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Pro Vice-Chancellor engages with Norwegian partners

19 Mar, 2025 By DIS

The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof Denis Aheto,  has received faculty and students on the Co-developing Decision Support System for Coastal Mangrove-based Socio-ecological Systems in Eastern and Western Africa (CoastMan).

The project (CoastMan) proposes co-production and uptake of a Multi-Criteria Decision Support System (DSS) that provides vulnerable communities and decision-makers a knowledge-based decision-making capacity for the restoration and conservation of socio-ecological systems.

The project has faculty and graduate students from the The Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR) of UCC.

Speaking at the meeting, the Project Manager, Prof. Belachew Gizachew, said the project as an interdisciplinary and trans-sectoral team was established in partnership with vulnerable groups to co-develop and uptake a DSS to promote mitigation and strategies that enhance the adaptive capacities of the mangrove socio-ecological systems in Eastern and Western Africa.

Prof. Belachew Gizachew

According to him, the project period was between 2024 and 2027.

He said the project was funded through the International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation from The New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF), Canada. This is a collaboration between eight funding agencies from Brazil, Canada, Germany, Norway, South Africa, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

He said the purpose of the initiative was to develop lasting strategies and solutions that could contribute to vulnerable groups being able to maintain their livelihoods, their culture, and their communities despite climate change and the effects these brings vulnerable communities in low- and middle-income countries. The Arctic is highlighted in the call, and all projects are in collaboration with affected groups.

"Mangroves provide a wealth of benefits, including a wide range of ecosystem services, fostering biodiversity and carbon storage, and acting as natural barriers against coastal erosion and storms. However, human activities and climate change impacts pose significant threats. The core objective is to co-develop a multi-criteria Decision Support System (DSS), to guide policymakers and practitioners in making informed decisions for restoration and conservation of mangroves. University of British Columbia (UBC)- Canada, University of Dundee (UD)-UK, Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO)-Norway will co-lead. Other partners include Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) & Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE)- Tanzania, and University of Cape Coast (UCC)- Ghana, and five local Community organizations representing vulnerable groups in Tanzania and Ghana."

He said young researchers would gain valuable experience. 

"A co-production and dissemination strategy ensures project outputs are directly relevant to the end users. This includes building their capacity to design climate actions including mangrove restoration and conservation, strengthening their resilience and food security."  he added.

Prof. Denis Aheto

For his part, Prof Aheto said he was glad to know that the project will co-develop sustainable livelihood strategies for coastal communities.

Furthermore, he said he was the project will lead to improved knowledge and capacity of partner institutions through supporting early career researchers and promoting strengthened collaboration between partners and vulnerable coastal mangrove-dependent communities.

Prof. Aheto told the delegation that he would support them to ensure a successful project.

Source: Documentation and Information Section

UCC Faculty of Law Partners Campbell University for Advocacy Training Programme

19 Mar, 2025 By DIS

The University of Cape Coast Faculty of Law (UCC Law) has launched its inaugural three-day advocacy training program in collaboration with Campbell University’s Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.The program is designed to equip law students with essential and transferable advocacy skills that can be applied from the courtroom to the boardroom. This  joint initiative between the two institutions is aimed at enhancing the quality of legal education at UCC.

As part of this collaboration, a new MoU was signed to officially launch the joint advocacy training programme, further strengthening ties between the institutions.Additionally, the two universities also renewed their existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a further five-year partnership enabling the annual three-week Campbell Summer programme in Ghana to continue.

Julia Selman-Ayetey, Esq, speaking at the programme

Speaking at the event, the Dean of the UCC Faculty of Law, Mrs. Julia Selman-Ayetey, Esq., said the training programme was aimed at improving students' advocacy skills and ability to think on their feet. She explained that the initiative would teach students how to analyse large volumes of information, present key facts and legal arguments persuasively, and confidently advocate their cases in court.

"We want to be intentional and inculcate this skill as part of the programme. Apart from those who participate in moots, advocacy is generally only undertaken at the Ghana School of Law. So, if we get ahead of the curve, by the time our students get to Ghana School of Law, they'll be exceptional" she emphasised.

Dean of Campbell University’s Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, J. Rich Leonard, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership renewal and the advocacy training initiative. He noted that Campbell Law School has a strong reputation for producing exceptional, award-winning law students, which has earned the institution a top ranking in the United States for advocacy training.

J. Rich Leonard speaking at the meeting

"We're always ranked in the top five out of the 200 American law schools in terms of advocacy training. We pride ourselves on churning out lawyers with precise skill sets," he stated.

The Provost of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies (CHLS) at UCC, Prof. Kwame Osei Kwarteng, also welcomed the delegation from Campbell University and commended the UCC Faculty of Law for implementing programmes that enhance legal education.

"I am delighted to be here and I look forward to expanding our partnership with you to other faculties and schools under my college," he remarked.

He was confident that the strengthened partnership with Campbell University would provide further opportunities for faculty and student development and enhance academic experience at both institutions.

In his remarks at the programme, the Coordinator of the Programme, Mr. Constantine Kudzedzi (Esq.) told the participants that at the end of the programme, they would be more confident and have a better understanding of law in theory as well as law in practice.

Coordinator of the Programme, Mr. Constantine Kudzedzi (Esq.) speaking at the function.

Source: Documentation and Information Section

 

 

School of Business Supports Student with Hearing Impairment

19 Mar, 2025 By DIS

The School of Business in collaboration with the Association of Business Students, UCC,  has supported a first-year student pursuing Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, Miss. Doris Amissah, with a hearing aid.

The student, who has hearing loss in both ears, required a hearing aid to boost her level of hearing in order to improve her speech and communication abilities in class.

The Dean, Prof. John Gatsi, said the gesture formed part of the School's Corporate Social Responsibility.

Miss. Doris Amissah and Prof. John Gatsi posed for photographers after the brief handover ceremony

He lauded the generous contribution by the Association of Business students, UCC, to support a member.

Prof. Gatsi urged the student to make good use of the hearing aid and also take her studies seriously.

For her part, Miss. Amissah expressed gratitude to the benefactors for their kind gesture and support.

She promised to take her studies seriously and also take good care of the equipment to prolong its lifespan.

Source: Documentation and Information Section

 

Pro Vice-Chancellor interacts with Laurier delegation

19 Mar, 2025 By DIS

A delegation from the Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada, has paid a courtesy call to the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Denis Aheto, at his office

The delegation led by the Associate Vice-President, Kathy Hogart, was on campus to explore various areas of academic collaboration.

Associate Vice-President, Kathy Hogart speaking during the meeting

The courtesy call also offered the team the opportunity to be abreast of the academic operations in the University.

Speaking at the meeting, Kathy Hogart expressed appreciation for the warm reception accorded them and said the visit was significant for the delegation to experience at firsthand the operations of UCC.

She said her institution would like to partner UCC in student and staff exchange, joint programme development, research opportunities and distance education.

"I will also be glad to know the business programmes run by UCC as well as education programmes and climate change. Wilfrid Laurier University will also be happy to seek academic partnership in the aforementioned areas," she added.

Kathy Hogart reminded the Pro Vice-Chancellor that her institution had a Memorandum of Understanding with UCC which was signed in 2011 but the agreement had remained redundant and called for the revival of the MoU.

Receiving the delegation, Prof. Aheto said their visit was timely since UCC as part of  its goals was expanding its reach through partnership with international institutions.

"We are interested in international partnerships, we are ready to work with institutions for faculty, student and administrative staff development, " he said.

Prof. Aheto told the delegation that UCC was ready to partner with Wilfrid Laurier University.

Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Aheto (2nd from left) with L-R:Manager of Global Engagement Programming, Phyllis Power; the Associate Vice-President, Kathy Hogar; and the Associate Professor of Human Rights and Criminology, Dr. Robert Ame

He assured them of the revival of the MoU and called for an online meeting between faculty of UCC and Wilfrid Laurier University to undertake programmes mapping ahead of the revival of the MoU.

Accompanying Kathy Hogart were the Manager of Global Engagement Programming, Phyllis Power as well as the Associate Professor of Human Rights and Criminology, Dr. Robert Ame.

Present at the meeting were the Dean of Office of International Relations at UCC, Prof. Samuel Berth Boadi-Kusi  and the Senior Assistant Registrar at the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor,  Mr. Alfred Ghartey.

Source:Documentation and Information Section

UCC holds virtual matriculation for 24, 863 students

15 Mar, 2025 By DIS

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has held a matriculation ceremony with a call on students to take advantage of the opportunities available at the University and pursue their personal development goals with zeal and enthusiasm.

This call was made by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, at the matriculation ceremony which was held virtually.

A total of 24,863 students enrolled in various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Of this total, 13,059 students are regular students, while 11,804 are distance students.

As regards the breakdown of the undergraduate students admitted, 6,035 were males and 5,825 females for the regular programmes. In the postgraduate programmes, 744 males and 455 females were admitted respectively.

4,420 males and 4,743 females were admitted to pursue various undergraduate programmes via the distance mode. Additionally, 1,461 males and 1,180 females enrolled into the postgraduate programmes through the same mode.

The matriculation ceremony marks the formal admission of fresh students into the University and also provides students the opportunity to pledge their absolute allegiance to the University authorities.

The Registrar, Mr. Gideon Enoch Abbeyquaye, administered the matriculation oath to the students.

Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong addressing the fresh students

Addressing the matriculants, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, congratulated the fresh students for working hard to gain admission into the University and assured them that UCC remained committed to providing the right conditions for their academic advancement.

Prof. Boampong encouraged the students to take their studies seriously, insisting that: “UCC prides itself on academic rigor and intellectual curiosity.”

The Vice-Chancellor told them that the University had a team of dedicated lecturers, scholars and researchers who would assist them to realize their academic objectives and goals so as to become useful global citizens.

He was however quick to remind the students that the University was not only a place for academic pursuits but also a foundation for personal growth and development.

Some of the students at the matriculation

Prof. Boampong, therefore, encouraged them to participate in sporting events and other extracurricular activities in the University to contribute their quota towards the forward march of the University to attain more laurels.

On security, he said the University had put in place stringent security measures to protect lives and property to enable students to go about their daily academic activities on campus.

He, however, advised them to stay vigilant, avoid isolated areas and report suspicious activities.

He further said that students could access medical services at the well-equipped clinic at North Campus and the main hospital at South Campus and “urged them to take advantage of these facilities whenever necessary.”

He implored the students to avoid joining any processions on campus, stressing that “being first Morale, Last Morale, Sharp Brain Morale or Refugee Day Morale processions.”

Source: Documentation and Information Section

 

 

Pro Vice-Chancellor engages California Community College System delegation

14 Mar, 2025 By DIS

The Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Denis Aheto, has met with a delegation from California Community College System led by the President of the Cosumnes Reiver College, Dr. Edward Bush.

The meeting discussed various aspects of academic relations and ways to enhance them within the framework of their strategic partnership.

They expressed their commitment to extend their cooperation further to serve their mutual interests.

The talks covered several areas of cooperation, including staff and student exchange programmes, faculty collaborative research, and staff professional development, amongst others.

Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Denis Aheto, speaking at the meeting

Dr. Edward Bush expressed his appreciation to the Pro Vice-Chancellor for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him and members of his delegation since their arrival.

He said the California Community College was ready to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the UCC in September 2025 and emphasized the importance of the strategic partnership to advance the cause of the two institutions. 

President of the Cosumnes Reiver College, Dr. Edward Bush making a remark during the meeting

In turn, Prof. Aheto expressed his hope that the visit would constitute a strong impetus to the growing relations between the two institutions in various fields.

He called for the doubling of efforts to accelerate the achievement of the targets in the MoU that would be signed in September.

Source: Documentation and Information Section

 

CANSSAG New Executives Inaugurated

14 Mar, 2025 By DIS

New executives of the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences Students’ Association of Ghana (CANSSAG) have been sworn into office at a brief ceremony.

The 12-member executives were sworn into office by the Provost of the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences (CANS), Prof. Moses Joojo Eghan, and present were the Registrar of the CANS, Mr. Isaac Eliot Nyieku, and the Junior Assistant Registrar at the Office of the Registrar of the College, Mrs.  Francisca Agotse.

The executives include Emmanuel Yeboah,President; Faustina Baduwah Sampson, Vice-President; Emmanuel Oduro, Treasurer; Wilson Agbetiafan, Research Secretary; Armiyau Amina, Coordinating Secretary; and Patience Ackah, Financial Secretary.

CANSSAG New Executives

The rest are Lovia Agyei Bonsu, Public Relations Officer; Ametefe Foster, General Secretary; Issah Sanusi Abiegyi, Deputy Sponsorship Chairman; Owusu William, PRO; Nicholas Agyapong, Outreach Committee Secretary; and Jessica Ama Gamor, Organizing Committee Secretary.

Speaking at ceremony, Prof. Eghan congratulated the new executives on their election and urged them to work hard to improve the welfare of their colleagues. He advised them not to use their positions to lord over their members.

The Provost also charged the new executives to tap into the experiences of their predecessors and the lessons learnt, to guide them in their relationship with their fellow students. This, he noted, would impact positively on the organizational goals of the association.

Provost of the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences (CANS), Prof. Joojo Eghan

For his part, the new President, Emmanuel Yeboah expressed gratitude to the student body for the confidence reposed in the new executives.

He promised to use his position to better the lot of the students in the association.

Mr. Yeboah said his vision for the association centered on unity, growth, and excellence.

“We will strive to improve student welfare, academic development, extracurricular opportunities, and a strong sense of community. I am confident that through collaboration, determination, and a shared purpose, we can create an enriching and transformative college experience for all,” he added.

Source: Documentation and Information Section

BUSE Vice-Chancellor Visits UCC

13 Mar, 2025 By DIS

The Founding Dean of the School of Optometry and Vision Science (SOVS), Prof. Stephen Ocansey, has received the Vice-Chancellor of Bindura University of Science and Education (BUSE), Zimbabwe, Professor Eddie Mwenje, and his accompanying delegation to the University of Cape Coast (UCC). 

The visit was to find ways of strengthening the existing collaboration and enhancement of academic and clinical engagements between the two institutions.

Welcoming the delegation, Prof. Ocansey acknowledged the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two universities, which has facilitated faculty exchanges, curriculum development, and the establishment of the Optometry program at BUSE. 

Officials of the two institutions after the meeting

He also commended UCC-trained optometrists for supporting BUSE’s Optometry training initiatives.

The BUSE delegation was taken on a guided tour of the SOVS facilities. This provided an opportunity for both institutions to assess current capacities and identify areas for further collaboration in training, research, and infrastructure development.

For his part, Professor Eddie Mwenje expressed gratitude to the School of Optometry and Vision Science for the hospitality accorded him and his delegation.

The visit underscored the commitment of both institutions to enhancing optometry education and eye care services in Africa. Discussions during the engagement emphasized the need for continued collaboration in research, faculty development, and student exchange programs.

 

The visit by the BUSE Vice-Chancellor and his team marked another significant step in strengthening this invaluable collaboration.

Source: Documentation and Information Section

Ramadan: SRC donates to Muslim Community on Campus

12 Mar, 2025 By DIS

The Students' Representative Council (SRC) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has presented bags of sachet water and rice, fruits, and beverages to the Muslim community on campus to support them during the Ramadan period. 

Making the presentation at the Central Mosque on campus, SRC President, Abraham Norman Nortey, said the SRC was committed to the welfare of Muslims students and therefore  decided to assist them in this fasting period. 

SRC President, Abraham Norman Nortey addressing the muslim community

"Ramadan is a sacred time for our Muslim brothers and sisters, and as an SRC that prioritizes the welfare of all students, we find it necessary to show our support. This donation is a small way of expressing our solidarity and promoting harmony on campus," he stated.

He urged Muslims to use the holy period to renew their commitment to Allah. 

Receiving the items, the President of the Ghana Muslim Students Association (GMSA) at UCC, Mr. Abdul Quddus, expressed his profound gratitude to the SRC for the kind gesture and prayed to the Almighty for blessings and more success stories for the SRC.

"We are grateful to the SRC for recognizing our needs and standing with us during this special period. This act of kindness goes a long way in strengthening the bonds of unity on campus," he said. 

Photos Credit: UCC-SRC

 

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

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