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Prof. Ernest Teye

DIS — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 19:15:28 +0000

Prof. Ernest Teye Selected as Expert Advisor to FAO and IAEA

An Associate professor of the Department of Agricultural Engineering, Prof. Ernest Teye, has been selected as an expert advisor by the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the International Atomic Energy Agency of the United Nations (Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture).

As part of his role, Prof. Teye would provide rapid screening for safe food using novel screening technologies for the detection of food safety.

Prof. Teye will support the two organisations to design a research project on rapid, reliable, quick, sensitive, in-situ and high-throughput untargeted/targeted nuclear and related techniques to support analytical food control programmes.

Also, his responsibilities cover supporting food safety laboratories in member states of the FAO and the IAEA; assessing potential food safety challenges rapidly and effectively and identifying proper testing to ensure food safety to consumers worldwide.

Prof. Teye was privileged to participate in an event organised at IAEA’s laboratories in Seibersdorf, Vienna Austria from 26^th September to 30^th September, 2022, with the objective of developing new CRP on; ‘cost-effective nuclear techniques for responding to food contamination during emergency’.

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Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto

DIS — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:18:56 +0000

Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto has been ushered into office as the Pro Vice-Chancellor of �� (UCC) for a three-year term from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027.

At a hand over ceremony, the immediate past Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rosemond Boohene, whose term of office had ended handed over to Prof Aheto.

Speaking at the function, Prof. Aheto noted that his vision was to provide strategic leadership to foster a transformative, inclusive and diverse academic environment that empowers excellence in research, teaching and outreach for wider impact on society.

He indicated that his vision was inspired by the strategic vision of the University (Corporate Strategic Plan, 2023-2027), and that of the Vice-Chancellor (2020-2024), which were aimed at transforming the ��into a world-class entrepreneurial university.

Prof. Aheto pledged to support the Vice-Chancellor and management to create a culture of collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship, and to promote a sense of community and belonging among students, faculty, and staff.

“I will prioritise the development of our faculty and staff, recognising that they are our most valuable assets. I will work to create opportunities for professional development, postgraduate education, mentorship, and global recognition, and will ensure that our faculty and staff have the resources and support they need to excel in their roles,” he added.

He paid glowing tribute to Prof. Boohene laying a solid foundation adding that “I pledge to build upon the successes you have achieved. Your leadership and dedication to the university have been exemplary, and I will strive to emulate your example.”

In her remark, Prof. Boohene noted that her term as Pro Vice-Chancellor had been one of the most fulfilling chapters of her career and indicated that “As I reflect on these past three years, I am filled with gratitude for the collective efforts that have shaped our journey.”

Prof. Boohene noted that together with management, new programmes had been introduced, the University received wide visibility through high impact rankings and strengthened industry collaborations.

“These achievements are the results of teamwork, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence,” she elaborated.

She was confident that Prof. Aheto would bring his wealth of experience, fresh perspective, and a passion for excellence that will undoubtedly propel �� to greater heights. “I am confident that under your leadership, the university will continue to flourish and expand its impact locally and globally” she averred.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko-Boampong commended Prof. Boohene for her dedicated services to the University and indicated that management would continue to tap into her experience as the University continued to strive for excellence in all facets of the institution.

While congratulating Prof. Aheto on his appointment, Prof. Boampong was optimistic that his new role as Pro Vice-Chancellor would elevate UCC, promote a culture of innovation and inclusivity that reflects the University's vision.

A former Pro Vice-Chancellor of UCC. Prof. John Nelson Buah, advised the new Pro Vice-Chancellor to always consult the Vice-Chancellor in taking decisions as far as the University was concerned.

He urged him to be humble and approachable and also listen attentively to everyone who reaches out to him.

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Dr. Brandford Bervell and Dr. Dickson Okoree Mireku

DIS — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 15:24:17 +0000

Dr. Brandford Bervell and Dr. Dickson Okoree Mireku put ��on the
spotlight in University World News

The Deputy Director of Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC) Dr. Brandford Bervell and his co-author, Dr. Dickson Okoree Mireku of Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance (DAPQA) have put ��on the spotlight with their paper, "A decade of quality assurance in higher education (QAiHE) within Sub-Saharan Africa: A literature review based on a systematic search approach".

The key findings of the paper were featured in the 29th June edition of University World News online portal. The paper which was published in Higher Education journal by Springer Nature with an impact factor of 5.0 and ISI Web of Science Quartile 1 (Q1), became a topical issue for consideration of quality assurance in sub-Saharan African higher educational landscape.

Highlights from the paper and recommendations for policy and practice in higher education delivery in sub-Saharan Africa were provided for stakeholders to implement in order to promote the needed quality assurance in higher education within the sub-region.

Professor Wagdi Sawahel (Former Consultant for UNESCO and current Advisory Board Member for UNDP-GKI) an expert in higher education, saw the urgency and importance ofthe paper and developed the news item which featured in the AFRICA: Measures for HE Quality Assurance thematic area of the University World News. The full news item can be accessed from this link:

https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20230627150745827
Congratulations!!!

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Dr. Noble Kwame Asare

DIS — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:21:36 +0000

Dr. Noble Kwame Asare joins Africa-Europe Strategy Group on Ocean Governance as permanent member

A Senior Lecturer and Marine Scientist at the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences of the ��, UCC, Dr. Noble Kwame Asare has been invited by the Africa-Europe Foundation in collaboration with the European Commission Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE) and the African Union Commission Directorate for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment to join the Africa-Europe Strategy Group on Ocean Governance as a permanent member.

"Your profile has been identified in our mapping of experts and we have the pleasure to formally invite you to become a permanent member of the Africa-Europe Strategy Group on Ocean Governance," a statement signed by the Executive Director, Africa-Europe Foundation Mr. Paul Walton and addressed to Dr. Asare stated.

The Strategy Group is mandated by the African Union and the European Union to strengthen the understanding and cooperation capacities of Africa and Europe, by forging a joint exchange and learning platform, and create a mutually beneficial vision for the two continents on ocean governance, including blue economy. It will jointly identify common priorities, objectives, and key thematic work streams, and define a plan of action in translating priorities and objectives into concrete proposals and initiatives.

The Group which is composed of diverse experts from Africa and Europe, and from civil society, international organisations, business, and policy-making institutions is co-chaired by Pascal Lamy (former Director-General of the World Trade Organisation) and Ambassador Nancy Karigithu (Principal Secretary, State Department for Shipping and Maritime, Kenya and former chair of the International Maritime Authority).

The Africa-Europe Foundation (AEF) will be facilitating the activities of the platform with the aim of driving reflexion and offering fresh impetus to the Africa-Europe ocean partnership.

This Strategy Group initiative is an outcome of the 2022 Africa Union European Union Summit, the latest United Nations (UN) Ocean Conference, and United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) in Egypt.

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Prof. David Teye Doku wins Best Social Sciences and Humanities Scientists in Ghana

DIS — Mon, 29 May 2023 13:41:56 +0000

The Director of Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC), Prof. David Teye Doku, has been adjudged the Best Social Sciences and Humanities Scientists in Ghana.

According to the 2nd edition of Research.com, the firm responsible for the awards, Prof. Doku has 38 Discipline H-index (D-index) and 40, 249 Citations under his belt.

The feat chalked by Prof. Doku adds to the frantic efforts made by the �� to maintain its enviable position as the best ranked University in Ghana and West Africa and leapfrog its current sratus as fourth in Africa to the topmost position.

The goal of the research organisation is to motivate scholars, businessmen and politicians around the world to identify and appreciate the works of top scientists in specific areas of study, their institutions and countries of origin.

Best Social Sciences and Humanities Scientists in Ghana

The 2nd edition of Research.com ranking of the best scholars in the arena of Social Sciences and Humanities is based on data derived from various data sources including OpenAlex and CrossRef.

The bibliometric data for devising the citation-based metrics were acquired on 21-12-2022. Position in the ranking is based on a scholar’s D-index (Discipline H-index), which includes exclusive publications and citation values for an examined discipline.

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Prof. Ing.Samuel Kofi Tulashie

DIS — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 18:17:14 +0000

The Vice-Dean of the School of Sustainable Engineering (SSE) under the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences (CANS), Prof. Ing. Samuel Kofi Tulashie, has been honoured at the Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) night held at the Engineering Centre in Accra.

The event, organised by the Ghana Institution of Engineers (GhIE), was on the theme: “Engineering: Resilence in the Face of Climate Change and Pandemic.”

Prof. Ing. Tulashie received the Research, Academic and Industrial , as well as Concept and Innovation awards.

The EEA Ghana is a National Award honouring the outstanding contribution of an individual or organisation to promoting engineering excellence and innovations as well as engineering students showing great potential for research.

Prof. Ing. Tulashie, made this known when he paid a courtesy call on the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rosemond Boohene, at her office.

For her part, Prof. Boohene congratulated Prof. Ing. Tulashie on his awards, while urging him not to rest on his laurels.

She urged the awardee to “ see the sky as his limit” and endeavour to win more laurels for the University.

“ I believe that the sky is the limit and so if we work very hard, we can achieve greater heights.

Prof. Boohene added that the feat chalked up by Prof. Ing. Tulashie was testament of the fact that the School of Sustainable Engineering had the quality human resource to deepen the visibility of the University.

" ...this is the beginning of greater things in the faculty of Engineering and ��at Large," she noted.

Present at the meeting were the Dean, School of Physical Sciences, Prof. Emmanuel K. Essel, and the Founding Dean of the SSE, Prof. Robert Sarpong Amoah.

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Mr. Jude Edem Kweku Govinah Wins UN Youth Conference Award

DIS — Fri, 13 May 2022 09:53:42 +0000

A member of staff of �� (UCC) took center stage at the 2022 Youth Conference organized by the United Nations in Johannesburg, South Africa after emerging first in the Intercontinental Youth Connect Model United Nations (IYCMUN).

Mr. Jude Edem Kweku Govinah, from the Sports Section of the University, received a certificate of award and ��was also presented with a certificate of appreciation for supporting the delegate to join the YCMUN.

Mr. Govinah emerged winner out of fifty-two (52) participants drawn from fifty-two (52) countries.

The conference was on the theme: “Youth: Leaders for Today and Tomorrow”

For the competition, there were three oral presentations in the categories of Unprepared Speech, Prepared Speech and a debate. The debate was on the topic, ‘Having the Africa We Want and the Role of Each Country in Having the Africa We Want’.

Mr. Govinah’s presentation focused on coming together and having select countries help Africa develop.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

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Prof. Kwame Agyei Frimpong

louis.mensah — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 22:20:18 +0000

APNI sponsors Prof. Kwame Agyei Frimpong for Executive Masters Programme in Precision Agriculture

The Vice-Dean of the School of Agriculture, Prof. Kwame Frimpong, has been offered sponsorship to the tune of $ 11,200 to participate in an Executive Master of Science in Precision Agriculture at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Morocco.

The eight-week programme which is developed by the African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI) and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) will be held during the 2021-2022 academic year.

As part of the arrangement, the tuition, accommodation and board for the programme as well as round trip airline tickets between Accra and Morocco for each week would be covered by the sponsorship package.

The sponsorship was communicated in an invitation letter signed Dr. Steve Phillips, the Course Coordinator and Principal Scientist at APNI and addressed to the Director of Research Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC), Prof. Frederick Ato- Armah and copied to the Vice-Chancellor of the ��, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong. The letter partly read “We are pleased to extend an invitation to Prof. Kwame Frimpong to participate in the course as our honored guest. We consider Prof. Frimpong to be a critical partner in our effort to prioritize precision agriculture education in the curricula of B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs at agricultural universities throughout Africa.”

The letter also acknowledged Prof. Frimpong’s expertise in Precision Agriculture, “His international recognition as an expert in precision agriculture and nutrient management, his professional networks, and his position as President of the African Association for Precision Agriculture uniquely position him to champion this effort and we are committed to further building his capacity by investing in him through this opportunity.

About APNI

The African Plant Nutrition Institute is a not-for-profit research and education organisation headquartered on the campus of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Benguérir, Morocco.

The institute has programmes operating in 20 countries across the continent led by world-class researchers and educators who possess years of experience working in Africa as well as other regions in the world. In addition to the headquarters in Benguérir, APNI has offices in Settat, Morocco; Nairobi, Kenya; and Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire.

APNI’s core competence is crop nutrition and its mission is to innovate plant nutrition through evidence-based practices for a resilient and food-secure Africa. Research and educational programs demonstrate scalable impacts on crop productivity, farm profitability, and environmental sustainability towards the broader goal of food and nutrition security.

APNI partners with governments, NGOs, agribusiness, scientists, farmers, and other stakeholders who share APNI’s vision of reduced poverty, hunger, and malnutrition.

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Dr. Christiana Asiedu

louis.mensah — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 22:01:13 +0000

Dr. Christiana Asiedu wins Award

Dr. Christiana Asiedu, a senior lecturer at the School of Nursing and Midwifery has been honoured for her contributions to Nursing and Midwifery education and research.

Dr. Asiedu received the honours during the National Nurses and Midwives Excellence Hall of Fame Awards Night organised by the Ministry of Health in Accra.

The National Nurses and Midwives Excellence Hall of Fame Awards ceremony was organised under the auspices of the Ministry of Health to give special recognition to individuals who have contributed immensely to Nursing & Midwifery in many areas including practice, regulation, leadership, education and research both in Ghana and at the international stage.

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Professor Frederick Ato Armah

louis.mensah — Thu, 27 May 2021 11:38:03 +0000

Professor Frederick Ato Armah Jointly Wins The 2020 Prose Award

Professor Frederick Ato Armah, the Director of the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC) has won the 2020 Publishers Awards for Professional and Scholarly Excellence (PROSE) Award in Environmental Sciences, together with co-authors on the Sixth Edition of the UN Global Environment Outlook Report.

Professor Armah, an Environmental and Sustainability Scientist, is a subject category finalist and winner of the PROSE Award.

Since 1976, the Association of American Publishers Awards for Professional and Scholarly Excellence (PROSE Awards) have recognized the very best in professional and scholarly publishing by celebrating the authors, editors, and publishers whose landmark works have made significant advancements in their respective fields of study each year.

A link to the PROSE Awards can be found here

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Prof. Ernest Teye

Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto

Dr. Brandford Bervell and Dr. Dickson Okoree Mireku

Dr. Brandford Bervell and Dr. Dickson Okoree Mireku put ������on thespotlight in University World News

Dr. Noble Kwame Asare

Dr. Noble Kwame Asare joins Africa-Europe Strategy Group on Ocean Governance as permanent member

Prof. David Teye Doku wins Best Social Sciences and Humanities Scientists in Ghana

Prof. Ing.Samuel Kofi Tulashie

Mr. Jude Edem Kweku Govinah Wins UN Youth Conference Award

Prof. Kwame Agyei Frimpong

APNI sponsors Prof. Kwame Agyei Frimpong for Executive Masters Programme in Precision Agriculture

About APNI

Dr. Christiana Asiedu

Dr. Christiana Asiedu wins Award

Professor Frederick Ato Armah

Professor Frederick Ato Armah Jointly Wins The 2020 Prose Award

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Dr. Brandford Bervell and Dr. Dickson Okoree Mireku put ��on the
spotlight in University World News