The University Health Services has inaugurated a multi-purpose solid waste combustible incinerator.

The incinerator, which fires up to 1100 degrees celcius is capable of destroying hazardous emissions like dioxins, trioxins,benzene,among others, was constructed with high quality ceramic materials like bricks, refractory mortal, castable, ceramic fibre etc. Designed and Constructed by Joe Nsiah Consult from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, the equipment has five gas burners, an F.D Fan (blower) to support effective burning process, four primary air-inlet to supply primary air for combustion and a fire grate specially made to cater for medical waste as well as other refuse. Speaking at the inauguration and handover ceremony, the Director of the University Health Services, Dr. Evans Ekanem, expressed profound gratitude to Joe Nsiah Consult for putting up the multi-purpose solid waste combustible incinerator. He said the new incinerator would minimize the impact of waste on the environment. Dr. Ekanem noted that the new incinerator would help the University hospital to achieve greater heights in the next Peer Review, an initiative of the Central Regional Health Directorate which brings together health professionals from other sister health centers to learn at firsthand the operations and equipment used by an hosting health center in its delivery of quality healthcare to the public. Speaking on the occasion, the C.E.O of Joe Nsiah Consult, Mr. Joe Nsiah who is also an expert in Industrial Boilers, thanked the authorities of the University Health Services for the confidence reposed in the Consult to construct the equipment. He said that the equipment could last for more than fifty years if it is well taken care of. He was quick to add that every year the equipment would be subjected preventive maintenance to prolong its lifespan.

For his part, an Engineer from the University Development Section, Mr. Ebow Kakraba, commended the firm for constructing the multi-purpose solid waste combustible Incinerator for the University hospital. He added that his outfit would map out strategies to maintain the project so that the waves of the sea would not have negative impact on the facility. Present at the brief ceremony were the University Health Services Administrator, Mr. Atta Sarpong and other senior medical officers.

Pax Romana Choir has organised a concert to honour the immediate past Vice-Chancellor, Prof. D.D Kuupole, for a successful term in office.

The event, dubbed "Ayeyi Concert, was on the theme," ...And Praise the Lord Who Has Now Revealed in Man His Glory...."

Some guest choirs including Madonna Choir, PPCC Choir, Voices of Accountability Choir, St. Peter's Reg. Sem. Choir and Patrick Addaquay performed at the ceremony, which was held at the New Examination Centre. The auditorium went agog with seamless flow of specially arranged music from Pax Romana which electrified Prof. Kuupole to dance along with his family and well-wishers to the glory of God, as some congregants recorded the ecstatic mood of the Former Vice-Chancellor on their cellphones. Hugs, smiles and dance in praises to God took better part of the event which brought together Parish Priests, youth groups, lecturers, students, reps from religious bodies and Persons with Disability.

The Chairman of the occasion, the Provost of the College of Education, Prof. Eric Magnus Wilmot, paid glowing tribute to Prof. Kuupole. He recollected fond memories of Prof. D. D Kuupole during their heyday at Casely Hayford Hall.

Prof. Wilmont said during those heydays, he had a vision that Prof. Kuupole would become Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast. He urged the congregation to have faith and confidence in order to achieve success in life.

For his part, Prof. Kuupole, who served as Vice-Chancellor from 2012 to 2016, thanked God for bringing him that far of his journey in life. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Catholic Church for the honour done him. He thanked management, staff and students for their unwavering support during his tenure.

Present at the Concert were the Registrar, Mr. John Nyan; the Former Pro-Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nelson Buah; Provost of the College of Distance Education, Prof Isaac Galyuon; the Registrar of the College of Distance Education, Dr. Alexis Akanson.

Fifty-Eight first year students have been inducted into the Faculty of Law of the University of Cape Coast during the 4th Roll Call Ceremony.

The students have been formally accepted as junior members of the Faculty to pursue a three-year law programme.

The Founding Dean of the Faculty, Prof. P. E. Bondzi-Simpson in his remarks at the ceremony said the nascent faculty has made remarkable landmarks and thus faced a huge challenge in maintaining the successes chalked. He said the faculty was doing its best to make the student holistic in acquisition of knowledge of the law. He therefore, appealed to management of the University to help the faculty in its quest to expand facilities.  by heeding to its request for a land to put up a building.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, said amidst the numerous challenges, the faculty has produced high quality law graduates. He was happy that 25 out of the total of 44 students from the Faculty who participated in the nationwide Ghana School of Law entrance examination passed. “So Freshers there should be no doubt in your minds that you have chosen the right University to pursue your law programme,” he advised.

Prof. Ampiah encouraged the students to be focused by developing a positive attitude towards their studies and life in general. “Planning will help you choose the best action considering your resources available”. He entreated them to do a lot of teamwork in order to share ideas and learn from each other in their academic and professional development.

Delivering the keynote address, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Torkornoo urged the students to make the Law, a life partner. “I suggest that you begin to appreciate that the law has become your Life partner. You probably have found out that apart from taking over your time and mind, the law has started taking over your identity”. 

Justice Torkornoo reminded the students that the legal profession required mastery of expression, “No matter who you give your professional services to, this is a profession that demands that you understand issues and articulate the various contexts of any of your discussion or document”.

Her Ladyship Justice Torkornoo told the students that justice was always according to the law and nothing else saying, “Law is not morality, it is not common sense, it is not logic. Law is always and always, a set of rules. Justice is always according to law”. She therefore, advised the students continue to ask themselves the question “What does the law say? They should also think law no matter the question and should also pay attention to rules on procedure and process, intimating that the rules, run the strands of legal philosophy that underpin why any law is structured the way it is”.

Justice Torkornoo urged the new students to search the various areas of the legal profession to see where they could perform better or thrive in.

She said, “Integrity is not only about speaking the truth externally. It is also about living the truth of who you are. If you are not speaking the truth to yourself, you are not likely to speak the truth to anyone”.

Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah has been inducted into office as the Vice-Chancellor of the University for a four-year term.

The Chancellor of the University, Sir, Dr. Sam Esson Jonah performed the induction ceremony. The new Vice- Chancellor, has over 29 years’ experience as a science teacher and until his appointment was the Provost of College of Education Studies, University of Cape Coast.

Addressing the gathering, the Chancellor thanked the immediate past Vice-Chancellor for his exemplary leadership and vision that has taken the University to a different pedestal. Turning his attention to the new Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Jonah said given the fact he had occupied every position in the University prior to his elevation, he was optimistic that Prof. Ampiah would move the institution to another level during his four-year tenure.

Dr. Jonah described him as “A man of great character and an excellent choice who will serve the University well”. Continuing, the Chancellor said, “This is a defining moment of your career. We believe in you and know with you as our captain our boat will sail smoothly and successfully”.

Acknowledging the fact that success could not be achieved single handedly, Dr. Jonah reminded the Vice-Chancellor to work with all his managers so that in the end his vision could be realised collectively. “Your success will depend on how you work and cooperate with every member of management, they remain very instrumental in your administration”.

The Chancellor called for a renewed commitment from both students and staff since the Vice-Chancellor was taking over in a challenging time where funding for tertiary education has become very difficult. He advised him to be fair and firm and remember that he was “here to serve as a catalyst of change”.

The immediate past Vice–Chancellor, Prof. D. D. Kuupole in an address thanked all who worked and contributed in diverse ways to make his tenure a success.

Outlining his vision for the next four years, Prof. Ampiah said his it was inspired by his strong commitment to the strategic vision of the University, which sought to become a higher education institution with worldwide acclaim. “In other words my vision is to provide leadership that will improve the national and international visibility of the University by focusing on innovation in the delivery of teaching and research, management of the university to secure a wider impact on society”. He said his leadership would focus on creating, finding and exploiting opportunities for new ways of doing things that would result in better products and services.

To achieve his vision on innovation and impact, Prof. Ampiah indicated that he would give particular attention to promoting digital culture in the University by progressively making computers available and accessible to both lecturers and students for academic work. A progressive programme in adapting Information, Communication Technology (ICT) to teaching and learning with the view of promoting a hybrid of online and face–to-face courses.

In order to improve research activities, the Vice-Chancellor said he would increase research output to one article per year and make this count towards building up of points towards sponsorship to conferences, workshops and seminars. According to the Vice-Chancellor, funds would be provided for research and promote and atmosphere of intellectual productivity. He said a research excellence fund would be set up so that colleges could compete and engage in research that has the potential to impact the Ghanaian society.

To this end, Industry from now on would not just be seen as funders of research; rather, they would participate as collaborators of research. The strategy is to look out for problems in industry, which needs researching into and collaborate with the industry concerned to find solutions to them.

Prof. Ampiah said there would be efforts to enhance the visibility of the Centre for International Education, by supporting them to publicise international conferences to be hosted by UCC.

“We will support the Centre to improve on how to market the university as a destination of choice when it comes to study abroad”.

As part of his vision, the Institute of Education would be restructured to perform its core mandate by creating a collaborative link with international research agencies as well as development partners that provide funding for research, engage with these agencies to project its image as the leading teacher education research centre in sub-Saharan Africa.

At the institutional level, Prof. Ampiah said he would include his vision as an addendum to the institution’s strategic plan so as to convey the clear message of its importance and to enable resources to be assigned them.