understandable to their clients and the general public.  He added that the book introduces new local words such as “Ntronom” and “Adinkra” from the Ghanaian culture, as well as other basic architectural terms wh...

Juicy: KNUST SRC President Hopeful, B4BONNEY Take Sides with Nana-Akufo Addo as he Advocates for 4More4Nana

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Popular KNUST SRC presidential aspirant, Master Bonney Rexford Joseph AKA B4BONNEY has publicly validated his support for the New Patriotic Party Presidential candidate in his quest of seeking re-election in the not too distant December Polls. The Young Technokrat stated emphatically on his official twitter page that for those who could have never woke up to a dream of experiencing the secondary school education but now has it at their doorstep, he thinks is a tremendous achievement hence H.E Akufo-Addo should be given four more to do more. " For the Sake of the lots that had no hope of experiencing secondary school education, I give my support to Nana Akufo Addo ~ Bonney"  The tweet however sparked controversies as students feared this might affect his hope in the SRC Election, however Mr. Bonney seems unperturbed about it as he was perspicacious in his responds, stating that, " Fight like a soldier, his motive is to protect peace...If he loses his life, on God!". ...

KNUST Centre For Business Development Procures GHC 141,150.000 Worth of New Generator Set To Support Its Operations.

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The Centre for Business Development (CBD) of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has commissioned a TJ 150 KVA PE5L diesel generator at a total cost of GHC 141,150.000. Handing over the generator to centre, the Director of Procurement, Mr. Edward Nketia-Asante stated that the generator was procured through a National Competitive Tendering (NCT) process, with 11 companies participating; Klataa Engineering Solutions Company Limited eventually won the bid for the tender process. The Head of CBD Mr. Samuel Yaw Akomea, the installation of the generator was one of the interventions aimed at providing a backup electricity to the operational unit of Kumasi Business Incubator (KBI) under the CBD.   The Managing Director of Klataa Engineering Solutions Company Limited, Mr. Richard Ashun took the Staff and other attendees from other departments through an enhanced demonstrative training section on how the machine operates.  The CBD has been established to ...

Vice-Chancellor of KNUST Inaugurates Committees To Champion Vision.

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Prof. (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, the Vice-Chancellor of KNUST has initiated two committees to develop action plans for the vision of the University for next four years and review the University's strategic plan for the years 2016-2026. The two committees are the Strategic Plan Midterm Review Committee with the Pro Vice-Chancellor of KNUST, Prof. Ellis Owusu-Dabo as the chairman and the other committee which is made up of seven sub committees, are to work on seven Thematic Pillars. These sub-committees includes:  Human Capital Development/Staff Welfare Committee' whose goal is to attract, develop and retain talents, is chaired by Professor (Mrs) Ibok Nsa Oduro. Impactful Research and Innovations Committee', tasked to align research to national priorities, support and reward innovations, has Professor Ellis Owusu-Dabo as the Chairman. Entrepreneurship Drive for Students Committee’ which is chaired by Professor Nathaniel Boso, is tasked to undertake a periodic review of acade...

KNUST Collaborates with GCGL to Promulgate Socially-Driven Research.

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The Managing Director of Graphic Communication Group Limited-GCGL, Mr. Ato Afful has revealed GCGL's commitment to publish research findings and ideas from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology that contributes to the development of the country. The Managing Director made that revelation when he paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Rita Akosua at the council chamber on the 28th October, 2020. Mr. Ato Afful, Managing Director, Graphic Communications Group Limited The Managing Director also supplicated to the University to submit its intellectual ideas to aid in the strategic planning of the nation. He acknowledged the institution for the more than a decade successful collaboration and wished to see more of such business relations.  Mr. Ato Afful on behalf of GCGL officially congratulated Prof. Akosua Dickson on her appointment as the first female Vice-Chancellor of KNUST, and hoped her appointed will ginger young female to look up to ...

KNUST: Speaker for Friday's  "Indece Hall Talk"  Revealed.

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Alfred Ababio Kumi The Speaker for the much anticipated "Indece Hall Talk" has finally been revealed following an earlier declaration by the Hall Junior Common Room Committee (JCRC) . The Talk which is scheduled to take place this Friday on the Hall's Instagram page at exactly 7:55pm will be themed: LOOKING BEYOND COVID-19, THE ROLE  OF STUDENTS IN OUR SOCIETY. The Speaker,  Alfred Ababio Kumi, per the affirmation released by the JCRC of the Hall tagged him as a believer of God with a strong desire to make a difference. Mr. Alfred Ababio Kumi, an "old bone" of the Aggrey Memorial Secondary School and a graduate of the University of Ghana-Legon has won some awards in the year 2018 during his stay at Alex Kwapong Hall of the University of Ghana. He was awarded PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR, THE RECOGNITION AWARD and THE MOST INFLUENTIAL STUDENT.  He is currently the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vision Lob. However, the CEO did contest in this year's  Adenta Con...

Back-to-Back: KNUST Preserves its Position As The Best University In Ghana And The 12th Best University In Africa

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  For the second time, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has been ranked the best University in Ghana and the 12th best University in Africa, according to the US News and World Report rankings for 2021. The University ranked 14th best University in Africa last year. KNUST is thus, ranked ahead of all public and private universities in Ghana to secure the topmost position as the best University in Ghana; the University is also placed ahead of over 40 Universities in Africa such as; University of Casablanca Hassan in Morocco, the University of Makerere in Uganda, Ain Shams University in Egypt which occupied the 13th, 14th and 15th positions respectively with University of Ghana placing 24th in the ranking. KNUST Ranked 12th Best University in Africa KNUST obtained a global score of 48.2, as against 42.4 last year, a global reputation for research at 1,075, an improvement on last year’s score of 1,044, a regional research reputation of 20 and 1,522 pu...

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