The University Hospital has been designated as one of the centres for the 2017 Practical Licensure Exams by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). By this approval, the UCC Hospital has received hundreds of final-year training nurses and midwives posted by the Council to use the University Hospital as part of their Practical Licensure Exams, which will herald the theoretical exams in August.

Eagle Scout Project, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in Texas, USA, has donated assorted colouring books and other teaching and learning materials to the Centre for Child Development Research and Referral (CCDRR) to augment teaching and learning of children with special needs. The Founder of the Project, Master Darnell Smalls, aged 16, said the project was aimed at supporting Special Needs Schools to provide quality education to children with disabilities.

An Assistant Principal at a Montgomery County Public Schools, USA, Dr. Faustina Quist, has called on Ghanaians to intensify awareness on special education in Ghana. "Special education has come to stay. But the awareness is not there. We can start from somewhere. It is a process,” she noted. Dr. Quist noted that in the USA, stakeholders put a premium on the thirteen disabilities areas identified under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) Basic School has presented the trophies it won at the just ended University Basic Schools Sports Association (UBaSSA) Games to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George K.T. Oduro. The Headmistress of UCC JHS, Mrs. Kate Frimpong, led the sports team to present the trophies to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor.

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George K. T. Oduro has underscored the University’s commitment to coexist peacefully with communities surrounding University of Cape Coast, UCC. Prof. Oduro said the communities provide accommodation for both staff and students of the University, adding “whatever affects the communities has consequences on the University”. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor made these statements when he granted audience to elders of Apewosika Community.

Hundreds of UCC past students gathered at the Aviation Social Centre in Accra for the maiden Alumni Reconnect. The colourful event, aimed at strengthening the linkages between the University and its alumni, brought together past students who completed the University in the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and the 2000s. The programme, put together by the Institutional Advancement Office (IAO), witnessed variety of events and games, including UCC Parliamentary sitting, live band music, photo exhibition, experience sharing and networking. Another attraction was Agrofie show, hosted by Mr.

A call has been made to improve the teaching of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) in educational institutions to ensure increased awareness of reproductive health among adolescents. This has become necessary because, the provision of accurate and comprehensive SRH education is necessary to ensure healthy sexual and reproductive lives for adolescents.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, has received a delegation from Unibank at the Council Chamber. The visit, according to the Head of New Business Department, Mr. Richard Anane, who led the delegation, was to congratulate Prof. Ampiah on his appointment and also explore possible areas of collaboration. He said the bank was committed to ensuring that the Vice-Chancellor achieved his vision for the University. Mr.