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SAHS-UCC Dean Selected for Prestigious Higher Education Leadership Programme

11 Sep, 2025 By DIS

The Dean of the School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS) at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Desmond Omane Acheampong, has been named among 30 distinguished African leaders selected for the 2025–2026 cohort of the DIES International Deans’ Course (IDC) Africa.

 The IDC Africa is a prestigious and highly competitive year-long leadership development programme for higher education administrators. It is jointly organised by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK), Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, and the Centre for Higher Education (CHE), with funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

The IDC Africa is delivered in three intensive phases across two countries, including Germany. Its hallmark is the Project Action Plan (PAP), through which participants identify pressing challenges in their home institutions and design transformative, evidence-based projects under the guidance of experienced mentors.

The programme is designed to strengthen the managerial, strategic planning, financial governance, problem-solving, and quality assurance capacities of academic leaders in African universities. It also focuses on leadership in evolving higher education landscapes and on fostering international cooperation and partnerships.

Since its inception in 2007, five UCC faculty members have been selected to participate in this  programme. They are: Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh, former Pro Vice Chancellor, Prof. Rosemond Aboagyewaa Boohene, former Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dorcas Obiri-Yeboah, former Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery and Prof. Nancy Innocentia Ebu Enyan, former Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery.

 

Prof. Dorcas Obiri-Yeboah (middle-front row) and Prof. Desmond Omane Acheampong (last row-right) with some participants and mentors/trainers of the programme.

Prof. Acheampong now joins this distinguished group, further reinforcing  UCC’s reputation as a hub for higher education leadership development in Ghana and beyond.

As part of his PAP, Prof. Acheampong will implement a project titled: “Developing a Training Manual for Capacity Building in Lean Management for Office Holders in the School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS).”

This programme seeks to enhance the administrative and managerial efficiency of officers by equipping them with practical Lean Management skills to reduce waste and optimise resource use within the university system.

 Prof. Dorcas Obiri-Yeboah, a faculty at the School of Medical Sciences, UCC is now a mentor/trainer on the IDC Africa programme.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

David Larbi Simpong

UCC Lecturer Selected for Prestigious Global Brain Health Fellowship

09 Sep, 2025 By DIS

A Senior Lecturer at the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Cape Coast (UCC), Dr. David Larbi Simpong, has been selected for the 2025 Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health fellowship at the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).

The prestigious fellowship is a highly competitive program that connects emerging leaders with a global network of world-class researchers, faculty, and clinicians dedicated to advancing brain health equity. Fellows undertake an intensive interdisciplinary curriculum spanning neurology, health economics, law, ethics, and leadership. They receive personalized mentoring, participate in clinical case discussions, and develop innovative projects to address critical brain health challenges.

Dr. Simpong, a clinical laboratory scientist and neuroscientist, is deeply committed to advancing neurodiagnostics in Ghana. His research focuses on creating affordable, accessible, and culturally relevant tools for the early detection of dementia. Holding a PhD in Neuroscience, he has an impressive track record of securing competitive research grants and fostering international collaborations.

Through his fellowship, Dr. Simpong aims to strengthen research and innovation in brain health while mentoring the next generation of scientists. Upon completion of the program, he plans to return to Ghana to lead advancements in neurodiagnostic solutions, positioning himself as a valuable resource to UCC and the country.

 ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP

Learn more about the 2025 cohort of Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health.

Applications for the 2026 cohort of the Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health are open until September 19, 2025. 

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

School for Development Studies Launches Alumni Association

09 Sep, 2025 By DIS

The School for Development Studies (SDS) at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has officially launched its alumni association with a roundtable on key economic issues.

Speaking at the event, the Provost of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies (CHLS), Prof. Daniel Agyapong, described alumni as “a very important connecting rod of universities”, highlighting their ability to facilitate industry and academic relations.

He emphasised the significance of the launch, noting that it would strengthen ties between past and present students for mutual growth.

The Dean of SDS, Prof. Emmanuel Y. Tenkorang, giving the school’s history, said it was established in 1968 with four departments and has currently expanded to run not only academic programmes but also career development programmes.

The President of the SDS Alumni Association, Mr. Stephen Adjei, who led the launch, described the occasion as “a milestone marking a great activity uniting the past and the present.” He encouraged alumni to “build a network that inspires and empowers.”

The Provost, Dean, and Executives of the Association cut a cake to launch the association.

Mr. Moses Setiga, Head of Systems Administration at the Directorate of Information and Communication Technology (DICT-UCC), showcased the SDS Smart Classroom initiative, which the Association intends to establish to facilitate learning. He outlined its advantages, including “interactive and multimedia-rich learning and seamless collaboration and communication.”

A Lecturer at the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Dr. Edgar Takyi Akonor, encouraged alumni to support the Smart Classroom project, noting that the estimated cost stands at GH₵42,000.

A round table on the theme, “Moderating Public revenues to exchange Rate in Ghana: Implications for Cost of Living”, featured Dr. Philip Abradu-Otoo, the Director of Research at the Bank of Ghana, Prof. Francis Enu-Kwesi, and the Dean of the School of Business, Prof. Samuel Kwaku Agyei.

Dr. Abradu-Otoo explained complex aspects of monetary policy using a simple flowchart, covering exchange rate volatilities, the black box structure of the economy, consumer behaviour, pricing expectations, competition, and the role of the central bank.”

The panel explored the implications of monetary tools on the cost of living and economic growth.

The moderator of the session, Prof. Francis Enu-Kwesi, an associate professor at the Department of Integrated Development Studies, said the platform had brought academic expertise and real-world economic policy together in ways that could inform national development.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

08 Sep, 2025

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT - SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (LECTURESHIP POSITION)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to take up appointments in the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development, School of Business, University of Cape Coast, Ghana, in the following areas:

·         Graphic Design

·         Fine Arts

·         Multimedia

·         Commercial Art

·         Publishing

·         Communication Design/Digital Entrepreneurship

·         International Business

·         International Trade/International Entrepreneurship

Ranks

i.        Lecturer

ii.      Senior Lecturer

iii.    Associate Professor

iv.    Professor 

 

1.0     Lecturer

The candidate must:

·         Possess a PhD with specialisation in one or more of the fields of study listed above or a closely related academic area;

·         Have some professional experience in the specific area;

·         Have demonstrated potential and interest to conduct research and to excel in teaching; and

·         Have a commitment to excellent teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

 

2.0       Senior Lecturer

The candidate must:

·         Possess a PhD qualification in the relevant field of specialisation

·         Have served for a minimum of four (4) years as a Lecturer in a University or analogous institution.

·         Have a minimum of five (5) refereed publications in his/her area of specialization for the rank of Senior Lecturer.

 

3.0  Associate Professor

The candidate must:

·         Satisfy the academic qualifications specified for Senior Lecturer

Have at least seven (7) refereed publications in his/her area of specialisation since his/her last appointment as Senior Lecturer.

·         Have taught for a minimum of four (4) years in a university or analogous institution as a Senior Lecturer.

 

4.0     Professor

       The candidate must:

·         Satisfy the academic qualification specific for Associate Professor

·         Possess a PhD qualification in the relevant field of specialization

·         Have taught for a minimum of two (2) years as Associate Professor or have considerable number of years of teaching/research experience in a university or analogous institution.

·         Have at least eight (8) refereed publications in his/her area of specialisation since his/her last appointment as an Associate Professor or must have a total of twenty (20) refereed publications since appointment as Senior Lecturer. In all cases, the publications should be passed by external assessors.

            The appointment of professorial rank shall be by tenure.

Applicants are expected to show evidence of a commitment to: (a) equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment; and (b) advancement of research and scholarship, and willingness to learn new approaches and techniques of teaching and researching. 

Mode of Application

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should please submit completed application forms (obtainable from the DHR or from the University website: www.ucc.edu.gh) and comprehensive curriculum vitae, together with relevant supporting documents to:

                                  The Registrar

                                  University of Cape Coast

                                  Cape Coast

Applicants should request three (3) referees to submit written reports on them directly to the above address.

 

Closing Date

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 10th October, 2025.

  

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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 Completed Projects on Campus

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

 

 

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