UTAG-KNUST has strongly opposed GTEC’s proposed harmonisation of academic promotion standards across Ghana’s public universities, arguing that the policy threatens institutional autonomy and ignores critical challenges such as staffing shortages, inadequate infrastructure, and research capacity gaps. This in-depth report examines the controversy, expert perspectives, policy implications, and what the dispute means for the future of higher education in Ghana.
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KNUST appoints Professor Christian Agyare as its next Vice-Chancellor amid leadership transition debates, research expansion, governance concerns and growing pressure on Ghana’s higher education sector.
GETFund’s GH¢400 million KNUST Teaching Hospital contract signals a major transformation in Ghana’s tertiary healthcare and medical education system, with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and government pushing for advanced research, specialist care and regional medical excellence.
Ghana’s government plans to roll out free special education for persons with disabilities from July 1, 2026. This investigative report examines funding, implementation challenges, expert insights, and whether the policy can deliver true inclusive education.
Kumasi Technical University students unveil the Nimde3 Hyiren REV, a self-charging electric vehicle prototype, highlighting Ghana’s push into sustainable mobility amid infrastructure and policy challenges.
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II demands timely completion of the stalled KNUST hospital project, raising concerns over delays, funding challenges, and Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure development.
The Ghana government has released first-term feeding grants under the School Feeding Programme for the 2025/2026 academic year, supporting millions of pupils nationwide. This investigative report examines funding increases, caterer payment challenges, accountability concerns, and ongoing reforms shaping the future of school feeding in Ghana
Ghana has launched a Chinese language curriculum for basic, junior and senior high schools as NaCCA and the Confucius Institute at UCC mark 10 years of cultural exchange, strengthening Ghana–China education ties and preparing students for global competitiveness.
The Ghanaian government has released GH¢195.5 million to fund SHS feeding and settle NSMQ debts, but head teachers at the CHASS conference warn of teacher
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has urged the Indonesian government to consider establishing an Islamic Medical University in Ghana, particularly in the northern region.