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UCC Law Student Wins Prestigious International Legal Writing Award

21 May, 2025 By DIS

Ms. Halima Abena Kyerewah Adam, a third-year law student at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), has received the 2025 Wohlmuth Award from Jurist News, a renowned global legal news platform.

JURIST has more than one million readers annually and aims to highlight global issues related to the rule of law in an easy-to-read format.

In 2024, an exclusive Memorandum of Understanding was concluded between the Faculty of Law, UCC and JURIST, which provides that UCC Law students are the only law students in Ghana to write for JURIST. Currently, no other law students from West Africa are writing for the news site.

The Wohlmuth Award is presented annually to a select group of exceptional contributors who demonstrate extraordinary dedication to legal journalism and advocacy. It is named after Paul Wohlmuth, a former professor at the University of San Diego Law School and a pioneering advocate for innovative legal thinking. Professor Wohlmuth’s early contributions led to the establishment of the Institute of Law & Systems Research, which provided foundational support for JURIST’s creation.

In a congratulatory message, Bernard J. Hibbitts, Publisher Emeritus of JURIST, and Jaclyn M. Belczyk, Executive Director, praised Halima for her outstanding commitment and impact during her tenure as a staff writer.

“Halima, in your time on JURIST, you have written several Ghana dispatches, sharing your voice with readers around the world. We thank you for your efforts and we are so grateful to continue to be part of your journey,” the statement read.

In just one year of being part of the JURIST team, Halima’s contributions have provided insightful legal perspectives on issues in Ghana and the broader African region, bringing international attention to local legal developments. Her work aligns with JURIST’s mission of engaging law students and professionals globally in public service journalism.

The Dean of the Faculty of Law, Mrs Julia Selman-Ayetey, Esq, commended Halima for the remarkable achievement, noting that her recognition not only brings honour to the institution but also gives a voice to emerging legal leaders from the South and highlights the global relevance of Ghanaian legal scholarship.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

Directorate of Internal Audit Launches Awareness Week Celebration

21 May, 2025 By DIS

The Directorate of Internal Audit (DIA) at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has officially launched its Internal Audit Awareness Week celebration. 

The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dennis Worlanyo Aheto, who launched the celebration, also delivered the keynote address on the topic, “The Value Internal Auditors Bring to the University.”

Prof. Aheto highlighted the vital roles internal auditors play in the University environment, stating that they are instrumental in “ensuring accountability and transparency, providing advice to management on laws to ensure compliance and prevent sanctions, as well as serving as a check on management.”

He further emphasised their significance, describing them as “the eyes and ears of the University to detect fraud and prevent fraudulent activities.”

Sharing personal experiences, Prof. Aheto recounted how the DIA had supported him in ensuring clean accounts as the Director of the African Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR). He praised the Directorate for their professionalism and urged them to invest in training young staff to secure the future of the University.

Pro VC-UCC, Prof. Aheto, addressing the audience. With him are the Director of the DIA-UCC, Mr. Emmanuel Owusu (L), and the Deputy Director of DIA, Mr. Samuel K. Anyan (R)

Prof. Aheto also lauded the achievements of the Directorate, particularly the recognition of its Director, Mr. Emmanuel P. Owusu, who was adjudged the Best Internal Auditor for the 2023/2024 auditing year.

Speaking on the theme for the celebration, “Stand Tall; Value Others,” An Assistant Internal Auditor with the DIA, Mrs. Martha N. Adutwum urged her colleagues to maintain professionalism and mutual respect. “Internal auditors are value creators, risk navigators and change makers,” she declared. She added, “We come with insight and solutions and not just to ask questions,” encouraging auditors to build positive relationships as they carry out their responsibilities.

The Director of the DIA, Mr. Emmanuel P. Owusu, expressed gratitude to all attendees for their participation and urged them to actively participate in the week-long event.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

Department of Sociology and Anthropology Hosts Anthropology Alumni Homecoming at UCC

20 May, 2025 By DIS

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has hosted a memorable Anthropology Alumni Homecoming, bringing together former students, faculty, and current learners.

The event, themed “Anthropology in the Global Context,” aimed to facilitate networking, celebrate the Department’s achievements, and provide a platform for alumni to reconnect with the academic community. 

Prof. Georgina Yaa Oduro, the Head of Department (HOD), expressed her joy at the return of former students and shared optimism about the Department's direction. 

“We are happy about the new developments in the Department and the expansion of Anthropology with other programmes,” she said. 

Evangelist Augustine Mensah, the Anthropology Alumni President. Mr. Mensah emphasised the importance of building lasting ties between alumni and the academic community. 

“We provide a platform for alumni to reconnect with faculty and students,” he noted. He also called on the gathering to “celebrate the Department’s achievements and heritage.”

Anthropology Alumni President, Mr. Augustine Mensah, presenting Prof. Georgina Oduro with her portrait

Mr. Mensah further praised the role of Anthropology in shaping global citizens. “Studying Anthropology fosters broad knowledge. Our perspectives have experienced a paradigm shift beyond social contact to view things from the perspective of others,” he emphasised.

Dr. Saibu Mutaru in a presentation titled “Doing Ethical Anthropology”, highlighted the multidisciplinary nature of Anthropology and the ethical responsibilities of anthropologists. Drawing from the American Anthropological Association’s (AAA) Principles of Professional Responsibility, Dr. Mutaru reminded practitioners to “do no harm, be open and honest with work, obtain informed consent, make results accessible, and weigh competing ethical obligations.”

In a second presentation by Prof. Karine Geoffrion of Laval University (Canada), titled “Love, Food & Bureaucracy: Fostering Care through Ethnography.” Her presentation explored the interpretive aspects of ethnographic work and the often-overlooked violence within bureaucratic systems. She challenged assumptions about the field, stating, “Anthropology is not as perceived by people. It is broader and about people and their wellbeing.”

The Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof. Issahaku Adams, chaired  the occasion. 

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

UCC Hosts Workshop on Experiential Learning and Transformative Engineering Education

20 May, 2025 By DIS

The School of Sustainable Engineering of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), in collaboration with the University of Cincinnati, has commenced a lecture series workshop on "Experiential Learning and Transformative Engineering Education" for lecturers from the School, as well as their counterparts from the Cape Coast Technical University (CCTU).

The workshop series, which is supported by the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Programme and the Training and Development Section of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), is structured into four parts with the first session held on 15th May, 2025.

In his opening remarks, the Dean of the School of Sustainable Engineering, Prof. Robert Sarpong Amoah, emphasised the importance of adapting to change through ongoing learning. 

Speaking on behalf of the Provost of the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences (CANS), Prof. Moses Eghan, a former Provost of the College, Prof. Livingstone K. Sam-Amoah, expressed appreciation to the Dean and the visiting facilitator from the University of Cincinnati for the initiative. 

“I believe this will not be the last time we will have such a programme and I wish for a long-term partnership between us,” he added.

Prof. Cedrick Kwuimy during his presentation

The Head of the Training and Development Section at the Directorate of Human Resource-UCC, Dr. Paul Kwesi Mensah, reaffirmed the University’s commitment to the continuous development of its faculty.

“We are more than willing to help every time because we know that the knowledge shared will bring good results to the University,” he affirmed.

Facilitating the session was Prof. Cedrick Kwuimy from the University of Cincinnati, who guided participants through strategies for achieving transformative learning by adopting the most effective teaching approaches for their students. 

“You can employ the use of modern teaching techniques, innovative tools, integrating technology and expert panels, and peer-learning sessions to ensure transformative learning,” he explained.

Prof. Kwuimy further advised that educators should recognise the differences between themselves and their students, which should influence their teaching methods. 

“We are different from our students, and that should impact how we teach,” he noted, stressing the need for self-awareness among lecturers. 

“I encourage you to move away from just lecturing to teaching, even though that is our title,” he implored.

He also urged lecturers to focus on teaching for deeper understanding. 

“Teach for ‘meaning making’ and not just for ‘sense making’,” he advised, adding that students must be able to derive meaning from what they are taught to apply it effectively in life.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

PSGH launches AGM at UCC

20 May, 2025 By DIS

Members of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) are scheduled to be at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) from 22nd to 27th September, 2025, for their Annual General Meeting (AGM).

The event, which will coincide with World Pharmacists Day, is on the theme: “Strengthening Pharmacy for Primary Healthcare.”

Consequently, the PSGH has launched the AGM at a ceremony to announce a week-long programme of activities to mark the Meeting.

Among the activities lined up for the AGM are a career fair, Continuous Professional Development, Rep your School, Election of new executives, dinner, funfair, and a series of lectures, among others.

A highlight of the launch was the unveiling of the AGM logo, which was designed by Desmond Pae Adu-Broni, a level 600 student of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at UCC.

Vice-President of PSGH, Pharm Dr. Kwabena Asante (L), with some participants in the launch of the 2025 AGM

A website for the upcoming AGM was also unveiled to enable members to access vital information ahead of the event.

Addressing dignitaries at the launch, the President of the PSGH, Pharm Dr. Samuel Kow Donkoh, whose address was read by his Vice-President, Pharm Dr. Kwabena Asante, commended the management of UCC for collaborating with PSGH to host the AGM.

“I would like to say the leadership of PSGH is proud of the level of collaboration from UCC. It is certainly second to none,” he said.

Pharm Dr. Asante encouraged members to participate in the upcoming elections to choose their executives to steer the affairs of the PSGH.

The AGM presents a chance for members to take stock of the past year and look forward to the future.

Present at the launch were some top officials of UCC and PSGH.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

UJHS Inducts Newly Elected Prefects

20 May, 2025 By DIS

The University Junior High School (UJHS) has organised a handover ceremony to formally induct its newly elected prefects.

Master Blessing Quainoo and Master Benedict Ntsiful-Sakyi-Saakwa were sworn in as Boys Prefect and Assistant Boys Prefect, respectively, while Miss Caroline Davida Bannerman-Mensah and Miss Nana Yaa Essumanbah Oduro, were also inducted as Girls and Assistant Girls Prefects respectively.

The Assistant Head Teacher of UJHS, Mr. Julius Zaney, advised the newly elected prefects to work diligently to further promote the image of the school.

He said the decision to conduct polls was to help inculcate leadership qualities in the students as early as possible and also educate them on the election process and systems in the country.

Mr. Zaney told the elected officers that a great opportunity had been given to them as prefects to contribute their quota to the development of the school, therefore, they should make good use of their time.

The Boys and Girls Prefects with their sword of authority. With them are their assistants.

“Time waits for no man, so use your time profitably and make good use of the facilities available in the school to harness your talents to better your lives and the nation as a whole,” he said.

The Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development (CESED) of the University of Cape Coast, Prof. (Mrs.) Mavis Serwah Benneh Mensah, who graced the occasion, entreated the prefects to take their studies seriously and exude humility and diligence during their tenure.

She entreated the prefects to seek the necessary assistance whenever the need arose during their administration as leaders of the school.

In an interview with the Boys Prefect, Master Blessing Quainoo, he said he was excited about being elected and pledged to work with the school administrators to win more academic laurels to put the school on a high pedestal during his tenure of office.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

UCC students to represent Ghana at “Chinese Bridge” Competition finals

20 May, 2025 By DIS

Two students of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) will participate in the 2025 Chinese proficiency competition (Chinese Bridge) finals to be held in China.

The students, Godfred Takyi Boateng (level 100) and Charity Tetteh (level 400), put up a spirited performance to brush off stiff competition from other contestants in the preliminary competition at the School of Graduate Studies Auditorium at UCC.

The annual language proficiency and cultural contest is an international event opened to non-Chinese students to arouse their enthusiasm in learning Chinese and to strengthen the world’s understanding of the Chinese language and culture.

The contest featured students from two different universities namely, University of Ghana (UG), and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Tong Defa, in a remark, congratulated the award winners for their outstanding performance and commiserated with other contestants.

He said, “China and Ghana will meet new opportunities, and the two countries will have closer exchanges in various fields,” as China and Africa have designated the year of 2026 as the ‘China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges.’

“Learning the Chinese Language will bring you more opportunities in the future, enable you to better serve the economic and social development of Ghana, and contribute more to our bilateral relations as well,” he told the audience, which included students from some second-cycle institutions.

Ambassador Tong commended the teachers and volunteers at the Confucius Institute, UCC, for their contributions to Chinese language education and cultural promotion.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Aheto, for his part, underscored the importance of the competition and urged students to take the study of the Chinese language seriously.

He emphasized UCC's commitment to internationalization and language education, noting the competition's role in fostering Ghana-China ties.

“The event showcases students' Chinese language skills, creativity, and cultural knowledge, symbolizing growing diplomatic relations between the two countries. UCC is proud to host this inaugural national competition, featuring a new training centre for local Chinese language teachers, the first of its kind in Ghana and West Africa,” he added.

The Chinese Ambassador, His Excellency Tong Defa, (5th from left) in a group shot with some dignitaries and winners,

The Chinese Director of the Confucius Institute at UCC, Prof. Ou Yamei, congratulated the two winners and encouraged more students to participate in such competitions, adding that the experience of the winners in China will add immense value to their academic and professional pursuits.

“Such experiences will broaden students’ knowledge and understanding of the Chinese culture and lifestyle,” she added.

She stressed that the Confucius Institute would continue to play a key role in promoting youth exchanges between China and Ghana.

She was optimistic that the increasing number of Ghanaian students learning the Chinese language will further consolidate gains made in other areas, such as bilateral and trade cooperation.

Godfred Takyi Boateng, who is pursuing B. A Chinese, said he was very proud to represent Ghana in China and appealed to Ghanaians to support him as he competes with nationals of other countries.

Charity Tetteh also expressed gratitude to the Chinese government for the opportunity to be in China.

In the high school competition, Nana Akua Abakoma Amoako of KNUST JHS emerged first while Philip Don Amoah of UCC JHS was the first runner up.

In the basic school competition, Mafaatihi Wunnam Alidu-Cotachi took the first position and Kwaku Henaku Otsin emerged the first runner up, while Michelle Nhyira Yeoah, was the second runner up. All the students are from UCC Basic School.  The winners will also represent Ghana in China.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

CEGRAD, GES Girls’ Education Unit Hold Workshop on Promoting Safe and Gender-Sensitive Learning Environments

19 May, 2025 By DIS

The Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy and Documentation (CEGRAD) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), in collaboration with the Girls’ Education Unit of the Ghana Education Service (GES), has held a workshop on fostering gender-sensitive and safe learning environments.

Themed, “Promoting Safe and Gender-Sensitive Learning Environments for All”, the event brought together educators, advocates, and law enforcement personnel to address gender issues, sexual harassment, and inclusive education practices.

In her opening remarks, the Deputy Regional Director of Education for the Central Region, Mrs Harriet Idun Sagoe, encouraged participants to be inquisitive.

“Ask, learn, and in learning you have to ask questions, so ask all the questions,” she urged.

The first presentation, delivered by Dr Yvonne Ami Adjakloe, Coordinator of Advocacy and Outreach (CEGRAD, UCC), focused on "Understanding Gender". Drawing on the work of philosopher Simone de Beauvoir, Dr Adjakloe explained the distinction between sex and gender.

“Sex is biologically determined and universal,” she noted, “whereas gender is socially constructed, acquired at birth, and not universal," she enlightened.

She discussed key concepts such as equality, equity, liberality, justice and inclusion.

“Equality is about providing everyone with the same platform, while equity ensures that those in need receive the appropriate support,” she emphasized.

Director of CEGRAD-UCC, Prof Eunice Fay Amissah (R), presenting a citation of honour to a retired GES Girls Education Officer

“Your role is to help change the narrative by supporting equality through altering institutionalised discriminatory practices,” Dr. Adjakloe concluded.

Dr John Oti Amoah, a Research Fellow at CEGRAD, presented on 'Receiving and handling sexual harassment cases.'

He outlined various forms of harassment, including unwanted sexual advances, inappropriate touching, and the sharing of explicit photos and messages. He emphasised three key elements in identifying harassment: the receiver’s interpretation, the harasser’s intention, and the effect of the act.

“Sexual harassment is not just about the act itself, it’s about how it is received and the context in which it occurs,” Dr Amoah explained.

The final presentation was by Detective Chief Inspector Benjamin Wilson of the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) in Cape Coast. He addressed the legal framework surrounding defilement and rape in Ghana.

 “Forceful sexual advancements and intercourse with a child below 16 years with or without consent, constitute defilement. Once the individual is above the age of 16, it is considered rape", he said.

He cautioned participants to be careful when handling complainants and sexual offences.

The workshop concluded with the presentation of citations to retired GES Girls Education Officers in the Central Region.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

 

UNCDF assesses Ghana Pact for Skills project at UCC

19 May, 2025 By DIS

A delegation from the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) has paid a field validation visit to the University of Cape Coast (UCC) to assess the progress of the prestigious Ghana Pact for Skills project under the Entrepreneurship Stream, funded by the European Union (EU) and coordinated by E4Impact Foundation.

Thirteen (13) staff members of the University, led by Prof. Daniel Agyapong, had applied for the Ghana Pact for Skills project, which spans 2024 to 2027.

The Ghana Pact for Skills initiative seeks to reshape the trajectory of tertiary education by improving students’ transition into the job market. With a focus on green innovation, digital transformation, and entrepreneurship, this project will empower students and local communities through training, incubation, and business acceleration.

As part of the application process, a team from the UNCDF visited UCC to assess its facilities and capacity to host the project, including strategic plans, digital infrastructure portfolios, faculty profiles, and evidence of entrepreneurial readiness.

The immediate past Pro Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Rosemond Boohene, who gave an overview of the UCC Project titled: “Empowering Learners for Employability and Vocational Advancement”, said the Green Employability Enhancement Programme has the acronym, ELEVATE (Empowering Learners and Vocational Advancement through Training and Education).

“ELEVATE bridges the gap between academia and industry through digital skills, career readiness, and inclusive employability support. We aim to provide solutions to graduate unemployment and skills mismatch in Ghana. Digital and green economy readiness, and equity and inclusion for women, and students with disabilities,” she noted.

Prof. Rosemond Boohene

Among others, Prof. Boohene mentioned key deliverables, including digital and green skills training, career development and employability services, and strengthened academia-industry collaboration.

She said the Project would align with national and donor goals (SDG 8 and 9), build on existing capacity and proven models of UCC, and top management support and commitment.

She said UCC had the capacity to implement the project with its existing digital infrastructure, such as Flexlab, D-Hub, Counselling Centre, among others.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Lead of UNCDF, Sangvoung Jung, in his remark, said the team was impressed with the stage UCC had achieved in the Ghana Pact for Skills project and urged the UCC team not to relent in its efforts.

Mr. Sangvoung Jung, along with other members of his delegation, used the opportunity to ask questions regarding the capacity of UCC to execute the Project. 

The delegation was taken on a tour of the University to see at first hand some of the facilities the UCC team would use to execute the project after winning.

The Provost of the College of Health and Allied Sciences, Prof. Martins Ekor, who chaired the meeting, said the Ghana Pact for Skills project resonated with the strategic vision of UCC on advancing skills to achieve the SDGs.

“A project that UCC is committed to supporting in its entirety through empowering our students, inclusive growth and impactful change in our society. So, we will deploy all resources to make sure UCC wins the Project,” he added.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

School of Pharmacy Partners with FDA Ghana for Pharmacovigilance Training

13 May, 2025 By DIS

The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Cape Coast (UCC), in collaboration with the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has organised a comprehensive training programme on pharmacovigilance. The initiative was aimed at educating students from the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and the School of Allied Health Sciences on the importance of pharmacovigilance in their professional practice.

Pharmacovigilance is the science and practice of monitoring, detecting, assessing, understanding, and preventing adverse effects or any other drug-related problems to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines.

Delivering a presentation at the event, a Regulatory Officer from the FDA, Ms Princess Maame Baffoowah Ennin, elaborated on the systems the Authority has implemented to encourage early reporting of Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) and how such reports are managed.

Ms Princess Maame Baffoowah Ennin, a Regulatory Officer from the FDA

 “Causality assessment is done to determine the relationship between the drug and the event after a case is reported,” she explained.

Ms Koranteng noted that following such an assessment, the reaction may be classified as “certain, probable, possible, unclassified or unclassifiable,” depending on the details of the case.

Chairman for the occasion, a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department of the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Dr Isaac Yaw Attah, praised the FDA for the initiative and reinforced the training’s relevance to students preparing to enter the healthcare profession.

“You will be dealing with drugs as healthcare professionals and so this programme is very important. I commend the FDA for this initiative and sensitisation,” he said.

Dr Attah concluded by reminding attendees of their ethical responsibility: “It is a professional duty to report cases of ADRs and not because you want someone to lose their job.”

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

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