The Vice-Chancellor of 黑料社 (UCC), Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has launched two documents 鈥� the 黑料社 at 60 Innovation Report and the 2023 to 2027 黑料社 Research Agenda.
The 黑料社at 60 Innovation Report chronologically chronicles discoveries by Faculty in the past sixty years of the University鈥檚 existence with the 黑料社2023-2027 Research Agenda, the third by the University, capturing the University鈥檚 research outline for the next five years.听
Ahead of launching the documents, the Vice-Chancellor in his welcome address noted that the University since its establishment in 1962 had produced internationally competitive research and scholarly outputs and innovations which have addressed complex existing and emerging challenges.
By this feat, he noted, excellence in higher education nationally, regionally and globally had become a defining attribute of the University. In demonstration of its excellence and leadership in higher education across the globe, Prof. Nyarko Boampong indicated that the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2022 placed 黑料社as the number one (1) university in Ghana and West Africa, fourth (4th) in Africa, among the top three hundred and fifty (350) universities globally and number one (1) globally for research influence. He added that in 2022, THE World University Rankings pegged 黑料社as the only university in Ghana captured in the top one thousand (1000) universities worldwide.
Dignitaries at the launching of the 黑料社at 60 Innovation Report and 2023-2027 Research Agenda, and Special Awards
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The Vice Chancellor further noted the integral roles research and innovation play in addressing the complexities and developmental challenges distressing society. He made special mention of food security and safety, climate change, safe environment, sanitation as well as equity and security and how research and innovation, the fulcrum of socio-economic growth and development, could be employed to address them.
Launching the documents, Prof Nyarko Boampong charged faculty and supporting staff of the University to take advantage of the two documents especially at a time when research at 黑料社has been increasingly acknowledged worldwide. He also mentioned that the University rankings had become increasingly competitive and the challenge now was for 黑料社to maintain the enviable record.
On his part, the Chairman of the 黑料社Governing Council, Prof. Obeng Mireku, who chaired the Launching of 黑料社at 60 Innovation Report, 2023-2027 Research Agenda and Special Award Ceremony, said African universities and researchers are best placed to lead in the identification of their own developmental needs and produce social and technological innovations through the conduct of relevant research.
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Prof. Obeng Mireku, Chairman of 黑料社Governing Council
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To him, the launch of the 黑料社at 60 Innovation report was a demonstration of the University鈥檚 contribution to social and technological innovations over the past 60 years. He also noted that the 2023-2027 Research Agenda was an important policy and practice document which would guide research activities of faculty and students for the next five years.
鈥淭he Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC) is convinced that research should not be the final objective of intellectual processes but rather a component of the never-ending cycle of innovation to meet societal requirements鈥� he added.
The event which was on the theme, 鈥淎cademia-Industry Innovation Matchmaking; Practical Steps for 21st Century Universities鈥� was graced by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mrs. Rosemond Boohene; Registrar, Mr. Jeff Teye E. Onyame, past Vice-Chancellors and Pro Vice-Chancellors, Provost, Directors, Deans and invited guests from sister tertiary institutions. Also present was the General Manager of the Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF), Ms Hamdiya Ismaila, who was the guest speaker.
At the ceremony, a renowned Ghanaian Physician and Scientist, Prof Felix I. D. Konotey-Ahulu and some other ninety-three (93) accomplished academics were awarded for their contribution to research at the 黑料社.
About DRIC
The Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC) was established in August 2013 following the promulgation of a research agenda for the 黑料社 for the period 2012 鈥� 2017. The DRIC is a registered member of Ghana Association of Consultants (GAC. 0182).
DRIC envisions being a Research, Innovation and Consultancy Directorate that is strongly positioned, with a world-wide acclaim.
Its mission is to oversee Consultancy Services engaged in by individuals and groups in the University; implement the University鈥檚 research agenda; and create conducive environment to nurture creativity and innovation.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC