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Tamale Technical University Approves Major Interventions on Student Welfare
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Tamale Technical University Approves Major Interventions on Student Welfare

The Management of Tamale Technical University has announced a series of immediate interventions aimed at addressing student welfare concerns following an emergency meeting held with student leaders on Tuesday. In a statement signed by the Registrar, Shi-Naa Iddrisa Yakubu, and addressed to the Presidents of the Graduate Students’ Association (GRASAAG) and the Students’ Representative Council (SRC), the University outlined five key resolutions to ease tensions and foster a conducive academic environment. Key interventions include: Financial Support for SRC Activities – An amount of GHS 400,000 will be transferred to the SRC account before the close of day on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, to support student programs for the academic year. Suspension of Fee Increment – The propo...
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University of Ghana promotes Daniel Dzidzienyo to rank of Associate Professor   
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University of Ghana promotes Daniel Dzidzienyo to rank of Associate Professor   

The Governing Council of the University of Ghana (UG) has announced the promotion of Daniel K. Dzidzienyo, Acting Director of the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), UG, to the rank of Associate Professor in Plant Biotechnology.   Prof Dzidzienyo, in a message said: "I am delighted to share that I have been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor at the University of Ghana."   "I am profoundly grateful to God Almighty for His unfailing grace; to my mentors (with special mention to Prof Eric Danquah, the Grand Mentor) for their guidance; to my colleagues and students for their collaboration and inspiration; and to my family—especially my wife, Adadevoh Setornam, our kids, and my friends—for their unwavering support."   He noted that the mileston...
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KNUST to Suspend Academic and Commercial Activities on September 18 in Honour of Late Asantehemaa
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KNUST to Suspend Academic and Commercial Activities on September 18 in Honour of Late Asantehemaa

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has announced that it will suspend work and all commercial activities on Thursday, September 18, 2025, in compliance with a directive from the Manhyia Palace. The directive, issued by the Palace, calls for the closure of shops, schools, and corporate institutions in Kumasi as part of arrangements for the final burial rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. In a statement signed by the Registrar, Mr. Benjamin B. Owusu, Esq., the University noted that “all shops and commercial establishments operating on the University campus are to take note of this directive.” Normal academic and administrative activities are expected to resume on Friday, September 19, 2025. The Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, playe...
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Police Restore Calm After Violent Student Protest at Tamale Technical University
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Police Restore Calm After Violent Student Protest at Tamale Technical University

The Northern Regional Police Command has restored calm at the Tamale Technical University (TaTU) following a violent student protest on Tuesday morning. According to police, intelligence indicated that around 9:00 a.m., about 500 students massed in front of the school’s administration block to stage an unlawful demonstration. The protest escalated when students set vehicle tyres ablaze at key locations, including the main entrance of the school from the Tamale Secondary School (TAMASCO) direction, the Police Post at Kpalsi, and directly in front of the administration block. A police team led by Superintendent Richard Lantei Odartey was deployed to restore order. However, upon arrival, officers were met with hostility as students hurled stones at them. The clashes resulted in injuries...
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GES Releases 2025 School Placement Results
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GES Releases 2025 School Placement Results

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially announced the release of the 2025 Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) results. This was contained in a statement signed by Dr. Munawaru Issahaque, Acting Deputy Director-General (Q & A), on behalf of the Acting Director-General of GES. According to the directive, all Regional Directors of Education are to promptly communicate the development to District Directors of Education and Heads of schools within their jurisdiction. Admission Process The GES emphasized that admissions must strictly follow the placement list generated by the CSSPS Secretariat. Schools are cautioned against admitting students outside the official placement without prior written approval from GES. Reporting and Registration Stude...
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GES Launches Probe into Alleged Malpractices in 2025 BECE
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GES Launches Probe into Alleged Malpractices in 2025 BECE

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that it is launching a full-scale investigation into alleged examination malpractices in the ongoing 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). This follows reports by sections of the media, particularly a JoyNews TV documentary, which suggested that some schools may have engaged in irregular practices during the examinations. In a statement signed by the Head of Public Relations, Mr. Daniel Fenyi, the GES said it would immediately obtain a copy of the full documentary, including original transcripts, for scrutiny before commencing investigations. “Management reiterates its absolute aversion to examination malpractice. Cheating undermines the integrity of our education system, destroys meritocracy, and produces graduates wh...
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Ministry calls for safer universities to tackle harassment and gender-based violence  
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Ministry calls for safer universities to tackle harassment and gender-based violence  

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) has urged tertiary institutions to create safer, more inclusive environments to prevent harassment and gender-based violence (GBV).   “Creating a safe, inclusive and supportive tertiary institution is not the responsibility of one Ministry or organisation, but it requires collective ownership, commitment, and action from us all,” said Mrs Ernestina Oduro, Senior Programme Officer at MGCSP.   “Together we can build an environment where every student can thrive, free from fear, intimidation or harassment,” she said.   She was addressing a two-day multi-stakeholder workshop held at Aburi in the Eastern Region, aimed at addressing sexual harassment and GBV across five major public universities in Ghana....
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New TVET policy and funding strategy to advance sector- Minister  
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New TVET policy and funding strategy to advance sector- Minister  

Mr Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, has disclosed Ghana’s new Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) policy and funding strategy to advance the sector in the country.  The Minister, in a speech read for him, said the policy and funding strategies would serve as the blueprint for all future reforms and incentives.  “It will ensure that every intervention in the TVET sector is coordinated and funded to provide long-term, predictable resources for TVET schools,” he said.   The Minister disclosed this at the second National Roundtable for Private Sector Engagement and Partnership in TVET, organised by the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) in collaboration with the Ghana TVET Service.  The roundtable ...
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2025 School Placement to Begin on September 17 – GES Outlines Key Dates and Guidelines
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2025 School Placement to Begin on September 17 – GES Outlines Key Dates and Guidelines

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that the 2025 school placement exercise will officially commence on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, following the release of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) provisional results. Addressing the press on Wednesday, August 27, the Director-General of GES, Professor Ernest Kofi Davis, assured parents, candidates, and stakeholders of a smooth, transparent, and error-free placement process. Pre-Placement Verification To minimise mistakes in the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS), GES has introduced a pre-placement review period from September 1 to 8, 2025. During this period, candidates can log onto the CSSPS portal (www.cssps.gov.gh) to verify their details, including gender, school codes, and pro...
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Atebubu College of Education graduates 471 students   
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Atebubu College of Education graduates 471 students   

The Atebubu College of Education in the Bono East Region has held its 12th graduation, with a total of 471 passing out from the college. The graduates comprise 205 males and 266 females and each of them earned Bachelor of Basic Education certificate. It was on the theme “Exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applications in teacher education”. Addressing the graduates at a ceremony held at Atebubu, Professor Eric Daniel Ananga of the University of Education, Winneba, noted that AI was already advancing teaching and learning. He said: “AI is not just about machine thinking like humans, but about augmenting human capabilities to solve emerging problems, from virtual assistants to predictive analytics”. Prof Ananga said AI was reshaping industries and thereby prompting...
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