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04 Apr, 2019

Towards Building Resilient Cities

Building urban resilience has become very imperative in the face of global environmental challenges like climate change, depletion of natural resources coupled and overpopulation. Cities have to be equipped to face future shocks and stresses in fulfilment of Sustainable Development Goal 11. Though factors such as technological advancements present opportunities for building cities, there are also a number of challenges to building urban resilience.

This conference seeks to bring together experts from China, Africa and the rest of the world to present research findings and exchange ideas on issues relating to new approaches to building urban resilience. We invite researchers from different disciplines to submit abstracts on the above themes:

Sub-themes

  1. Urban resilience and safety
  2. Climate change and adaptation strategies
  3. Urban transport systems and planning
  4. Urban education and social services
  5. Urbanization, urban governance and urban transformation
  6. Green business and sustainable urban development
  7. Urban economy, housing and land development
  8. Urban infrastructure
  9. Urban sustainability and environment
  10. Urban social development
  11. Urban planning and design
  12. Impact of new technologies
  13. Urban laws and institutions
  14. Informal settlements, slums and sprawl
  15. City governance and planning
  16. Land use and planning policies
  17. Urban population and migration
  18. Urban greening
  19. Urban waste management
  20. Urban regeneration and renewal
  21. Urban agriculture 
  22. Urban public health
  23. Urban tourism and recreation
  24. Urban eco mobilities
  25. Urban livelihoods and poverty
  26. Smart and livable cities
  27. Urban culture and arts
  28. Urban biodiversity and ecosystems
  29. Urbanization and media
  30. Inequalities and social exclusion

Important dates

Submission deadline for abstracts: 28th June, 2019

Notification of abstract acceptance: 12th July, 2019

Submission deadline of full paper: 20th September, 2019

Arrival and registration:  2nd October, 2019

Conference Date: 3rd - 4th October, 2019

Paper requirements

  1. Abstracts should not be more than 250 words.
  2. All abstracts should be submitted electronically through the following email: confuciusinstitute@ucc.edu.gh
  3. Papers submitted for publication in the conference proceedings should be original, and should not be under consideration for publication by any organisation or journal.
  4. Papers should have theoretical value and practical significance
  5. Full papers should be between 6,000 to 10,000 words with APA style referencing.

Registration Fee

Participants will be required to pay a registration fee of US$50

Accommodation, food and conference materials

China Hanban, the main sponsor of the conference will provide hotel accommodation, conference materials, food, sightseeing and other social events free of charge for all participants whose abstracts have been accepted for presentation.

Transportation

Local transportation including pickup from the Airport will be provided by the organizers for delegates from abroad. However, the cost of international travel will be borne by the delegates themselves.

Publication and awards

Top papers will be selected by a panel of experts and the authors will be awarded certificates and cash prizes accordingly. The selected papers will be published in relevant academic journals. All papers presented at the conference will be published in the conference proceedings.

  1. 2 First prizes US$800 (one each for English and Chinese papers)
  2. 4 Second prizes US$400 (two each for English and Chinese papers)
  3. 4 Third prizes US$200 (two each for English and Chinese papers)

Contact Information

Telephone: +233-312293082

Website: http://confuciusucc.com

 

04 Apr, 2019

The University of Cape Coast invites applications from experienced, results-oriented and highly motivated individuals for the position of Provost for the following Colleges which will become vacant on 1st August, 2019.

  1. College of Education Studies
  2. College of Humanities and Legal Studies
  3. College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences
  4. College of Distance Education (CoDE)

Key Responsibilities

The Provost is the Academic and Administrative Head of the College and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for providing leadership to the College, maintaining and promoting the efficiency and good order of the College in accordance with policies and procedures prescribed by the University Law, 1992 (PNDCL 278) and Statutes and as may be determined from time to time by the University Council, the Academic Board and the College Board.

Requirements

Applicants must be of professorial rank. They must be individuals of stature and integrity with strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, capable of executing the responsibilities outlined above.

Term of Office

A Provost shall hold office for a period of three years and shall be eligible, upon completion for re-appointment, subject to application and interview, for a second consecutive term only.

Mode of Application and Closing Date

  1. Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should please submit five (5) copies of the completed application forms and a comprehensive curriculum vitae, together with relevant supporting documents and a Three-Page Vision Statement to:

The Registrar

University of Cape Coast

Cape Coast

  1. Applicants should request three (3) referees to submit report on them directly to the above address
  2. The closing date for the receipt of the applications is Monday, 8th July 2019.

Application forms are obtainable from the Senior Members Section, Directorate of Human Resource University of Cape Coast. The forms could be downloaded here PROVOST APPLICATION FORMS

REGISTRAR

04 Apr, 2019

INTERNAL RECRUITMENT

The University of Cape Coast invites applications from qualified and competent individuals for the position of Head of the University Kindergarten which will become vacant from 1st August, 2019.

Key Responsibilities

The Head shall be responsible for all Academic and Administrative duties of the school such as promoting discipline, staff and student welfare and general wellbeing of the school.  He/she is directly responsible to the Registrar through the Director (DLCGS) but ultimately to the Vice Chancellor. 

Qualifications/Experience

Candidates seeking appointment to this position must:

i. possess M.Phil. degree in Early Childhood Education or an equivalent qualification in an education/teaching related discipline

ii. have a minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience in Teaching, Educational Administration and/or Guidance and Counseling

iii. be of at least Assistant Director or equivalent status

iv. be able to demonstrate adequate working knowledge of the University system

v. be able to demonstrate appreciable understanding of the behaviour of kids and interest in their development

Mode of Application & Closing Date

  1. Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should please submit applications and a comprehensive curriculum vitae, together with relevant supporting documents and a Three-Page Vision Statement to:

The Registrar

University of Cape Coast

Cape Coast

  1. Applicants should request three (3) referees to submit reports on them directly to the above address
  2. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Wednesday, 15th May, 2019.

Application forms are obtainable from the Senior Members Section, Directorate of Human Resource, University of Cape Coast. The form (Senior Members Application Form - Non Teaching) could also be downloaded from the University’s website: https://www.ucc.edu.gh/forms

REGISTRAR

04 Apr, 2019

The University of Cape Coast invites applications from suitably qualified and competent professionals to fill the position of Head of the University Transport Section which will become vacant on 1st August, 2019. He/she will be directly responsible to the Registrar through the Director, Directorate of Legal, Consular, and General Service (DLCGS) but ultimately to the Vice Chancellor.

Qualification/Experience

Candidates seeking appointment to this position must:

  1. possess Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Auto) or an equivalent professional qualification
  2. have a minimum of two years post qualification experience preferably in an analogous institution
  3. professional certificate in Transport and Logistics Management will be an advantage
  4. has managed university/analogous institution Transport Section for at least five years
  5.  be able to demonstrate adequate working knowledge of the University system
  6. Membership of relevant Associations will be an added advantage.

Duties/Responsibilities

  1. Management of the entire Transport Section
  2. Oversees the work of the mechanics/drivers and ensure monthly repairs
  3. Draws up plans for routine maintenance of vehicles and recommends for procurement of essential spare parts and vehicle accessories
  4. Receives and handles transport requests from all departments/schools/faculties of the University
  5. Draws up charts/programmes for all transport requests
  6. Schedules vehicles and drivers for official assignments
  7. Manages drivers’ leave and makes alternative arrangements in the event that a driver is relieved or on assignment outside
  8. Plans for renewal of documents of all University vehicles
  9. Sources for additional transport for field trips and clinicals where necessary
  10. Analyzes log books and fuel utilization of vehicles and produce relevant reports for management decision
  11. Organize vehicle checks
  12. Assists in the formulation of transport policy
  13. Performs any other duties related to transport management assigned by University management from time to time

Mode of Application

Application forms are obtainable from the Senior Members Section, Directorate of Human Resource,University Cape Coast.  The form (Senior Members Application Form - Non Teaching) could also be downloaded from the University’s website at https://www.ucc.edu.gh/forms

Closing Date

All completed application forms together with relevant supporting documents and Curriculum Vitae should be submitted to the Registrar, University of Cape Coast not later than Wednesday, 15th May, 2019.

REGISTRAR

04 Apr, 2019

The University of Cape Coast invites applications from suitably qualified and competent professionals to fill the position of Head of the University Security Section which will become vacant on 1st August, 2019. He/she will be directly responsible to the Registrar through the Director, Directorate of Legal, Consular, and General Service (DLCGS) but ultimately to the Vice Chancellor.

Qualification/Experience

Candidates seeking appointment to this position must:

  1. possess a 2-year Master’s degree in Peace and Security or relevant equivalent qualification
  2. be of the rank of Lieutenant in the army or Chief Superintendent in the police service or above
  3. have a minimum of five years relevant experience as a Senior Officer in the security service
  4. be able to demonstrate adequate working knowledge of the University system

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Develop procedures to ensure physical safety of employees, students and visitors
  • Manage the development and implementation of security policy, standards, guidelines and procedures
  • Ensure security is maintained and updated
  • Create workplace violence awareness and prevention programmes
  • Maintain relationships with state law enforcement and other related government agencies
  • Develop emergency procedures and incident responses
  • Investigate security breaches
  • Conduct audits to find holes in security platform
  • Develop risk management assessments
  • Provide university-wide leadership and direction in all areas of security, loss control, security best practices and security programmes including strategic planning and campus wide collaboration
  • Collaborate with university administration and departments and external groups to effectively resolve security related issues
  • Monitor security conditions and conduct ongoing analysis of data received from both external and internal sources, and advise administration on appropriate risk mitigation strategies
  • Develop and implement a security training strategy for the university community and ensures appropriate steps are taken to ensure university-wide security compliance
  • Provide frequent communications to the university community concerning security
  • Oversee and provide direction for major security related projects and physical security technologies and systems  
  • Provide college wide guidance regarding “best practice” business security standards, solutions and guidance to maintain a secure environment for the protection of personnel, properly and information

Mode of Application

Application forms are obtainable from the Senior Members Section, Directorate of Human Resource, University Cape Coast.  The form  could be downloaded from  here Senior Members Application Form - Non Teaching.

Closing Date

All completed application forms together with relevant supporting documents and Curriculum Vitae should be submitted to the Registrar, University of Cape Coast not later than Friday, 12th July, 2019.  

REGISTRAR

Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid

Law Students Association Immortalise Rev. Fr. Dr. Isidore K. Bonabom with a Lecture

04 Apr, 2019 By louis Mensah

The Law Students (LSA) of UCC has immortalised Rev. Fr. Dr Isidore Kuupolle, Bonabom SJ with a lecture as part of its annual week celebration.

The Rev. Fr. Dr Bonabom was a lecturer at the Faculty of Law until his demise on December 22, 2015, through a fatal accident on the Wa-Nandom road in the Upper West Region. Aside from being a lecturer in the University, Rev. Fr. Dr Bonabom positively affected the lives of others with his love, care and humility.

The 3rd edition of the lecture was on the theme “Freedom and Justice: the Ideals for Enhancing Rule of Law”.              

Religion and Law Operate Under an Authority for Guidance             

Speaking on the topic “Religion and Law: In Search of a Just Society,” the Minister for Inner City and Zongo Development, Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid said Religion and Law operated under authority for guidance and also required political powers for direction. He noted that Religion was embedded in the customs of the people and therefore the laws should also take cognizance of this reality saying “In Africa Religion is law and the very soul of African existence and, therefore, you cannot divorce the African from his religion. Our concept of religion encompasses all aspect of our culture, customs and traditions.” 

Laws Must Reflect the Customs and Traditions of the People

Dr Abdul-Hamid argued that if the constitution of Ghana emanated from the people, then it must reflect their customs and traditions. “If Ghanaians are the source of the constitution, then in what capacity does the British form of justice, judicial processes, jurisprudence and legal theories serve as the basis of the realities of law and justice in Ghana,” he asked.

Truth is Only One

The Minister for Inner City and Zongo Development averred that the European understanding of truth was different from that of the African. “In Africa, there is the belief that there is only one truth and not alternative truth as we are made to believe in the English law and there is no alternative truth- so the European mentality that there are various truths and our understanding that truth is one are incongruent. They are dissonant in principle and therefore, if you allow Africans to assimilate this it becomes disastrous”.

Dr Abdul-Hamid further stated that “Since truth is justice, we cannot find justice under judicial arrangement whose ethos is fundamentally opposed to our concept of truth”. He posited that unlike English law where the truth resides in the bosom of the judge, in Africa “truth is just one”.  He said the English Law could not deliver justice to Ghanaians pointing out that “You can only deliver justice to the people who resonate with your beliefs”.

Future Looks Gloomy with the Imposition of English Law

Dr Abdul-Hamid painted a gloomy picture of the future if nothing was done to change the current constitution which was full of laws from the English. He ended his presentation with a quote from Dr K. B. Maison, that “Law cannot be imposed on the cultural identity and since our law-the English law is divorced from our cultural identity I dare say that our search for a just society has a long way to go different”

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

On his part, the Minister for Railways Development, MMrJoe Ghartey spoke on the “Different Facet of Human Rights: Economic, Social and Cultural Right as Basis for Freedom and Justice in Enhancing the Rule of Law”. He said the universal declaration of human rights initially did not explicitly grant economic and social rights. He explained that economic, social and economic rights had to do with the right to work and measure, free choice of employment, just conditions of work, equal pay for equal work, remuneration freedom to form and join trade unions, the right to a standard of living adequate food, shelter and clothing, medical care and social services, education, right to culture among others.

Fundamental Human Rights is Meaningless without Economic Empowerment

Mr Ghartey said, “What comes to mind when you mention Freedom and Justice and fundamental human rights; is civil and political rights thus the right to vote, the right to free speech, and right to fair trial among others”. He argued that fundamental human rights would be meaningless if the individual was not enlightened and empowered economically. “Without economic and social rights, civil and political rights and by extension freedom and justice and rule of law are meaningless. What does the right to vote mean to someone who is starving,” he asked.

Contribute Towards Development of the Country

The Metropolitan Archbishop of Cape Coast, Most Rev. Charles Gabriel Palmer-Buckle who graced the function commended the students for instituting the lecture in honour of Rev. Fr. Bonabom who was passionate about what he believed in. He advised them to contribute their quota towards the development of the country irrespective of their political affiliation. “This country was meant to be together so the New Patriotic Party(NPP) or the National Democratic Congress(NDC) cannot provide the needs of Ghanaians unless each complements the other in contributing towards the greater good of this country” he noted.

Some students donating blood at the programme

DPA, Global Wings Travel Organise Blood Donation Exercise on Campus

04 Apr, 2019 By louis Mensah

As part efforts to stock the Blood Bank at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, the Directorate of Public Affairs, in collaboration with Global Wings Travel and Tours Limited has organised a blood donation exercise on campus.

The exercise which was also in partnership with the Directorate of Health Services, Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH), Students’ Representative Council (SRC) and ATL FM was patronised by several students who voluntarily donated blood.

Corporate Social Responsibility to the Health Sector

Speaking the programme, the Director of Operations of Global Wings Travel and Tours Limited, Mr. Fuseini Sugrinooma, said the exercise was the company’s maiden event to support the Health Sector through a blood donation exercise. “As a company, we see this as a Social Corporate Responsibility on our part. This is the time to give back to the society for what we have benefitted from them,” he explained. He added that the company has been working with the University Community for some time now by providing them with travel and tour services and, therefore, the exercise was to give back through the blood donation exercise.

Mr. Sugrinooma pointed out that “blood is special, it cannot be manufactured and there is the need to stock the blood banks of our health facilities with it”.  He appealed to the general public to donate blood to save lives and also urged corporate organisations, NGOs and other government institutions to organise similar exercises to help stock the blood banks of health facilities in the country.

Importance of Stocking Blood Banks

Explaining the need for blood in hospitals, the Head of Laboratory Department, University Health Service, Mr. Samuel Amoah, noted that the high demand for blood from the University Hospital and other health facilities in Cape Coast and its environs meant that there was the need to stock the Blood Bank at CCTH. “We need blood for pregnant women, patients with acute anaemia and accident emergencies to sustain them,” he appealed.

 Describing the current status of the University Hospital blood bank, he said that though there were few pints in stock, they needed more in order to serve as a back-up and to cater for emergencies. “Anyone who donates blood will be given a ‘Donor Card’ which gives him/her or a family member the opportunity to be given blood at the hospital when the need arises,” he added.

 Appeal for Voluntary Donation of Blood

The Team Leader, Senior Blood Donor Organiser, Cape Teaching Hospital Blood Bank, Mr. Samuel Quarmyne, stated that “blood as a commodity cannot be reproduced by anyone except through voluntarily donating blood.”  Considering the dependence of other health facilities on the Blood Bank at CCTH, he entreated the public to voluntarily donate blood to sustain help them provide this essential services to save lives stressing that “When you donate a pint of blood, you can save three babies or a person.”  He advised the public to shun any misconceptions which were being propagated by some individuals about blood donation.

I donated to Save Life

 A student donor, Susana Namale, said that it was a great opportunity for her to have contributed to the exercise to help save lives because she has always been hearing of shortages at the blood banks. She urged the public to get involved to improve the current status of blood banks at health facilities in the country.    

At the end of the exercise, ninety-one (91) pints of blood were donated for the screening process to be used by CCTH and UCC Hospital.

 

 

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