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UCC Students to benefit from Internship Opportunities in China

22 Jun, 2023 By DIS

 

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) is set to send students to China for internship programmes at the Hunan City University.

This came to light following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between UCC and the Hunan City University. The partnership will last for five years, after which it will be re-assessed for impact and continuation.                     

Under the deal, which forms part of the Language Immersion Programme, students of Hunan City University majoring in English Language will also undertake internship programmes at UCC.

The signing was initialed by the Pro Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Mrs. Rosemond Boohene and the President of the Human City University, Prof. He Zhen, on behalf of their respective institutions.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rosemond Boohene, described the collaboration as a refreshing one that comes to augment existing efforts by the two parties in achieving higher heights in the areas of common interest.

A group photo of representatives of both institutions after the signing

 

A group photo of representatives of both institutions after the signing

 

 

"This is an opportunity for our students to learn some of the things from China so that we transfer them to transform society" she noted. 

Prof. Boohene told the Chinese delegation that UCC had established the School of Engineering and since Hunan City University offers Agricultural Engineering, UCC would partner with Hunan City University in that area in the foreseeable future.

In his remarks, Prof. He Zhen thanked UCC for the warm reception accorded him and his accompanying delegation. He further expressed the hope that the collaboration would be a win-win situation that would enhance the image of the two institutions on the global map.

The Hunan City University President was accompanied by Prof. Wang Jianhua, Deputy Director of Hunan Provincial Department of Education, Dr. Jiang Yangfei, President of Hunan Vocational College of Science and Technology; Prof. Chen Guanghui, Vice President of Hunan Agricultural University; Prof. Xu Hongzhai, Lecturer at the School of Water Resources and Civil Engineering, Hunan Agricultural University and Prof.  Ding Ming, Director of International Exchange Programs of Hunan City University.

 

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

37 Students Pick up School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s Award

21 Jun, 2023 By DIS

 

The School of Allied Health Sciences has rewarded a total of thirty-seven (37) students at its 2023 edition of the Dean's Award for their remarkable academic performance in the 2022 Academic Year.

The Dean's Award ceremony is held yearly to celebrate students who have obtained a CGPA of 3.6 and above at Levels 200 to 400.

Each student received a certificate and an undisclosed cash prize for their accomplishments.

At the function, the School also honoured twenty-five (25) lecturers for their remarkable contributions to their respective departments.

The Dean of the School, Prof. Desmond Omane Acheampong, commended the awardees and commiserated with the students who could not make it on the Dean's list. He encouraged those students to study hard to make it on the list next academic year.

A female student receiving her certificate of honour for her sterling academic performance

 

A female student receiving her certificate of honour for her sterling academic performance

 

Prof. Omane, who chaired the event, commended Management of the University for its support to the School.

An awardee, Jonas Kwaku Ntim, who spoke on behalf on his colleagues, expressed gratitude to the School and promised that the awardees would study hard to be on the Dean's list next academic year.

In another development, the School of Allied Health Sciences held Students and Faculty members Consultative Meeting to address the academic and welfare concerns of students within the School.

Some awardees with members of faculty of the School

 

Some awardees with members of faculty of the School

 

The Students were afforded the platform to pose questions on issues of concern at the Meeting, which were satisfactorily answered by the Dean and other faculty members. 

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

 

 

 

UCC Alumni Association Inaugurates Chapters in Oti and Volta Regions

21 Jun, 2023 By DIS

 

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) Alumni Association in collaboration with the Institutional Advancement Office (IAO) has inaugurated Regional Alumni Association branches in the Oti and Volta Regions.

The Vice President of UCC Alumni Association, Dr. Anthony Kwesi Owusu, speaking at the events highlighted the importance of alumni engagements and their positive impact on the development of their respective regions.

Vice President of UCC Alumni Association, Dr. Anthony Kwesi Owusu

Vice President of UCC Alumni Association, Dr. Anthony Kwesi Owusu

 

The Head of IAO-UCC, Mr. Asante Forkuo, also emphasized the significance of fostering strong connections between the alumni and the University, not only for personal growth but also for the betterment of society.

Interim UCC Alumni Executives-Oti Region in a photo with the UCC Alumni Vice President (first left); Head of IAO-UCC, Asante Forkuo (2nd from right) and the National Secretary for UCC Alumni, Robert Asare (1st from right)

 

 

To ensure the seamless functioning of the newly outdoored chapters, interim management committees were set-up to lead the respective chapters until formal elections could be conducted.

The committees were tasked with organizing future events, fostering networking opportunities, and working closely with the UCC Alumni Association's central leadership.

 

The Interim UCC Alumni Executives- Volta Region being sworn in by the National President of UCC Alumni Association, Mr. Samuel Danso Akoto (extreme left)

 

The Interim UCC Alumni Executives- Volta Region being sworn in by the National President of UCC Alumni Association, Mr. Samuel Danso Akoto (extreme left) 

 

The Eastern and Greater Accra Regions have been slated next in line to have the Association formally launched.

 

 

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC/IAO-UCC

 

 

 

 

 

 

CI-UCC Marks 2023 Chinese Cultural Week Celebration

21 Jun, 2023 By DIS

 

A delegation from the Education Department of Hunan Province in China has been treated to tasty doses of both Chinese and Ghanaian traditional performances at the 2023 Chinese Cultural Week celebration. The event was hosted by the Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Coast (CI-UCC).

The celebration was to honour the high-powered delegation from the Education Department of Hunan Province, led by Prof. Wang Jianhua, the Deputy Director of Hunan Provincial Department of Education. It was also to amplify the objective of projecting Chinese values through arts.

 

Prof. Wang Jianhua, the Deputy Director of Hunan Provincial Department of Education.

 

Pupils of the UCC Basic School also performed and treated the delegation to pulsating rendition of Chinese songs prompting some members of the delegation to sing along.

 

The Hunan City University President, Prof. He Zhen, said he was amazed by the extent to which young people in Ghana had embraced the Chinese culture especially the language, dance and music.

Prof. He Zhen speaking at the event

He added that Hunan City University had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UCC establishing an internship partnership between the two institutions.

The Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, in a short remark, observed that the MoU with Hunan City University "represents an incredible opportunity for UCC students to gain valuable international exposure and enrich their educational journey".

The Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong,

He recounted the long-standing relationship between the two universities resulting in the establishment of the Confucius Institute at UCC.

 

The Chinese Director at the CI-UCC, Prof. Ou Yamei, in her address, expressed gratitude to the Chinese Enterprises in Ghana for their support to the Confucius Institute at UCC.

 

Source: Documentation and Information Service- UCC

 

 

Course on Advanced Module Vector Biology and Control in Ghana underway at UCC

Course on Advanced Module Vector Biology and Control in Ghana underway at UCC

21 Jun, 2023 By DIS

 

A training workshop to build the capacity of participants in Advanced Module Vector Biology and Control in Ghana is underway at the University of Cape Coast (UCC).

The eight - day workshop, which will end on June 27, 2023, is aimed at enhancing the capacities and capabilities of the participants in practical experience of essential techniques, as well as significant theoretical knowledge. 

The workshop is being organised jointly by the Department of Conservation Biology and Entomology, UCC, and the Centre for International Health at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) Munich, Germany. 

Topics to be treated include Epidemiology of vector-borne disease with special reference to Ghana; Vector control and challenges; vector behaviour and disease transmission. Others are insecticide resistance and management; molecular techniques used in mosquito control and selected arthropods of medical importance, among others.

Head of the Department of Conservation Biology and Entomology-UCC, Prof. Rofela Combey

Head of the Department of Conservation Biology and Entomology-UCC, Prof. Rofela Combey

 

Addressing participants during the opening of the workshop, the Head of the Department of Conservation Biology and Entomology-UCC, Prof. Rofela Combey, observed that traditional measures used over the years for vector control had not yielded the desired results.

In view of that, she added, it was important for participants to look into the science of vector control.

Prof. Combey expressed gratitude to Dr. Andreas Adutwum Kudom, the Coordinator for the programme at the Department for his tremendous work. 

She further urged participants to take the workshop seriously.

 

Participants in the workshop

 

Participants in the workshop

 

In a short remark, the Course Cordinator at the Centre for International Health at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) Munich, Germany, Arlett Heiber, said the Centre was ready to equip participants with the requisite knowledge on vector biology and control in Ghana. 

At the end of the workshop, participants would be given a certificate of attendance, as well as  3 ECTS credit points.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

 

 

2nd Edition of International Students' Cultural Day Held at UCC

21 Jun, 2023 By DIS

Foreign students at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) displayed the rich culture of their respective countries at a cultural day celebration organised by the Office of International Relations (OIR-UCC).

The colourful event saw students from some African countries such as Nigeria, Botswana, Kenya, South Africa, Ivory Coast among others, display their national colours whilst clad in their native clothes to showcase their countries' rich cultural heritage. The event was also to foster African unity.

It was an exciting scene as the students hoisted their national flags, engaged in spoken word about their respective countries, as well as cooking local dishes of their countries.

A Pakistani student at UCC preparing a native dish from his country

A Pakistani student at UCC preparing a native dish from his country

The Acting Dean of the OIR-UCC, Dr. Bert Kusi Boadi, indicated that the Office had liaised with the Design Thinking and Innovative Hub (D-Hub) to enable the students learn soft skills to be fully-fledged graduates.

He urged Ghanaian students to take advantage of the OIR to study abroad while on campus.
Acting Dean of the OIR-UCC, Dr. Bert Kusi Boadi

Acting Dean of the OIR-UCC, Dr. Bert Kusi Boadi

The Provost of the College of Education Studies, Prof Ernest Kofi Davis, who chaired the event, said international students played a key role in the development and growth of world class universities.

He admitted that foreign students in UCC played a remarkable role in the feat chalked up in the Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings.

Prof Davis described the international students as ambassadors of UCC as such the University would ensure their absolute comfort during their stay on campus.

 Ivorian student hoisting the flag of her country

An Ivorian student hoisting the flag of her country

 

"We believe that once they feel at home, then they will become a conduit to market the UCC to the International community," he added. 

He encouraged Ghanaian students to patronize the OIR-UCC.

Some of the international Students who spoke with University reporters said it was crucial to display ones culture to show ones identity and way of life.

Kenyan students in a display during the event

 

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

CEGRAD-UCC Launches 10th Anniversary Celebration

19 Jun, 2023 By DIS

The Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy and Documentation of University of Cape Coast (CEGRAD-UCC) has officially outdoored its 10th anniversary celebrations on the theme: "Yesterday, Today and the Future: Gender Activism at UCC and Beyond."

Several activities including fundraising, documentary production, Open Day, among others, have been lined up to mark the Centre’s decade of existence.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Mrs. Rosemond Boohene, at the 10th anniversary launch, congratulated CEGRAD for the giant feat and lauded the pioneers for their determination to make CEGRAD a formidable force to reckon with on campus.

Pro Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Mrs. Rosemond Boohene

She made special mention and praised former Directors of CEGRAD, Prof. Akua Biritwum and Dr. Genevive Adukpo, as well as Prof. D.D Kuupole, a former Vice-Chancellor of UCC for their contribution to the Centre. 

"I look forward to the next 10 years, where CEGRAD will be a world acclaim centre of excellence for gender issues", Prof. Boohene continued. 

The Director of CEGRAD, Prof. Georgina Yaa Oduro, expressed gratitude to her predecessors for their invaluable contributions to the Centre. She extolled the remarkable achievements of the Centre, including the publishing of a Gender Policy.

Prof. Georgina Yaa Oduro, Director of CEGRAD-UCC

Prof. Oduro announced that plans were afoot to introduce a liberal programme on gender in the University, as well as short courses on gender.

She also thanked the student bodies on campus for their enormous support for CEGRAD. 

At the launch, various speakers took turns to walk the audience through the history of the Centre and shared solidarity messages with the audience as regards the Centre for its gender advocacy in the University and beyond.

Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh, immediate past Pro Vice-Chancellor of UCC

The immediate past Pro Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Dora Edu-Buandoh, unveiled the anniversary logo of CEGRAD.

The grand durbar of the celebration is scheduled for August 15, 2023.

 

The anniversary launch was also graced by a former Vice-Chancellor, Prof. D.D. Kuupole, under whose tenure the idea of creating the Centre was birthed. He was impressed with the gains CEGRAD has made in its ten years of existence and suggested that the Centre be upgraded to a Directorate or Institute to further enhance its impact in gender-based research and advocacy. He also appealed for male involvement in the activities of CEGRAD.

An anniversary cake was cut to formally launch the 10th anniversary celebration

About CEGRAD-UCC

The Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy and Documentation (CEGRAD) is a non-teaching Centre established in the University of Cape Coast. CEGRAD focuses mainly on Research, Advocacy and Outreach and operates under two core departments, Research and Outreach and Advocacy who support the Director in the delivery of the Centre’s mandate, mission and vision.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

Pharmacy Students urged to leverage on technology to solve emerging health challenges

15 Jun, 2023 By DIS

The Vice President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana, Mr. Kwabena Asante Offei, has implored pharmacy students to leverage growing digital technology to address health problems in the country.

"…when we do that then, our profession will be distinguished and we (Pharmacists) will also be distinguished. The necessary reward will come later" he added.

Mr. Asante Offei made the remarks during the week celebration of the Ghana Pharmaceutical Students’ Association of University of Cape Coast. It was on the theme, " Harnessing Technology in Pharmaceutical Service Delivery: Opportunity for the next generation Pharmacists."

The Vice President further encouraged them to think globally and take advantage of current opportunities in the world of work and embrace entrepreneurship. 

Mr. Offei, who is also a legal practitioner, stressed the need for pharmacy students to read on government and public affairs so they could be on top of issues in those areas.

Vice President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana, Mr. Kwabena Asante Offei

To him, the role of government in every facet of the economy, including health, agriculture, education, should be of interest to pharmacy students hence, the need to read. 

Speaking on the topic: "Opportunities for the next generation Pharmacist", the Country Manager of Denk Pharma in Ghana,  Pharm Naa Okailey Adamafio-Mantea, entreated pharmacy students to adequately prepare for opportunities in the world of work. She, therefore, told them to take up internships and strike bold acquaintances to achieve more in future.

Pharm Adamafio-Mantea counseled the students indicating that the pharmacy programme they were studying was a launch pad to propel them to take other jobs outside their profession.

As an example, she said the Chief Executive Officer of the Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Ltd, Mrs Mansa Nettey, was a pharmacist but was into banking.

Pharm Adamafio-Mantea, therefore, challenged them not to limit themselves to only the pharmacy profession but grab any golden opportunity in other sectors of the economy.

Country Manager of Denk Pharma in Ghana,  Pharm Naa Okailey Adamafio-Mantea

"Prepare for the opportunities which are yet to come your way. Whenever you have the opportunity to learn something new just grab it. Take up internships and develop growth encouraging friendships” she said. 

“Consider the Pharmacy profession as the key that gives you entry into the space you are looking for" she added.

The patron of GPSA UCC, Dr. Daniel Anokwah advised students to take extracurricular activities at the department seriously because those are the activities that will prepare them for the opportunities out there.

In the closing remarks, the Vice Dean of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences-UCC and Chairperson for the event, Dr. Robert Peter Biney, advised that students should take advantage of the technology around them.  He added they should be ready for opportunities that came their way.

The guest speakers with some faculty members and executives of GPSA

Also present at the event was the Dean of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences-UCC, Prof. Elvis Ofori Ameyaw and other members of faculty.

 

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

Management of UCC applauds Basic School for Excelling at UBASA Games

15 Jun, 2023 By DIS

Management of University of Cape Coast has applauded the sports contingent of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) Basic School for their sterling performances at the 2023 Basic School Sports Association (UBaSSA) Games held at the University of Ghana.

The pupils, who participated in the various track and field events, as well as soccer, competed with their counterparts from the basic schools of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), University of Ghana (UG) and the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT).

After the three-day event, Team UCC Basic School obtained seven (7) out of thirteen (13) trophies at stake.

UCC Basic School was first in the boys and girls Junior High School (JHS) category Table Tennis contest, Table Tennis (Primary, boys), Athletics (Primary, girls), Athletics (JHS, girls) and Football (JHS, girls).

The sports delegation in a group shot after meeting Management of the University

Team UCC Basic School also picked up an additional trophy as the overall champion adding up to make seven the total number of trophies UCC won.

Team UG came second with three trophies, while Teams KNUST and UMaT tied for the third place with two trophies each.

The Director of the Directorate of Consular and General Services, Mrs. Alberta Yaa Graham, who led the delegation of sports participants, some teachers and authorities of the basic school, outlined these details of the competition at a brief ceremony to present the trophies to Management. 

For her part, the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mrs. Rosemond Boohene, who received the trophies on behalf of management, commended Team UCC participants for their staying power in the face of well-organised opponents to eventually emerge winners of the competition.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor, who doffed her hat for Team UCC Basic School for making the University justly proud at the games, advised the students and their teachers against complacency and implored them not to rest on their oars. Instead, she challenged them to train harder to win the 2024 edition of the UBaSSA Games which will be held at KNUST.

Prof. Boohene assured the delegation of the support of University Management to the Basic School to bring honour to the University.

Master Peter Appiah Thompson presenting his award to the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof(Mrs). Rosemond Boohene. Looking on are, Mr. Jeff Teye Onyame, the Registrar and Mrs Alberta Yaa Graham, Director at the Directorate of Consular and General Services.

At the ceremony,  Master Peter Appiah Thompson presented his Presidential Independence Award to the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mrs. Rosemond Boohene. He received the award for his exceptional academic performance as the best male student in the Central Region in the 2021 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).  He is currently a student of Mfantsipim School in Cape Coast.

 

Source; Documentation and Information Section-UCC

Vice-Chancellor cuts sod for 3-storey Primary School Block at UCC Basic School Annex

14 Jun, 2023 By DIS

A ground breaking ceremony has been performed for the construction of a three-storey Primary School Block at the Basic School Annex of University of Cape Coast.

The project, which comprises classrooms on the ground floor, first floor and second floor, will also come with a computer laboratory, kitchen, snack shop, and bookshop. Other facilities include washrooms, administration block, media centre, offices, science laboratory, a library and other ancillary facilities.

The Ceremony, performed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, was witnessed by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rosemond Boohene and the Registrar, Mr. Jeff Onyame, as well as other high-level university office holders.

For his part, Prof. Boampong expressed the hope that the project, when completed, would go a long way to ensure easy access to education by pupils in the Cape Coast Metropolis. He attributed the admission pressures by parents and guardians on the UCC Basic School to the sterling academic and sports performances by the pupils.

A group photo of some participants in the sod-cutting ceremony

He urged the contractor working on the project to do quality work and also strive to complete it within the scheduled period.

The Chairman of the Project Implementation Committee, Prof. Edward Marfo, on his part, called for the commitment of all stakeholders to ensure the execution of the project. He said the Committee was determined to ensure that construction of the ground floor was completed by October, 2023 to admit fresh students for the new academic year.

"Our greatest hope and expectation is to get the support from all who matter so far as basic education is concerned" he continued.

The Directorate of Physical Development and Estate Management-UCC is the project constructor. 

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

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