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School of Allied Health Sciences Holds Handover Ceremony

05 Aug, 2025 By DIS

The School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS) at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has held a handover ceremony for the Vice Dean, the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the Department of Imaging Technology.

The event recognised the contributions of outgoing officers and welcomed newly appointed leaders who are expected to continue advancing the School’s mission.

The ceremony officially marked the exit of Prof. Richard Kobina Dadzie Ephraim, who served as Vice Dean and the appointment of Prof. Christiana Nsiah-Asamoah as his replacement.

Delivering her acceptance speech, Prof. Nsiah-Asamoah expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to serve. She assured the staff that they would work together as a team to ensure that the School moves forward.

Prof. Ephraim, reflecting on his tenure, described his experience as enriching. “It’s been a great experience serving as Vice Dean, and I learnt to sacrifice,” he stated.

 Prof. Richard Kobina Dadzie Ephraim handing over to Prof. Christiana Nsiah-Asamoah

He encouraged the new leadership to serve with commitment and compassion, noting, “Serve with commitment and your heart, be accommodating”.

In the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Prof. Christiana Nsiah-Asamoah handed over her role as Head of Department (HoD) to Dr. Moses Kwashie Klevor, while in the Department of Imaging Technology and Sonography, Dr. Ishmael Ali Worbajarler handed over to Prof. Eric Kwesi Ofori.

The Dean of the School, Prof. Desmond Omane Acheampong, commended the outgoing officers for their service and dedication. He also offered words of encouragement to the new appointees, charging them to manage the position very well.

The ceremony also saw the presentation of citations to the outgoing officers in recognition of their dedicated service and invaluable contributions to the growth of the School.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

Prof. Daniel Agyapong takes over as Provost of College of Humanities and Legal Studies

05 Aug, 2025 By DIS

The College of Humanities and Legal Studies (CHLS) has held a handing over ceremony to mark the transition of leadership from Prof. Kwame Osei Kwarteng to Prof. Daniel Agyapong as Provost of the College.

At the ceremony, Prof. Kwarteng congratulated Prof. Agyapong on his appointment and urged him to build on the collaborative spirit that exists among the faculties, departments, centres, and units within the College.

 "This position requires dedication, hard work, and strong human relations. I trust that you will deliver and take CHLS to greater heights," he stated, asking for God’s guidance in Prof. Agyapong’s tenure.

In his acceptance remarks, Prof. Agyapong expressed gratitude to Prof. Kwarteng for his exemplary leadership and the positive strides made during his tenure. He pledged to lead with fairness, integrity, and openness.

Prof. Daniel Agyapong 

“I am committed to being a firm and fair leader and will continue the good work started by my predecessor,” he said. He added that he was particularly motivated to work collaboratively with colleagues, noting that many of the current Deans, Directors, and Heads of Department are his peers.

The College Registrar, Mr. Ebenezer Aggrey, commended Prof. Kwarteng for his remarkable dedication to the welfare of the College. He highlighted the former Provost’s hands-on approach to faculty promotions and his consistent follow-ups to ensure progress.

“It was a delight working with a leader who always had the College at heart,” Mr. Aggrey noted.

Some of the Deans, Heads of Department, and Senior members present also paid glowing tribute to Prof. Kwarteng, acknowledging his impactful leadership, while extending best wishes to Prof. Agyapong as he begins his three-year term as Provost of the largest College at UCC.

 Source: Documentation and Information Section

 

School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences gets new Dean

05 Aug, 2025 By DIS

The new Dean of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SoPPS), Prof. Ernest Obese, has assumed work after a short handover ceremony.

At the ceremony, Prof. Obese expressed his deepest appreciation to his immediate past Dean, Prof. Elvis Ofori Ameyaw and gave the assurance that he would continue from where his predecessor left off.

Prof. Obese, who until his appointment was the Vice-Dean, observed that he would operate an open-door policy, while underscoring the need for staff to collaborate and work together for the forward march of SoPPS.

He called for support and innovative ideas from all staff and urged them to keep him on his toes through constructive criticism.

Prof. Elvis Ameyaw, on his part, thanked the staff of SoPPS for their support and cooperation during his tenure as the Dean.

Dean of SoPPS, Prof. Obese (R) and Vice Dean Dr. Isaac Tabiri Henneh (L)

He described the position as a learning forum, which had adequately prepared him to serve in other capacities in the University.

He admonished the new Dean to make good use of the advice that would be offered to him and operate an open-door administration for success.

Prof Ameyaw urged the new Dean to work hard to ensure that SoPPS improves and maintains its envious achievements to further uplift its image and vision to become a School of worldwide acclaim.

He asked the staff – both faculty and administrative - to rally behind Prof. Obese and give him the needed support to make him succeed.

At the ceremony, the new Vice Dean, Dr. Isaac Tabiri Henneh, also took office.

 Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

38 Postgraduate students receive Samuel & Emelia Brew-Butler Research Grants

04 Aug, 2025 By DIS

The School of Graduate Studies has held a ceremony to award 38 postgraduate students the Emelia & Brew Butler research grant for the 2024/2025 academic year.

The beneficiaries comprising seven Doctor of Philosophy and 31 Master of Philosophy students received a total of GH¢ 360,000 with each person getting up to GH¢ 10,000 research grants to enable them produce timely and quality research work.

Sponsored by Samuel and Emelia Brew-Butler, School of Graduate Studies and the Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG-UCC), the grant is specifically aimed at supporting research students to publish their scholarly articles in recognised local and international journals, as well as attend research conferences.

Immediate past Pro Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Rosemond Boohene presenting a cash prize to an awardee

The Dean of the School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Prof. Samuel Essien-Baidoo, who was the keynote speaker underscored the importance of research to national and global development and urged the beneficiaries as well as all postgraduate students to put in more efforts to direct their research to address challenges affecting society. 

Prof. Samuel Essien-Baidoo making a presentation to an awardee

He therefore commended SGS and the Samuel and Emelia Brew-Butler Research Grant for providing funds to support students' research activities. He indicated to the students that the award scheme was a symbol of trust and a demonstration of their accomplishment adding that “…UCC says we believe in you so we invest in you”.

The Vice Dean of SGS, Prof. Ruphino Zugle, making a presentation to an awardee

Prof. Essien-Baidoo reminded the students to be honest, truthful and ethical in their research and not to cut corners so that their results could be produceable. “Ethics is not just about protocol, it is about justice, respect and accountability. In your pursuit, always ask this question, who could be harmed by my research, who has been left out of my study, whose voice are we missing,” he stressed.

Participants

He encouraged the students to go beyond theory to uncover practical and contextual issues with behavioural dimensions that could be adopted and practiced. “ As graduate students you must engage policy makers and implementers early, especially in the early stages of your research,” he added.  

The Dean of SGS, Prof. Sarah Darkwa, congratulated the awardees, and urged them to use the grants judiciously for its intended purpose. She said since the inception of the awards over 350 grants have been awarded with a minimum of 2500 in the past and now 10,000.  She called on organisations, philanthropists and individuals to contribute towards the fund to sustain the annual research awards to the benefit of a lot of students. 

The Dean of SGS, Prof. Sarah Darkwa presenting the cash prize to an awardee

Mr. Emil Brew-Butler, son  of the founder,  noted that his mother was an alumna of UCC and was interested in helping others to pursue education to the highest level. He reaffirmed the family’s unwavering commitment to support the fund as their modest contribution to education in Ghana.  “We will continue to support careers of graduates and nurture well-grounded researchers whose impact would be felt by all” he stated.

The dignitaries with the awardees, supervisors and some invited guests

The President of the Graduate Students' Association of Ghana, UCC Chapter, Mr. Gideon Quansah, made a passionate appeal to the management of the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) to design a separate academic calendar tailored specifically for postgraduate students. He explained, “Many of our students' results are not released in time for the research grant application period, which ultimately disqualifies them from applying. This challenge arises from the current academic calendar, which does not adequately accommodate the needs of some postgraduate students.”

TAGDev 2.0 Holds Dialogue on Transformative Education in Africa

04 Aug, 2025 By DIS

The Transforming African Agricultural Universities to Meaningfully Contribute to Africa’s Growth and Development (TAGDev 2.0) programme, University of Cape Coast (UCC), has held a  dialogue to chart a path towards transformative education that delivers sustainable impact across the African continent.

The dialogue, which was on the theme “Transformative Education: Moving from Conceptualization to Delivery for Impact for Mission Success”, brought together key stakeholders from academia, government, industry, and youth organizations. Participants included representatives from the University for Development Studies, University of Energy and Natural Resources, Asuansi Technical Institute, Adidome Farm Institute, Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research, the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Trade and Agri-Business, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), private sector players, farmers, out-of-school youth, and university administrators.

Opening the function, the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto, drew attention to the urgent need for African universities to shift from traditional academic roles to becoming active drivers of socio-economic development. “It is time to challenge ourselves as Africans. We must move from conceptual ideas to implementation—creating jobs, supporting enterprises, and transforming livelihoods. This is how we respond to the continent’s systemic challenges,” he declared.

Pro Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto

Prof. Aheto also praised the Executive Secretary of RUFORUM (Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture), Prof. Patrick Okori, for his outstanding leadership and commitment to Africa’s growth. He reaffirmed UCC’s dedication to fully realizing the aims of TAGDev 2.0, having been selected as the West African anchor due to its robust track record in teacher education and agricultural science.

Partners and stakeholders at the function

The Executive Secretary of RUFORUM, Prof. Patrick Okori, in his remarks, highlighted RUFORUM’s role in facilitating partnerships among African universities to support inclusive, sustainable agricultural development. He emphasized that Africa stands at a crucial juncture where education must move beyond credentialism to actively shape economies and societies. “Our mission is to ensure that universities become catalysts for transforming agriculture and allied sectors, empowering graduates to be job creators and problem solvers,” he said.

Drawing from the transformative education anchors of TAGDev 2.0, Prof. Okori gave a compelling presentation on the strategic role of universities in Africa’s development agenda. He noted that for universities to transition into effective development facilitators, they must embrace the Land Grant model which according to him was an approach that ties research, teaching, and community service directly to the socio-economic transformation of societies.

Prof. Patrick Okori delivering his address

He posed critical questions about the continent’s educational future: Are African universities shaping demographic transitions or being shaped by them? Are their degree programmes responding to the real needs of society? And importantly, why should governments and private sectors invest in university programmes if they fail to translate into tangible development outcomes?

Prof. Okori stressed that universities must justify their relevance by producing graduates who are ready to create and sustain enterprises, especially in agriculture and its value chains. He advocated for the integration of start-ups and entrepreneurship into all academic programmes, emphasizing the need for innovation hubs, business incubation centres, and industry partnerships. “Universities must become drivers of job creation and prosperity. Otherwise, they risk becoming obsolete,” he asserted.

He further stressed that Agenda 2063 which is the African Union’s strategic framework for inclusive growth and sustainable development could only be achieved when education is retooled to build competencies in innovation, agribusiness, and technology. “Africa has the potential to feed itself and the world. But this potential can only be unlocked through intentional investment in youth-led enterprises that create jobs, drive innovation, and strengthen the rural economy,” he noted.

According to him, RUFORUM is working with universities across Africa to mobilize resources, build platforms for graduate training, and foster industry collaboration aimed at achieving the goals of Agenda 2063. He also underscored the importance of bringing more women into leadership roles in agriculture and education, asserting that inclusive participation is key to sustainable progress.

On his part, the Manager, Skilling, Engagement for Community Development  of RUFORUM, Prof. Anthony Egeru, called for a radical shift in the African higher education landscape, urging universities to align themselves with the continent’s developmental aspirations through the Transformative Education Anchors of the TAGDev 2.0 programme.

Prof. Anthony Egeru speaking at the function

Prof. Egeru presented a powerful case for universities to reimagine their role in society—not as traditional knowledge centers but as active agents of change. The dialogue formed part of efforts under the Transforming African Agricultural Universities to Meaningfully Contribute to Africa’s Growth and Development (TAGDev 2.0) initiative, which seeks to build responsive, inclusive, and innovation-driven educational systems.

“TAGDev 2.0 is not just a programme; it is a mindset shift. It challenges universities to respond to societal needs, retool their systems, and produce graduates who are both relevant and resilient in a rapidly changing world,” Prof. Egeru stated.

In his presentation, Prof. Egeru outlined six core Transformative Education Anchors that underpin the TAGDev 2.0 approach which include: Curriculum Transformation and Pedagogical Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Business Incubation, University-Community Engagement, Inclusive Access and Equity in Education, Research for Development and Policy Influence and Institutional Capacity Strengthening.

He noted that these anchors were designed to disrupt outdated academic models and reposition universities as enablers of Africa’s socio-economic transformation. “Universities must train for relevance,” he noted, “and that means producing graduates who can create jobs, launch startups, and impact the agricultural value chain and other critical sectors.”

The dignitaries with students who participated in the dialogue

In his presentation, the TAGDev 2.0 Programme Coordinator at UCC, Prof. Festus Annor-Frempong, provided a concise overview of the programme’s vision and key deliverables in Ghana. He emphasized that TAGDev 2.0 is structured to bridge the gap between academia and the job market, by promoting experiential learning, fostering innovation hubs, and building capacity in agribusiness and entrepreneurship.

Prof. Festus Annor-Frempong giving a background of TAGDev 2.0

“We are working to ensure that our universities not only produce graduates but also nurture solution providers and job creators,” he stated. Prof. Annor-Frempong noted that the programme is also committed to improving access to quality education for the disadvantaged youth, strengthening university-community engagement, and supporting research that directly informs policy and practice within agricultural value chains.

Representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Trade and Agribusiness, and GTEC also delivered key insights on aligning tertiary education with the skills and innovation demands of the modern workforce, particularly in agriculture and agribusiness value chains.

The TAGDev 2.0 dialogue at UCC marks a significant step in building a collaborative ecosystem that integrates education, innovation, and enterprise to drive Africa’s Agenda 2063.

 

 

Nutrition and Dietetics Students showcase innovative food creations

04 Aug, 2025 By DIS

Level 200 students of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) have taken their training beyond the lecture halls with an impressive food exhibition as part of their Food Production course.

Held on campus, the event showcased a vibrant display of student-created products ranging from pastries, yoghurt, and local beverages to other innovative food items developed, processed, and presented by the students themselves. The hands-on exhibition showcased the creativity, skill, and entrepreneurial potential of the budding food scientists.

The Head of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Prof. (Mrs.) Christiana Naa Atsreh Nsiah-Asamoah interacting with a group of student exhibitors

The Food Production course is a core component of the Department’s academic programme, crafted not just to teach food science and processing techniques, but also to inspire innovation and self-employment among students. By turning theory into practice, the students are learning how to launch small-scale food businesses and respond to the real-world demands of the food industry.

The student showcasing their products at the exhibition

Speaking at the event, the Head of Department, Prof. (Mrs.) Christiana Naa Atsreh Nsiah-Asamoah, emphasized the Department’s commitment to holistic education. “We believe that education must go beyond academic knowledge. Our goal is to empower students with employable skills so they can become job creators, not just job seekers. This exhibition reflects that vision,” she noted.

Patrons of  the exhibition, ranging from lecturers and students to other members of the UCC community were full of praise for the quality and originality of the products on display. Many described the exhibits as commercially viable, with several patrons expressing confidence in the students' ability to enter the competitive food market.

A student marketing her product

“This is exactly what we need in our universities, practical, hands-on training that opens real career pathways. The students have demonstrated initiative, creativity, and professionalism, which are the hallmarks of future entrepreneurs,” one faculty member observed.

Beyond showcasing talent, the exhibition also served as a learning platform. Students received valuable feedback from consumers on product quality, branding, and taste helping them refine their ideas and better understand market needs.

Display of products by students in groups 8 and 9 at the exhibition

The initiative aligns with UCC’s broader mission to equip graduates with the relevant skills to drive innovation, self-reliance, and national development. In a country grappling with youth unemployment, programmes like this affirm the university’s role in shaping a more entrepreneurial and empowered generation.

The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics is exploring further collaborations with local food companies and entrepreneurs to enhance internship and mentorship opportunities, ensuring that students graduate with not just certificates, but also business-ready experiences.

 

TAGDev 2.0 Programme- UCC leads tree planting campaign to combat climate change

04 Aug, 2025 By DIS

 

As part of its commitment to climate action and community engagement, the Transforming African Agricultural Universities to Meaningfully Contribute to Africa’s Growth and Development (TAGDev 2.0),University of Cape Coast (UCC) has launched a tree planting initiative.

The exercise took place in Ayensudo, a farming community in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem Municipality of Ghana’s Central Region.

Youth leaders preparing for the tree planting exercise

Organised by the TAGDev 2.0 coordinating unit at UCC, the activity constitutes the programme’s broader vision to promote climate-resilient agricultural and food systems while instilling values of inclusivity, equity, and sustainability in university-community partnerships. The initiative aims to plant and nurture 400,000 trees over a four-year period.

Some of the seedlings planted during the exercise were coconut, acacia, and milletia.

Dr. Zikiru Shaibu, Associate Programme Officer of TAGDev 2.0 Ghana introducing leaders of the community to youth associations

The Ayensudo exercise was carried out in collaboration with key youth groups at UCC, including the Young Agripreneurs Forum (YAF), Agribusiness Students’ Association of Ghana (ABSAG), and Youth in ICT for Agriculture (YICT4Ag). This inter-association collaboration provided a platform for students to channel their diverse knowledge and passion into tangible climate action.

Explaining the purpose of the exercise, the Associate Programme Officer of TAGDev 2.0, Dr. Zikiru Shaibu, underscored the importance of promoting environmental stewardship and community empowerment.

Line and pegging

Dr. Zikiru noted that the tree planting exercise served as a climate intervention and more importantly as an educational moment for all involved.  He said the exercise would inspire a renewed sense of environmental responsibility among students, faculty, and community members alike.

“As the trees grow, they are expected to contribute to improved air quality, enhanced biodiversity, and greater climate resilience in the area. More importantly, the exercise underscores the power of collective action in addressing one of the world’s most pressing challenges, climate change” he stressed.

Dr. Zikiru said the symbolic planting of each tree also marked a shared commitment between UCC and the Ayensudo community toward a greener, more sustainable future.

Planting of seedlings by youth leaders

Speaking during the event, the Chief of the community, Nana Afaako II lauded the initiative and expressed appreciation for selecting Ayensudo as the starting point of such a visionary programme. He affirmed the community’s readiness to care for the trees and support future climate-resilience efforts.

UCC Inaugurates Ultramodern OS-Easy Smart Classroom-IIOE Ghana National Centre

04 Aug, 2025 By DIS

A State-of-the-Art OS-Easy Smart Classroom has been inaugurated at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) to enhance teaching and learning through the use of Information Communication Technology.

The University has also been formally designated as the International Institute of Online Education (IIOE) Ghana National Centre. This reinforces UCC’s role as a national hub for teacher professional development and a catalyst for digital transformation in higher education.

These achievements result from a five-party partnership between the International Centre for Higher Education Innovation under the auspices of UNESCO (UNESCO-ICHEI), Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) from the People's Republic of China, University of Cape Coast (UCC), Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (IEPA) under the auspices of UNESCO and OS-EASY Group Holding Ltd.

The International Institute of Online Education is a global collaborative initiative to strengthen the teacher competency of Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) in developing countries and improve access to quality higher education resources. Initiated by UNESCO-ICHEI, together with its partner HEIs and Enterprises in Africa and Asia-Pacific countries, IIOE aims to enhance the capacity of partner HEIs.

In the context of the digital transformation of higher education in the country and West Africa, IIOE National Centre at UCC will leverage the networks and resources of IIOE, bridge UNESCO-ICHEI and the higher education community in Ghana, and create a supportive local higher education ecosystem contributing to realising Ghana's national development strategies.

While the Smart Classroom strengthens the University’s infrastructure capacity for delivering high-quality, technology-enhanced instruction, the IIOE Ghana National Centre reflects a broader institutional commitment to leading digital transformation in Ghanaian higher education.

Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, addressing the gathering

Inaugurating the OS-Easy Smart Classroom, valued at $ 85,000 and equipped with high-powered all-in-one desktop computers, accessories, smart board, and other robotics equipment, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, said the classroom had been designed to transform the pedagogical landscape.

While hailing UCC's commitment to innovation and excellence, he noted that the smart room would empower lecturers to expand their frontiers, blended- learning, and provide students with an immersive and interactive educational experience.

"It is a direct response to the evolving demands of modern education and a commitment to equipping our graduates with the skills needed for the 21st century," he added.

Prof. Boampong noted that UCC, as the IIOE National Centre, would serve as a hub for coordinating digital transformation initiatives, building the capacity of faculty, and fostering collaborative policy dialogue.

“This Centre will unlock a myriad of opportunities from capacity building for higher education professionals in critical ICT areas like cloud computing, big data, Artificial Intelligence, and 5G, to student scholarship programmes, exchange of information, and collaborative research,” he continued.

Group shot of participants

“Our role as a national hub for teacher professional development is now significantly enhanced, reinforcing our leadership in shaping the future of education in Ghana,” he added.

Speaking at the event, the Director-General of IEPA Prof. Michael Boakye-Yiadom, explained that the smart classroom platform was equipped with some online international programmes and also enabled the School to develop and upload national programmes for use.

With a mandate to serve the West Africa sub-region, Prof Boakye-Yiadom indicated that IEPA underscored the importance of virtual platforms, adding that the smart classroom would promote online learning.

“The world is moving towards a different direction, including AI and online, and we believe that is the way to go,” he said.

“Some of the postgraduate programmes and courses must go online because many of our students are practitioners who may not have the time to stay here for three good months to pursue those programmes,” he said.

For his part, a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Dr. Stephen Moore, underscored the need to invest in digital education, indicating that the best way to educate the youth today was by adopting digital tools.

Director-General of IEPA, Prof. Michael Boakye-Yiadom, at the smart classroom

He said that traditional educational systems were strained by demographic pressures and resource constraints, with Ghana still grappling with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic at various levels of education.

“Digital education promotes inclusive learning, eliminating physical barriers to education for people with disabilities,” he stated.

Dr. Moore, however, emphasised the need to eliminate all barriers to digital education, particularly the lack of internet access in many communities and the high cost of data.

He also sounded the alarm on cyber threats to educational systems and urged the University to prioritise cybersecurity.

The Technical Advisor to the Minister of Education, Prof. George K.T. Oduro, reiterated the ministry’s commitment to promoting educational technologies to enhance learning outcomes and promote equity.

He described the initiative as “very timely and relevant” to the ministry’s agenda, indicating that personalised learning was very critical in promoting creativity and critical thinking.

 

He entreated IEPA to strengthen the capacity of lecturers to use the facility effectively to the benefit of students, while urging lecturers to create an environment for students to exhibit creativity and critical thinking.

Dr. Stephen Moore at the smart board                                                                                                                                                                               

The Director of ICHEI, Madam Xiaohon Bi, highlighted the importance of a smart classroom to UCC’s digital infrastructure as it would serve as a practical space to advance teaching and learning, support capacity building for staff and aid innovative pedagogical practices.

“We believe that this facility will empower educators and students alike, serving as a reference for digital transformation across Ghana’s higher education sector,” she added.

 Also speaking at the event, UNESCO Representative to Ghana, Mr. Edmund Moukala, threw his weight behind the adoption of digital transformation but insisted that technology must respond to the needs of the people and take them out of poverty.

“As we have this smart school opened, we have to remember that there is no ground-breaking digital transformation if our people are still struggling with basic service needs such as access to potable water, food and health,” he concluded.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

VoTEC holds Fashion Show

01 Aug, 2025 By DIS

Final year students of the Department of Vocational and Technical Education (VoTEC) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) have showcased their innovative designs at their annual fashion show.

The fashion show offered a hands-on platform for students to apply practical skills and display creativity, which is a key component of experiential learning in fashion and textiles. This underscored the role of TVET in national development, preparing the youth to enter the workforce as skilled artisans and entrepreneurs.

Led by the soulful melodies of the late legendary Daddy Lumba, models strutted down the runway in outfits that pushed boundaries.Each designer’s collection reflected the cohort’s artistic vision and technical expertise, drawing inspiration from themes like nature and cultural heritage.

This annual fashion show and exhibition not only fulfills academic requirements but also serves as a platform to ignite creativity and innovation among students. With a focus on encouraging budding designers to carve a niche for themselves, the event resonated with the spirit of originality.

A student modelling a bridal gown

Speaking at the event, an Associate Professor of Industrial and Organisational Psychology at UCC, Prof. Lebbaeus Asamani, underscored that the fashion show vividly demonstrated the students' mastery of competency-based training. While urging the young designers to leverage creative designs to promote Africa, he also commended them and asked them to build upon their work to improve the positive impact of the fashion industry in Ghana.The Head of Department of VoTEC, Dr. Manasseh E Komla Amu, said for over a decade, the event had been a celebration of the powerful intersection between fashion, culture and music.

He indicated that he was impressed with the combination of fabrics by the students, designs, and ultimately the creative exhibition of the students.

A student model in an African-inspired design

Fashion experts who attended the event described the VoTEC fashion show as one of the classic shows to be organised by the Department.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

UCC Kindergarten Ends Academic Year with Graduation Ceremony

01 Aug, 2025 By DIS

The University of Cape Coast Kindergarten has held a graduation ceremony, commemorating the end of the academic year.

Pupils who excelled in various disciplines within the academic year were also awarded, while hardworking staff were rewarded for their services.

The Headteacher of the School, Miss Linda Ayingura, said graduation ceremonies gave children a sense of accomplishment and assured parents that their children had received the needed foundation necessary for their academic development.

She emphasized that Early Childhood Education (ECE) plays a crucial role in laying the foundation for lifelong learning and development. While teachers are pivotal in delivering educational content and fostering a nurturing environment, the headteacher added that parents also play an essential role in complementing these efforts.

Pupils of the School treating guests to a choreography

She noted that parents could extend the educational process beyond the classroom by creating a conducive learning environment at home, citing the provision of resources such as books, educational games, and interactive activities that align with what is being taught in school.

Miss Ayingura encouraged the pupils to study hard so as to harness their potential.

She seized the opportunity and reminded the general public to take advantage of the coming academic year and enroll their wards at the School.

In her remarks, Dr. Mary Owusu Obimpeh, the Director, Directorate of Consular and General Services, who was the Guest Speaker, appealed to all stakeholders to ensure that children focus on their studies, particularly in the classroom.

 

Dr. Mary Owusu Obimpeh

She said the classroom is more than just a place of instruction. It is a foundation of opportunity, where minds are shaped, skills are developed, and dreams begin to take root.

“But for our children to truly benefit from what the classroom offers, teachers, parents, and must work together to keep them focused, motivated, and engaged,” Dr. Obimpeh noted.

She urged the graduating class, yet to enter Basic One, to keep up the hard work and stick to the moral values they have been taught at school to become responsible adults in the future.

The pupils were later presented with certificates and awards.

The cadet corps of the school on display

The pupils entertained the guests with nursery rhymes, cultural dances, choreography displays, and a sketch on a story about the Good Samaritan in the Bible.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

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