The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has held discussions with his counterpart at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), Prof. Letlhokwa Mpedi.
Prof. Mpedi’s visit was aimed at exploring avenues for academic cooperation between the two universities.
During the meeting, Prof. Mpedi said, " UJ is now ranked number one in South Africa according to the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2024.
The delegations from both universities interacting at the meeting
Prof. Letlhokwa Mpedi added that UJ is best known for its great impact on the community and the world at large. Given this, he considered this collaboration with UCC not just a privilege but a learning ground for mutual benefit.
He seized the chance to invite the management of UCC to the University of Johannesburg's 20th anniversary scheduled for 2025.
Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, in a remark, said UCC would collaborate with UJ for the forward match of the two universities.
As a gesture of goodwill, Prof. Boampong presented the UJ delegation with branded UCC souvenirs.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC