UG Breaks Ground for Ghana-Korea Centre of Excellence for ICT Startups and Asian Research

The University of Ghana has held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the commencement of construction of the Ghana-Korea Centre of Excellence for ICT-Based Startups and Asian Research (GK-IMPACT), signalling a major step forward in international academic and technological collaboration.

The symbolic sod-cutting and tree planting were performed jointly by the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Student Affairs), Prof. Gordon Awandare representing the Vice-Chancellor and the Korean Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Ghana, H.E. Park Kyongsig. The event took place at the designated construction site on the University’s Legon campus.

The ceremony signified an important milestone in the growing diplomatic and international cooperation between the Republic of Korea and Ghana. It also reflects the University of Ghana’s broader commitment to leveraging strategic partnerships to achieve global impact through a technology-driven and people-centred approach.

When completed, the GK-IMPACT facility will house the Centre for Asian Studies and provide modern, state-of-the-art infrastructure for training, research and innovation in ICT-based entrepreneurship. 

The Centre is expected to serve as a dynamic hub for nurturing start-ups, promoting cross-cultural academic collaboration and advancing Ghana-Korea cooperation in higher education, digital innovation and sustainable development.

The project aligns with the University’s strategic priorities of promoting impactful research, enhancing the student experience and strengthening international partnerships to support national development and global engagement.