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Department of Conservation Biology and Entomology holds Seminar

25 Jul, 2024 By DIS

The Department of Conservation Biology and Entomology has held a seminar on the theme, “Working towards One Health and Research Training Programme.”

The event, attended by lecturers, deans, and students of the department, served as a platform to showcase the department's activities and projects. 

A Senior Lecturer at the Department of Conservation Biology and Entomology, Dr. Andreas Adutwum Kudom, who spoke on the topic, "One Health Project", said the overriding goal of One Health (OH)-Target was to improve health conditions worldwide by understanding the structural health problems caused by the living environment and by developing context-specific solutions in a holistic and participatory approach to development cooperation.

He said the Project started in 2018 when the department identified a training gap and provided an 8-day short course on the Advanced Module Vector Biology and Control, which focuses on vectors, habitats, and their role in disease transmission.

He said the Project had produced several PhD candidates, adding that UCC had become a CIHLMU One Health Competence Centre.

According to him, the UCC Competence Centre had made significant achievements through support from guest lecturers and a local coordinator.

Dr. Kudom addressing the participants

"Among the projects executed at the Centre, the investigation of insects as protein carriers for human nutrition and psychoanalysis of human behaviours in different African countries towards new mosquito control tools are few examples," Dr. Kudom added.

Some of the OH-Target implementation plans included, "One Health network fund projects and One Health Master and PhD scholarships, among others.”

Dr. Kudom pointed out some of the successes of the project as training students and professionals on vector biology, a vast network of institutions, as well as graduate students of the Department of Conservation Biology and Entomology, have access to Centre for International Health scholarships.

He identified financial challenges as the key challenge to the Project which will end in 2024.

At the seminar, a professor of Biology at Spelman College, Atlanta-USA, Prof. Yonas Tekle took the audience through his research topic, "Genome Giants, Unveiling the Diversity, Behaviour and, Association of Amoeba."

Closing the seminar, the Head of the Department of Conservation Biology and Entomology, Prof. Rofela Combey, commended the facilitators and encouraged students to utilize the knowledge gained from the seminar.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

 

The delegation from MSM and UCC officials

UCC, Morehouse School of Medicine, USA Strengthen Collaboration

22 Jul, 2024 By louis Mensah

The University of Cape Coast and Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), USA, have resolved to strengthen the collaboration between the two institutions.

The institutions had already signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate to advance the cause of both institutions.

This came to light when a delegation from Morehouse School of Medicine paid courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong at the Council Chamber, Emmanuel Adow Obeng Central Administration.

Presentation of UCC paraphernalia to the MSM team

 

At the meeting, the Director of Biomedical Informatics Program of MSM, Prof. Alexander Quarshie, noted that the visit was a follow up on the MoU the two institutions signed to collaborate in the areas of staff and students’ exchanges, joint research as well as sharing of expertise.

Prof. Bonney indicated that faculty of MSM would work with its colleagues at UCC to work towards write for grants to undertake joint research projects.

Prof. Alexander Quarshie

He was optimistic that the collaboration would yield fruits that would be beneficial to the two institutions.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, who received the team, was grateful for the visit and noted that UCC was open for global collaborations. “We continue to receive numerous requests from highly reputable academic and research institutions for collaboration as a result of our status as the number one university in Ghana, West Africa and seventh in Africa,” he noted.

Prof. Boampong gave the indicated  that UCC was well positioned to partner with MSM to achieve the objectives of the MoU. “We have a good reputation when it comes to our partnerships. We continue to engage with our partners to achieve the aims and objectives of our collaborations” he added.

Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong

The Vice-Chancellor said the University had plans to establish a Centre for Transatlantic Slave Trade which would undertake interdisciplinary research into all aspects of slavery. “This Centre will look into all facets of slavery from the historical, social, cultural and scientific/medical perspectives,” he explained.

Commenting on the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Prof. Desmond Omane Acheampong, the Dean of the School of Allied Health Sciences at UCC, expressed optimism about the collaboration. He stated that the partnership would help bolster and maintain UCC's status as a leading university in Africa and globally.

Prof. Acheampong explained that the collaboration would enable the two institutions to work on joint projects in the areas of medical and allied health sciences. This, he said, would complement the clinical and research components, ultimately contributing to improving people's well-being.

Prof. Desmond Omane-Acheampong

Furthermore, the Dean announced that the School had commenced processes to establish a Prevention Research Centre.

In that regard, the School had engaged Dr. Rosanna Barret, who also heads a similar centre at  MSM, to provide assistance. Prof. Acheampong noted that the new centre would focus on addressing the spread of diseases through rigorous research.

Other members of the delegation from MSM were Senior Advisor for Global Health Equity, Prof. Barney Graham and Chair, Department of Microbiology, Biochemistry and Immunology, Prof. Jonathan Stiles.

The UCC team present at the meeting were the Provost, College of Education Studies, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis; Provost, College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, Prof. Moses Jojo Eghan; Provost College of Health and Allied Sciences, Prof. Martins Ekor.

Others were the Head, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Prof. (Mrs.) Christiana Naa Atsreh Nsiah-Asamoah; Head, Department of Health Information Management, Dr. Richard Okyere Boadu; Head, Department of Imaging and Sonography Technology, Dr. Ishmael Ofori; Head, Department of Sports and Exercise Science, Dr. George Ghartey-Kwansah and Head, Department of Pharmacotherapeutics and Pharmacy Practice, Dr. Robert Peter Biney.

 

 

 

 

Christian Service University thanks UCC for Mentorship

22 Jul, 2024 By DIS

The Christian Service University (CSU) has expressed appreciation to the University of Cape Coast (UCC) after eight years of mentorship, which has resulted in it receiving a Presidential Charter to make it a fully-fledged degree-awarding university.

The grant of the Presidential Charter to the CSU signifies independence from its affiliation with UCC, making the CSU an autonomous institution capable of awarding its own degrees, diplomas, certificates and honorary degrees.

The CSU President, Prof. Sam Afrane, gave the commendation when he led a 3-member delegation to the UCC.

Prof. Afrane acknowledged the mentoring role of the UCC and lauded it for exercising vigilance and oversight responsibility, which, he said, had brought the CSU this far.

He noted that CSU- established in 1974 - had coincidentally received the Presidential Charter to become a full-fledged university exactly 50 years after its establishment.

Prof. Afrane indicated that as the CSU looked ahead for the next 50 years, it remained dedicated to its cardinal values of faith, integrity and excellence, stressing the need for the staff to adopt a new mindset and right attitudes to reflect the new status of the University.

The Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong (3rd from right) with CSU President, Prof. Sam Afrane (4th from right), along with officials of UCC and CSU after the meeting.

He revealed that out of the over 70 private universities currently operating in Ghana, only 10 had been able to Charter and CSU was the 10th fully-fledged private university in Ghana.

The President was quick to add that the CSU was ready to explore areas of academic collaboration with UCC, pointing out that the autonomy was not the end of the relationship between the two institutions.

For his part, the Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, congratulated CSU on attaining the feat.

He reminded management of the CSU that receiving a Presidential Charter came with a higher responsibility and urged them to justify the charter.

While wishing the Christian Service University all the best in the years ahead, Prof. Boampong encouraged the University to continue to maintain and even improve upon its standards to gain public confidence in the certificates it would be awarding.

Accompanying the CSU President to the meeting were Mr. Andrews K. Doku – Registrar and Mr. Osei Yeboah Asuamah- Director of Finance.

The Registrar of UCC, Mr. Jeff Onyame, as well as other high-level officials of UCC, was present at the meeting.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

Vice-Chancellor receives Secretary-General and Chief Executive of ACU

22 Jul, 2024 By DIS

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has received the Secretary-General and Chief Executive of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Prof. Colin Riordan who visited the University to learn more about its international work.

The meeting was also to discuss how the ACU can add value to the longstanding international networks of UCC.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Mrs. Rosemond Aboagyewaa Boohene, gave an overview of the varied international collaborations the University has enjoyed over the years with universities across the globe. She noted that UCC placed a high premium on its relationship with its collaborators and has enjoyed diverse academic exchanges.

Pro Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Mrs. Rosemond Aboagyewaa Boohene

Prof.  Riordan indicated that the ACU had given scholarships to about 7,000 students in commonwealth nations and plans were far advanced to offer scholarships to students to read PhD programmes.

He expressed contentment with UCC’s agenda to ensure that all faculty members engaged in the services of the University were PhD holders. He indicated that it was a laudable move by the University to build a robust and formidable teaching team.

The two sides discussed enhancing cooperation between the two institutions and exchanged views on several issues of mutual interest.

Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong               

Prof. Boampong, on his part, commended Prof. Riordan on his appointment as the Secretary-General and Chief Executive of the ACU. He said UCC has had a long-standing relationship with the ACU with several faculty members enjoying wide-ranging academic scholarships. He noted that in furtherance to deepening the already existing collaboration, UCC stands ready for its students and faculty to benefit from the PhD scholarships that the ACU would offer.

Prof. Riordan, who was accompanied by the Membership Engagement Coordinator-Africa for ACU, Mr. Adeniyi Emmanuel, was presented with some souvenirs from UCC and later given an extensive tour of the University.

Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong presenting a bag of souvenirs to Secretary-General and Chief Executive of ACU, Prof. Colin Riordan. Looking on is the Membership Engagement Coordinator-Africa for ACU, Mr. Adeniyi Emmanuel               

Present at the meeting with the Vice-Chancellor and Pro Vice-Chancellor of UCC were the Provost of the College of Health and Allied Sciences, Prof. Martin Ekor, and a Deputy Director for the Directorate of Research Innovation and Consultancy, Dr. Brandford Bervell.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

Biomedical and Clinical Research Centre holds Workshop on NIH Grants

22 Jul, 2024 By DIS

A five-day workshop on research project management and National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants has been held at Coconut Groove Hotel in Elmina with a call on participants to strive to secure NIH grants. 

The workshop, which commenced Wednesday, July 10, and ended Tuesday, July 16, brought together key faculty members from the College of Health and Allied Sciences (CoHAS) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC). 

It was organised by the Biomedical and Clinical Research Centre at UCC and the Africa Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP), Bayero University, Kano.

Participants were taken through the introduction to NIH and its funding, landscape, and overview of the different types of NIH (R01, R02, among others), as well as identifying the right funding opportunity using the RePORTER programme.

An Associate Professor at Bayero University, Kano in Nigeria, Professor Baba Maiyaki Musa, at the workshop, said NIH grants are one of the most competitive research grants in the world, and attract thousands of applications from leading researchers in the United States and other countries.

The participants during an interaction

The major grant awards of the NIH, according to him, were divided into Research Grants (R series), Career Development Awards (K series), Research Training and Fellowships (T & F series), Programme Project/Centre Grants (P series), and miscellaneous programmes.

Prof. Musa observed that the majority of NIH funding comes from US Congress, as well as from philanthropists.

An Associate Professor of Environmental and Nutritional Epidemiology at the UCC, Prof. Adeladza Kofi Amegah, speaking on project management, asked participants to use social media to make their publications known to the world. He said he got a lot of collaborators through social media.

The Provost of the College of Health and Allied Sciences, Prof. Martins Ekor, urged faculty members to make impactful research to attract NIH grants.

In a remark, the Director of the Biomedical and Clinical Research Centre at UCC, Prof. Samuel Kyei, encouraged participants to utilise the knowledge gained from the various facilitators.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

School of Economics holds Maiden Dean's Awards

18 Jul, 2024 By DIS

The School of Economics has held its maiden Dean’s Award ceremony dedicated to the celebration of students who obtained a Cumulative CGPA of 3.6 and above at levels 200 to 400.

The programme was aimed at celebrating the academic achievements of students for the 2023/24 academic year. Nineteen (19) level 200 students, 11 level 300, and 8 level 400 students were honoured at the event. 

The Chairperson of the event, Prof. Kwame Osei Kwarteng, Provost for the College of Humanities and Legal Studies, commended the awardees and the dedicated faculty for their role in nurturing these high-achieving students.

In his address, Prof. Kwarteng encouraged the students to continue learning from their lecturers, leveraging opportunities, and engaging in research to make a meaningful impact on the society they serve.

"If you want to add value to your achievement, be focused and determined," he advised the awardees.

Provost of the College of CANS, Pof. Kwame Osei Kwarteng

In a statement by the Dean of the School of Economics, Prof. James Attah Peprah, he expressed his delight at the Dean's Award ceremony becoming a vital part of the school's academic calendar. He noted that the list of awardees will be permanently stored in the school's electronic database, enabling ongoing monitoring and follow-up on the students' academic progress.

The guest speaker, Prof. Samuel Kobina Annim, Head of the Ghana Statistical Service, delivered an insightful address on the importance of universities operationalising their mandate for national development. He emphasized the need for data and statistics stewardship, as well as rethinking the lifetime careers on the university campus. 

Additionally, he highlighted the significance of coordinating with the government and development partners to complement the school's teaching, research, and outreach efforts.

Prof Annim presenting a certificate of honour to an awardee

Prof. Annim also encouraged the students to manage their time judiciously and imbibe the spirit of volunteerism, urging them to participate in national development through voluntary activities. 

Special awards were presented to two students; Monica Opoku Dwamena and Prince Opoku, who had emerged as the overall best students in CMAP AERC and CPP AERC in 2021 and 2024 respectively.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

CIUCC Hosts the People’s Daily of China Delegation

18 Jul, 2024 By DIS

The Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Coast (CIUCC) has hosted a team from the People’s Daily, the official newspaper of the Chinese government. 

The delegation, which comprised reporters and Tuo Zhen, Editor-in-chief of China's People's Daily newspaper, paid a familiarisation visit to the CIUCC to see at firsthand the operations of the Confucius Institute.

The team was received by the Ghana Director of the CIUCC, Prof. Amo Ofori, and the China Director at CIUCC, Prof. Ou Yamei. 

Students of the CIUCC treated the delegation to performances such as Chinese dance, opera and songs.

During the meeting, Prof. Amo explained the operations of the CIUCC at the University to the visiting team. He said since its inception, CIUCC has had a tremendous impact on Ghana.

The Ghana Director  noted that in partnership with UCC, the Institute had started a BA Chinese Language and Culture programme to expose more students to Chinese language and culture. The institute also has over 23 other courses of study.

The visiting delegation with directors of the CIUCC and students

"CIUCC is also a certified HSK test centre and has won the Excellent Test Centre award for 2023. Soon, CIUCC will become a West African Test Centre for the Chinese language," he continued.

In July 2022, he added, the Language Exchange and Cooperation Centre of the Ministry of Education of China and the Ministry of Education of Ghana signed the Memorandum of Understanding on introducing Chinese into the curriculum of high schools in Ghana. 

He said the Institute had also facilitated its students to gain scholarships for further studies abroad.

"Every year, CIUCC trains over 11,000 students. This year, Margeret Amoabeng, a student of the Institute, won the grand prize for the 17th Chinese Bridge Competition for senior high schools and Lilian Tobias won the grand prize for the 23rd Chinese Bride Competition for University student category. This means our students will be representing Ghana in the global finals in China. This is an unprecedented achievement in Ghana, making CIUCC an outstanding Confucius Institute, in terms of student development," the Ghana Director indicated.

The China Director of CIUCC, Prof. Ou Yamei in a shot with Tuo Zhen, Editor-in-chief of China's People's Daily newspaper

According to him, in December 2023, CIUCC organised a delegation to attend the first Global Chinese Conference in Beijing, China. 

The delegation, Prof. Ofori stated, included the Deputy Minister of Education of Ghana, the Central Regional Minister of Ghana, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, and other dignitaries.

"During the visit, the University of Cape Coast through CIUCC signed an MOU with the Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine/Sichuan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine for setting up a Schuan-Ghana Traditional Chinese Medicine Centre. The centre will serve as a hub for fostering collaboration across various domains, including medical talent dispatch and exchange, hospital department construction, medical equipment sharing, and collaborative medical research," he added.

He said the teaching of the Chinese language in Ghana had expanded Chinese culture and strengthened its local influence. 

The Ghana Director of CIUCC in a photo with some members of the People’s Daily newspaper delegation

Prof. Ofori said the Confucius Institute at UCC would continue to work hard to help more Ghanaian students learn Chinese and obtain scholarships to study in China. 

For his part, Tuo Zhen commended the Confucius Institute at UCC for its immense achievement in the promotion of the Chinese language and culture.

He said the Chinese culture plays an important role in promoting mutual understanding and exchanges between Ghana and China and therefore expressed gratitude to the management of UCC for supporting the development of the Chinese language and culture at the CIUCC.

Tuo Zhen explained that whatever story was put out by the People’s Daily had a national character and commended the institute for its efforts at creating opportunities for the Ghanaian youth.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

ADMISSION INTO THE INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN DISABILITY STUDIES PROGRAMME FOR THE 2024 SANDWICH SESSION

Academic Year: 
2024

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for admission into the International Certificate in Disability Studies programme of the College of Education Studies, Department of Education and Psychology, University of Cape Coast for the 2024 Sandwich Session. The programme is strictly online-based and will begin in July, 2024.

 

1.   SALES CENTRES

     (a) Cashier's Office, University of Cape Coast (Payment method – CASH)

      (b)  University of Cape Coast – Accra Office, Tesano – Accra (Mode of payment - CASH)

      (c) Ghana Post Company Limited (Regional and District Capitals) - (Mode of payment - CASH)

      (d)  All Network Branches of GCB Bank Nationwide

      (e)  All Network Branches of ADB Bank Nationwide

      (f)  All Network Branches of GT Bank Nationwide

      (g)  All Network Branches of ARB Apex Bank Nationwide

      (h)  All Network Branches of Republic Bank Nationwide

      (i)  All Network Branches of Consolidated Bank Nationwide

      (j)  All Network Branches of Zenith Bank Nationwide

      (k) All Network Branches of Prudential Bank Nationwide

      (l)  All Network Branches of Cal Bank Nationwide

      (m) All Network Branches of National Investment Bank Nationwide

      (n) All Network Branches of OmniBsic Bank Nationwide.

 

COST OF APPLICATION E-VOUCHER           

Ghanaian Applicants       -   GH¢220.00

International Applicants - (visit apply.ucc.edu.gh and click on ‘apply as an international student’)

 

2.0  Deadline for the sale of application e-vouchers and submission of completed application forms is Friday, 30th August, 2024.

 

3.0       COLLABORATORS

i.     University of Minnesota – USA

ii.   University of Vermont – USA

iii.  University of Cape Coast – Ghana

 

4.0        ONLINE APPLICATIONS

            Applicants should visit apply.ucc.edu.gh then under “Application Process” select “click to apply for a programme” for further instructions. Applicants should select the

 

4.1         ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

i.          Candidates seeking admission should be in an environment where services are rendered to persons with special needs

ii.        Individuals who wish to upgrade their knowledge and skills in disability studies are also eligible to apply

 

5.0       TARGET GROUPS

All individuals working with persons with disability, Educators, Counsellors, Psychologists, Disability service providers, Policy Makers, Attorneys, Hospitality Industry, Human Resource Managers, Social Workers, Health Administrators or Managers, Engineers and Designers

 

5.0       DURATION

The programme is for one year (two sandwich semesters)

 

6.0       FEES

Fresh Students                       -           GH¢ 2,170.00 per semester

Continuing Students             -           GH¢ 2,170.00 per semester

International Students         -           $ 500.00 per semester

 

For further information

(+233) 242524710 – mamponsah@ucc.edu.gh

(+233) 245698750 – egyimah@ucc.edu.gh

(+233) 332091697 – dep@ucc.edu.gh

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