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School of Nursing and Midwifery instills Proper Time Management in students

14 Jun, 2023 By DIS

The School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Cape Coast is seeking to stimulate significant positive change in the attitude of student nurses and midwives towards time management through targeted activities.

To that end, the School, through the Department of Adult Health, has organised a workshop to inculcate proper time management in students and prevail upon them to discard the mentality of ‘Ghana Man Time’ (Ghanaians’ own time) before they transition into the world of work. 

Speaking on the topic, ‘Time Management,’ a Youth Coach and Resident Pastor of Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA-UCC) , Pastor Frank Akonnor,  underscored the need for  students to demonstrate total commitment to time and its management towards achieving greater things for themselves.

According to him, good time management "leads to profitability and productivity."

He observed that most students waste too much of their time on unnecessary issues that add no value to their lives and, therefore, grew up without achieving their goals.

 The Youth Coach added, "It is difficult to count many great achievers and influencers of the world who failed to attach importance to time."

 Offering tips on good time management, Pastor Akonnor asked the students to create a daily planner, give each task a time limit, set reminders for all tasks, avoid distractions and establish routines. He said there were enormous benefits of time management, mentioning achievement of goals, increased productivity, and better work-life balance.

Dr.Mrs Christiana Asiedu speaking at the event

In a short remark, the Head of the Department of Adult Health, Dr. Mrs Christiana Asiedu , advised students to manage their time properly while in school, since that will offer them a positive step to excel in life.  

The event was chaired by  Dr. Jerry Ninnoni, the Head of the Department of Mental Health.

 

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EU-CONEXUS to partner up with the Africa Center of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR) of University of Cape Coast (Ghana, Africa)

13 Jun, 2023 By louis Mensah

EU-CONEXUS is proud to announce its new partnership with the Africa Center of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR) of University of Cape Coast (Ghana, Africa). Together, both universities hope to combine resources to pursue and strengthen global research and innovation on smart urban coastal sustainability.

In line with a political vision of constructive EU-AU cooperation

Long term partners, Europe and Africa have developed broad and evolving cooperation across various policy areas such as research and innovation. In 2022, the European Union and the African Union have developed a “Joint Vision for a renewed partnership” which include “actions to preserve the climate, environment and biodiversity, sustainable and inclusive economic growth.” The short term actions of the AU-EU Innovation Agenda (2022) pursue the objective of “strengthening cooperation between AU-EU higher education institutions, research centers and organisations, and capacity building partnerships …(e.g. by involving European University Alliances..)”.  

Therefore, this new partnership between EU-CONEXUS and ACECoR will contribute towards achieving these policy objectives as well as building a joint vision for cooperation between the two continents.

“Coastal Management & Resilience” at core: ACECoR and EU-CONEXUS join forces for smart urban coastal sustainability.

Together, EU-CONEXUS and ACECoR wish to develop mobility and exchange programmes for students and staff and strengthen scientific cooperation for sharing knowledge, expertise and technologies on Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability (SmUCS) topics. Indeed, leading research on SmUCS related topics such as coastal geomorphology and engineering, climate change adaptation and mitigation, blue economy, governance and social resilience, disaster risk management and migration or even ecosystems and biodiversity in order to solve and prevent coastal degradation, the Africa Center of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR) of University of Cape Coast plays a major role in providing knowledge for coastal management and resilience in Africa.

Benefiting from the support of international experts and strategic partners (World Bank, University of Liverpool, Department of the USA, National Geographic, The World Academy of Science…), ACECoR seeks excellence in all its work. Created in 2013 the Centre has produced 77 peer-reviewed publications (including 43 verified by World Bank) and is engaged in various locally and internationally funded projects. ACECoR researchers are active members of the Ghanaian scientific review ‘Journal of fisheries and coastal management.”

By joining forces EU-CONEXUS and ACECoR are combining their strengths and knowledge. Both aim at improving their understanding of global coastal risks by sharing the particularities of their respective coastlines, in order to better understand the challenges of smart urban coastal sustainability.

University of Cape Coast in a glimpse

With its Africa Center of Excellence in Coastal Resilience, University of Cape Coastis already a leading actor in Coastal Management in Africa. Ranked amongst the best universities in Africa – #4 university in Africa – and amongst the most influent in terms of research at a global scale (ranked #24 amongst 400), Cape Coast University welcomes 28,451 FTE Students. ACECoR recently received international accreditation for a cluster of 4 of its academic postgraduate programmes in Integrated coastal zone management and fisheries for PhD and masters’ programmes from AQAS e.V. – The Agency for Quality Assurance through Accreditation of Study Programs in higher educations in Germany and overseas.

Just like EU-CONEXUS members, the University of Cape Coastis also very recognized regionally within its territory due to its contributions to collaborative innovations, working alongside NGOs as well as private and public organisations, in order to provide new products, new services, new processes and solutions for the community.

Sharing values and a common mission to act for smart urban coastal sustainability, this new partnership between EU-CONEXUS and ACECoR marks a great step forward in terms of worldwide collaboration on the topic.

Source: EU-CONEXUS to partner up with the Africa Center of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR) of University of Cape Coast (Ghana, Africa) - EU-CONEXUS

Vice-Chancellor, UCC Community Plant Trees to Green Campus

13 Jun, 2023 By DIS

The Vice-Chancellor of University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, with staff and students, has planted seedlings of different species of trees at various places on the University’s campus. The activity formed part of a national tree planting exercise.

Dubbed ‘Green Ghana Day’, the exercise is part of aggressive measures to preserve the country’s forest cover and the environment as well as control climate change and its debilitating impact.

The planted species included timber, wawa, mango, rosewood, militia, memosa, royal palm dwarf amongst others.

This year's exercise is on the theme: ‘Green Ghana: Our Forest, Our Health’.

The Green Ghana Project was introduced in 2021 by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Ad­do as part of a na­tional afforestation programme to restore the lost forest cover of the country, and to contribute to the global effort of mitigating climate change.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prof. Nyarko Boampong speaking to the press

 Speaking to the media after the exercise, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong said UCC had been working closely with the Central Regional branch of the Forestry Commission to observe the Green Ghana Day annually to populate the UCC campus with more plant species.

He urged the citizenry to cultivate the habit of planting trees since humans depended on them for survival.

“It is a good exercise and every Ghanaian should support the government so that we can build the Ghana we want”, he said.

The Vice-Chancellor said the University had introduced students to agriculture programmes where a portion of the University’s land had been given to them to cultivate as part of efforts to imbibe in them the spirit of agriculture.

Accompanied by brass band music, staff and students, along with staff of the Forestry Commission in Central Region, pledged to nurture and monitor the trees planted for proper growth and maturity.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

  

 

 

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Department of Soil Science names Soil Museum after Late Prof. Daniel Okae-Anti

13 Jun, 2023 By DIS

The Department of Soil Science has opened a new Soil Museum in honour of late Prof. Daniel Okae-Anti at a ceremony held at the A. G. Carson Technology Village.

The museum which has a collection of soil and rock samples from all regions across Ghana and some West African countries was sponsored by Mrs. Christie Okae-Anti, wife of late Prof. Daniel Okae-Anti

Explaining the rationale for the establishment of the museum, a former Head of Department of Soil Science, Prof. P.K Kwakye, said it was Prof. Okae-Anti’s vision to create a Soil Museum in UCC that would transform into a Centre where people of diverse background especially from Africa to learn about the types of soil from different countries in the world.

Prof. Moses Jojo Eghan being assisted by Mrs. Christie Okae-Anti to open the Soil Museum. Behind them is Prof. Kwame Agyei Frimpong

He indicated that the Museum would help to improve knowledge and application of soil science for agriculture purposes to increase food yield and ensure food sufficiency.

“Unfortunately, Prof. Okae-Anti did not live to see this vision becoming a reality. However, his family has fulfilled this vision and we know that our Professor is happy wherever he finds himself now” Prof. Kwakye added.

Mrs. Christie Okae-Anti on her part expressed appreciation to Management of the University for the opportunity to honour her late husband with the museum. She said the museum was very dear to the heart of his husband and it was proper that she supported the Department to create such a memorial to provide a range of information on soil samples and data for education and research purposes.

Samples of soil at the museum

She pleaded with the Department to take good care of the facility to achieve its intended purpose, adding “this is one of the legacies of my late husband I cherish so please keep the place in good shape”.

In his remarks at the ceremony, the Provost of the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences (CANS), Prof. Moses Jojo Eghan, was grateful to  Mrs. Okae-Anti for providing financial support to the Department to immortalise Prof. Okae-Anti for his role in the University.

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ACECoR Post-doctoral fellow undertakes his professional internship at ECO-BENIN in Benin

13 Jun, 2023 By DIS

 

A Post-doctoral Fellow at the Africa Centre of Excellence on Coastal Resilience (ACECoR), Dr. Edéya Orobiyi Rodrigue Pelebe, is undertaking a  one-month professional internship at ECO-BENIN "Benin Ecotourism Concern" in Benin.

This initiative is a component of the ACECoR staff capacity development programme.

Dr. Edéya Orobiyi Rodrigue Pelebe

During his internship, Dr Pelebe will be involved in activities relating to  planning and execution of patrols on the high seas as part of the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in Benin.

He will also participate in research and conservation of mangroves and turtles, community management of community biodiversity conservation areas and marine protected areas in Benin.

Whilst at ECO-BENIN, field trips have been planned for Dr Pelebe to diagnose emerging fisheries related issues in key Benin coastal communities.

ECO-BENIN is an Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) with more than 20 years of experience in the service of nature and communities.

The NGO is involved in biodiversity conservation; application of laws and regulations; monitoring of illegal practices and advocacy.

In addition, the NGO undertakes activities in the areas of community development, sustainable income-generating activities for women and the sustainable use of natural resources and biodiversity for ecotourism.

ECO-BENIN played a key role in the creation of Community Biodiversity Conservation Areas and Marine Protected Areas in Benin.

 

 

Top Management of Zenith Bank Ghana Limited meets Vice-Chancellor of UCC

12 Jun, 2023 By DIS

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of Zenith Bank Ghana Limited, Mr. Henry Onwuzurigbo, has met with the Vice-Chancellor of University of Cape Coast, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong.

Accompanied by the Bank’s Executive Director, Mr. Clifford Mensah and its Divisional Head, Mr. Kofi A. Kokroko, the MD/CEO told the Vice-Chancellor that the visit was to first, extend appreciation to the University for the cordial relation that has existed between them over the years. He noted that the Bank was equally grateful for the belief and trust UCC has reposed in it as well as the support it continues to enjoy from the University.

He also indicated that the Bank looked forward to further deepening its relations with UCC by collaborating in varied areas that could potentially augment the ultimate goals of both parties.

“…collaboration is the new form of competition and so we are here to discuss how Zenith Bank could collaborate with UCC and what strategies are needed to enhance both institutions”, Mr. Onwuzurigbo explained.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MD/CEO of Zenith Bank Ghana Limited, Mr. Henry Onwuzurigbo speaking at the meeting. Looking on is the Executive Director of the Bank, Mr. Clofford Mensah.

The MD/CEO also asked the Vice-Chancellor and other members of management not to hesitate to point out areas necessary for the Bank to improve in its line of business.

Mr. Onwuzurigbo was full of praises for the successes the University had chalked over the years especially, the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings which adjudged UCC as the number one university in Ghana, number one in West Africa, fourth in Africa and among the top four hundred universities in the world.

Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Nyarko Boampong, in his remarks, also thanked the Bank for its support to the University community.

He was quick, however, to indicate that improvement of infrastructure within the University was a key agendum by management hence, the need for the Bank to collaborate with the University in resolving its challenges with residential facilities for students.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The MD/CEO of Zenith Bank Ghana Limited presenting a gift to the VC-UCC, Prof. Nyarko Boampong

“UCC has a population of more than twenty-five thousand students and only a quarter of this number is accommodated by the University. The others have to find accommodation in the communities surrounding the University. So, Zenith should think of collaboration along this line and UCC is ready to negotiate with you to address the student accommodation dearth”, Prof. Nyarko Boampong said.

Responding to the Vice-Chancellor’s request, the MD/CEO of Zenith Bank requested for a meeting with a Project team from the University since his team was ready to commence discussions on how best the Bank could support to make up for the accommodation deficit the University was faced with.

Both parties exchanged souvenirs from their respective outfits.

The Vice-Chancellor of UCC was at the meeting with the Registrar, Mr. Jeff Teye Emmanuel Onyame and the Director of Finance, Mrs. Elizabeth Obese.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

Avoid Risky Sexual Behaviours - Prof. Marfo to young people

09 Jun, 2023 By DIS

Young people have been cautioned against Risky Sexual Behaviours (RSBs) that may expose them to contracting Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and other adverse outcomes, including HIV&AIDS, unintended pregnancies and psychological distress. 

A Professor of Social Dimensions of Sexual and Reproductive Health, Prof. Eugene Kofuor Maafo Darteh, who sounded the caution, also catalogued some RSBs he described as "forbidden fruits", as unprotected sex, multiple sexual partners, early marriage, sex under the influence of alcohol and drugs among others.

According to him, if pragmatic measures were not taken to stem the tide of young people "eating of this forbidden fruits, we will have some long term implications" that would shake the foundations of the country's health, wellbeing and education.

Prof. Darteh gave the caution while delivering his inaugural lecture on the topic: " Eaten(ing) the ‘Forbidden’ Fruits: Reflections on Risky Sexual Behaviours among Young Women in Ghana over the last 3 Decades."

Prof. Dartey being robed by the VC-UCC, Prof. Nyarko Boampong (right) and assisted by Director of Public Affairs, Major (rtd) Kofi Baah Bentum.

He noted that the indulgence of young people in RSBs was detrimental to the socio-economic development of the country. In his view, Ghana might not be able to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1- 5 by 2030, as a result of risky sexual behaviours by young people.

"You want to reduce poverty but your population is not going to school. You have a very sick population, how do you reduce poverty?" he asked.

He continued, "If these fruits are eaten and not eaten well, it will affect the health of citizens. The young girls are dropping out of school because they have eaten the forbidden fruits. Then, how do you achieve the target of quality education?"

To Prof. Darteh, the solution for dealing with Risky Sexual Behaviours required collective efforts from all stakeholders to develop the skills and potentials of the energetic young people before their transition into adulthood. This would enable them contribute to the socio-economic development of the country.

Prof. Darteh being congratulated by his mentor, Prof. Kofi Awusabo Asare, a distinguished Professor of Population, Environment and Development.

While calling on adults to serve as role models to the youth and intensify sexual education, Prof Darteh further indicated that young people should not be seen as a homogenous population but as a heterogeneous one in need of protection. He believes such an intervention would avert the unfortunate situation of young people engaging in RSBs at tender ages.

"Prof. Chair, I also advocate for the creation of safe spaces for young people to discuss their reproductive health problems" he added.

Prof. Darteh, who is also the Dean of Students’ Affairs-UCC, called for the adoption of a holistic approach to the promotion of the health and wellbeing of young people in the country.

Lecture

The inaugural lecture was well attended by a former Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Addow Obeng, past Pro Vice-Chancellors, members of academia, civil society and other distinguished personalities.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, who chaired the lecture, charged academicians to identify young people and mentor them to become responsible citizens.

He also lauded Prof. Kofi Awusabo Asare for mentoring Prof. Darteh to reach the zenith in academia.

Timeline of key events in Prof. Eugene Kofuor Maafo Darteh's life

 1974: Born in Yamfo in the Ahafo region

1980: Began his education at the UCC Primary School

1986: Attended St. Augustine's College

1996: Enrolled at the University of Cape Coast

2002: Started working life as a Senior Research Assistant at the then Department of Geography and Tourism-UCC.

2004: Obtained a Master of Philosophy degree programme at UCC

2007: Appointed lecturer at the then Department of Geography and Tourism-UCC.

2013: Promoted to Senior Lecturer

2014: Obtained PhD at UCC

2018: Promoted to Associate professor

2021: Became full professor

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

GAUW-UCC Swears in New Executives

09 Jun, 2023 By DIS

The Ghana Association of University Women (GAUW), University of Cape Coast (UCC) chapter has held a handover ceremony to formally induct its newly elected executives.

 

At the brief ceremony held at the Conference Room of the Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy, and Documentation (CEGRAD), the immediate past president of the Association, Mrs. Mildred Asmah, congratulated the new executives led by Dr. Genevive Adukpo and wished them well in their future endeavours.

 

She further singled out Prof. D. D. Kuupole, a former Vice-Chancellor and Prof. G.K.T. Oduro, a former Pro Vice-Chancellor, for their enormous contributions towards the growth of the Association.

 

Mrs. Asmah, who served as president between 2016 and 2023, asked the new executives to impress on female administrators in the University to join the Association. She also implored the Dr. Adukpo- led administration to sustain the Girls' Science Project and the Menstrual Hygiene Project initiated during her tenure to help the girl-child in the country. She also entreated the new officers to mentor up and coming girls on campus.

 

 

The new executives being sworn in

 

The immediate past GAUW-UCC president advised the new executives to embrace teamwork in the execution of their duties to accomplish more for the association.

 

In her maiden remarks, the president of the Association, Dr. Adukpo, thanked her predecessor for her long years of diligent service to the Association and pledged that her executives would work tirelessly to accomplish the goals of the Association.  She again mentioned her team’s preparedness to continue outstanding projects the old administration was unable to complete.

 

She said the new executives would engage senior university officials to court their support for the Association and discarded the notion that the Association was solely for university graduates.

 

The President said she would endeavour to bring on board Women's Caucus on campus to share the same objectives to empower women in the country.

 

The new executives holding lit candles to symbolise an illumination of their path to an impactful tenure

 

Both the old and new executives lit candles to symbolically illuminate the path of the new executives to move the Association in the right direction.

 

 

Out-Gone Executives

 

Mrs. Mildred Asthma

Prof. Christian Offei

Dr. Cynthia Adinortey

Dr. Genevive Adukpo

 

Newly Inducted Executives

 

Dr. Genevive Adukpo  - President

Dr. Eunice Fay Amissah - Vice President

Dr. Rosemary Twum - Secretary

Mrs. Charity Abraham - Treasure

Dr. Cynthia Adinortey - Coordinator for International Relations

 

 

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

York University engages with UCC

09 Jun, 2023 By DIS

The Provost of the College of Education Studies, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, has welcomed a delegation of faculty members from York University, USA. The delegation was led by an Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing, Faculty of Health-York University, Prof. Catriona Buick.

The two sides discussed various aspects of academic relations and ways to enhance them within the frame work of their strategic partnership. These ranged from Partnership between UCC and York University; Ideas of equitable partnership with UCC, securing internships for York Students at UCC, Joint PhD Programs, teaching collaborations, research and grants among others.

Prof. Davis presenting some UCC souvenirs to Prof. Buick. Looking on is the Registrar-UCC, Mr. Jeff Teye Onyame

 

During the meeting, Prof. Davis, conveyed to the visiting delegation the greetings of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, and the Pro Vice- Chancellor Prof. Rosemond Boohene, who were on official University assignment outside Central region.

For her part, Prof. Buick expressed her appreciation for the warm welcome she had received, stressing that York University was keen to collaborate with UCC in various fields to advance both universities' development efforts.

 

A group photo of participants after the meeting

 

The Registrar, Mr. Jeff Onyame; the Director of the Directorate of Research , Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC), Prof David Doku and the Vice Dean of the Office of International Relations (OIR), Dr. Samuel Bert Boadi-Kusi, as well as some staff members of OIR attended the meeting.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

  

 

279 Students receive School of Business Dean's Award

07 Jun, 2023 By DIS

A total of two hundred and seventy-nine (279) students have been honoured at the 2022 Dean’s Awards ceremony of the School of Business of University of Cape Coast (UCC).

The Ceremony, held annually to celebrate and motivate high performing students who have obtained a CGPA of 3.6 and above at levels 200 to 400, was on the theme, “Academic Excellence and Skills Demand.” 

Addressing the gathering, the guest speaker, the honourable Member of Parliament (MP) for Cape Coast North, Dr. Kwamina Mintah Nyarku, implored the students to arm themselves with the relevant skills to meet the demands of the competitive job market.

With the advancement of technology, the MP told the students to come to terms with the fact that academic excellence was not the passport to secure jobs

 

Dr. Mintah Nyarku presenting an award to one of the students at the Awards Ceremony

 

"Employers seek graduates who possess wide array of skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, adaptability and effective communication" he said.

Dr. Mintah Nyarku added that the aforementioned skills, when combined with academic excellence, create a powerful synergy that propels students towards success in their chosen fields.

He commended lecturers and parents for their pivotal roles in the achievements of the students.

For his part, the Dean of the School of Business, Prof. John Gartchie Gatsi, said the School would continuously produce 21st century graduates with the right skills for the competitive market.

 

Prof. Gatsi, Dean of the School of Business-UCC, speaking at the Awards Ceremony

He announced that the School had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with some software firms which had given the School licenses for three software to be installed on students' and lecturers' laptops. This is to enable them expand their technological knowledge.  He, therefore, appealed to students and lecturers to take advantage of the opportunity. 

Prof. Gatsi also disclosed that plans were far advanced to include postgraduate students in the award ceremony.

 

Members of faculty and some students in a group photograph

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

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