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ACECoR inaugurates multi-purpose facility

21 Nov, 2023 By DIS

The completed first phase of a 13 million Cedis multi-purpose building furnished with state-of-the-art facilities to accommodate the Centre for Coastal Management-Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR), University of Cape Coast (UCC) has been inaugurated.

Situated at the south campus of UCC and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the office building, constructed within 18 months, is equipped with offices, research commons, a library, a communication room, reception, washrooms, a cafeteria, lecture rooms, a kitchenette, a multipurpose lab, amongst others.

The project, financed by the World Bank, which was handled by FAS Consult as consultant with the Directorate of Physical Development and Estate Management (DPDEM-UCC) was constructed by Antarctic Limited.

At a very colourful ceremony to formally inaugurate the facility, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, expressed gratitude to the strategic partners of CCM-ACECoR for their support towards the construction of the project.

Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong

He said the management of the University strategically sited the building close to the Atlantic Ocean and urged the leadership of CCM-ACECoR to make a positive impact on the communities close to the project.

Prof. Boampong praised DPDEM and the constructors for their work and urged stakeholders to take care of the edifice to prolong its lifespan.

The Municipal Chief Executive for Cape Coast, Mr. Ernest Arthur, who represented the Central Regional minister emphasized the timely nature of the building's commissioning, coinciding with ongoing research and conservation efforts to understand and protect Ghana's marine ecosystems.

He underscored the importance of Blue Economy investments in "promoting sustainable use of marine resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and employment opportunities."

Mr. Arthur also identified untapped investment prospects in the fisheries and marine sector, particularly in "the development of land sites, cold storage facilities, fish feed production, and large-scale export of salt for industrial purposes."

Prof Aheto (right) with the VC-UCC (3rd from right) and Pro VC-UCC (in UCC fabric) with some key partners of CCM-ACECoR

The commissioning of the ACECoR building stands as a testament to the University's commitment to advancing research and innovation in coastal resilience. With its world-class facilities and ongoing collaborations with international partners, ACECoR is poised to become a beacon of excellence in Africa and contribute significantly to the sustainable development of coastal regions.

An Environmental Specialist at the World Bank, Mr. Sajid Anwar, addressing the ceremony, hailed ACECoR for its accomplishments not only in the service of its students but also in the area of partnerships and pioneering innovative research and new approaches for coastal resilience.

“ACECoR has developed a partnership with Japan, the University of Tokyo to take forward innovative research on integrated settlement management. They have partnered with the Netherlands to take forward innovative approaches to nature-based solutions across West Africa,” he added.

Mr. Sajid Anwa addressing the event

According to him, the World Bank “sees ACECoR as a home for knowledge on coastal resilience for the future because what ACECoR is doing is the definition of sustainability: investing in people, youth to be the scientists and leaders of tomorrow.”

Mr. Anwar admitted that “As we look into the future and beyond coastal resilience and recognise the growing importance of developing sustainable and inclusive blue economies, this is an area where I have to admit that the great minds at ACECoR have been a step ahead of the World Bank.”

“This suggests the many reasons why through the West African Coastal Areas Management Programme (WACA) the World Bank is happy to support ACECoR with financing for the next five years as part of the WACA resilience investment project,” he said.

In a remark, a Senior Education Specialist of the World Bank, Madam Eunice Ackwerh, highlighted the impact of the $60 million credit facilitated by the Association of African Universities (AAU), which had benefited ACECoR as one of Ghana's nine Centres of Excellence.

Madam Eunice Ackwerh

She emphasized that the ACECoR project plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality, quantity, and development of postgraduate education and research. She said that one of ACECoR’s key achievements includes collaborating with the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences of the University of Cape Coast and local Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)

She reiterated the resolve of the World Bank to support ACECoR’s efforts in establishing internationally recognized Centres of Excellence in Africa.

The Project Manager of the AAU, Dr. Sylvia Mkandawire, commended ACECoR for putting up such a magnificent edifice within a year.

“The AAU has been actively working with various universities, and ACECoR’s building is a testament to the organization’s dedication to fostering academic excellence across the African continent,” she explained. 

Dr. Sylvia Mkandawire

The Director of the CCM-ACECoR, Prof. Denis Aheto, expressed gratitude to the management of the University for the massive support.

He stated that over the past years, the major challenge of the CCM had been the lack of office space.

The Vice-Chancellor with the strategic partners of CCM-ACECoR, government officials and some key members of the University community later cut the tape to signal the official commissioning of the facility. A plaque was also unveiled.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

20 Nov, 2023

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to take up lectureship positions in the:

SCHOOL OF SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING, UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST, GHANA

Fields of Specialization:

        i.            Coastal Engineering

      ii.            Structural Engineering

    iii.            Agricultural Engineering (Machinery)

    iv.            Mechanical Engineering (Thermo-fluids)

      v.            Mechanical Engineering (Design and Manufacturing)

    vi.            Chemical Engineering

  vii.            Renewable Energy Engineering (Solar/Wind/Biomass)

viii.            Electrical and Electronics Engineering

    ix.            Computer Engineering

 

BACKGROUND OF CANDIDATES

1. Professor

The candidate must:

        i.            Possess a PhD with specialization in the relevant field of study listed above or a closely related academic area;

      ii.            Have a strong research background and professional experience;

    iii.            Must have taught for a minimum of two (2) years as Associate Professor in the relevant area of specialization in a reputable university or a comparable institution;

    iv.            Have not less than eight (8) publications in refereed journals since appointment as Associate Professor or a total of twenty (20) publications in refereed journals since appointment as Lecturer;

      v.            Be recognized internationally on account of research carried out in the area of specialization; and

    vi.            Have experience in and committed to excellent teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

 

2. Associate Professor

The candidate must:

        i.            Possess a PhD with specialization in the relevant field of study listed above or a closely related academic area;

      ii.            Have a strong research background and professional experience;

    iii.            Must have taught for a minimum of four (4) years as Senior Lecturer in the relevant area of specialization in a reputable university or a comparable institution.

    iv.        Have not less than seven (7) publications in refereed journals since appointment as Senior Lecturer or a total of twelve (12) publications in refereed journals since appointment as Senior Lecturer.

      v.            Have a record of outstanding scholarship in the relevant area of study; and

    vi.            Have experience in and committed to excellent teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

 

3. Senior Lecturer

  The candidate must:

        i.            Possess a PhD with specialization in the relevant field of study listed above or a closely related academic area;

      ii.            Have a strong research background and professional experience;

    iii.            Have at least four (4) years teaching/research experience as Lecturer in the relevant area of specialization in a reputable university or a comparable institution;

    iv.            Have not less than five (5) publications in refereed journals since appointment as Lecturer; and

      v.            Have experience in and committed to excellent teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

 

4. Lecturer

The candidate must:

        i.            Possess a PhD with specialization in the relevant field of study listed above or a closely related academic area;

      ii.            Have some professional experience in the specific area;

    iii.            Have demonstrated potential and interest to conduct research and to excel in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Teaching experience in a reputable university or comparable institution would be an added advantage.

 

Job Description

Successful candidates will be required to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise students’ theses, conduct research and engage in community/outreach services, among others.

We particularly seek candidates with commitment to high-quality original research for advancing knowledge to address the challenges of sustainability and sustainable development in their specialized fields. Candidates will be required to do pioneering research relevant to the water-energy-climate-health-agriculture and artificial intelligence nexus, including renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, wastewater treatment and re-use, public health improvement, risk and resilience analysis, sustainable chemical, electrical and mechanical manufacturing, and sustainable coastal development.

Applicants are also 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) the advancement of research and scholarship, grantsmanship and willingness to learn new approaches and techniques of teaching and researching.

 

Mode of Application

Interested applicants should download an Application Form from the University of Cape

Coast website at www.ucc.edu.gh/forms

 

Completed application forms together with a detailed CV/resume and photocopies of

relevant certificates and names and addresses of three referees who are familiar with the applicant’s

academic/professional competence should be forwarded to:

 

The Registrar

University of Cape Coast

Cape Coast, Ghana

 

For inquiries, please contact:

The Dean, School of Sustainable Engineering

Tel: +233 (0) 50 202 0731

Email: ramoah@ucc.edu.gh

 

 

Agric Economists explore innovative ways toward sustainable food systems

17 Nov, 2023 By DIS

A four-day conference to deliberate on ways toward sustainable food systems, national development, and youth employment through entrepreneurship, especially in Africa, has been organised by economists in the agriculture sector.

The 6th annual conference of the Ghana Association of Agricultural Economists (GAAE), with support from Solidaridad West Africa, was on the theme: " Sustainable Food Systems for National Development."

Opening the workshop, the Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture responsible for crops, Mr. Yaw Frimpong Addo, called on stakeholders in the agriculture value chain to address food system sustainability.

According to him, building robust food systems was a pivotal step towards ensuring access to a healthy diet and contributing to the sustainability of food systems. He, however, admitted that the current food systems in Ghana were not adequately prioritizing safety, fairness, sustainability and health, and added that it required massive transformation.

To the Deputy Minister, sustainable food systems hinged on food security and nutrition for all in such a way that the economic, social and environmental bases to generate food security and nutrition for future generations were not compromised.

 

  • Mr. Yaw Frimpong Addo, Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture responsible for crops

He pointed out that sustainable and resilient food systems were fraught with myriad of challenges such as policy instability, conflicts, climate change, increasing prevalence of shocks from diseases, and low crop yield per hectare.

Mr. Addo, who is also the Member of Parliament for Manso Adubia constituency in the Ashanti Region, was quick to add that the government had put in place a raft of measures to address food systems in Ghana.

The measures, Mr. Addo outlined, included enriching the environmental system through capacity building of farmers on climate-smart practices and building agricultural system resilience against climate and environmental threats.

"Strengthening food supply system by increasing local production of key staples, with focus on nutrition indigenous staples that have been neglected, enhancing the availability and accessibility of healthy food and promoting healthier eating habits amongst Ghanaians" he continued.

 For his part, the president of GAAE, Prof. Daniel Bruce Sarpong, in his welcome address to the participants, noted that the fallout of global challenges such as the Russia-Ukraine war, COVID-19 pandemic, Middle East conflict, had necessitated the conference to explore more innovative ways towards sustainable food systems for job creation for the teeming unemployed youth and entrepreneurship in Africa.

  •   Prof. Daniel Bruce Sarpong, President of GAAE

He said African youth were getting very dependent due to the lack of sustainable jobs which had resulted in all manner of social vices.

To curb the canker, Prof Sarpong insisted that sustainable agriculture and entrepreneurship would improve the quality of life of the jobless youth, especially in rural areas where agriculture was critical.

The Provost of the College of Health and Allied Sciences, Prof. Martins Ekor, who chaired the conference, decried the high rate of food inflation in the country as a major setback for achieving food system sustainability.

He, therefore, asked policymakers to address the price hikes of foodstuffs because food inflation had a tremendous impact on human capital development.

"There is no way to have food systems if the price of food keeps soaring", he pointed out.

He said illegal mining was detrimental to achieving food system sustainability and implored the government to deal with the scourge.

"I don't think it is beyond the capability of the government of the day to deal with galamsey. It is either we stop galamsey or galamsey stops us as a nation," the provost bemoaned.

  • Prof. Martins Ekor, Provost of the College of Health and Allied Sciences-UCC

Guests gracing the Conference included the Member of Parliament for Cape Coast North, Dr Kwamena Minta Nyarku; representative of the Central Regional Minister, Mr. Waxzy Mukaila who is the Central Regional Auditor; Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor, a member of faculty at the University of Professional Studies-Accra amongst and a former deputy minister for Local Government  and Rural Development, Mr. Abraham Dwuma Odoom, amongst others.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

Directorate of Finance Welfare Association launches 30th Anniversary in Style

15 Nov, 2023 By DIS

The Directorate of Finance Welfare Association (DoFWA) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has officially launched its 30th anniversary celebration with a colourful event. 

The well-attended launch, themed: “Sustaining our Integrity and Objectivity in Unity” was chaired by the Provost of the College of Distance Education, Prof. Anokye Mohammed Adam, with a former Pro Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh, as the Special Speaker.

The event witnessed the popping of champagnes, cutting of the anniversary cake, and a 15-minute documentary chronicling the activities and achievements of the Association over the past 30 years.

The Association also unveiled new T-shirts to mark the anniversary. 

Innovation

The keynote speaker for the occasion, the Director of the Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance (DAPQA-UCC), Prof. Daniel Agyapong, challenged members of the association to embrace innovation and technology to propel the association to greater heights.

 "By fostering the culture of innovation, you ensure your relevance and effectiveness through the dynamic and ever-changing environment within the University,” he added.

Prof. Daniel Agyapong addressing the gathering

Prof. Agyapong urged them to uphold the principles and the code of ethics of their profession to ensure integrity, objectivity, and professional judgement in the execution of their duties.

He also encouraged members to reinforce their commitment to transparent financial practices and ensure accountability at all levels.

Prof. Agyapong reminded members that welfare associations played critical roles in fostering connections amongst individuals across various spheres.

He explained: "Welfare Associations serve as a connective tissue that binds individuals across various spheres. As such, there is the need to delve into the core principles that have been the pillars of the Association and explore how it can elevate a commitment to integrity, objectivity, and unity."

 

"This celebration should not only mark a milestone but also serve as a turning point in the Association's collective financial commitment," Prof. Agyapong continued. 

 

He emphasized that the Association's financial contribution should be viewed not merely as a responsibility, but as a tangible investment in their shared vision.

 

Integrity

 

Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh, the Special Speaker in her address, called on members to ensure unity and integrity within the Association, especially in the wake of the upcoming 2024 general elections.

 

She urged them to promote solidarity and cooperation among themselves, stressing, "Always remember that there's strength in unity,"

Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh

 

Prof. Edu-Buandoh implored senior members of the Association to groom the younger ones to become the best leaders the Association yearns for.

 

She further urged the more experienced members of DoFWA to take an active role in the personal and professional development of the up-and-coming young members.

 

"The seniors should do well to invest and help the juniors become better people," Prof. Edu-Buandoh stated. 

Some members of DoFWA at the event

Activities earmarked for the anniversary celebration included; a health walk, seminar, cooking competition, eye screening, excursion and a durbar.

The launch was attended by the Director of Human Resource, Rev Isaac Baafi Sarbeng; the College Registrar of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies, Mr. Ebenezer Aggrey; the College Registrar of the College of Distance Education, Mr. Isaac Nyieku; the College Registrar of the College of Distance Education; Mr. Atta Yeboah-Sarpong, the College Registrar of the College of Education Studies; Mr. Nasir Yaqub Entsie,  the Head of Documentation and Information Section, and Mr. Felix Adu-Poku, the Head of Public Relation and Protocol Section, amongst others.

Dignitaries and Members of DoFWA after the launch

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

D-Hub builds synergy among young entrepreneurs

14 Nov, 2023 By DIS

The Design Thinking and Innovation Hub (D-Hub) of the University of Cape Coast and the Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC), have organised the southwest zonal KIC AgricTech Challenge Classic 2023 for young entrepreneurs of UCC and the Takoradi Technical University.

About 37 business startups pitched their business ideas to a panel of judges known in the competition as the Ideation Team.

The successful teams will get seed funding of $50,000 to enable them to operationalize their business ideas.

In all, 15 successful teams from 10 participating universities will join 15 other setups at the “Pro level” to battle for the main prize.

The Director of D-Hub, Dr. Karen Naa Abaka Arthur, in a brief remark, noted that the competition gives credence to the University of Cape Coast’s vision of becoming a global entrepreneurial university.

 “We believe that this partnership allows us to tread the same course and to support entrepreneurship and career development among the youth to create more jobs,” she said.

One of the teams pitching their business idea at the challenge

She expressed admiration for the innovative ideas of the young entrepreneurs and was of the hope that the agricultural sector would receive the needed support systems to expand.

The entrepreneurship development specialist at Kosmos Innovation Centre, Mr. Ato Ulzen-Appiah, said the competition will offer the young entrepreneurs the requisite training to build their ideas and businesses.

 

He explained that KIC would continuously “train, transform, support and invest in young entrepreneurs working within the agricultural space.”

According to him, the training would enable young entrepreneurs to build innovative and commercially driven solutions that were solving problems in the agric sector.

“They have resources, we have expertise that we can use, and we have access to a lot of students. So, we believe that this partnership allows us to tread the same force and to support entrepreneurship and career development among today’s youth to create more jobs,” she said.     

   

The other universities participating in the challenge include the University of Ghana (UG), SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS, University for Development Studies (UDS), and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The rest are Ho Technical University (HTU), Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU), Koforidua Technical University (KTU), and the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR).

 

KIC

The Kosmos Innovation Centre is a not-for-profit organisation that invests and supports young entrepreneurs and small businesses with viable ideas in the agriculture value chain.

It trains and builds capacities through the Agritech Challenge programme, incubates and supports businesses through the KIC incubator and accelerates small businesses for investor readiness through the KIC Business Booster.

Since the inception of the programme in 2016, four cohorts (AgriTechies or teams) have gone through the KIC AgriTech Challenge.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

 

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Helping Africa Foundation donates books to Sam Jonah Library

13 Nov, 2023 By DIS

Helping Africa Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has donated books to the Sam Jonah Library of the University of Cape Coast (UCC).

The books included   African   Biography, The Price of Civilisation, The Collected Writings of Joe Brainard, and The End of Poverty.

The donation forms part of a project initiated by the NGO to encourage students in the Central Region to read and enhance their academic performance.

Dr. Deborah Rose presenting the books to Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis

At a short presentation ceremony at the library, the President of the Foundation, Dr. Deborah Rose, pointed out that she was donating on behalf of her uncle, Dr. Daniel Rose, to empower students through books and educational materials to assist them in achieving high academic laurels.

She expressed the hope that the books would also help improve the knowledge base of students.

Dr. Rose admonished the staff of the library and students to take good care of the books to facilitate teaching and learning.

Receiving the books on behalf of the library, the Provost of the College of Education Studies, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, expressed appreciation to the organisation for the benevolent act.

"These books will contribute immensely to helping students of the University", he highlighted. 

The provost assured the NGO that the books would be put to good use to benefit all who would visit the library.

 "They would be kept well and put to good use ", he noted.

The University Librarian, Dr Mac-Anthony Cobblah, in a brief remark, called for more support from other firms and organisations and encouraged students to make good use of the library and to read extensively to become responsible citizens in the country.

 Dr. Deborah Rose and other University officials and dignitaries posed for the press after the donation

Source: Documentation and Information Section

 

 

 

 

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