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In line with the Vice-Chancellor’s vision to support one needy student with one laptop dubbed ‘SONSOL PROJECT’, Stanbic Bank Ghana has responded to the Vice–Chancellor’s call to support the project by making an initial donation of 50 brand new laptop computers at a total cost of two hundred thousand Ghana Cedis (GH₵200,000) for the 2020/21 academic year. The donation was made when the Stanbic Bank Ghana team paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rita Akosua Dickson on 11th November, 2020. Mr. Mawuko Afadzinu, Head, Marketing and Communications Mr. Mawuko Afadzinu, Head of Marketing and Communications further gave an assurance on the bank’s resolve to provide 50 laptops annually over a period of 4-years bringing the total sponsorship package to eight hundred thousand Ghana Cedis (GH₵800,000). He explained that the kind gesture is as a result of the great collaboration and relationship that has existed between the two institutions over the years.  Mr. Afadzinu o...

Female Scientist, Professor Marian Asantewah Nkansah of the Department of Chemistry, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana has been named among the top 10 scientists in Africa. She was also named among the top 60 scientists around the world in the 2020 Analytical Scientists Power List. The Analytical Scientists Power List acknowledges scientists around the globe who propagate unique stories. It also focuses on people, technology and innovations, by shaping the measurement of science. It covers analytical science by telling stories- delving into the hopes, fears, motivations and aspirations of key figures in the field. Analytical science likewise encourages cross-pollination of ideas through an accessible and solutions-based approach.  Prof. Marian Asantewah Nkansah is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry of KNUST. She holds a PhD in Environmental Chemistry from the University of Bergen-Norway and obtained her BSc. and MSc. from KNUST in 2002 and 2005 respectively. She teaches ...

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...

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!". ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...