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Afenyo-Markin supports Volta Students with GHS 105,000
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Afenyo-Markin supports Volta Students with GHS 105,000

Mr Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament and Member of Parliament for Effutu, has presented GHS 105,000 to 33 university students from the Volta Region, helping them to cover their tuition fees at the University of Ghana. During the presentation ceremony at Parliament House in Accra on Tuesday, Mr Afenyo-Markin encouraged the students to persevere and work hard towards achieving their life ambitions, drawing from his own experiences as a student in Ghana and the United Kingdom. "I'm offering a helping hand, so take advantage of it. Learn, build capacity and move on...Life has never been easy. it's rough but with your faith in God, trust me, no danger can befall you. "Out of you, there will be MPs, ministers, president, great business men and women some day,"he...
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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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Don’t panic over COVID-19 outbreak at University of Ghana campus-Health Minister
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Don’t panic over COVID-19 outbreak at University of Ghana campus-Health Minister

Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister of Health, has urged Ghanaians not to panic as there is robust surveillance system in place to contain the COVID-19 outbreak on the campus of the University of Ghana (UG). He said there were 316 suspected cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and 107 confirmed cases at the campus of the University, but there was no death or hospital admissions so far. "Mr Speaker, I want to assure Ghanaians that this is not a new virus, and we are not back to 2020. This Omicron variant has been with us before. It spreads fast, yes, but it is mostly mild. And we know how to manage it," Mr Akandoh assured. The Health Minister gave the assurance in Accra on Tuesday when he updated Parliament on the current situation of the COVID-19 outbreak at the campus of ...
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Be good ambassadors of University of Ghana – Matriculants told
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Be good ambassadors of University of Ghana – Matriculants told

Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, the Vice-Chancellor, University of Ghana (UG), has urged newly admitted students to uphold the university’s values and maintain its reputation as they embark on their academic journey. In a speech read on her behalf at the 2024/2025 matriculation ceremony in Accra, Prof. Amfo said their actions and inactions would reflect the image of the premier university, emphasising the need for discipline, excellence and integrity in all aspects of their lives. “As students, you are now ambassadors of the University of Ghana. Wherever you go, remember that your actions and inactions reflect the reputation of this esteemed institution. I urge you to uphold the image of the University and actively participate in its academic, social, and cultural life,” she said. ...
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Use technology to improve healthcare delivery – UG Pharmacy students advised  
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Use technology to improve healthcare delivery – UG Pharmacy students advised  

Pharmacy students of the University of Ghana have been urged to leverage the opportunities of technology to develop innovative solutions for improved healthcare delivery.   Venturing into areas like telehealth, teleconsulting, and telepharmacy would upgrade their professional skills to respond effectively to patients' needs.   Dr Ruby Aileen Mensah Assan, the Director, Strategic Health Purchasing, National Health Insurance Authority, who gave the advice, said: "We will be proud of pharmacists who are leaders of change and advocates for better care, more efficient systems, and improved patient outcomes."    Dr Annan said this at the White Coat Ceremony for level 500 students of the University of Ghana School of Pharmacy in Accra.   The White Co...
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Haruna Orders 25% Cut In UG Residential Fees
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Haruna Orders 25% Cut In UG Residential Fees

Haruna Iddrisu The minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has urged the University of Ghana (UG), to reduce accommodation costs by 25% for both fresh and continuing students. He said this during a meeting on February 6, 2025, with the University’s management. “I have asked the Vice Chancellor to reduce the residential facility fees by 25 percent and I have subsequently asked her to engage you (SRC) in the future on any fee announcement,” he explained. Present at the meeting were the Vice Chancellor for the university, Prof. Nana Aba Amfo alongside the President of the Student’s Representative Council, Maradona Adjei Yeboah, were both receptive of the directive. Prof. Nana Aba Amfo stated that they could afford the reduction, and so welcomed the idea. “We have listened to ...
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University of Ghana opens maiden “Artify” visual arts exhibition 
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University of Ghana opens maiden “Artify” visual arts exhibition 

The University of Ghana, in partnership with Nubuke Foundation and KGL Foundation, has launched a weeklong visual arts exhibition titled "Artify" on the University’s campus.  Running from November 26 to December 2, the event showcases drawings and paintings by eight visual artists selected by the University.  The artists participated in a two-week skills and business orientation training before the exhibition, where they were coached on art practice fundamentals, copyright and intellectual property, entrepreneurship, and business management.  The training aimed to help the artists upscale their craft and expand their client reach, equipping them to become more business-oriented art professionals. The Artify project, under the theme "Amplifying Art as a Busin...
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