A former Vice-Chancellor of University of Cape Coast, UCC, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has underscored the need for researchers to be financially resourced to undertake research for the development of the country. According to her, tertiary institutions must objectively review the research component of their funding.
‘Research costs money, it requires adequate funding and necessary equipment,’ she observed.
The Department of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Cape Coast has relocated to a new office at the basement of the C. A. Ackah Lecture Theatre Complex (CALC).
A sod has been cut for the construction of an ultra-modern toilet facility for the people of Amamoma, a community around the University of Cape Coast (UCC).
To be financed by UCC, the 16-seater facility is expected to be ready for inauguration and use before the end of the year.
The Pro Vice-Chancellor, University of Cape Coast, Prof. (Mrs.) Rosemond Boohene, has cut sod for the construction of a three-storey office complex for the Institutional Affiliation Office and the School of Educational Development and Outreach.
The facility, to be sited at Akotokyir, one of the communities surrounding the University, is expected to be completed in eighteen (18) months.
The Chief Executive Officer of Weave Ghana Limited, Mr. Roni Chacko, has hailed young Ghanaian entrepreneurs who dare to startup their own businesses and employ others in the process.
He believes such individuals are charting the course of Ghana’s entrepreneurial future. Consequently, he is calling for encouragement and support for such businesspersons.
An orientation ceremony has been held for 55 newly-admitted students who are pursuing Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Population and Health at the University of Cape Coast (UCC). The orientation, which was held in Tamale, Kumasi and Accra, was attended by students comprising mostly Principals of Health Institutions (HTIs) across the country.
The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rosemond Boohene, has cut sod for the construction of a washing bay for the Transport Section.
The project, funded by Donewell Insurance Company (DIC), will be sited at the precincts of the Transport Section.
At a short ceremony to break the ground, Prof. Boohene said DIC was a key stakeholder to support the University.
The Vice-Chancellor of University of Cape Coast, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has reiterated his commitment to help nurture young entrepreneurs with the launch of the Design Thinking and Innovation Hub (D-Hub) at the University.
He said the Hub would serve as an experiential learning centre for students, interns, researchers, businesses, as well as industries.
The Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance (DAPQA), University of Cape Coast has shared best
practices on quality assurance with staff of the Quality Assurance Unit from Ghana Institute of
Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).
A freshly-created hub to support and motivate students to become successful job creators and entrepreneurs has been launched at the University of Cape Coast, UCC.
