The Meat Processing Unit (MPU) of the Department of Animal Science, School of Agriculture, has received a donation of modern slaughtering equipment  from Eyes on Animals, an animal right organisation based in the Netherlands.

Presenting the equipment, the leader of Eyes on Animals, Lesley Moffat, said all living beings have the right to peaceful life and death. She said the equipment was to assist MPU to use humane methods in slaughtering animals.  She indicated that the equipment known as stunner would lessen the pains the animals go through before being slaughtered.

A nine-member delegation from the Denkyira Traditional Council has called on the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, to discuss collaboration between UCC and the Denkyira Kingdom.

The delegation was made up of the Denkyira Gyaasehene, Nana Barimah Siaw Panin II;   Chief of Jukwa Mbem, Nana Sebe Agyemang ; Nana Kwesi Annan of Jukwa ; Obaapanyin of Meretwiso, Obaapanyin Akosua Agyeiwaa I, and Madam Naomi Amponsah.

The Head of the Department of Psychological Medicine and Mental Health of the School of Medical Sciences (SMS), Dr. Michael Tetteh Anim, has launched a book on Sickle Cell.

The Faculty of Social Sciences has honoured students with outstanding academic records at the 2018 Dean’s Award. 

Students in levels 200, 300 and 400 who fall within First Class category were presented with certificates and other prizes.

Some students from the Department of Geography and Regional Planning who are members of “YouthMappers”, UCC Chapter were also awarded for their outstanding performance in both local and international competitions.