A research project has been launched to revitalise taro production in Ghana.
Taro, locally known as ‘brobe, or ‘kooko’, is a traditionally underutilised but highly promising crop widely cultivated in Ghana. In 2022, its annual production was more than 1.7 million tons.
Ten student entrepreneurial groups have been honoured at a Business Ideas Competition awards ceremony organised by the Design Thinking and Innovation Hub (D-HUB) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC).
The winning teams included Tuber Flakes, The 3R’s, Moland Technology, Just Pop, Feli’s Pop Food and FDM FDM Green Innovations. The others were Biowax Ghana, Amazol Innovations, AgricFlex Mechanics and Agricband Solutions.
The United Nations (UN) Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee has paid a working visit to the Department of Peace Studies, School of Development Studies, University of Cape Coast (UCC). This formed part of the committee’s mission in Ghana to assess national preparedness in counter-terrorism efforts.
The initiative aligned with the committee’s broader programme to review counter-terrorism readiness in UN member states and support academic institutions worldwide to advance research on security issues.
The Provost of the College of Education Studies of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, has received a delegation from UNICEF.
The delegation, led by the UNICEF Representative in Ghana, Mr. Osama Makkawi Khogali, discussed ways UNICEF could collaborate with the University to safeguard the rights of children. That, according to Mr. Khogali, would ensure that children enjoyed their rights and had fair opportunities in life.
The Department of Communication Studies has received a donation of 10 high-quality Epson projectors valued at GHC 65,000 from its Head of Department (HOD), Prof. William Kodom Gyasi.
According to the donor, the gesture was to facilitate teaching and learning.
Prof. Gyasi explained that his decision to donate was driven by a desire to redefine leadership by taking an active role in supporting the Department.
The Registrar's Department Senior Members Welfare Association has held a handover ceremony to welcome new executives into office.
The newly appointed leaders are Mr. Kwabena Antwi-Konadu as Chairman; Ms. Rose Austin as Vice-Chairperson; Mrs. Rebecca Asiedu Owusu as Treasurer; Mrs. Esther Bema Nimo as Secretary; and Mr. Joseph Obeng as Organiser.
The Dean of the Office of International Relations at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Samuel Bert Boadi-Kusi, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Network for International Office Practitioners Group (NIOP).
The University of Cape Coast School of Business in collaboration with the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has launched a Masters programme in Customs Administration at a ceremony in Accra.
The tailor-made programme, which begins from January 2025, seeks to equip customs officers and stakeholders in Ghana and the West African sub-region with the requisite tools to enhance customs administration.
The Directorate of Human Resource (DHR) at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has held a seminar to equip its staff with essential skills for effective communication.
This initiative forms part of the University's commitment to improve workplace efficiency and foster a culture of continuous professional growth.
In his opening remarks, the Director of DHR, Mr. Isaac Adom-Konadu, emphasized the importance of the seminar towards enhancing staff productivity.
The Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC)of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has launched its maiden Research and Innovation Week.
The week-long event, themed: “Funding Research and Innovation for Sustainable Development: The Role of State and Non-state Actors,” is aimed at celebrating research activities that are closely aligned with the thematic areas in the UCC Research Agenda and research interests across the University.
