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It’s official! Logo for
#UGIS75
Congratulations to the Premier University; the nation’s hope and glory🎊
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Earlier today, the Dean of University of Ghana School of Law, Prof. Raymond Atuguba paid me a visit to present to me his latest book titled “The New Constitutional and Administrative Law of Ghana: From the Garden of Eden to 2022”.
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Earlier today,
@UnivofGhana
management met with
@Ug_src
to deliberate on welfare issues of Students in a meeting chaired by myself. I assured them that the welfare of students was always paramount as well as a conducive environment for studies
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WATCH:
My address to the
@UnivofGh
Community on
#COVID
-19 and matters arising. Members of the University Community are to remain calm as we undertake Contact tracing.
@univers1057fm
@sports_ug
@aba_amfo
@Ug_src
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I will on behalf of
@UnivofGh
management address matters regarding COVID-19 from 3:10pm.
This will be followed by an official Press Statement from the University.
@Ug_src
@univers1057fm
@Legon_Live
@aba_amfo
@UGAlumniGh
@ManuelKoranteng
@Citi973
@Joy997FM
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We’re 75 today! 💃
Exactly 75 years ago today (August 11, 1948), the
@UnivofGh
was established as the University College of the Gold Coast for the purposes of providing and promoting university education, learning and research.
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#UGIS75
#ThanksgivingService
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Ms. Naa Oboshie Anang is the Valedictorian for today’s morning session of Congregation from the College of Humanities.
#ugcongregation
#ug70
@UnivofGhana
@ugbsofficial
@ug_relations
@univers1057fm
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On Tuesday July 7, 2020, I undertook a campus-wide tour to inspect on-going greening projects. Areas visited included the UG Central Boulevard, environs of Financial Aid Office, Okponglo Total Fuel Station, GIMPA-Haatso bypass, biogas site at Limann hall (1/2)
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On Friday, February 18, 2022, I had the honour of hosting former Vice-Chancellors of the
@UnivofGh
The meeting served as a platform for me to interact, listen and learn from my predecessors.
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Read below the official Press statement from management of
@UnivofGh
on
#COVID
ー19 .
@aba_amfo
@Ug_src
@univers1057fm
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Let's all go out in our numbers to elect new leaders for the next academic year. Your vote is your power.
@Ug_src
@univers1057fm
#UGDecides
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I am grateful to everyone who supported my induction as Vice-Chancellor of the
@UnivofGh
. It’s time to work together for the growth of our beloved University.
@univers1057fm_
@UofGhanaGlobal
@provcasaug
@sports_ug
@NMIMR_UG
@WACCBIP_UG
#UGVCInduction
#GoToUniversity
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Let us stay safe by practicing personal hygiene and remember to put on your face mask before you visit any office or facility in the
@UnivofGh
.
@aba_amfo
@Ug_src
@ugmedicalcentre
@Legon_Live
@UGAlumniGh
@ugbsofficial
@NMIMR_UG
@NUGSOfficial
@univers1057fm
@jnbawole
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Exactly two years ago, I was inducted into office as the 13th Executive Head and first female Vice-Chancellor of the
@UnivofGh
following my appointment on October 20, 2021.
So far, so good! It’s been two good years of leadership, cooperation, collaboration, and successes
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Ms. Abena Apraku was the Valedictorian for the afternoon session of today’s Congregation ceremonies. She studied Actuarial Science under the School of Physical and Mathematical Science.
#ugcongregation
#ug70
@UnivofGhana
@univers1057fm
@ug_relations
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This morning, my wife and I were at the
@UnivofGh
Hospital to take our Covid-19 Vaccine Jab. The whole process was smooth and normal. I want to urge all students and members of the University community to take the jab when there’s the opportunity to.
#UGmaskup
#COVIDVaccination
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I received the GUBA Nana Yaa Asantewaa Woman of Enlightenment award at this year’s GUBA under the theme; ‘Celebrating a symbol of courage and resilience’ (1/2)
#gubaawards
#GoToUniversity
#IntegriProcedamus
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The
@UnivofGh
on Thursday; 30th July 2020 held its maiden Virtual Congregation Ceremony for students of the School of Law, Medical School and Dentistry School. Find excerpts of my address below.
@univers1057fm
@aba_amfo
@ug_relations
@UGAlumniGh
@Legon_Live
@ugbsofficial
(1/2)
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My vision is to create an enabling environment that will enhance teaching and learning through digitalisation.
I call on all stakeholders and Alumni to come onboard to support these projects.
@UnivofGh
@Ug_src
@edanquah240
@benkoku
@WACCBIP_UG
@aba_amfo
@gordon_awandare
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At 10:00am today, I’ll be distributing the first batch of laptops under our ‘One Student One Laptop’ initiative to some identified needy students of
@UnivofGh
. I am thankful to organisations and individuals who have donated towards this worthy cause, so far.
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Earlier today, I received PPE and some food items donated by the Chinese Embassy to the
@ugmedicalcentre
to help in our fight against COVID 19. I expressed my gratitude to the Chinese Embassy led by the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Mr. Shi Ting Wang... (1/2)
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I have the pleasure to invite members of the University community and the general public to the launch of the 50th Anniversary of the Department of Communication Studies,
@UnivofGh
.
@JDMahama
is our Guest of Honour and
@konkrumah
will be our speaker. Don’t miss out.
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I have learnt with grief the passing of a global statesman and Immediate past Chancellor of the University of Ghana, H.E. Kofi Annan. The news of his demise has unsettled me and I wish to express my deepest of sympathies to the bereaved family and all persons effected. (1/2)
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Earlier today, I hosted a delegation of lecturers and students from Indiana University. The team visited the Ghana and
@UnivofGh
to learn about the Ghanaian culture, language and their influence on healthcare.
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As Vice-Chancellor, my overarching plan is to drive UG’s aspirations through technology and humanism. This will be achieved through the key strategies below;
#UGVCInduction
#GoToUniversity
@UnivofGh
@univers1057fm_
@UofGhanaGlobal
@provcasaug
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This forms part of my plans to actively involve various stakeholders in the running of our noble institution which I believe is crucial to our vision of becoming a world class research-intensive University.
In attendance was other officials of the university.
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I want to congratulate Samuel Van-Segbefia, Joanita Fugar & Paul Fordjour for emerging Winners of the Unilever Ideatrophy Competition (1/2)
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When our students are given the best of experience while on campus, they become an effective alumni force to reckon with.
And this is the inspiration behind this mega launch. I invite you all to be witnesses and sponsors of this initiative.
2 days more!
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It’s time to create a society of equal opportunities for women and the girl child.
Happy International Women’s Day.
#BreakTheBias
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On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, I was elected Vice Chair of the Board of The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) at its meeting held at the University of Lagos, Nigeria.
I am excited about the opportunity to serve in this new role.
#UGIS75
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The
@UnivofGh
team that participated in the just ended Federation of African Universities Sports (FASU) held in Nairobi, Kenya paid me a visit on July 5. The team put up an excellent performance at the competition and won a total of 16 medals in 3 disciplines.
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Congratulations to all of us for consistently putting in the work that earns us top spots.
The University of Ghana claims top spot in Academic Research, achieves Global Recognition in 2023 EduRank Ratings.
Read full details here:
#UGIS75
#IntegriProcedamus
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Congratulations, Class of 2023! I urge y’all to be good ambassadors of
@UnivofGh
, make good use of the knowledge you’ve acquired and be inspired by the speech of our Guest Speaker, Nana Adjoa Hackman,
@ingridhackman
to do more for yourself and society.
Ayekoo!
#UGCongregation
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The
@UnivGh_VC
of Ghana’s premier University,
@UnivofGh
has been featured in the Carnegie Reporter Winter 2022, a publication of the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
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I had the privilege to visit the Incoming Chancellor of the University at her residence together with some members of the
@UnivofGhana
Management. We officially congratulated her and promised to give her the support she needs.
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The University is grateful to
@thecophq
for supporting the One-Student-One-Laptop project. On behalf of the
@UnivofGh
, I call on other faith-based organisations to support us in our quest to enhance the experience of our students.
This afternoon, the Chairman of the
@thecophq
, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor, Prof.
@aba_amfo
, and donated 30 laptops to support the One-Student-One-Laptop Project.
#IntegriProcedamus
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This is dedicated to all members of the
@UnivofGh
community whose effort has earned the University this recognition. Congratulations to us!
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I am glad to announce that I’ve been awarded as Honouree for ‘Excellence in Education’ by GlitzAfrican at the just ended “Ghana Women of the Year Honours 2023”. I am thankful to the organisers for recognising my contribution to education, both in and outside Ghana.
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This afternoon, I held a consultative meeting with the UG Alumni Council.
The meeting discussed strategies the
@UGAlumniGh
intends to use to raise funds to support the modernization of lecture halls on UG campuses as part of our strategic plan.
#GoToUniversity
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Congratulations, Prof. Anku-Tsede. I wish you the very best in your new role. The
@UnivofGh
is proud of you.
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On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, a team from the Ghana Post Company Ltd. led by its Managing Director, Mr. Bice Osei Kuffuor,
@obourbice
paid a visit to my office as part of their ‘Vals On Wheels’ initiative.
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In the early hours of today, I received a visit from Dr. Claudia Frittelli, Programmes Officer, Higher Education & Research in Africa at the Carnegie Corporation of New York,
@CarnegieCorp
.
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Earlier today, I led a delegation to pay a working visit to
@UnivofGh
’s Cape Coast Learning Centre. Our visit was to inspect the campus, interact with staff, students and other stakeholders in our quest to achieving maximum efficiency in our City Campuses.
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Tonight, I’ll be on the ‘Talking Point’ show on
@thegbcghana
to discuss Tertiary Education in Ghana. Join me at 7:30pm.
#IntegriProcedamus
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Earlier today, I was accompanied by Pro-VC ASA
@aba_amfo
and other
@UnivofGh
officials to the student clinic to access the screening process for students.
@Ug_src
@univers1057fm
@Legon_Live
(1/2)
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On Wednesday, 6th November 2019, I joined
@VandalsUg
,
@OVAGlobal1
and other members of
@UnivofGh
to cut sod for the commencement of the Commonwealth Hall Annex project. The project will accommodate over 4500 people when complete (1/3)
@univers1057fm
@aba_amfo
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The University of West Indies have conferred on me an Honorary Doctor of Science degree (DSc) for my contributions to Science worldwide.
@UnivofGhana
also discussed partnership agreements with the University of West Indies. Thank you to all.
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On Wednesday June 10, 2020, I joined the Minister of Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh for the launch of the nationwide disinfection of educational institutions as we fight the COVID-19 pandemic. (1/3)
@univers1057fm
@UnivofGh
@Ug_src
@iagyemang19
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Happy New Year to staff, students, and all members of
@UnivofGh
community 🎆🎉🎊.
This is my New Year message to you 👇🏾
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Celebrating all Mothers in the University and the country; especially my Wife. Thank you all for the love and support in Diverse ways. Happy Mothers day.
#Mothersday
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Members of the University community and the general public are hereby informed that the July 2018 congregation ceremonies will come off on Friday 20th July 2018 and Saturday; 21st July 2018
Read more about the ceremonies via the link below:
#UgGraduation
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The Nation’s Hope and Glory 💡❤️
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Very impressive from the
@ChrisAtadika
led GRASAG administration. A well developed project that will serve many purposes and adds to the greening and landscaping of the University.👏🏽
#LeadershipMatters
@Ug_src
@legongrasag
@MPapanii
@Legon_Live
@univers1057fm
Congratulations to GRASAG Executives 2019/2020 (led by Chris Atadika) on delivering your beautiful legacy project
#LeadershipMatters
@ChrisAtadika
@Ug_src
@Legon_Live
@UnivGh_VC
@univers1057fm
@ManuelKoranteng
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I will be spending some time this evening with PhD students of
@UnivofGh
to discuss welfare matters and ways to better position the
@UnivofGh
in conducting cutting edge research.
@univers1057fm
@aba_amfo
@ebohinson
@edanquah240
@UGAlumniGh
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It’s not over yet😅…… We’re still repping UG💃
Please meet Mr. Amos Donkoh, Managing Director, Tema Lube Oil Company.
#UGIS75
#WearUGDay
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Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to join a mentorship and networking session organized by 'GroundZero', where I interacted with some young men & women and shared with them the story of my life to inspire them in their pursuits. It was such a delight to be in their midst.
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The office complex is a GHC 10-million facility fully funded by ISSER through its internally generated revenue. The building adds to the office space of the Institute.
Well done to the leadership of ISSER both, past and present for their sterling leadership.
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A delegation from the
@sports_ug
led by the Director, Dr. Bello Bitugu, called on me to present awards that sportsmen and women had won at various Sub-regional and continental games. I opined that sports was a major form of investment for the
@UnivofGhana
.
(1/2)
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I have established contact with Abigail Amoakoa Okyere to congratulate her on her appointment as Chief of Staff at Microsoft, Canada. Abigail is a graduate of the University of Ghana with a BSc. in Administration specializing in Accounting. I wish her success in her new role 🎉.
Hearty congratulations to
@UnivofGh
Alumna, Abigail Amoakoa Okyere, on your appointment as Chief of Staff at
@microsoftcanada
.
We celebrate your great achievement.
#IntegriProcedamus
@univers1057fm_
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The University of Ghana
@UnivofGh
, established in 1948 will be 75 years in August 2023. To celebrate this milestone, I have constituted the ‘75th Anniversary Celebration Planning Committee’ to plan the anniversary.
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As a University, it’s our duty to give our students the best of experience while on campus.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana believes that technology anchored in humanism is the way to go.
Join us tomorrow as we launch these initiatives.
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MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency; Hon. Lydia Alhassan has donated two motor bikes and a saloon car to the
@UnivofGhana
as part of efforts to enhance security on campus. I received the donation on behalf of management & expressed my gratitude to her for this gesture. (1/2)
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Happy Birthday, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice-Chancellor, University of Ghana.
#UGIS75
#IntegriProcedamus
@aba_amfo
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Following the death of Mrs. Araba Dankwah Sefa-Dedeh, wife of Emeritus Prof. Sefa-Dedeh, I led a team (which included the Registrar, Director of Finance, Director of PADA) from the
@UnivofGh
to commiserate with Prof. Sefa-Dedeh. I pray the Lord console the family in these times.
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I specially invite all students, staffs, alumni, and the general public to the
#UGIS75
‘Thanksgiving Service’ on Friday, August 11, 2023 as we climax the anniversary celebration.
Join us everyone, as we thank the Lord for 75 years of being the Nation’s Hope and Glory.
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Congratulations to the team. We look forward to another remarkable achievement at the International level
Congratulations to our students for this remarkable achievement.
#UGIS75
#IntegriProcedamus
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Congratulations to the Class of 2022. As you journey on, make
@UnivofGh
proud in all that you do. Proceed in Truth & Integrity!
#UGCongregation
Your days of resilience, hard work and determination have finally paid off. Congratulations, UG Class of 2022.
#UGCongregation
#UGIS75
#Standproud
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On Thursday January 26, 2023, Prof. Joseph E. Aoun
@PresidentAoun
, President of Northeastern University,
@Northeastern
, Boston visited my office to discuss how our institutions can collaborate to address compelling global challenges, including Climate Change issues.
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In my state of UG address at the July Congregation, I mentioned some key activities the University was engaged in. This is a highlight of one of such;
@UnivofGhana
Mining research group.
@ug_relations
@UnivofGhana
@univers1057fm
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Earlier today, the Executive Director of GIMUN, Philip Gyamfi & some executives,
@possaug
Prez,
@Prez_YEBOAH
met me to brief me on preparations towards the 10th Session of the Ghana International Model United Nations conference at
@UnivofGhana
- 2nd-5th Jan 2019.
@univers1057fm
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The 2018 July Congregation ceremonies ended today. I want to use this opportunity to thank all the members of the
@UnivofGhana
, graduates, parents and guardians, the media and everyone who made this event a success.
#ugcongregation
#ug70
@univers1057fm
@ug_relations
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The
@UnivofGhana
Hult Team, winners of the 2019 Hult Prize Regional competition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia visited me to present their awards. I was full of praise for them and charged them to expand their scope to include mothers and children on streets.
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I want to congratulate the Badminton, Tennis and Basketball teams from
@sports_ug
for their impressive sportsmanship at the 9th edition of the FASU games held in Ethiopia. They won Laurels for the
@UnivofGhana
. (1/2)
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Here is a publication on
@Graphicgh
of my discussion with
@AlbertNEOcran
last Sunday on what I consider to be the key elements to building a world-class education in Ghana.
Kindly check it out and enjoy the read.
#UGIS75
#Springboard
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Mr. Malvin Ofosu-Boateng from the School of Pharmacy was our Valedictorian for today’s first session of the Congregation ceremonies.
#ugcongregation
#ug70
@UnivofGhana
@univers1057fm
@ug_relations
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Join the Pro-VC (Academic and Students Affairs)
@aba_amfo
Live on
@univers1057fm
at 8:30am today as she discusses and provides updates relating to E-learning, examinations and final year students coming back to school.
@UnivofGh
@ug_src
@ugbsofficial
@Legon_Live
#CampEx
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Earlier this afternoon, I was joined by the Min. of State in charge of tertiary education; Prof. Kwesi Yankah, to inaugurate the new
@UnivofGhana
Credit Union building. The new building will seek to improve and enhance upon services of the Union.
@univers1057fm
@ug_relations
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The
@AfriHumanities
has held its Inaugural Conference at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. As Chairperson, I led the association to amongst other things, sign an MoU with the American Council of Learned Societies
@ACLS1919
for the mutual benefit of the parties.
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Congratulations Prof. Awandare 🎉🎊
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H. E. Dr.
@MBawumia
, Vice President of Ghana (represented by Hon. Joseph Cudjoe) and myself have today, March 25, 2022 commissioned the new Office Complex and Digital Centre of the Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER).
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I specially invite the public to the Launch of the 60th Anniversary celebration of the Department of Political Science,
@ug_polsci
,
@UnivofGh
under the theme "Charting Transformative Leadership for Global Development".
Date: Friday, July 22, 2022
Time: 2pm
Venue: Great Hall, UG
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I have the pleasure of inviting students, staff, and the public to the launch of the Vice-Chancellor’s Programme for Enhancing the
@UnivofGh
student Experience through Digitisation.
Kindly join me for the launch on Wed., April 20, 2022 at the Great Hall at exactly 4:00pm.
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Earlier last week, I led a delegation of some
@UnivofGh
officials to Imperial College London,
@imperialcollege
and Cambridge University
@Cambridge_Uni
. The visit was in furtherance of
@UnivofGh
's collaborative drive to partner with other leading universities in the world.
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We’ll continue to roll out our Classroom Modernization Project with the vision of giving our lecture theaters a facelift. I’m particularly hopeful that this initiative will make our students technologically adept. Students should therefore make good use of the infrastructures.
Prof.
@aba_amfo
noted that the modernized classrooms when fully completed will help realize the dream of enhancing creativity in teaching and learning at the University of Ghana. (2/2)
#UGIS75
#IntegriProcedamus
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