Two faculty members and seven students of the Dept. of Hospitality and Tourism Management of the University of Cape Coast(UCC) have visited the Cooperative State University (DHBW) in Lorrach, Germany.

Two faculty members and seven students of the Dept. of Hospitality and Tourism Management of the University of Cape Coast(UCC) have visited the Cooperative State University (DHBW) in Lorrach, Germany.
Dr. Jerry John Nutor, an Assistant Professor at the University of California,USA, presenting the books to Dr Nancy Innocentia Ebu Enyan, the Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery. With them are some faculty members and students of the School of Nursing and Midwifery
The Office of International Relations (OIR) of University of Cape Coast (UCC) has held a special dinner reception in honour of final-year international students who have recently completed their studies at the University. The event was to bid them farewell and wished them Godspeed in their future endeavours.
The annual event, which is usually laced with entertainment and fun, gave the finalists the opportunity to wine, dine and network before departing from Ghana. It was also used to present awards to the winners of the 2023 International Cultural Day Celebration.
The final-year students popping some confetti to celebrate the completion of their first degree
The students shared their exhilarating experiences on campus and noted that the Ghanaian hospitality served them by the University was overwhelming and as such would visit Ghana often.
The Acting Dean of OIR-UCC, Prof. Samuel Bert Boadi-Kusi, in a short remark, expressed gratitude to the students for distinguishing themselves in their academics.
Some of the final-year students in a group photo
He asked them to be good ambassadors of the University in their respective countries so as to woo their compatriots to their alma mater. He assured the continuing students of the efforts being made by the Office to address their concerns at the University.
As part of the event, new executives of the International Students’ Association were sworn into office to steer the affairs of the association for one academic year.
The elected officers, led by a Kenyan, Adams Maru Kiplimo,thanked the students for the confidence reposed in them and called for their continuous support and cooperation.
The ISA Executives being sworn in
The executive members are Balatrice Gifty Kerkula( Liberian) as Vice-President; Muojeke Chidera (Nigerian), Organizer; Edward Gartay (Liberian), General Secretary; and Philippetinga Tchangai (Togolese), Public Relations Officer.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC |
A non-profit organisation based in Japan, The Nippon Foundation, has presented English books about Japan to the Sam Jonah Library.
The books, worth US$5000, were donated under the “Read Japan” project, which is an initiative launched in 2008 by The Nippon Foundation, with the objective of providing an accurate picture of contemporary Japan to readers all around the world.
Explaining the rationale behind the gesture, the Deputy Head of Mission at the Japan Embassy in Ghana, Mr. Naoki MITORI, observed that the move by the Foundation was to boost reading and learning amongst students and staff of UCC and improve their understanding of Japanese culture, history, politics and people, among others.
He said reading was an integral part of human development and urged students to read widely to broaden their knowledge.
"Now, the younger generation prefers smart phones and social media to reading books. However, the more you read, the more you know," added Mr. MITORI, who made the donation on behalf of the Foundation.
Pro VC-UCC, Prof. Boohene (in blue) interacting with the Deputy Head of Mission at the Japan Embassy in Ghana, Mr. Naoki MITORI. Looking on is Dr. Mac-Anthony Cobblah, the University Librarian
Receiving the items on behalf of the Library, the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rosemond Boohene, commended the Japanese Embassy and the Foundation for the kind gesture.
She described the Embassy as an important stakeholder in the realisation of the University's vision of becoming a distinguished academic institution of worldwide acclaim.
Prof. Boohene was optimistic that the donation would act as a springboard for the UCC to engage in fruitful collaborations with the Embassy in the not-too-distant future.
The Pro Vice-Chancellor seized the chance to eulogise two distinguished Japanese nationals Dr. Hideyo Noguchi for his pioneering medical research in Ghana and Yohei Sasakawa for his big heart towards humanity.
For his part, the University Librarian at the Sam Jonah Library, Dr. Mac-Anthony Cobblah, promised that the Library would ensure the books were put to good use.
Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong (3rd from right) in a photo with Mr. Naoki MITORI and some distinguished guests at the event
He hinted that the Library would liase with the Embassy to get in touch with Japanese foundations that were assisting persons living with disabilities so as to provide technologies and disability-friendly books to students facing disability challenges at the University to enhance their academic work.
The Japanese Embassy delegation was made up of the Public Relations Officer, Ms. Yuriya TERAGAKI, as well as the Assistant Public Relations Officer at the Embassy, Mrs. Prudence Ansah.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), led a delegation to visit Kyungpook National University (KNU), South Korea from 7th to 11th August, 2023. This was at the invitation of the President of KNU, Won-hwa-Hong, PhD., who visited UCC early this year to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate with UCC as a strategic partner. The visit was to deepen the collaboration and to discuss the implementation of some aspects of the signed MoU.
The UCC delegation was made up of Prof Johnon Nyarko Boampong (Vice chancellor). Mr Emmanuel Jeff Teye Onyame (Registrar), Prof. R. S. Amoah (Dean, School of Sustainable Engineering), Prof. Degraft Acquah (Dean, School of Agriculture) and Dr Samuel Bert Boadi-Kusi (Acting Dean, Office of International Relations).
As part of the implementation of the general MoU signed between the two Universities, two Sub- Memoranda of Understanding were signed during the visit. The first was signed between UCC and KNU NGs Core Facility Centre and the second was signed with the KNU Biological Materials. Under these MoUs, there would be exchange of faculty and training of students at the PhD level through research grants. Collaborative research in the areas of genomic sequencing, soil and plant medicine as well as natural plant products were also to be undertaken through joint grant applications. Under these projects, KNU will make available its equipment and facilities to UCC faculty for data processing and analysis as UCC faculty can send samples from Ghana to KNU for further investigations.
The President of KNU also agreed to facilitate a special scholarship package that will help students and faculty from UCC to undertake their studies at the postgraduate level in KNU,particularly through the KINGS Scholarship. Apart from the special scholarship program, KNU also agreed to take special interest in recruiting potential faculty members from UCC on the KOICA Scholarship programme.
As part of the discussions, KNU also agreed to review the curricular of the School of Sustainable Engineering at UCC and to facilitate the establishment of the School at UCC with equipment and faculty. The School of Agriculture and the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences as well as the Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience were also to benefit from the MoU through joint projects as well as faulty and students’ exchanges.
The delegation was taken on a tour of some companies to familiarize themselves with the nature of work and opportunities available for industrial practice. Key among them were the EcoPro company which produces materials for the manufacture of secondary batteries for cars and other devices and POSCO Steel manufacturing Industry – one of the leading producers of steel globally. UCC students who go on study abroad and exchange programmes would have the opportunity to undertake internships in these companies to broaden their perspectives with industrial practices.
The team also agreed to discuss further on tuition waiver, offering of free accommodation, and provision of stipend to students from both universities who embark on study abroad or exchange programmes between the two universities.
Vice Chancellor of UCC, Prof Johnson Nyarko Boampong with the President of KNU, Won-hwa-Hong, PhD.
The delegation from UCC with top Management of KNU
UCC delegation at one of the laboratories at KNU
A pose after signing two sub-MoUs for the implementation of specific projects
A pose after the signing ceremony between KNU Officials and UCC delegation
Gruduate output by gender and College 2021/2022
COLLEGE | FACULTY | 1st Class Male | 1st Class Female | 2nd Upper Male | 2nd Upper Female | 2nd Lower Male | 2nd Lower Female | 3rd Class Male | 3rd Class Female | PASS Male | PASS Female | TOTAL |
AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL SCIENCES | SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE | 18 | 5 | 65 | 26 | 41 | 13 | 41 | 13 | 22 | 13 | 257 |
SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES | 8 | 4 | 48 | 32 | 54 | 23 | 30 | 26 | 11 | 8 | 244 | |
SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES | 24 | 12 | 146 | 44 | 148 | 51 | 125 | 22 | 47 | 9 | 628 | |
EDUCATION STUDIES | FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS | 11 | 23 | 36 | 82 | 19 | 65 | 15 | 25 | 3 | 7 | 286 |
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION | 45 | 37 | 138 | 158 | 93 | 59 | 39 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 606 | |
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION | 23 | 9 | 82 | 74 | 76 | 76 | 36 | 41 | 6 | 8 | 431 | |
SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH | 295 | 197 | 3124 | 2737 | 2785 | 2990 | 1122 | 1349 | 247 | 353 | 15199 | |
HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES | SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES | 43 | 28 | 169 | 145 | 77 | 67 | 20 | 30 | 4 | 2 | 585 |
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY | 15 | 568 | 122 | 1976 | 76 | 880 | 21 | 249 | 5 | 79 | 3991 | |
HUMANITIES AND LEGAL STUDIES | FACULTY OF ARTS | 7 | 16 | 48 | 108 | 34 | 85 | 26 | 49 | 7 | 4 | 384 |
FACULTY OF LAW | 5 | 4 | 16 | 27 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 81 | |
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES | 30 | 22 | 162 | 98 | 130 | 85 | 53 | 29 | 12 | 1 | 622 | |
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS | 55 | 32 | 197 | 129 | 118 | 89 | 70 | 42 | 12 | 7 | 751 | |
DISTANCE EDUCATION | CENTRE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION | 158 | 88 | 962 | 765 | 1492 | 1486 | 1571 | 1736 | 1682 | 2373 | 12313 |
GRAND TOTAL | 737 | 1045 | 5315 | 6401 | 5152 | 5973 | 3178 | 3643 | 2066 | 2868 | 36378 |