Vice-Chancellor Inaugurates Postgraduate Research Centre
The Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof Denis Aheto, has inaugurated a Postgraduate Research Centre situated at the School of Graduate Studies.
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UCC Commences Construction of SRC Hall Annex
Jul 9, 2026
The Student Representative Council (SRC) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has cut the sod for the construction of a five-storey SRC Hall Annex.
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UCC SRC Inaugurates Automated Water Stations
Jul 9, 2026
Three automated water stations have been inaugurated at the University of Cape Coast (UCC).
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CIUCC Holds Chinese Bridge Award Ceremony
The Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Coast (CIUCC) has held a Chinese Bridge Award Ceremony to recognize student
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CalBank Delegation Calls on Acting Vice-Chancellor
A delegation from CalBank led by the Deputy Managing Director, Mr. Johnson Oware, has paid a courtesy
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Conference in Honour of Professor Domwini Dabire Kuupole
A three-day conference honouring Professor Domwini Dabire Kuupole featuring prominent speakers and academic sessions
School of Graduate Studies, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
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2nd Research and Innovation Week and 10th Research Awards and Grants (rags) Ceremony
The University Community is hereby informed that the University of Cape Coast, through the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC), will hold the 2 Research and Innovation Week…
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Divagri Project Policy Dissemination Workshop
The University of Cape Coast, in collaboration with the CSIR–Crops Research Institute (Kumasi) and the Lake Agege Farm Institute (Mankessim), announces a one-day Policy Workshop under the DIVAGRI…
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Evidence-Based Research to Drive Gender Equality in Africa's Creative Sector
Prof. Georgina Yaa Oduro, has called for concerted efforts to address gender-based inequities that continue to undermine women's growth and safety within the creative industry.
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UCC, Partners Secure ¥2 Million Grant for China-Ghana Food Security and Storage Laboratory
Researchers from the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and Accra Technical University, in collaboration with the Jimei University, Jiangsu University and Sinograin Chengdu Storage Research Institute Co., Ltd., have secured a ¥2 million grant
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DRIC Holds Workshop to Empower Early-Career Women Researchers at Ucc
DRIC has organised a two-day capacity-building workshop for early-career women researchers
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