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2024 GUSA Games launched

11 Nov, 2024 By DIS

The 2024 Ghana Universities Sports Association (GUSA) Games to be hosted by the University of Cape Coast has been launched at a ceremony held at the University. 

The biennial games will be held from January 3 to 18, 2025. 

The occasion was also used to unveil the logo and mascot for the games which were designed by Mrs. Laura Doku and Mr. Nathaniel Ampah of the Documentation and Information Section, Directorate of Public Affairs, UCC.

The mascot is named “Oguaa Suapon Ɔkɔrɛ.”

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, who unveiled the two features, commended the LOC for coming out with a mascot and logo. 

According to him, the theme for the games, “Repositioning University Sports for National Development” underscored the fact that sports play a pivotal role in shaping the minds of individuals and the entire nation.

“Through university sports, we can create a robust framework that integrates athletic prowess with academic achievement, producing well-rounded individuals ready to contribute to the nation’s progress”, he added. 

Giving details of the logo and mascot, the Vice-Chancellor noted that the mascot represented “our collective identity and serves as a vibrant reminder of the enthusiasm and energy that sports instil in our lives.”

VC-UCC, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong (with mic) being supported by the Pro VC-UCC, Prof. Rosemond Boohene to unveil the 2024 GUSA logo and mascot. With them are the Registrar of UCC, Mr. Gideon Abbeyquaye (R) and GUSA President, Mr. Shaibu Tanko (L.)

“Oguaa Suapon Ɔkɔrɛ”, he continued, “is designed to inspire both our athletes and supporters as we cheer, and celebrate our unified victories together. It resonates with students, athletes, and universities alike, emphasising the importance of teamwork, cooperation mutual respect, and fair play.”

Prof. Boampong lauded the LOC for their hard work, creativity, and dedication to duty.

He reiterated the preparedness of UCC to host the 2024 GUSA Games.

“UCC has a proud history of success in these games, having triumphed multiple times. In January 2025, we are poised to make waves once again, aiming for another significant victory that will resonate throughout the country,” Prof. Boampong said.

For her part, the LOC Chairperson, Prof. Rosemond Boohene, said students would have the opportunity to showcase their talents, embrace sportsmanship, and form friendships that would last far beyond the games.

Sportsmen and women of UCC in a group shot after the unveiling ceremony

“In the coming weeks, our athletes will prepare tirelessly, supported by coaches, mentors, and friends, to represent their universities and personal aspirations. Our community, in turn, will be there to encourage them, cheer them on, and witness the fruits of their hard work and commitment,” she said.

In a remark, the President of GUSA, Mr. Shaibu Tanko, expressed gratitude to UCC for undertaking the task of hosting the 2024 GUSA Games.

“We believe in your capacity to not only deliver and elevate the GUSA experience, but also set a new benchmark for years to come. Together, let us make these games a truly remarkable celebration of sportsmanship, talent, and unity – a showcase of what we can achieve when we come together with purpose and passion.”

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

 

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DFAS embarks on outreach programme in basic schools

04 Nov, 2024 By DIS

A team from the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (DFAS) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), led by Dr. Margaret Fafa Awushie Akwetey, has embarked on a 3-day educational outreach programme which aimed at introducing marine biodiversity to basic school pupils between the ages of 8 and 12 years.

Dubbed, “Through a Child's Eye - A Snapshot of Marine Biodiversity”, the outreach had  pupils selected from three basic schools within the Cape Coast Metropolis. The schools were Abakem CRAN Presby School, Archbishop Amissah Memorial Catholic School and St. Francis Catholic Primary School.

Faculty of the DFAS with the school children at the rocky and sandy shores 

Together with the pupils, the team visited the rocky and sandy shores, along the coastline of Cape Coast. At the Iture rocky beach, the school children explored the bare rocks, crevices and tide pools, and saw a variety of organisms such as hermit crabs, sea urchins, sea anemones, sea slugs, barnacles, sponges, whelks, periwinkles, and seaweeds. The pupils also observed biodiversity such as ghost crabs, clams, and snails at the OLA Sandy Beach. 

The programme focused on the non-fish component of marine biodiversity.

Dr. Margaret Akwetey interacting with some of the pupils

According to Dr. Margaret Akwetey, many people along the coast know much about fish, while little is known about non-fish species, especially those that do not form part of our diet. She explained that children learning and understanding the variety of life in the ocean and their importance will foster a sense of responsibility and encourage them to develop healthy habits to safeguard the marine environment at a young age.

“...Children are naturally curious. Therefore, introducing them to marine life at an early age will birth their interests in science and nature which could inspire passion and future careers in marine or environmental sciences and conservation," Dr. Akwetey added.

The Head of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Prof. Joseph Aggrey-Fynn, also emphasised the importance of marine biodiversity in supporting livelihoods, provision of food and pharmaceutical products, regulating the global climate, and the need to learn about it.

Some of the pupils catching hermit crabs, sea urchins, sea anemones, and  sea slugs.

He expressed  hope that the educational outreach would have some ripple effects where knowledge acquired by the pupils will inspire future careers in marine and ecological sciences.

Variety of organisms at the beach

The outreach was funded by the British Ecological Society (BES), and supported by staff and students from the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Department of Conservation Biology and Entomology, Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR) and Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.

Participants expressed their appreciation to the organisers and facilitators for embarking on such impactful activity.

 Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

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GAUA-UCC Executives Sworn in

04 Nov, 2024 By DIS

The  executives of the University of Cape Coast branch of the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) have been sworn into office.

The officers are Mr. Felix Adu-Poku (President), Mr. Anthony Acquah (Vice-President), Mrs. Charity Abraham (Secretary) and Mr. Umar Farouk Moomin (Assistant Secretary).

Mr. Eric Awotwe was elected Treasurer to replace Mr. Alfred K. Attom Prah.

The executives of GAUA-UCC

Mr. Philip Macclaire Young (Esq), from the Legal Office of UCC, administered the oath of office to the new officers.

The President, Mr Felix Adu-Poku, in a remark on behalf of his executives, pledged their commitment to serve the University selflessly. He promised to promote the welfare of members and urged members to work collectively to promote the growth of all GAUA member universities.

The Acting Registrar of UCC, Mr Ebenezer Aggrey, who chaired the event, congratulated the new executives on their re-election.

Source: Documentation and Information Section

 

SMS takes delivery of robotic patient

01 Nov, 2024 By DIS

The School of Medical Sciences (SMS) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has taken delivery of a robotic patient (SimMan 3G) worth $180,000 to help students practice their diagnostic skills.

The SimMan 3G is a long-lasting patient simulator designed for high-quality simulation training in various medical procedures and patient scenarios.

 The SimMan 3G, first to be used by a university in Ghana and West Africa, is a life-sized model that talks, breathes, and reacts to medicines in the same way as a real human.

The robotic patient, which is yet to be given a name, can be examined for blood pressure and can be programmed to have a range of conditions from heart disease to constipation.

 A medical student conducting diagnostic skills on the robotic patient

It has a pulse with pupils constricting when light is directed towards it and reacts to drugs as humans do. Technicians and faculty members of the School received a 3-day training on the operation of the robotic patient by Dr. Rod Campbell, a Simulation Specialist from Survival Technology in South Africa.

In an interview, the Dean of  SMS, Prof. Sebastian Eliason, said medical students of the School were introduced to clinical practice before exposure to patient care.

He said the School would take care of the mannequin to prolong its lifespan.

Prof Eliason appealed to university management, as well as benevolent organisations and individuals, to support the school with more such mannequins.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

Gideon Enoch Abbeyquaye (Esq) Sworn in as Registrar of UCC

01 Nov, 2024 By DIS

Mr. Gideon Enoch Abbeyquaye has been sworn into office as Registrar of the University of Cape Coast following his appointment by the University Council.

At a brief handover ceremony on Friday, November 1, 2024, Mr. Abbeyquaye said his vision was to “lead a dedicated team of administrators and professional staff providing an efficient support system to the Governing Council, Academic Board, and the Vice-Chancellor to achieve the overall institutional vision of becoming a globally acclaimed University.”

He enumerated seven themes that would guide him to work to improve the fortunes of the University.

Mr. Abbeyquaye (L) receiving a file from the outgone acting Registrar, Mr. Ebenezer Aggrey

“I envision a future for the University underpinned by seven fundamental themes: Student-centric Excellence; Statutory and Regulatory Compliance; Technology-driven collaborative leadership, innovation and efficiency; professional development; Enhancing operational and Administrative Support Systems, and Revitalizing campus Aesthetics,” he said.

Mr. Abbeyquaye, who is also a legal practitioner, noted that he would be guided by the aforementioned themes, along with total quality management principles to enhance service quality to improve the overall student experience.

A group photo of management and staff who witnessed the handover ceremony

He used the occasion to pay glowing tributes to past Registrars for their immense dedication and exemplary service to the University.

“Their legacy, built on years of commitment has set a high standard of excellence and efficiency in University Administration,” he added.

Mr. Abbeyquaye, who has served UCC for almost twenty-eight years was employed by the University in 1996 as a Senior Administrative Assistant. Before assuming the high office of Registrar, he was the Director of the Directorate of Academic Affairs-UCC.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, in his address, congratulated Mr. Gideon Enoch Abbeyquaye on his appointment.

Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rosemond Boohene (L-R), Registrar, Mr Gideon Abbeyquaye and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Johnson Nyarko Boampong

He said he was convinced that his wealth of experience garnered over the years would propel the University in achieving its mission.

He called on the staff of the University to give the new Registrar the maximum support to enable him execute his duties professionally.

Prof. Boampong hailed the immediate past Acting Registrar, Mr. Ebenezer Aggrey, for his selfless dedication to duty and leadership during his brief stay in office.

For his part, Mr. Aggrey pledged his unflinching support to the new Registrar.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

 

UCC holds 1st International Partners’ Week Celebration

01 Nov, 2024 By DIS

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has organised the first International Partners’ Week Celebration on the theme, “Re-examining Our Historical Identity Within the Context of Internationalisation of Higher Education.”

Referred to as “iPart Week 2024,” the event was attended by international partners from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. It aimed at strengthening existing partnerships with global universities, build new connections, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge and collaborations on an international scale. 

International students of UCC thrilled the audience with a flag-hoisting performance with recitals about the individual countries.

 Call for ‘Glocalisation’

 Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, Prof. AbdulWahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN

 

Delivering a keynote address at the opening of iPART Week 2024, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, Prof. AbdulWahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, noted that the whole concept of internationalisation was not an African thing but a global phenomenon.

According to him, though institutions of higher learning should think globally, there should be an urge to act locally.

“I propose glocalization, that is to think globally and act locally, as a way to ensure continuous internationalisation among all people on the globe”, he emphasised.

Prof. Egbewole while charging African universities to be circumspect when signing MoUs to ensure a win-win situation also encouraged governments of African countries to create a framework that would facilitate visa applications for researchers to reduce the hustle of studying abroad. 

According to him, African universities had been urged not to restrict internationalisation to the global south only, but also to endeavour to create local partnerships which would ensure the continent's progress.

He also called on African governments to take a conscious and deliberate position on internationalisation while admitting that “Brain drain is not bad in itself because it has positive values for internationalisation”.

Prof. Egbewole encouraged curriculum development and regional collaboration and asked for policy on internationalisation for African countries.

Reposition Internationalisation to Support African Universities

President of Laweh Open University, Prof Goski Alabi

Another keynoter, the President of Laweh Open University, Prof Goski Alabi, who spoke on the topic, “Emerging Trends in Students and Staff Mobility,” indicated that African universities had not been intentional and strategic about internationalisation as compared to the rest of the World. As a result, she asked for measures to reposition internationalisation to support African universities in addressing some of the perennial challenges of access, quality, and low capacities for research and also bring about new research and knowledge paradigms.

She mentioned increased mobility, global curriculum and intercultural competence, technological learning platforms, global rankings and competitions, and language and communication skills, as some of the trends in internationalisation.

Prof. Goski Alabi, speaking on the strategies the global north have developed to attract international students, indicated that the UK under Prime Minister Tony Blair, for example, implemented the Prime Minister's Initiative (PMI) to increase the number of international students coming to the UK for education.

"The goal of the UK was to attract 600,000 international students annually by 2030," she added.

The President blamed African universities' inability to woo international students on a lack of strategic and intentional plans leading to marketing and business-oriented approaches that the Global North East was using to internationalise.

"...Because we don't have a plan, we don't understand the subtle marketing and business-oriented approaches that the global North-East is using to internationalise, especially the introduction of rankings," she added.

Prof. Alabi noted that many countries were merging universities to have research output to be competitive in ranking.

"If your university is small and you cannot produce 200 research papers in index journals, how do you compete favourably?" she questioned.

Prof. Alabi said, "Here in Ghana, we find a situation that every region must have a university and, therefore, we are establishing several small universities that may not be competitive," she added.

UCC Committed to Fostering Internationalisation

Chairing the function, the Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, in a remark, said the 1st International Partners’ Week Celebration was proof of the commitment of UCC to foster internationalisation and ensure a continued relationship with the partner universities.

He acknowledged the representatives of partner universities present at the occasion and added, “Your presence is not just a testament to our shared objectives, but also a crucial step towards strengthening our internationalisation agenda”.

The Director of OIR, Prof. Samuel Bert Boadi-Kusi, in an address, expressed his immense gratitude to the entire university community for their support in the organisation of the programme.

The  Deputy Minister of Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, who was the Guest of Honour at the event,  formally opened the international partners’ celebration.

In his remarks, he commended management of UCC for the initiative to host key partners form across the world to explore new collaborations.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

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The M.Ed Teaching in Higher Education is one designed to provide opportunity for tertiary faculty who do not have professional qualification to acquire it through a one year Master of Education in Teaching in Higher Education.

The programme seeks to:

·         Meet the needs of prospective applicants in flexible modes of delivery such as modular, sandwich and a blended approach.

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Applicants should possess at least a master’s degree in any field of study from any recognized Higher Education Institution.

 

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