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Vice-Chancellor opens Office Building for Academic Senior Members

04 Sep, 2025 By DIS

The Office Building for Academic Senior Members (OBASM) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has been commissioned by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong.

The five-storey facility will provide spacious and comfortable offices for senior academic members.

The office building, funded by the Central Administration, has 120 offices -12 large and 102 standard - as well as an open-plan office with a seating capacity of 16. It also has two fully furnished conference rooms with a combined capacity of 105, reception areas, kitchenettes, store rooms, and other ancillary facilities.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Aheto, and a cross-section of faculty members and administrative staff witnessed the ceremony.

The Provost of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies(L) and the Provost of the College of Education Studies, Prof. Douglas D. Agyei (R), unveiling a plaque

Inaugurating the facility, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong said, “The facility was conceived and executed as part of the strategic effort to enhance faculty welfare and strengthen our capacity for impactful teaching, cutting-edge research, and effective mentorship.”

He continued: “It is not just an office complex, it is a hub for creativity, collaboration, and intellectual exchange.”

“As the landscape of higher education rapidly evolves, UCC must remain at the forefront by investing in the right infrastructure, resources, and enabling environments for our academic community. This project is a testament to our vision to be a globally recognized research-intensive university that sets new standards for innovation, teaching, and learning,” he added.

Provost of the College of Education Studies, Prof. Douglas D. Agyei (hand raised), leading the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Nyarko Boampong (middle), on a tour of the facility

The Vice-Chancellor expressed gratitude to the University Council and other stakeholders for their diverse contributions towards the construction of the building.

He commended the constructors for their commitment to quality and adherence to timelines, which significantly contributed to the project's success.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

Vice-Chancellor commissions two facilities

04 Sep, 2025 By DIS

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has inaugurated the Science Annex Building and the Ancillary building adjacent to the EdHotel.

The new Science Annex Building comprises 9 ultra-modern teaching and research laboratories, 40-well well-furnished offices for faculty and researchers, and a fully resourced library.

Other facilities in the building include 15 specialised research rooms, including preparation rooms, cold rooms, dark rooms, dangerous explosive rooms, and instrument rooms, a conference room with a 160-seating capacity, and a computer room accommodating 200 seats.

Opening the edifice, the Vice-Chancellor said the construction of the Science Annex Building was initiated in 2005 as a GETFund-sponsored project. However, due to insufficient budgetary allocations by the Fund, the execution of the project stalled and was suspended in 2016.

The VC, Prof. Nyarko Boampong and Pro VC, Prof. Denis Aheto, cutting the tape to formally commission the Science Annex Building

“Determined not to let this critical facility remain uncompleted, in June 2021, the University’s management took a bold step to pre-finance the completion of the project using internally generated funds to provide the much-needed additional offices and laboratories to support academic work,” he noted.

Prof. Boampong added that the facility would empower faculty, researchers, and students to compete on the global stage, drive innovation, and produce solutions to pressing national and internal challenges.

“Here, the next generation of scientists, innovators and change makers will be nurtured and inspired,” he added.

He said the inauguration of the building was a testament to what foresight, tenacity, and perseverance of purpose could achieve.

Prof. Boampong expressed gratitude to the UCC Council, faculty, staff, students, contractor, GETfund for their assistance.

Prof. Boampong (first left) in one of the laboratories within the facility. With him are some members of the UCC management and staff.

In a related development, the Vice-Chancellor has commissioned the Ancillary building adjacent to the EdHotel.

The edifice, made up of a gymnasium and a standard swimming pool for recreation and relaxation, was financed by the Institute of Education.

The new building also boasts of pantry, server, and restaurant, a bar for dining and hospitality services, offices for senior managers to ensure efficient operations, amongst others.

Inaugurating the facility, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, said: “These additions elevate EdHotel into a premier hospitality facility within the sub-region, making it a key resource for international academic exchanges, conferences, training programmes, and business engagements.

He indicated that the commissioning adds to the growing list of major projects completed and inaugurated under his tenure as Vice-Chancellor of the University.

The ancillary building adjacent to the EdHotel

He commended the contractor for the high-quality work delivered, describing the building as befitting a university’s stature.

Prof. Boampong expressed gratitude to all who contributed to the successful completion of this enduring edifice.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

Institutional Affiliation and Educational Outreach Complex inaugurated

04 Sep, 2025 By DIS

A four-storey multipurpose Institutional Affiliation Office and Educational Outreach Complex has been inaugurated at the University of Cape Coast.

The office complex features an auditorium with a 250-seat capacity, two seminar rooms with capacities of 60 and 80 seats, respectively, three moderation rooms, a 60-seat training room for interactive learning, and a fully equipped reprography room.

In addition, the building houses ancillary facilities designed to enhance teaching, learning, and resource development, including dining areas for staff and trainees, a teaching and learning resource development space, a modern recording studio, and a staff resource centre.

The event brought together high-level university officials, including the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Aheto, Provosts, Deans, amongst others.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, described the facility's memorable opening as a monumental step forward for the UCC.

He singled out the Head of the Institutional Affiliation Office, Dr. Justice K. Agyenim Boateng, for playing a pivotal role in the construction of the edifice, which began in 2022.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nyarko Boampong, and Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Aheto, unveiling a plaque after the commissioning

He further commended Antarctic Contract Works Limited, the project managers, the supervising consultants, and all stakeholders whose dedication, vision, and sacrifices made the facility a reality.

According to Prof. Boampong, the building symbolizes the University's commitment to educational innovation, institutional collaboration, and community empowerment through knowledge and research.

“For decades, UCC has been at the forefront of teacher education, educational research, and institutional strengthening in Ghana and beyond.  This new facility marks a significant investment in our vision to transform teacher training, enhance curriculum development, and extend our reach to every corner of the nation,” he added.

Through the School of Educational Development and Outreach (SEDO), the Vice-Chancellor pointed out that the facility would serve as a national hub for capacity-building, supporting teacher education, curriculum innovation, policy engagement, and the development of evidence-based strategies for educational transformation.

Prof. Boampong called on educators, researchers, policymakers, and partner institutions to fully harness its resources to drive educational excellence, foster innovation, and strengthen partnerships that would transform teaching and learning not only in Ghana but across Africa and beyond.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

Vice-President donates medical equipment to UCC Hospital

04 Sep, 2025 By DIS

The Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has donated a high-powered ultrasound diagnostic system to the University of Cape Coast (UCC) hospital.

The donation of the medical item was in response to a request from the management of the hospital for assistance from the Vice-President.

The Central Regional Minister, Ekow Panyin Okyere Eduamoah, presented the equipment on behalf of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang.

The Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, received the item on behalf of the management and staff of the hospital.

He expressed the gratitude of the staff and management of the University to the Vice-President for her kind gesture. 

Prof. Boampong, who was excited by the donation, said the equipment had come at the right time, noting that such support was critical to delivering quality care.

For his part, the Central Regional Minister disclosed that the donation was to help bring comfort to patients at the hospital and urged the hospital staff to maintain the machine.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nyarko Boampong (4th from left), with members of UCC management and the management of the UHS

He indicated that the UCC hospital had expanded to receive not only students and staff, but also people beyond the University community.

Mr. Eduamoah  explained that it had always been the wish of the Vice-President to contribute to the growth of the hospital and pledged her continuous support to the health sector.

He also assured the management of the hospital of more of such donations in the future.

The Director of University Health Services (UHS), Dr. James Kojo Prah, welcomed the support, describing it as a timely intervention that would enhance healthcare at the facility.

He said the swift response from the vice-president showed her kind and sympathetic nature and her desire to see the health of the people improve. 

Dr. Prah assured the donor that the equipment would be put to good use to prolong its lifespan.

The Director appealed for the establishment of an Intensive Care Unit for the care of critically ill patients.

He also urged other well-endowed individuals and organisations to assist the hospital.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

DPDEM Holds Staff Durbar

04 Sep, 2025 By DIS

The Directorate of Physical Development and Estate Management (DPDEM) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has organized a durbar to interact with staff to improve on service delivery.

The durbar brought together staff of various ranks from the respective sections of the Directorate.

The Director of DPDEM, Mr. Philip Ntim Owusu, who addressed the durbar, urged staff to be guided by the core values of the University.

He reminded them of the need to continue to exhibit high standards of professionalism, teamwork, discipline, and excellence, among others.

Director of DPDEM, Mr. Philip Ntim Owusu, flanked by members of DPDEM management

He urged staff to endeavour to follow laid-down channels of communication within the Directorate to have their issues addressed.

The staff members were also allowed to share their suggestions on issues relating to their welfare and the general output of the Directorate.

After the durbar, staff seized the opportunity to fraternize with the management of the Directorate.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

United States Delegation Visits UCC

03 Sep, 2025 By DIS

A delegation from Little Rock Sister Cities in the United States of America, led by the Chairman, Edward Haddock, has called on the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong.

The two sides exchanged views on a range of academic issues of shared concern.

The Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) for Cape Coast, George Justice Arthur, facilitated the meeting between the Little Rock Sister Cities and the UCC.

The Assembly is drawing up an eight-year development plan to guide the accelerated growth of the metropolis.

The plan aims to strategically transform the Cape Coast Metropolis significantly across all major sectors.

Chairman of Little Rock Sister Cities, Edward Haddock, with VC-UC, Prof. Nyarko Boampong

During the meeting, Prof. Boampong expressed gratitude to the delegation for the visit and expressed the interest of UCC to partner with Little Rock Sister Cities.

For his part, Mr. Edward Haddock thanked UCC management for the hospitality accorded the delegation and added that his outfit would partner with UCC to achieve the desired academic results.

The delegation from Little Rock Sister Cities included Brandon D. Morris, Vice Chair, Kelley Eubanks, Secretary, and Travis Rowan, Treasurer.

The Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) for Cape Coast, George Justice Arthur, was present at the meeting, with other top officials of the Assembly. 

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

UCC supports Oguaa Fetu Afahye

02 Sep, 2025 By DIS

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has presented 50 cartons of Usplash, UCC's branded mineral water, and a cheque for GHS 20,000 to support the celebration of the annual Fetu Afahye of the people of Cape Coast.

The Head of the Public Relations Section - UCC, Mr. Felix Adu-Poku, made the presentation to the Oguaa Traditional Council (OTC), chaired by its president, Osabarima Kwesi Atta II, the Oguaamanhen.

Mr. Adu-Poku made the presentation on behalf of the University.

Mr Felix Adu-Poku in a handshake with the Oguaamanhen, Osabarima Kwesi Atta II. With them are some staff of the Directorate of Public Affairs and the OTC

He said the gesture was to strengthen the longstanding relationship between the University and the OTC.

He gave assurance that the University would continue to support the Fetu Afahye in diverse ways.

The Oguaamanhen, Osabarima Kwesi Atta II, who received the items, was grateful for the University’s generosity and continuous support to the Council.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

Minister of Agric with UCC Dean

UCC Dean of School of Agriculture Calls for Stronger Ministry Support to Boost Sector Transformation

02 Sep, 2025 By DIS

The Dean of the School of Agriculture at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Henry De-Graft Acquah, has appealed to the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, to provide stronger support to the University as it trains a new generation of agricultural experts to drive Ghana’s agricultural transformation.

Speaking during an interaction with the Minister in Accra, Prof. Acquah indicated that an increase investment in training, research, and agricultural infrastructure at UCC would produce highly skilled graduates capable of addressing pressing challenges in the country’s agricultural value chain.

“Further support in the form of equipment, teaching aids, and research facilities enhance the quality of education and also boost our contribution to agricultural innovation,” Prof. Acquah stated.

“Our School has a strong footprint in the Ministry of Agriculture, particularly through our extension officers stationed in District Assemblies, who are directly impacting the lives of smallholder farmers across rural communities,” he noted.

The Dean recounted the School’s longstanding partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, which has culminated into joint projects and programmes aimed at strengthening food security, improving farmer livelihoods, and modernizing agricultural practices. He assured the Minister that under his leadership, the School would intensify collaboration with the Ministry to help deliver on national agricultural development goals.

In response, Hon. Opoku commended UCC for its immense contribution to the sector, noting the University’s pivotal role in producing competent agricultural professionals for Ghana’s development. He pledged the Ministry’s commitment to deepening its partnership with UCC and revealed plans to consider the University in the upcoming distribution of tractors and other agricultural machinery to academic and research institutions.

“The Ministry recognizes the critical role UCC plays in shaping agricultural policy and practice. We look forward to continuing this partnership to advance government’s flagship agricultural programmes and create sustainable solutions for the sector,” Hon. Opoku said.

Present at the meeting were faculty members from the School of Agriculture- Prof. Festus Annor-Frempong and Dr. Frank Kwekucher Ackah.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

UCC Matriculates Fresh Sandwich Students

29 Aug, 2025 By DIS

The University of Cape Coast, UCC, has held a matriculation ceremony to officially admit 1,924 students to pursue various undergraduate and post-graduate programmes via the Sandwich  mode. 

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong,  called on the matriculants to ensure a high sense of responsibility and discipline.

“We expect all fresh students to embody the core values of the University - academic excellence, empowerment, equality, ethical behaviour and environmental consciousness – in your academic pursuit,” he said.

While congratulating the new students, the Vice-Chancellor added that the UCC was committed to providing an environment that nurtures the growth and support the dreams of students.

One thousand, three hundred and twenty-eight (1,328) of the newly enrolled students are pursuing post-graduate programmes, with the remaining 596 doing undergraduate courses.

Prof. Boampong entreated the students to tolerate one another and live peacefully among themselves. 

Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, matriculating the students. With him is Mr. Isaac Adom-Konadu, Director of Human Resource

He enjoined them to read the students' handbook, academic programmes, policies and regulations, as well as the graduate studies brochure, to be abreast of the contents of the aforementioned books.

Prof. Boampong appealed to the students to observe road traffic regulations on campus and asked them to be security conscious in the discharge of their academic responsibilities, while entreating them to take their studies seriously.

He reiterated zero tolerance for anti-social behaviours like occultism, examination malpractice, hooliganism and other vices.

The Director of Human Resource, Mr. Isaac Adom-Konadu, who represented the Registrar, administered the matriculation oath to the students.

Matriculation ceremonies are statutory processes that confer membership of the University on fresh students after they have fulfilled the academic requirements for admission by taking the matriculation oath.

A section of the students

The Oath binds the fresh students to abide by all the rules and regulations of the University as enshrined in the students’ handbook and other authorised documents of the University and requires them to be of good behaviour while pursuing their studies at the University.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

Department of Soil Science gets new Head of Department

29 Aug, 2025 By DIS

The new Head of Department of Soil Science, Dr. Kofi Atiah, has assumed work after a short handover ceremony.

At the ceremony, Dr. Atiah paid a glowing tribute to the immediate past Head of Department, Prof. Kwame Agyei Frimpong, and gave assurance that he would continue from the solid work his predecessor had left off.

Dr. Atiah said he would draw on the rich experiences of his predecessors to enrich his tenure and called on staff and students to support him.

Faculty and administrative staff of the department

On his part, the former HOD, Prof. Kwame Agyei Frimpong expressed gratitude to the staff of the Department for their support and cooperation during his tenure.

He said he would utilize his wealth of experience to support the new HOD to succeed during his tenure.

Speakers at the event admonished the new HOD to operate an open-door administration for success.

 Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

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