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CEGRAD promotes menstrual hygiene

30 May, 2025 By DIS

As part of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, the Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy, and Documentation (CEGRAD) at the University of Cape Coast has organised a menstrual awareness campaign at the Cape Coast School for the Deaf and Blind.

The event, which focused on promoting menstrual hygiene education and awareness, was themed: “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld”, urging collective action to ensure that menstruation does not limit access to education, health, or opportunity.

The programme brought together students from Senior High Schools, health workers, and members of the diplomatic corps. The students received sanitary towels from CEGRAD.

Addressing the students, the Director of CEGRAD, Prof. Eunice Fay Amissah, noted that it was important that adolescents, especially females, were taught menstruation and its implications.

She explained that menstruation was the monthly blood flow from the vagina which was part of the developmental stages in the lives of females.

 "So if a female has her menstrual flow, it shows that she is a woman, and everything is normal with her," she added. 

Some students of the School for the Blind and Deaf, Cape Coast, with the Director of CEGRAD, Prof Fay Ammissah (3rd from left) and some participants

Prof. Amissah said it had become necessary to include the boy child in menstrual education to curb the negative perceptions and prejudices they have about menstruation.

She urged the girls to manage their period with dignity and without shame.

The Central Regional Director of Education, Dr. Mrs Juliette Dufie Otami, lauded CEGRAD for organising the celebration to educate the attendees on menstruation to enable them to support girls in their time of menses.

She said the education of girls should not be affected by their menstrual period, adding, “It is not acceptable for the education of girls to be adversely affected because of a natural cycle that we all benefit from.”

She, therefore, urged individuals, organisations, and stakeholders to join in the campaign to assist in educating both girls and boys in the country.

She said the region had received over 85,000 sanitary pads from the National Sanitary Pad Distribution Programme, an initiative of the government, which was aimed at providing sanitary pads for over two million schoolgirls in public basic and secondary schools across the country for free.

The Programme Director of Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), Central and Western regions, Mrs. Agnes Osei, took the participants through the basics of menstruation, the menstrual cycle, how to use sanitary pads and how to dispose them off, as well as the need for balanced diets during menstruation, among others.

Some students and staff of Ghana National College

Touching on personal hygiene during menstruation, she emphasised the need for females to bath twice a day and change their sanitary pad anytime it was wet.

She acknowledged that education on proper disposal of used sanitary pads had been adhered to, and said it was not common to see used sanitary pads in the environment.

CEGRAD used the occasion to donate sanitary pads to the schools that participated.

Menstrual Hygiene Day is celebrated annually on May 28.

The day aims to raise awareness about menstrual health and hygiene and to promote the importance of good menstrual hygiene management for all.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

School of Nursing and Midwifery, UCC, Honours Excellence at Dean’s Award Ceremony

30 May, 2025 By DIS

The School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has held its annual Dean’s Award Ceremony under the theme, "Fostering Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Education: A Necessity in the 21st Century."

The event celebrated outstanding students and faculty achievements and recognised the essential role of healthcare institutions in training future nurses and midwives.

The ceremony honoured 44 students and a select group of deserving faculty members for their dedication, academic excellence, and professional conduct. Additionally, citations were presented to partner hospitals that have made significant contributions to the clinical training of students. Honoured facilities included Ewim Polyclinic, Ankaful Leprosarium and General Hospital, Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital, Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Elmina Polyclinic, and Cape Coast Metro Hospital.

Prof. Jerry Paul Ninnoni, the Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, UCC

The Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, UCC, Prof. Jerry Paul Ninnoni, congratulated the awardees and encouraged them to remain committed to excellence.

 “The award is more than a recognition; it is a testament to your hard work. Let it motivate you to do more. " Prof. Ninnoni added.

Delivering the keynote address, the Head of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, UCC, Prof. Georgina Yaa Oduro, praised the relevance of the theme, stating: “The theme resonates with our collective efforts to improve healthcare."

Prof. Oduro reiterated the essence of equipping student nurses, maintaining that nursing and midwifery professionals remain the backbone of Ghana’s healthcare system; hence, improving nursing and midwifery is pivotal to improving healthcare.

Prof. Georgina Oduro presenting a plaque of honour to an awardee

She further encouraged the pursuit of continuous learning.

 “In pursuing 21st-century skills, we should be curious and ask the whys and whats. We are in an era where advocacy skills are important because we need to educate people. Nursing is not an event — it is a process,” Prof Oduro explained.

The event was graced by several dignitaries, including a former Pro-Vice Chancellor, Prof. John Nelson Buah, and a former Provost of the College of Distance Education (CoDE), Prof. Isaac K. Galyuon, who jointly chaired the ceremony. They both congratulated the students and urged them to strive for greater accomplishments.

The Member of Parliament for Cape Coast North Constituency, Dr Kwamena Minta Nyarku, reiterated the government's commitment to reviving abandoned health projects under the MahamaCares initiative, which aims to provide financial assistance to individuals living with chronic diseases across the country.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

UCC Hosts Workshop on Regenerative Agriculture for Extension Officers

30 May, 2025 By DIS

The Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, in collaboration with the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), has held a three-day workshop on Regenerative Agriculture for Extension officers in Cape Coast. The event was under the theme: "Empowering Agricultural Extension Officers for Regenerative Agriculture in Ghana."

Chairing the opening ceremony, the Dean of the School of Agriculture, Prof. Henry D. Acquah, expressed his profound appreciation to the Sasakawa Africa Association for organising the workshop aimed at equipping extension officers with essential skills to enhance their effectiveness.

Prof. Acquah outlined the significance of the workshop, noting, “Regenerative Agriculture aims to create a self-sustaining system benefiting both farmers and the environment.”

He encouraged the participants to make the most of the learning opportunity and to apply the acquired knowledge in their fieldwork.

“We are change drivers, let us make the best out of the opportunity and go out there and implement the techniques learnt,” he emphasised.

The Country Director of the Sasakawa Africa Association, Dr. Godwin Atser, provided an overview of SAA’s operations across Africa and noted the importance of embracing regenerative agriculture practices. He pointed out that within the African context, regenerative agriculture primarily involves Integrated Soil Fertility Management and Conservation Agriculture.

“Extension needs to be rebranded to transform Agriculture in Africa,” Dr. Atser further remarked.

He also advocated for the adoption of digital tools and collaborative partnerships in the agricultural sector.

“Employ the use of digital tools in farming and engage in partnership because partnership is very key and we need to partner at all levels,” he declared.

In concluding his address, Dr. Atser stressed the need for data-driven approaches, stating that more evidence is needed to maximise the benefit of climate-smart and Regenerative Agriculture technologies, especially tapping the carbon market.

The Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, UCC, Prof. Martin Bosompem, reiterated the importance of continuously empowering agricultural extension officers in the country. He appealed to stakeholders to invest in the Supervised Enterprise Projects (SEPs) of BSc Agricultural Extension students to improve their productivity, research, and engagement with local communities.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

UCC, CCMA deepen Partnership

28 May, 2025 By DIS

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) and the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly (CCMA) have committed to supporting the growth of the Cape Coast Metropolis.

The two entities also resolved to fight the growing sanitation challenges in the Metropolis.

This came to light when the Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), Mr. George Justice Arthur, led a delegation from the Assembly to introduce himself to the management of the University.

The CCMA team included the Coordinating Director, Mr. Asumah Adam Braimah, and other high-level office holders.

Mr. Arthur said the major challenge the Assembly was confronted with was poor sanitation and indicated that the Metropolis considered UCC as a strategic partner and key stakeholder in tackling the situation.

The MCE also said traffic lights found on the major routes in the metropolis were faulty and said UCC had developed traffic lights on campus and would like UCC to assist the Assembly with traffic lights to regulate vehicular traffic in the city.

MCE of Cape Coast, Mr. Arthur (middle) flanked by the VC-UCC, Prof Boampong on his right and Pro VC, Prof Aheto on his left, and others present at the meeting in a shot

Mr. Arthur announced that the Assembly was about to design an 8-year development plan to serve as a guide on how best the Metropolis would develop and called on UCC to offer its expertise in the development of the plan.

Speaking during the meeting, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, congratulated the new MCE on his appointment and subsequent unanimous confirmation by assembly members.

He said management of the University would work closely with the Assembly to improve on the sanitation issues in the Metropolis and said UCC, through its Science Workshop, could mould some rubbish bins for the Assembly.

On the 8-year development Plan, Prof. Boampong indicated that UCC would provide high-quality faculty to assist the Assembly to come out with the Plan.

The two sides also exchanged views on a number of issues of mutual interest.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

28 May, 2025

APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR, DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND CONSULTANCY (DRIC)

The University of Cape Coast invites applications for the position of Director, Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC) which will become vacant on 1st August, 2025.

 

KEY DUTIES

The Director shall be the Academic and Administrative Head of the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC) responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for managing matters relating to research, innovation and consultancy.

 

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants must be of professorial status, scholars of high repute and be individuals of stature and integrity with strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, consultancy and research skills.

Applicants must possess a terminal degree (PhD) in the relevant discipline and have over ten (10) years of relevant working experience in a reputable university or related academic institution.

Applicants must show evidence of the following qualities:

a.       coordinate the university-wide research agenda;

b.      source and manage funds for research;

c.       develop and advise the Academic Board on:

                                i.      criteria for the research components of assessment for promotion

                              ii.      motivate research effort of faculties/schools, and

                            iii.     sponsor research and conferences

d.      ensure standard/quality research by writing out research proposals that can serve and be executed to register the University’s presence in the Ghanaian economy and international domain

e.       coordinate and support publication of journals and books in the University

f.        liaise with Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance to advise Management on procedures that promote research-based teaching. 

 

TERM OF OFFICE

The position, which is full time, is for a three-year term, renewable on re-appointment for a second term only subject to favourable recommendations from Appointments and Promotions Board if the person is not beyond the statutory retirement age of sixty (60) years.

 

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Salaries and fringe benefits attached to the position are attractive.

 

MODE OF APPLICATION AND CLOSING DATE

1.      Applicants who meet the above criteria should submit twelve (12) copies of completed application forms obtainable from the Directorate of Human Resource (Senior Members Section) or from the University's website (www.ucc.edu.gh) together with curricula vitae, three-page vision statements and other relevant supporting documents to:  

The Registrar

University of Cape Coast

Cape Coast

2.      Applicants should request three (3) referees to submit reports on them directly to the above address or registrar@ucc.edu.gh not later than Friday, 13th June, 2025.  

3.      The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 13th June, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

 

REGISTRAR

UCC Gives 332 Students Scholarships

28 May, 2025 By DIS

The University of Cape Coast (UCC), through the Students’ Financial Support Office (StuFSO), has awarded scholarships to 332 brilliant but needy students reading various programmes at different levels in the 2024/25 academic year.

The scholarship package covers full fees for the 332 beneficiaries.

At the Scholarship Award Ceremony, themed: “Transforming Potential into Performance: Navigating your path to personal and professional Excellence,” the chairperson of the Scholarship Selection Sub-Committee of StuFSO, Dr. Samue Kwesi Nkansah, challenged the beneficiaries to make the most of the scholarship to excel in their chosen fields of endeavour. He further encouraged the beneficiaries to amplify the values of the University.

Dr. Nkansah advised the beneficiaries to steer clear of social vices that could hinder their academic progress and urged them to uphold the trust placed in them by UCC.

He urged them to develop interest in entrepreneurial skills, be innovative and build excellent networks towards the future.

The Dean of Students Affairs, Prof. Daniel Apaak, congratulated the beneficiaries and advised them to take advantage of the programme by taking their studies seriously so they would be able to attain their lifetime dreams.

Dean of Students Affairs, Prof. Daniel Apaak (L), congratulating a beneficiary

He urged all the beneficiary students to rise beyond the circumstances of their birth and make their parents and community proud.

Prof. Apaak, who chaired the ceremony, advised the beneficiaries to make good use of the opportunity given to them to ensure that they would be a blessing to their families, UCC, and Ghana as a whole.

He told them to read extensively to broaden their knowledge and also be disciplined and focused.

A beneficiary, Brillience Afrane Boakyewaa, a Level 200 student of Communication Studies, expressed appreciation to UCC for granting them the opportunity to be part of the scholarship programme aimed at shaping their future positively.

Another beneficiary, Isabel Naa Norkor Noye, highlighted the timeliness of the financial assistance, stressing that it had come at a critical moment in her academic journey.

As part of the programme, StuFSO organised an Awardees Symposium to build the capacities of the beneficiaries.

The speakers at the symposium included Dr. Phanuel Wunu, UCC School of Business; Dr. Kyereme Tawiah Dabone, Faculty of Education Foundations; and Dr. Kwabena Antwi-Konadu, the Manager of the Campus Broadcasting Service.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

 

University of Saskatchewan, Duquesne University seek stronger ties with UCC

28 May, 2025 By DIS

The University of Saskatchewan, Canada, and Duquesne University in the United States of America (USA) have indicated their readiness to build stronger academic ties with University of Cape Coast (UCC).

This came to light when delegations from the two institutions visited UCC to confer with its management.

The Academic Co-Lead, Global Health Certificate at the University of Saskatchewan, Prof. Jacob Alhassan, speaking at the meeting, said the purpose of the visit was to discuss possible areas of collaboration and train staff on research methods.

He said his outfit had an existing collaboration with the Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR) at UCC.

Also speaking at the meeting, the Project Coordinator at Duquesne University, Prof. David Frey, said his institution would like to collaborate with UCC on joint research and faculty exchanges.

He said his university would ensure that the collaboration yielded the desired results.

For his part, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, welcoming the delegation, said UCC was ready to partner with the two institutions.

He said UCC had high-quality faculty to ensure that the terms of the collaboration were implemented to benefit the two institutions.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

Pro Vice chancellor andresource persons

Pro Vice-Chancellor holds virtual engagement with students

27 May, 2025 By DIS

The Pro Vice-Chancellor’s Office has held the maiden edition of an interactive forum with students dubbed “Time with the Pro Vice-Chancellor”. 

 

Held virtually, the event provided a platform for open dialogue between students and University leadership, focusing on issues impacting student life and academics.

 

The maiden session aimed to strengthen communication and collaboration between the University's leadership and the student body. Discussions during the event centred on academics, financial challenges, and other pressing student concerns.

 

In his remarks, the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto, reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to enhancing student experience at UCC. 

 

“Your voices matter,” he told the students, assuring them that University management was ready to listen to their concerns and address them. 

 

Prof. Aheto explained that the forum would not be a one-time engagement, promising more sessions in the future to sustain the dialogue.

 

Some key officers of the University responded to questions posed by the students who joined the discussions online.

 

Present at the meeting were the Registrar, Enoch Abbeyquaye (Esq); Dean of Students, Prof. Daniel Apaak; Acting Director of Academic Affairs, Dr. Atta Yeboah Sarpong; Chairman of the Institutional Review Board, Prof. Fiifi Amoako Johnson; Representative of the Directorate of Health Services, Mr. Thomas Tamag.

 

Student leaders were also in attendance, with SRC President Abraham Norman Nortey participating in person and the President of the Graduate Students’ Association joining virtually.

 

UCC signs MoU with the Institute of Finance Management

27 May, 2025 By DIS

The University of Cape Coast, UCC, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Finance Management (IFM), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to boost the interests of the two institutions.

The partnership agreement is expected to cover the exchange of faculty members of both universities, exchange of students on the baccalaureate and/or graduate level, as well as joint research activities.

The rest are participation in seminars and academic meetings, exchange of academic materials, special short-term academic programmes, and academic and staff development projects.

The MoU was signed by Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, and IFM Rector, Prof. Josephat Daniel Lotto.

The leadership of the two institutions pledged their commitment to ensure that the agreement stood the test of time, as well as yielded the needed results.

Representing UCC were the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong; the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Aheto, and the Registrar, Mr. Gideon Enoch Abbeyquaye.

The IFM was represented by the Rector, Prof. Josephat Daniel Lotto, and a Senior Lecturer and Dean of the Faculty of Computing, Information Systems and Mathematics, Dr. Faraja Teddy.

Addressing the meeting, Prof. Boampong lauded the agreement and said the partnership with IFM was a great opportunity for the two universities to work together to become world-class institutions for the training of well-rounded students.

He was optimistic that the collaboration would open doors for students and staff of both institutions.

In his brief remarks, Prof. Josephat Daniel Lotto said the signing of the agreement was the final phase of a long discussion the two institutions have had on collaborating and sharing ideas to help enhance their operational efficiencies.

He asserted that the collaboration was designed to advance the exchange of research, joint conferences, exchange of student programmes, and other relevant activities that would help both institutions flourish.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

Catholic University Ghana honours two UCC staff members

26 May, 2025 By DIS

Dr. Justice Boateng, the Head of the Institutional Affiliation Office (L), receiving a citation from the Registrar of CUG, Mr. Emmanuel Kwadwo Kaba

The Catholic University Ghana (CUG) has honoured two staff members of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) for their outstanding contributions to the development of CUG during the period of mentorship between 2014 and 2022.

Citations to that effect were presented to Prof. Edward Marfo-Yiadom, the Chairman of Institutional Affiliation, the University of Cape Coast School of Business and Dr. Justice Boateng, the Head of the Institutional Affiliation Office, UCC, at a brief ceremony at UCC.

The Registrar of CUG, Mr. Emmanuel Kwadwo Kaba, said it was important to honour the individuals for their sacrifices and efforts towards the progress of the university, which received the Presidential Charter in 2022.

Chairman of Institutional Affiliation Board, UCC School of Business, Prof. Edward Marfo-Yiadom (R), receiving a citation from the Registrar of CUG, Mr. Emmanuel Kwadwo Kaba

He extended the greetings and appreciation of the Vice-Chancellor of CUG, Prof. Dan Obeng-Ofori, and added that the names of the two distinguished individuals would be imprinted in the annals of the university.

For his part, Dr. Justice Boateng expressed gratitude to the university for the honour done to them.

He said the awards were a testament to their hard work during the mentoring process and added that the recognition would spur them on to work towards enhancing the partnership between the two institutions.

Dr. Boateng announced that plans were advanced to engage CUG in introducing nursing programmes that would benefit the two institutions.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

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