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Management and Staff Union Leaders Resolve to Promote Industrial Harmony on Campus

25 Aug, 2023 By DIS

Management of the University of Cape Coast and staff unions have resolved to create a congenial environment that will foster industrial harmony on campus.

Leadership from the four staff unions- University Teachers Association UTAG), Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA), Senior Staff Association (SSA) and Teachers and Education Workers (TEWU) participated in the 2022 Management and Staff retreat which was held in Takoradi from 18th -20th August, 2023.

The annual meeting provides the platform for both management and union leaders to express their grievances, share perspectives, and find common ground to advance the cause of the University.

Opening the meeting, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong acknowledged the contributions of unions as pivotal to the progress of the University.

The Vice-Chancellor indicated that UCC’s status as the number ranked university in Ghana, West Africa and fourth in Africa behoves on all staff a responsibility to play their respective roles effectively to reposition the University as a role model for other institutions.

“Let’s all contribute towards creating an environment of trust, respect, and understanding, where the talents and contributions of all employees are recognised and their commitment to the well-being of the staff and the importance of creating a harmonious work environment” he emphasised.

The Vice-Chancellor acknowledged the challenges faced by the employees and expressed management’s willingness to engage them to find mutually beneficial solutions.

Some of the issues discussed at the retreat included Staff Common Fund, Unions Participation in UCC Enterprise, Construction of UCC Market and Activities, Report from UCC Staff Health Fund Committee, Discussion on Promoting Labour Harmony, and Reports from the four Unions and other concerns by the Union leaders.

At the end of the three two-day retreat, Management and leaders of the Unions reaffirmed their commitment to work together in the interest of the University and also promote the welfare of staff to sustain UCC’s status as the University of Competitive Choice.

As part of the retreat, some of the participants embarked on a tour of the Western Naval Command in Sekondi to acquaint themselves with the activities of the Ghana Navy.

The team had opportunity to experience private vessel tour.

 

University Community and General Public
UCC and DHBW delegation

Dept. of Hospitality and Tourism Management deepens collaboration with Cooperative State University

25 Aug, 2023 By DIS

Two faculty members and seven students of the Dept. of Hospitality and Tourism Management of the University of Cape Coast(UCC) have visited the Cooperative State University (DHBW) in Lorrach, Germany.

The Ghanaian delegation were received by Prof. Dr. Johannes Kern, the Pro Rector at DHBW, as well as Valentin Weislame, the Head of the Department of Tourism at DHBW and Prof. Wendy Felhner , the Lead Projector.
 
The visiting faculty and students, while in Germany from August 18-29, will engage and interact with key public and private stakeholders in the tourism sector to learn best industrial practices.
 
The visit, aimed at connecting higher education and business in Ghana and Germany, was part of an ongoing project on cultural exchange between the two institutions.
 
The visit will afford the two sides the opportunity for cultural exchange, indicating the commitment of faculties and students from both institutions to cross- cultural learning and internationalisation.
 
The Ghanaian delegation is expected in Ghana on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.

Establish Research Centres for Universities – Prof. Amoako to Gov’t

25 Aug, 2023 By DIS
A Professor of Physical and Materials Science, Prof. George Amoako, has appealed to government to set-up well-equipped research centres for universities in Ghana.
 
That, according to him, would go a long way to motivate young scientists to undertake cutting-edge research to provide solutions to homegrown problems facing the country.
 
He explained that the relentless efforts of government to encourage students to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related courses would become a mirage if the unavailability of advanced research laboratories at tertiary institutions was not addressed.
 
Prof. Amoako made the appeal during his inaugural lecture on the topic: “DNA Origami: Template for Patterning Nanostructures.”
Prof. George AmoaKo being robed after his inaugural lecture by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong( right) and Prof. P. K Buah-Bassuah (left), both members of the College of Professors-UCC
 
 
He lamented that scientists conducting compelling research in the country were facing difficulties and those who defied the odds had to collaborate with international partners at their own expense to get practically accurate findings of their theoretical works.
 
 “Locally, people doing advanced research in the sciences go through hell because the equipment are not there. The determined ones must collaborate with international partners at a lot of expense,” added Prof. Amoako.
 
He added that it was opportune time for the nation to invest into research centres to make Ghanaian students studying STEM education competitive on the global market.
 
Prof. Amoako stated that DNA Origami approach made use of a long scaffold strand as the imput to self-assemble with a few hundred staple strands into desired shapes.
  Prof. George Amoako and his immediate family
 
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, in his remarks, reechoed the sentiment that government should resource universities to embark on vigorous research for the forward match of the country
 
Prof. Amoako at a glance:
 
·       Born 1 December 1971 at Kyebi, Sekyere Central, Ashanti Region
 
·        Had primary education at  Kyebi Methodist Primary School
 
·       Enrolled at Techiman Secondary School in 1985 and completed in 1990.
 
·       Attended Obuasi Secondary Technical School for his Advanced Level Studies
 
·       Admitted into the University of Cape Coast for his first degree in 1994 where he graduated with BSc. (Hons.) Physics.
 
·       Offered National Service as a teacher at the Presbyterian Secondary School at Bechem in 1999
 
·       Later worked as a Science teacher at Kumasi Methodist Day SHS
 
·       Pursued MSc. Degree in Physics at University of Stuttgart,Germany, between ‪2003-2005‬
 
·       Appointed lecturer at UCC in 2006
 
·       Promoted to the rank of  Senior Lecturer in 2013.
 
·       Awarded the Jiangsu University President’s scholarship to pursue a doctorate programme in Materials Science in Jiangsu University, Zhengjiang, China from ‪2010-2014‬.
 
·       Appointed as Head,  Department of Physics from ‪2018-2023‬
 
·       Completed the supervision of two M.Phil students and supervised five PhDs
 
·       Served as Casford Hall Tutor
 
·       Promoted to full Professor in 2020
 
·       Devout member of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana
 
·       Married with four children
 
·       Delivered his inaugural lecture on the topic: “DNA Origami: Template for Patterning Nanostructures,” in 2023.

 

Alumnus donates books to School of Nursing and Midwifery

24 Aug, 2023 By DIS
An Assistant Professor at the University of California,USA, Dr. Jerry John Nutor, has donated assorted nursing books to the School of Nursing and Midwifery of the University of Cape Coast (UCC).
 
During the presentation, Dr. Jerry John Nutor, who read Nursing at UCC and completed in 2012, urged faculty and students to use the books well to enhance teaching and learning.
 
He expressed optimism that the books would help impact young nurses and midwives in building quality healthcare services needed for humanity.
 

Dr. Jerry John Nutor, an Assistant Professor at the University of California,USA, presenting the books to Dr Nancy Innocentia Ebu Enyan, the Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery. With them are some faculty members and students of the School of Nursing and Midwifery

Dr. Nutor pleaded with staff and students of the School to handle the books with care so that more potential students would benefit from the books.
 
Receiving the books, the Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Dr Nancy Innocentia Ebu Enyan, expressed appreciation to the donor.
 
She said the books would go a long way to complement existing ones in the School's Library.
 
The Dean assured Dr. Nutor that the books would be properly handled to benefit posterity.
 

 

OIR Fetes Final-Year International Students

21 Aug, 2023 By DIS

The Office of International Relations (OIR) of University of Cape Coast (UCC) has held a special dinner reception in honour of final-year international students who have recently completed their studies at the University. The event was to bid them farewell and wished them Godspeed in their future endeavours.

The annual event, which is usually laced with entertainment and fun, gave the finalists the opportunity to wine, dine and network before departing from Ghana. It was also used to present awards to the winners of the 2023 International Cultural Day Celebration.

 

The final-year students popping some confetti to celebrate the completion of their first degree

The final-year students popping some confetti to celebrate the completion of their first degree

The students shared their exhilarating experiences on campus and noted that the Ghanaian hospitality served them by the University  was overwhelming and as such would visit Ghana often.

The Acting Dean of OIR-UCC, Prof. Samuel Bert Boadi-Kusi, in a short remark, expressed gratitude to the students for distinguishing themselves in their academics.

Some of the final-year students in a group photo

Some of the final-year students in a group photo

He asked them to be good ambassadors of the University in their respective countries so as to woo their compatriots to their alma mater. He assured  the continuing students of the efforts being made by the Office to address their concerns at the University.

As part of the event, new executives of the International Students’ Association were sworn into office to steer the affairs of the association for one academic year.

The elected officers, led by a Kenyan, Adams Maru Kiplimo,thanked the  students for the confidence reposed in them and called for their continuous support and cooperation.

 

The ISA Executives being sworn in

The ISA Executives being sworn in

The executive members are Balatrice Gifty Kerkula( Liberian) as Vice-President; Muojeke Chidera (Nigerian), Organizer; Edward Gartay (Liberian), General Secretary; and Philippetinga Tchangai (Togolese), Public Relations Officer. 

 Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

Africa CDC supports Dept. of Medical Laboratory Science

16 Aug, 2023 By DIS
The Department of Medical Laboratory Science of the University of Cape Coast has been presented with laboratory consumables valued at GH¢ 3,000.
 
The items, which included 2,400 pieces of blood collection vacuum glass tubes, will help in the training of students to collect and store blood samples in the laboratory.
 
The Ghana's representative to the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Dr. Bernard Nkrumah, made the donation.
Mr. Samuel Amoah (right) presenting the items to Prof. Richard Kobina Dadzie Ephraim
 
Making the presentation on behalf of the donor, a Medical Laboratory Scientist at the Directorate  of Medical University Health Services, Mr. Samuel Amoah said the donation was to support teaching and practical sessions in the Department.
 
He was hopeful that the donation would help boost academic work in the Department.
 
Receiving the equipment, the Head of the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Prof. Richard Kobina Dadzie Ephraim, expressed gratitude to Dr. Nkrumah for the support.
 
He indicated that the consumables would greatly facilitate laboratory work at the Department. 
 
“We look forward to more support from Dr. Nkrumah and I urged individuals and organisations to emulate this kind gesture in order to enhance quality teaching, learning and research in the Department,” he stated.
 
Source: Documentation and Information Section
 
 

 

Sam Jonah Library receives Books from Japan

16 Aug, 2023 By DIS

A non-profit organisation based in Japan, The Nippon Foundation, has presented English books about Japan to the Sam Jonah Library.

The books, worth US$5000, were donated under the “Read Japan” project, which is an initiative launched in 2008 by The Nippon Foundation, with the objective of providing an accurate picture of contemporary Japan to readers all around the world. 

Explaining the rationale behind the gesture, the Deputy Head of Mission at the Japan Embassy in Ghana, Mr. Naoki MITORI, observed that the move by the Foundation was to boost reading and learning amongst students and staff of UCC and improve their understanding of Japanese culture, history, politics and people, among others.

He said reading was an integral part of human development and urged students to read widely to broaden their knowledge.

"Now, the younger generation prefers smart phones and social media to reading books. However, the more you read, the more you know," added Mr. MITORI, who made the donation on behalf of the Foundation.

Pro VC-UCC, Prof. Boohene (in blue) interacting with the Deputy Head of Mission at the Japan Embassy in Ghana, Mr. Naoki MITORI. Looking on is Dr. Mac-Anthony Cobblah, the University Librarian

Receiving the items on behalf of the Library, the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rosemond Boohene, commended the Japanese Embassy and the Foundation for the kind gesture.

She described the Embassy as an important stakeholder in the realisation of the University's vision of becoming a distinguished academic institution of worldwide acclaim.

Prof. Boohene was optimistic that the donation would  act as a springboard for the UCC to engage in fruitful collaborations with the Embassy in the not-too-distant future.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor seized the chance to eulogise two distinguished Japanese nationals Dr. Hideyo Noguchi for his pioneering medical research in Ghana and Yohei Sasakawa for his big heart towards humanity.

For his part, the University Librarian at the Sam Jonah Library, Dr. Mac-Anthony Cobblah, promised that the Library would ensure the books were put to good use.

Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong (3rd from right) in a photo with Mr. Naoki MITORI and some distinguished guests at the event

 

He hinted that the Library would liase with the Embassy to get in touch with Japanese foundations that were assisting persons living with disabilities so as to provide technologies and disability-friendly books to students facing disability challenges at the University to enhance their academic work.

The Japanese Embassy delegation was made up of the Public Relations Officer, Ms. Yuriya TERAGAKI, as well as the Assistant Public Relations Officer at the Embassy, Mrs. Prudence Ansah.

 

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

Vice Chancellor of UCC, Prof Johnson Nyarko Boampong with the President of KNU, Won-hwa-Hong, PhD.

Vice Chancellor pays a reciprocal visit to Kyungpook National University, South Korea

16 Aug, 2023 By DIS

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), led a delegation to visit Kyungpook National University (KNU), South Korea from 7th to 11th August, 2023. This was at the invitation of the President of KNU, Won-hwa-Hong, PhD., who visited UCC early this year to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate with UCC as a strategic partner. The visit was to deepen the collaboration and to discuss the implementation of some aspects of the signed MoU. 

The UCC delegation was made up of Prof Johnon Nyarko Boampong (Vice chancellor). Mr Emmanuel Jeff Teye Onyame (Registrar), Prof. R. S. Amoah (Dean, School of Sustainable Engineering), Prof. Degraft Acquah (Dean, School of Agriculture) and Dr Samuel Bert Boadi-Kusi (Acting Dean, Office of International Relations).

As part of the implementation of the general MoU signed between the two Universities, two Sub- Memoranda of Understanding were signed during the visit. The first was signed between UCC and KNU NGs Core Facility Centre and the second was signed with the KNU Biological Materials. Under these MoUs, there would be exchange of faculty and training of students at the PhD level through research grants. Collaborative research in the areas of genomic sequencing, soil and plant medicine as well as natural plant products were also to be undertaken through joint grant applications. Under these projects, KNU will make available its equipment and facilities to UCC faculty for data processing and analysis as UCC faculty can send samples from Ghana to KNU for further investigations.

The President of KNU also agreed to facilitate a special scholarship package that will help students and faculty from UCC to undertake their studies at the postgraduate level in KNU,particularly through the KINGS Scholarship. Apart from the special scholarship program, KNU also agreed to take special interest in recruiting potential faculty members from UCC on the KOICA Scholarship programme. 

As part of the discussions, KNU also agreed to review the curricular of the School of Sustainable Engineering at UCC and to facilitate the establishment of the School at UCC with equipment and faculty. The School of Agriculture and the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences as well as the Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience were also to benefit from the MoU through joint projects as well as faulty and students’ exchanges.

The delegation was taken on a tour of some companies to familiarize themselves with the nature of work and opportunities available for industrial practice. Key among them were the EcoPro company which produces materials for the manufacture of secondary batteries for cars and other devices and POSCO Steel manufacturing Industry – one of the leading producers of steel globally. UCC students who go on study abroad and exchange programmes would have the opportunity to undertake internships in these companies to broaden their perspectives with industrial practices.

The team also agreed to discuss further on tuition waiver, offering of free accommodation, and provision of stipend to students from both universities who embark on study abroad or exchange programmes between the two universities.

 

Vice Chancellor of UCC, Prof Johnson Nyarko Boampong with the President of KNU, Won-hwa-Hong, PhD.

Vice Chancellor of UCC, Prof Johnson Nyarko Boampong with the President of KNU, Won-hwa-Hong, PhD.

 

The delegation from UCC with top Management of KNU

The delegation from UCC with top Management of KNU

 

UCC delegation at one of the laboratories at KNU

UCC delegation at one of the laboratories at KNU

 

A pose after signing two sub-MoUs for the implementation of specific projects

A pose after signing two sub-MoUs for the implementation of specific projects

 

A pose after the signing ceremony between KNU Officials and UCC delegation

A pose after the signing ceremony between KNU Officials and UCC delegation

Fast Facts

Fast Facts

Gruduate output by gender and College 2021/2022

COLLEGEFACULTY1st
Class
Male 		1st
Class
Female		2nd
Upper
Male		2nd
Upper
Female		2nd
Lower
Male		2nd
Lower
Female		3rd
Class
Male		3rd
Class
Female		PASS
Male		PASS
Female		TOTAL
AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL SCIENCESSCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE1856526411341132213257
SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES84483254233026118244
SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES2412146441485112522479628
EDUCATION STUDIESFACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS112336821965152537286
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION45371381589359392683606
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION23982747676364168431
SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH29519731242737278529901122134924735315199
HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCESSCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES43281691457767203042585
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY15568122197676880212495793991
HUMANITIES AND LEGAL STUDIESFACULTY OF ARTS716481083485264974384
FACULTY OF LAW54162794960181
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES302216298130855329121622
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS5532197129118897042127751
DISTANCE EDUCATIONCENTRE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION1588896276514921486157117361682237312313
GRAND TOTAL73710455315640151525973317836432066286836378

 

 

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