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UCC with World Eye Foundation and Finn Juncker embarks on Community Outreach Programme

08 Mar, 2022 By DIS

The Department of Optometry and Vision Science, UCC, as part of its commitment to communities in and around the University, has undertaken a week-long community outreach programme where free eye screening and ophthalmic services were provided. The programme was initiated in collaboration with the World Eye Foundation (a local NGO founded by a former student of the Department, Dr. Bismark Owusu-Afriyie), and Mr. Finn Juncker, a retired Optometrist from Denmark who works as Volunteer in many African countries, providing optical services for deprived communities.

The programme, which commenced on February 7, 2022, saw some residents of six selected communities in the Central Region benefitting. These communities included; Abrem Essiam in the Komenda Edina Eguafo Abrem (K.E.E.A) municipality, Kwaprow in the Cape Coast Metropolis and Asomdwe in the Abura Asebu Kwamankese district. The rest were Amoanda, Ankwanda both in the KEEA municipality and Ntsin in Cape Coast. In all, about five hundred and fifteen (515) people were screened for various eye problems and three hundred and forty (340) of the number received reading and sun glasses. Persons who were diagnosed with serious or chronic conditions such as cataract were referred to the University Eye Clinic.

 

The need for the outreach was hinged on previous research studies by faculty in the Department indicating a high burden of eye diseases and visual impairment in those communities. There was, also, the worrying development of many people with varied eye conditions unwilling to attend the eye clinic given the opportunity cost involved in foregoing their daily trade. In demonstration of the University of Cape Coast’s commitment towards assisting in solving the socio-economic problems in society, eye care services were taken to the doorsteps of these individuals who lack access or cannot afford care.

The community outreach also offered clinical students of the Department an opportunity to see diversified patient population with varying eye problems who might not attend eye clinic. Students used the opportunity to also promote good eye health, through eye health education offered to the patients prior to their eyes being examined. This experiential learning for the clinical students also served to provide an orientation towards accepting posting to rural communities after graduating from school.

 

The Department of Optometry and Vision Science, UCC extended appreciation to Mr. Finn Juncker for donating over 1000 pieces of reading and sunglasses to support the programme and also to Dr. Bismark Owusu-Afriyie for his practical support for the outreach programme.

08 Mar, 2022

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND LEGAL STUDIES

SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

Department of Data Science and Economic Policy

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, results-oriented and highly motivated individuals for appointment to the under listed positions in the Department of Data Science and Economic Policy, School of Economics, College of Humanities and Legal studies, University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

·         Professors

·         Associate Professors

·         Senior Lecturers

·         Lecturers 

Areas of Specialisation

a.      Data Science (including Machine Learning and Artificial and Intelligence)

b.      Economic Modelling and Policy Analysis 

c.       Computational Economics

d.      Applied Econometrics

Ability to provide practical guidance with the application of computer soft skills to the quantitative analysis of real and complex socio-economic datasets, interpret and report outputs from the analysis is essential.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

a. Professor 

Applicants must have a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in any of the areas of specialization. In addition, they must have a considerable number of years of teaching/research experience in any reputable university or a comparable institution. The applicant should have not less than eight (8) publications in a refereed journal since appointment as Associate Professor or a total of twenty (20) publications in a refereed journal since appointment as Lecturer. They must have taught for a minimum of two (2) years as Associate Professor.

b. Associate Professor

Applicants must have a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in any of the areas of specialization. He/she should have not less than seven (7) publications in a refereed journal since appointment as Senior Lecturer or a total of twelve (12) publications in a refereed journal since appointment as Lecturer.  Applicants must have taught in a reputable university or a comparable institution for a minimum of four (4) years as Senior Lecturer. 

c. Senior Lecturer

Applicants must have a minimum of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in any of the areas of specialization with at least four (4) years teaching/research experience as a Lecturer. The applicant should also have a minimum of five (5) publications in a refereed journal.

d. Lecturer

The minimum academic requirement is Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in any of the areas of specialization. Teaching experience, in a reputable university or a comparable institution, will be an added advantage. 

Job Description

Successful candidates will be required to teach courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, supervise students’ theses, conduct research and engage in community/outreach service, among others.  

Mode of Application

Further particulars and application forms are obtainable from the Office of the Registrar, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast; the Vice Dean, School of Economics via fahiakpor@ucc.edu.gh; or the Head of the Department of Data Science and Economic Policy via winsaidoo@ucc.edu.gh or soedsep@ucc.edu.gh. Completed application forms should be submitted to the Registrar, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast not later than 17th March, 2022. Females are particularly encouraged to apply.

For further enquiries contact Vice Dean, School of Economics +233(0) 244675436 or Head, Department of Data Science and Economic Policy +233(0) 267666704.

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French Ambassador pays courtesy call on UCC Vice-Chancellor

04 Mar, 2022 By DIS

The Ambassador of  France to Ghana, H. E. Annie Sophie Avé, has paid a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor of University of Cape Coast, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong.

Welcoming the ambassador, Prof. Boampong expressed gratitude for the visit and was hopeful it will deepen relations between the two. He also presented some souvenirs from UCC to her.

The Ambassador, on her part, was grateful for the warmth extended her and took advantage of the visit to interact with some students of the university. She also introduced to the Vice Chancellor and other principal officers of the university present, the newly appointed Attaché for Scientific and Higher Education Co-operation, Dr. Florent Engelmann.

During her interaction with the students, H. E. Avé answered questions about study and work opportunities as well as funding possibilities for Ghanaian students.

 

 

UCC matriculates 7, 164 fresh students enrolled for 2021/2022 academic year

04 Mar, 2022 By DIS

The University of Cape Coast has matriculated seven thousand, one hundred and sixty four (7, 164) fresh students who were admitted to pursue various programmes of study for the 2021/2022 academic year. The number comprises both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

According to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, a total of eighteen thousand, two hundred and eighty (18, 280) applications were received by the university. Out of this number, sixteen thousand, four hundred and one (16, 401) applications were received in respect of regular undergraduate programmes while one thousand, six hundred and thirty-seven were postgraduate applications. 

Per statistics from the Directorate of Academic Affairs-UCC, the Vice Chancellor said out of eleven thousand, two hundred and eighty (11,280) admissions offered, seven thousand one hundred and sixty-four were enrolled.

At the ceremony, Prof. Nyarko Boampong while cautioning the students against the disregard for rules and regulations governing the university also entreated them to stay dedicated to their academic work since the university places high premium on quality education.

 

Adherence to Covid-19 Protocols

With the surge in the absolute disregard for prescribed Covid-19 protocols, the freshly matriculated students have been advised to be responsible by adhering to the protocols especially the wearing of face masks, regular hand washing, hand sanitizing  and maintaining social distance.  Due to the threatening devastation witnessed in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, Prof. Nyarko Boampong indicated the resolve of management of the university to ensure students enjoy a congenial environment for both academic and social work by putting in place the needed measures.

 

Security on Campus

The Vice Chancellor mentioned that the university remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of both staff and students on campus. In this regard, he made particular mention of police patrols deployed to ensure the safety of all.  He also entreated the students to be conscious and take responsibility for their personal safety and security at all times.

Prof. Nyarko Boampong advised students to avoid individual exposure to unscrupulous persons particularly in the night to avoid falling prey to their activities. The students were also cautioned against the use of unapproved routes and ensuring that routes they ply are well lit.

 

UCC Achievements in recent times

The University of Cape Coast having participated in the 2021 Times Higher Education Global Ranking of universities was ranked among the top three hundred and fifty (350) universities globally. UCC was ranked first in Ghana, first in West Africa, fourth on the African Continent and first in terms of research influence globally. The 2022 Times Higher Education Emerging Economies University rankings also indicated that UCC is number one in Ghana,  number one in West Africa, number one in Africa and the second highest ranked first time entrant out of one hundred and four (104) universities from thirty–two (32) countries.

 

In 2021, the UCC School of Business was crowned winner of the third edition of the Tertiary Business Sense Challenge (TBSC) competition. The Faculty of Law also participated and won the Law Challenge- Ghana 2021. Again, a pupil of the UCC Basic School won first position in Africa and third in the world at the Intercontinental Spelling Bee competition in Dubai.

 

The matriculation ceremony held on Friday March 4, 2021 had some of the fresh students participating virtually from their various halls of residence. The event also saw in attendance the Pro Vice Chancellor, Prof. Rosemond Boohene, the Registrar, Mr. Jeff Teye Onyame as well as other key officers of the university.

UCC: Institute of Education organizes workshop on assessment and management for affiliate Colleges of Education

04 Mar, 2022 By DIS

Senior management members drawn from sixteen colleges of education affiliated to the University of Cape Coast have received training on assessment and management at a workshop organized by the Institute of Education, UCC.

The two-day workshop offered the participants the platform to share a common vision and understanding of the best practices of running their respective colleges.

The Director of the Institute of Education, Prof. Christine Adu-Yeboah said the workshop was deemed necessary because it formed part of the University’s mentoring role for the colleges of education in the country. She indicated it is the expectation of the University’s management that all affiliated colleges mirror its standard of quality practices.

“We are assisting the colleges to do things the way we do it here at the University of Cape Coast in terms of teaching, management, assessment, and everything. The University of Cape Coast wants to bring the colleges up to that level” she intimated.

 

 

Prof. Adu-Yeboah further added that the workshop had become needful as a means to bridge the gap of proper methods of assessing college students and teachers in all the affiliate colleges.

 

Dean of the Office of Students’ Affairs of UCC, Prof. Eugene Marfo Dartey, on his part, urged the participants, especially the college principals to make conscious efforts to put in place measures that will embrace the changes that the upgrade in the colleges will come with.

International Mother Language Day Marked

01 Mar, 2022 By DIS

Speakers at a public lecture to mark this year’s International Mother Language Day have stressed the importance of integrating indigenous languages into the training of health professionals in the country.

The event was organized by the Department of Ghanaian Languages and Linguistics, University of Cape Coast.

 

Dr. Emmanuel A. Ofori and Ms. Catherine E. Mensah from the Department spoke on the topic “Integrating Indigenous Language Proficiency into the Training of Health Professionals: The UCC Exemplar”.

 

They argued that proficiency in indigenous languages would benefit the health professionals and their patients by overcoming the language barriers that the health practitioners were challenged with when they interact with their patients.

 

The School of Medical Sciences, U.C.C has introduced Fante language course in the curriculum of medical students. As a follow up to the introduction, a study was conducted among students and medical professionals to find out whether the course had been relevant.

According to Dr. Ofori and Ms. Mensah the results of the study indicated that integrating the indigenous language to the medical school curriculum had been relevant and should be expanded to cover other institutions as well.

 

The Chair of the function, former Dean of School of Medical Sciences, UCC, Prof. Ivy A. E. Ekem was given a Citation for her significant contribution to advocating for the integration of Fante language into the curriculum.

 

Other dignitaries present were Provost of College of Humanities and Legal Studies, Prof. Eric Amaquandoh and Dean of Faculty of Arts, Prof. Kwame Osei Kwarteng.

Confucius Institute

23 Feb, 2022

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST

INVITATION TO TENDER

NATIONAL COMPETITIVE TENDERING

1. The University of Cape Coast in Collaboration with the African Union InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) intends to apply part of its Funds to procure selected Equipment and Accessories for the AU Centre of Excellence in Marine Fisheries and Coastal Management, Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, University of Cape Coast with details below.

IFT No. DESCRIPTIONQTYBID SECURITY GH¢

 

 

 

 

CR/UCC/GD/0197/2022

Supply and installation of

Lot 1: Automated Immunoassay Analyzer 		1

 

 

 

 

2% of Total Tender Price

Lot 2: Automated Immunoassay Analyzer Accessories and Consumables various

Lot 3:

a. Zooplankton Sampling gear                  

b. Cord end

1

 

4

2. The University of Cape Coast invites sealed Tenders from eligible suppliers for supply of the above goods. Tendering will be conducted through the National Competitive Tendering (NCT) procedures specified in the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663) as Amended and the Guidelines of the Public Procurement Authority of the Republic of Ghana.

3. Interested eligible Tenderers may obtain further information from The Procurement Office, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, and inspect the bidding document at the address and location given from 22nd February, 2022. Monday-Friday, 9.00 am to 4.00 pm local time each day.

4. A complete set of Tender documents in English may be purchased by interested Tenderers on the submission of a written application to the address below and upon the payment of a non-refundable fee of GH¢200.00 for all documents. The method of payment will be by cash, or bank draft to University of Cape Coast. The document will be obtained personally.

5. Tenders must be deposited in the Tender Box located at the Procurement Office, New Central Administration Building, New Site, at or before 11:00am, on Tuesday, 15th March, 2022.

6. Tenders shall be valid for a period of 90 days after the deadline for Tender submission. All tenders must be accompanied by a Tender Security of not less than 2% of the Total Tender price from a reputable Bank. Late Tenders will be rejected. Tenders will be opened in the presence of Tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend in nose masks at the Academic Board Chamber located at the Top Floor of the New Administration Building, University of Cape Coast and at the time specified above.

7. All tenders must be accompanied by:

Valid Business Registration Certificate, VAT Certificate, Valid Tax Clearance Certificate, Valid SSNIT Clearance Certificate, Manufacturers Authorization (where applicable), PPA Registration Certificate, etc.

8. Address for inspection and Purchase of Tender Documents:

Procurement Office

New Central Administration Block- New Site

University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

Telephone: 0243422871/0243579933

Email: procurement@ucc.edu.gh/nampofo@ucc.edu.gh

23 Feb, 2022

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST

INVITATION TO TENDER

NATIONAL COMPETITIVE TENDERING

1. The University of Cape Coast intends to apply part of its Budgetary Allocation of Funds and Internally Generated Fund for payments under the following contracts.

IFT No. DESCRIPTIONQTYBID SECURITY GH¢
A. CR/UCC/GD/0055/2022Supply of Portable X-ray Machine for DITS 13,000.00
B. CR/UCC/GD/0051/2022Supply and installation of Extensible oil switches & accessories for completion of high tension 11kv ring main system various13,000.00
C. CR/UCC/GD/0047/2022Supply of ICT Equipment (Computers, UPS, Copier, projector, printers) for IoEvarious6,500.00
D. CR/UCC/GD/0023/2022Supply of Classroom Tables and Chairs for UBS and UJHS (Lot 1 and 2)250 pairs for each Lot4,000.00
E. CR/UCC/GD/0078/2022Supply of A4 Sheets for CoDE 2000 boxes5,000.00
F. CR/UCC/GD/0057/2022Supply of Customised Hard Bag envelopes for CoDE10000 pkt8,000.00
G. CR/UCC/GD/0012/2022Supply of 4 x 4 Station Wagon for RO and DPDEM222,000.00
H. CR/UCC/GD/0011/2022Supply of 15/16 Seater Buses for DAPQA, AA, Welfare, CTPD425,000.00
I. CR/UCC/GD/0015/2022Supply of Security Patrol Vehicles212,000.00
J. CR/UCC/GD/0016/2022Supply of Mini Truck for Maintenance Section 112,000.00
K. CR/UCC/GD/0014/2022Supply of 2.0/1.8L Saloon Car for SJL and Adm.28,000.00

 

2. The University of Cape Coast invites sealed Tenders from eligible suppliers for supply of the above goods. Tendering will be conducted through the National Competitive Tendering (NCT) procedures specified in the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663) as Amended and the Guidelines of the Public Procurement Authority of the Republic of Ghana.

3. Interested eligible Tenderers may obtain further information from The Procurement Office, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, and inspect the bidding document at the address and location given from 22nd February, 2022 Monday-Friday, 9.00 am to 4.00 pm local time each day.

4. A complete set of Tender documents in English may be purchased by interested Tenderers on the submission of a written application to the address below and upon the payment of a non-refundable fee of GH¢200.00 for all documents. The method of payment will be by cash, or bank draft to University of Cape Coast. The document will be obtained personally.

5. Tenders must be deposited in the Tender Box located at the Procurement Office, New Central Administration Building, New Site, at or before 11:00am, on Tuesday, 15th March, 2022 for A, B, C, D and  Wednesday 16th March, 2022 for E, F, G, H, I, J, K.

6. Tenders shall be valid for a period of 90 days after the deadline for Tender submission. All tenders must be accompanied by a Tender Security of not less than the respective amounts indicated above from a reputable Bank. Late Tenders will be rejected. Tenders will be opened in the presence of Tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend in nose masks at the Academic Board Chamber located at the Top Floor of the New Administration Building, University of Cape Coast and at the time specified above.

7. All tenders must be accompanied by:

Valid Business Registration Certificate, VAT Certificate, Valid Tax Clearance Certificate, Valid SSNIT Clearance Certificate, Manufacturers Authorization (where applicable), PPA Registration Certificate, etc.

8. Address for inspection and Purchase of Tender Documents:

Procurement Office

New Central Administration Block- New Site

University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

Telephone: 0243422871/0243579933

Email: procurement@ucc.edu.gh/nampofo@ucc.edu.gh

 

The High Commissioner and the Pro Vice-Chancellor exchanging gifts.
Registrar and Pro Vice Chancellor with the High Commissioner and his team.

The Nigerian High Commissioner To Ghana Visits UCC

21 Feb, 2022 By DIS

The Nigerian High Commissioner Ambassador Ibok-Ete Ekwe has embarked on an official visit to University. Present to welcome him were the Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Rosemond Boohene, the Registrar, Mr. Jeff Teye E. Onyame, and the Dean of the Office of International Relations, Prof. Kwaku Adutwum Ayim Boakye.

 

The High Commissioner and the Pro Vice-Chancellor exchanged gifts to strengthen their relationship. Both parties were looking forward for future collaboration and mutual benefit.

 

Members of the Nigerian delegation included honourable J. M. Holma, Mrs. Bola Amilee and some members of the Nigerian community in Ghana.

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