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SHAEA PROJECT

Strengthening Higher Agricultural Education for Agri-Food System Transformation in Africa

02 Sep, 2021 By ernest Agorde

The University of Cape Coast is participating in a Call for application for funding for a project dubbed “Strengthening Higher Agricultural Education for Agri-Food System Transformation in Africa (SHAEA)”. The SHAEA Project is a US$30million, five-year regional initiative that is being developed by the World Bank in partnership with African governments and the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM).

The main objective of this proposed project is to develop competent and relevant human resources required to accelerate agri-food systems transformation in Africa through strengthening:

(i)                  agri-food related education and training enhanced with transdisciplinary approaches, experiential learning and applied research at selected African regional anchor universities;

(ii)                (ii) university linkages to the regional agricultural sector - its priorities, needs and stakeholders; and

(iii)               (iii) university partnership with private and public entities related to agri-food both within and outside Africa

If successful, UCC will become the Regional Anchor University (RAU) to lead the preparation of skills and capacity to transform African agriculture and national economies and to embrace systemic change that addresses the chronic lack of relevant, high-level skills in Africa.

Dr. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai

Past Representative of GTEC, University of Cape Coast

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Mr. Robert Ipiin Gnankob

Current Representative of Post-Graduate Students, University of Cape Coast

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Cape Coast, September 2, 2021: On Thursday 2nd September 2021, Times Higher Education (THE) released the 2022 world ranking of universities. The ranking this year is unique and historic because this is the first time the University of Cape Coast is ranked. UCC is the highest ranked new entrant out of 138 universities that made their debut on the global universities ranking league table this year.

UCC is the topmost ranked university in Ghana and 4th highest ranked university in Africa. UCC is also ranked number one globally in terms of field weighted citation impact (research influence) of our scholarly research outputs. The formidable reputation of our scholarly research outputs each year is indicative of the solid track record of UCC during the past six decades and definitely contributed to this achievement. By this feat, UCC has demonstrated that its pedigree in higher education and the impact of its scholarly research are unparalleled in Ghana and Africa.

The annual Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) is the most prestigious global ranking. It aims to provide the definitive list of the best universities (1622 institutions in 99 countries in 2021), evaluated across five key areas of Teaching, Research, Citations, International Outlook and Industry Income. It is the only global university rankings league table to judge research-intensive universities across each one of their core missions: teaching (the learning environment); research (volume, income and reputation), international outlook (staff, students and research); citations (research influence); and industry income (knowledge transfer).

Times Higher Education (THE) uses 13 carefully calibrated performance indicators to provide the most comprehensive and balanced comparisons, and all data are independently audited by professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), making the Times Higher Education World University Rankings the only global university rankings, which is subjected to full, independent scrutiny of this nature. 

Times Higher Education’s data are trusted by governments and universities and is a vital resource for students, helping them choose where to study.  The rankings are also widely used by faculty to inform career decisions, by university leaders to help set strategic priorities and by governments to help monitor policy. Some funders also use the rankings for institutional funding decisions.

The entire University of Cape Coast fraternity particularly the Chancellor, Chairman of the University Council, past and present university management, the Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, the Director and staff of the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC), the Times Higher Education ranking committee, faculty, administrators, students, alumni, friends and family, local and international partners are very proud of this remarkable achievement that positions UCC as a university that is breaking new grounds in higher education. 

This achievement gives expression to the vision of UCC—To be a University with a worldwide acclaim that is strongly positioned for innovative teaching, research, outreach and professional development. 

SIGNED

Major Kofi Baah-Bentum (Rtd.) Psc. APR

DIRECTOR (PUBLIC AFFAIRS)

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ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST

The University of Cape Coast is one of the rare sea front universities in the world.  It was established in October, 1962 as a result of a recommendation of an international commission appointed by the Ghana Government in December, 1960 to advise on the future of University Education in the country and the possibility of establishing a third University at Cape Coast. The College was formally inaugurated on December 15, 1962 and placed in special relationship with the University of Ghana.

 In 1964, the government assigned to each of the country’s three Public Universities specific fields of operation, and in line with the emphasis then being placed on Science Education, the College was renamed ‘The University College of Science Education’ and entrusted with the task of training graduate teachers in Arts and Science, but especially the latter for secondary schools, teacher training colleges, polytechnics and technical institutions in Ghana. In 1966, following a change of government, the College reverted to its original name of ‘University College of Cape Coast’.

The University of Cape Coast Act, 1971 (Act 390) was promulgated for granting full university status to the College with effect from October 1, 1971. This was later re-enforced with the University of Cape Coast Law, 1992 (PNDC Law 278).

The University of Cape Coast has restructured its degree programmes by de-coupling the study of professional education courses from the main degree courses.

The University is organised into five (5) Colleges headed by Provosts, namely: the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences; College of Humanities and Legal Studies; College of Education Studies; College of Health and Allied Sciences, and College of Distance Education

Mr. Christopher Eduako Dadson

Past Representative of Undergraduate Students, University of Cape Coast

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Performance of UCC In Her Maiden Appearance In The 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings

02 Sep, 2021 By DIS

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) in Ghana has been ranked as the best University globally for research influence. UCC was ranked the number one university in Ghana and West Africa. UCC is also among the top five universities in Africa.

This enviable feat was released on the Times Higher Education website which featured the 2022 World University Rankings.

The 2022 World University Rankings included more than 1,600 universities across 99 countries and territories, making them the largest and most diverse university rankings to date.

The ranking is based on 13 carefully calibrated performance indicators which provide the most comprehensive and balanced comparisons, trusted by students, academics, university leaders, industry and governments.

The performance indicators are grouped into five areas: Teaching (the learning environment); Research (volume, income and reputation); Citations (research influence); International outlook (staff, students and research); and Industry income (knowledge transfer).

The University is also ranked number one globally in terms of field weighted citation impact (research influence). No University in Ghana has ever achieved this position since the THE annual rankings commenced nearly two decades ago and among the top 301-350 Universities globally.

UCC is the highest ranked new entrant out of the 138 universities that made their debut on the 2022 global universities ranking league.

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings are the only global performance tables that judge research-intensive universities across all their core missions: teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook.

This year’s ranking analysed more than 108 million citations across over 14.4 million research publications and included survey responses from almost 22,000 scholars globally. Overall, about 430,000 data points from more than 2,100 institutions were collected.

The University of Oxford tops the ranking for the sixth consecutive year, while mainland China has two institutions in the top 20 for the first time: Peking University and Tsinghua University share 16th place.

01 Sep, 2021

ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF FACILITY MANAGERS

The University of Cape Coast invites applications from suitably qualified and competent professionals for the position of Facility Managers

Qualified applicant will be directly responsible to the Estate Officer through the Directorate of Physical Development & Estate Management (DPDEM) but ultimately to the Vice Chancellor.

Qualification/Experience

Candidates seeking appointment to this position:

Must possess HND/First Degree in Real Estate, Land Economy, Estate Management, Building Technology or any other relevant programme in the Built Environment.

Being a member of a recognized professional body in the relevant field is an added advantage.

Applicant should not be more than Thirty-Five (35) years old

Duties/Responsibilities include the following:

a)     Generally ensure that the building (s) entrusted to his/her care is/are fit for purpose.

b)     Assess and advise the Estate Officer on the furniture, equipment and asset needs within the building (s) entrusted to his/her care.

c)      Keep inventory of furniture, equipment and assets.

d)     Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards.

e)     Ensure the embossment and labelling of all assets within the facility under his/her care.

f)        Supervise the sanitary and conservancy workers assigned to the facility and ensure tidiness and cleanliness in all areas under his/her care.

g)     Make sure the spaces are well arranged to serve specified purposes at all times.

h)     Inspect building to determine and report repairs and/or renovation needs.

i)        Supervise maintenance works in respect of the buildings under his/her jurisdiction.

j)        Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise within the building/facility under his/her care.

k)      Undertake any other function which may be assigned by the Estate Officer.

Mode of Application

Suitable or qualified applicants should apply to the Registrar through the Directorate of Human Resource, University of Cape Coast. 

Closing Date

All completed application letters together with relevant supporting documents and Curriculum Vitae should be submitted to the Registrar through the Directorate of Human Resource, University of Cape Coast not later than Friday, 17th September, 2021.

REGISTRAR

UCC School of Business Wins 3rd Edition of Tertiary Business Sense Challenge

31 Aug, 2021 By DIS

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has won the 3rd edition of the Tertiary Business Sense Challenge (TBSC). UCC emerged winners after a crunch final against the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) held on Saturday, 28th August, 2021. At the end of the contest UCC garnered 59.13 points as against 50.13 by KNUST.

UCC also won the maiden edition of the competition in 2019. 

Congratulations to the contestants, the School of Business, and UCC.

Ayekoo!!

30 Aug, 2021

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST, CAPE COAST

[60TH ANNIVERSARY PLANNING COMMITTEE]

CALL FOR DESIGNS (CfD): 60th ANNIVERSARY LOGO

 
INTRODUCTION

The University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast will celebrate its sixtieth (60th) anniversary in October 2022. The landmark year offersthe University and opportunity to reflect on its past and to strategise for the next decades ahead. The 60th Anniversary Committee invites the University community to submit designs for a LOGO to be used during the anniversary celebrations.

 

GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN

The LOGO should be designed incorporating the following:

-          the colours to be used are red, yellow, blue and white

-          the UCC crest must be placed prominently

-          the figure ‘60’ or words ‘sixtieth’ must be included

-          the inscription ‘1962-2022’ must be shown

-          the inscription ‘University of Cape Coast’ or ‘UCC’ must be indicated

 

ELIGIBILITY

The competition is open to Staff, Students and Alumni of the University. Only one entry per person is permitted.

 

PRIZE MONEY                              

  1. First Prize        - GHȼ4,000.00
  2. Second Prize   - GHȼ1,200.00
  3. Third Prize      - GHȼ800.00

 

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

A copy of the final design should be:

-          printed on A5, A4 and A3 sized paper 

-          made available in high resolution JPEG, EPS or PDF formats and placed on a CD.

Interested persons may pick a soft copy of the UCC Crest from the UCC@60 Secretariat located at the Documentation and Information Section between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Soft copies of the Crest can also be obtained by the contacting the Secretary of the Committee by e-mail via pbansah@ucc.edu.gh

 

DEADLINE

The deadline for submission is Friday, September 10, 2021. The winning design will be announced on Friday, September 17, 2021.

 

CORRESPONDENCE

The samples should be placed in an envelope and addressed to:

The Secretary

UCC@60 Anniversary Planning Committee

University of Cape Coast

Cape Coast

 

OR

 

A Soft Copy can be submitted by email: pbansah@ucc.edu.gh

 

NOTE: Term and Conditions Apply

 

For any further clarifications, please contact the Secretary to the Committee on 0200206320.

26 Aug, 2021

It is announced for the information of the entire University staff that some bungalows/flats are due for allocation. They comprise Senior Members, Senior and Junior Staff facilities.

All interested staff should contact the Estate Section for the application forms or visit the UCC website and download it. Completed application forms should reach the Estate Office on or before 15th September 2021.

SENIOR MEMBERS BUNGALOWS

1.      No. 17 Arku Korsah Road                              6. Ogyefo’s House, North OLA

2.      No. 11 Ekem Ferguson Road                         7. No. 9 Arku Korsah Road

3.      No. 2 Mensah Brown Close                            8. No. 10 Kwaprow Bungalows

4.      No. 7 Ekem Ferguson                                     9. No. 3 Amissah Road

5.      No. 1 East Hill Top                                         10. No. 5 Ribeiro Loop

SENIOR STAFF FLATS                                                        

1.      No. 20A Kobina Sekyi                                  

2.      Flat 2, 4th Ridge 

3.       Block 40, Flat 7 Apewosika Road

JUNIOR STAFF FLAT

1. No. 47, Pedu Estate

Thank you.

Surv. Jonas Yengnibeh(HEAD)

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