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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

World Mosquito Day marked in Akyemansa District Assembly

29 Aug, 2025 By DIS

The Department of Conservation Biology and Entomology at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has observed this year’s World Mosquito Day in the Akyemansa District of the Eastern Region.

The event, held under the theme " Living with Mosquitoes in Ghana – Their Threats and Our Response," brought together members of the community, traditional leaders, and government officials.

It featured free health screening for participants.

In a keynote address, a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Conservation Biology and Entomology, Dr. Andreas Adutwum Kudom, lamented the continued toll malaria takes on lives and livelihoods, particularly in underserved communities.

“On this World Malaria Day, we renew our commitment to saving lives through direct support, strong advocacy, and strategic investments in community health solutions.”

He called on government agencies, healthcare professionals, and development partners to rekindle joint efforts to eliminate malaria.

According to him, prioritizing the health and dignity of Ghanaians, especially women and children who bear the brunt of the disease, must remain a shared responsibility.

He noted that while the eradication of malaria may be a long and complex process, it was possible with the right systems in place.

He recalled how the Department helped fight the outbreak of Dengue fever in the district in 2024.

DCE of Akyemansa, Mrs. Linda Ahenkorah (middle), in a photo with some traditional rulers and dignitaries who graced the occasion

In a welcome address, the District Chief Executive Officer of Akyemansa, Mrs. Linda Ahenkorah, urged the public to unite to fight malaria.

The call, she added, would help prevent all malaria-related cases globally to promote better living conditions among the various communities.

She revealed that malaria is the third most deadly sickness in the world, adding that the cases keep increasing among children and pregnant women.

Mrs. Ahenkorah further stated that malaria was caused by infection with a protozoan parasite that belongs to the genus Plasmodium, transmitted by female anopheles species of mosquito.

She said malaria may also be spread by transfusion of blood from infected people or the use of contaminated needles or syringes, whilst people with untreated malaria may spread infection to mosquitoes that may bite them.

The DCE observed that the effective method of preventing malaria was sleeping under insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITN), using mosquito repellents, indoor residual spraying, fumigation of stagnant waters, clearing bushes around houses, and other personal hygiene mechanisms that would help curb the disease.

She also advised the public to always engage in regular health check-ups to prevent any other sickness and unforeseen conditions.

World Malaria Day was instituted to raise global awareness of the efforts to control and ultimately eradicate malaria.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

CANS-UCC and GAEC Strengthen Ties Towards Strategic Partnership and MoU

29 Aug, 2025 By DIS

The College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences (CANS) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), in collaboration with the National Nuclear Research Institute (NNRI) of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), has held a strategic partnership workshop aimed at establishing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions.

The programme sought to promote cooperative collaboration in research, education, and the application of nuclear technology.

In her welcome remarks, Prof. Rofela Combey, Provost of CANS, expressed delight at hosting the NNRI-GAEC team.

“Strategic partnership is key to us in this new phase of our College, and we look forward to this engagement,” she indicated.

Additionally, Prof. Combey stressed that the College is committed to advancing teaching, research, and related scientific pursuits through such collaborations.

Provost of CANS, Prof. Rofela Combey

Mr. Emmanuel Kwesi Boafo, the Manager at the Nuclear Reactor Research Centre (NRRC)-NNRI, provided insights into the operations of the Ghana Research Reactor-1 (GHARR-1), owned by GAEC and operated by the NNRC-NNRI.

He explained that the facility is a low-power Miniature Neutron Source Reactor (MNSR) of the tank-in-pool type, with cooling achieved through natural convection and reflection.

He highlighted the potential for academic and research collaboration, stating, “We look forward to a mutually beneficial collaboration.”

He further noted that the reactor’s application and utilisation span from education and training, research and development, and neutron activation analysis.

This includes undergraduate and postgraduate training in nuclear technology, reactor operation, modelling and simulation, neutron activation analysis (NAA), gamma spectrometry and research in reactor physics.

The NRRC-NNRI delegation also included Dr. Henry Cecil Odoi, Principal Research Scientist, and Mr. Henry Obeng, who is with the Maintenance and Operations section.

Mr. Emmanuel Kwesi Boafo, the Manager of NRRC-NNRI during his presentation

The event forms part of ongoing discussions to formalise an MoU between CANS-UCC and GAEC, which will serve as a framework for joint projects, resource sharing, and capacity building in nuclear science and technology.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

28 Aug, 2025

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT - INSTITUTE FOR OIL AND GAS

Applications are invited from qualified candidates to take up appointments in the Institute for Oil and Gas Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, College of Humanities and Legal Studies, University of Cape Coast, Ghana, in the following areas:

·      Energy/Petroleum Economics

·      Petroleum/Natural Gas Engineering

·      Petroleum Commerce

·      Natural Resource/Law and Governance

Ranks

i.        Lecturer

ii.      Senior Lecturer

iii.    Associate Professor

iv.    Professor 

1.0  Lecturer

The candidate must:

·      Possess a Ph.D. with specialization in one or more of the fields of study listed above or a closely related academic area and must have served as Assistant Lecturer for at least two (2) years in a recognized Institution.

·      Have a strong research background and professional experience.

·      Have some substantial teaching and corporate experience.

·      Maximum age is 50 years.

·      Have demonstrated potential and interest in conducting research, and excel in teaching; and Demonstrate experience in supervising students’ research work at the undergraduate level.

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

2.0  Senior Lecturer

The candidate must:

·      Possess a PhD qualification from a reputable University in the relevant field of specialization.

·      Must have substantial teaching and corporate experience.

·      Must demonstrate some experience in publishing in international journals or exhibit potential for conducting research.

·      Must have a strong background and professional experience.

·      Demonstrate experience in supervising students research work at the post graduate and undergraduate level.

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

·      Maximum age is 50 years.

·      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 specialization 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.

·      Demonstrate experience in supervising students’ research work at the Postgraduate and undergraduate level.

·      He must be able to produce any other evidence of research/professional activity.

·      Have a strong research background and professional experience.

·      Maximum age is 55 years.

4.0  Professor

The candidate must:

·      Satisfy the academic qualification specific for the rank of Associate Professor.

·      Possess a PhD qualification in the relevant field of specialization

·      He must be able to produce any other evidence of research/professional

·      Have taught for a minimum of two (6) 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) referred publications in his/her area of specialization 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 30th September 2025.

 

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Dr. Kwabena Antwi-Konadu takes office as Acting Director of the Directorate of Public Affairs

28 Aug, 2025 By DIS
Dr. Kwabena Antwi-Konadu has officially assumed office as Acting Director of the Directorate of Public Affairs of the University of Cape Coast (UCC).
 
He takes over from Major Kofi Baah Bentum (rtd) who officially retired on 31st July, 2025.
 
His appointment was contained in a letter signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko-Boampong.
 
Prior to his appointment, Dr. Antwi-Konadu served in the capacity as General Manager of the Campus Broadcasting Services.
 
Dr. Antwi-Konadu, a seasoned administrator, brings more than 30 years of leadership experience to the role, with expertise in broadcasting, radio management, and communication.
 
His appointment is expected to strengthen the Directorate's mission of safeguarding the image of the University.
 
He has contributed extensively to community service by playing critical role on key committees and boards in the University, including Board of Convocation amongst others.
 
Dr. Kwabena Antwi-Konadu at a glance:
 
■ Holds Doctor of Philosophy  in Administration in Higher Education (Qualitative Research Based) from UCC
 
■Holds Master of Philosophy (Administration in Higher Education) from UCC
 
■Holds a Master of Arts (Communication Studies) from UCC
 
■Obtained Master of Arts (Democracy, Governance, Law and  Development) from UCC
 
■He has Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from UCC
 
■He graduated with Bachelor of Arts(Sociology, History, Religious Studies) for his undergraduate degree from UCC
 
■He is an Accredited Public Relations Practitioner and a member of the Institute of Public Relations, Ghana
 
■Member of the Ghana Journalist Association
 
■Board Member and Fellow, Chartered Institute of Administrators and Management Consultants, Ghana (CIAMC-Ghana)
 
■Member, Institute of Directors, Ghana
 
■Member, UCC Statutes Review Committee (2021–2025)
 
■Vice Chairperson, Board of Convocation, UCC
 
■Former National President, GAUA, Ghana
 
■Former Secretary, GAUA-UCC
 
■Board Chairman, Bankam FM, Jukwa, Ghana
 
■Founding Member, Denkyira Development Association, Ghana
 
■Elevated ATL FM into the CBS Centre, now a premier institutional broadcaster in Ghana.
 
■Led ATL FM to win international awards
 
Source: Documentation and Information Section

SOVS-UCC awarded $25,000 Grant for Community Eye Care Project

28 Aug, 2025 By DIS

The School of Optometry and Vision Science (SOVS) at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has received a $25,000 grant to launch the Optometric Service and Community Outreach for Practical Experience (Opto-SCOPE) project, funded by Optometry Giving Sight.

Opto-SCOPE aims to establish mobile eye care units within Community-based Health Planning Services (CHPS) compounds in the Central Region.

This initiative seeks to provide ongoing optometric services to underserved communities while offering final-year optometry students valuable clinical training under the direct supervision of faculty members.

Unlike traditional one-time outreach efforts, Opto-SCOPE introduces a sustainable model of continuous community engagement, enhancing public access to essential eye care and fostering the professional development of UCC’s future optometrists.

The project is led by Dr. Michael Ntodie and Dr. Enyam Morny, with active participation from the School’s faculty, who will supervise and guide students in delivering community-oriented eye care services.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

Vice-Chancellor Leads UCC Delegation to Canadian High Commission

28 Aug, 2025 By DIS

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has led a high-powered delegation to the Canadian High Commission in Ghana as part of efforts to strengthen institutional ties and explore new areas of collaboration.

The visit formed part of the Vice-Chancellor’s broader strategy to foster partnerships between UCC and Canadian institutions, with a focus on advancing academic cooperation, research, and exchange programmes.

Welcoming the team, Mr. Waqas Yousafzai, Counsellor (Commercial) and Senior Trade Commissioner at the High Commission, expressed delight at receiving the delegation and underscored Canada’s interest in exploring mutually beneficial opportunities with UCC.

During the engagement, two presentations were delivered by the UCC delegation.

A member of the UCC delegation, Head of Protocol, Mr. Farouk Umar Moomin making a presentation at the meeting

The Dean of the Office of International Relations, Prof. Bert Boadi-Kusi, highlighted the current state of the University, existing collaborations with Canadian institutions, and ongoing projects supported by Canadian funding. The presentations further outlined potential areas of cooperation, ranging from research partnerships to academic exchanges.

In response, Mr. Yousafzai assured the delegation that the High Commission would facilitate contact with Canadian institutions aligned with University’s proposals.

He also indicated that the Commission could assist by providing referral letters to the visa section to ease administrative processes for academic exchanges.

Prof. Boampong expressed his deep appreciation to the Canadian High Commission for the warm reception and reaffirmed UCC’s commitment to building stronger global partnerships that will enhance the University’s international profile.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

 

 

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