ARUA is searching for its next Secretary General/CEO, who is expected to take over management of the Alliance with effect from 1st August 2024.

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Unit: Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies (IESS)

Send Application to: infoiess@ug.edu.gh / bylanyo@ug.edu.gh / CDatsa@ug.edu.gh 

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Unit: Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER)

Deadline: Wednesday, May 31, 2023  

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Unit: International Programmes Office  

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Deadline: Wednesday, May 31, 2023

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Unit: Legon Center for International Affairs and Diplomacy (LECIAD)  

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Unit: Centre for Gender Studies and Advocacy

Send Application to: cegensa@ug.edu.gh   

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Unit: University of Ghana Computing Systems (UGCS)  

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Unit: Students Financial Aid Office

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Unit: Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Studies

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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF GHANA

Programme Duration: One (1) year

Application Deadline: Friday, June 30, 2023

QUALIFICATIONS:

The minimum entry is a First Degree in Computing, IT or any relevant field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, etc from a recognised University.

HOW TO APPLY

A.      GHANAIAN APPLICANTS ONLY

University of Ghana application e-voucher can be obtained by Ghanaian applicants for GH¢220.00 via USSD Payment or at the following banks: Access Bank, Zenith Bank, Universal Merchant Bank, Ecobank, Republic Bank, Agricultural Development Bank, GCB Bank, Unibank, Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG), Prudential Bank, First Atlantic Bank and Fidelity Bank. Applicants should follow carefully the instructions on the voucher when completing the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM.

Visit https://admission.ug.edu.gh/applying/information/steps-purchasing-ug-application-voucher-ussd to access the steps for purchasing UG application voucher via USSD.

Visit https://admission.ug.edu.gh/applying/postgraduate/how-apply-graduate-programmes to access the online application.         

B.       INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS ONLY

This category of applicants should use the following links to access the online application form for completion and submission:

·         https://sgs.ug.edu.gh

·         https://admission.ug.edu.gh/igraduate/login.php

All applicants are expected to pay to the University a non-refundable application processing fee of US$110.00. This fee can be paid directly or wire transferred into the UNIVERSITY OF GHANA ECOBANK ACCOUNT.

Details of the Account are:

All foreign students should make their payments as follows:

·         Account Name: University of Ghana Fees Collection (FOREX) – For payments in Ghana

·         Account Name: University of Ghana Fees Collection (FOREIGN) – For payments outside Ghana
 

Account No.: 0161094409780403; Swift Code: ECOCGHAC

The pay-in-slips together with applicants’ certificates and transcripts should be scanned and attached to the application form before submission. The transcript should be scanned into one PDF or WORD document and attached to the application.

Note that no application will be processed without proof of payment of the fee.

FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES CONTACT:

The Postgraduate Coordinator

Department of Computer Science, UG

P.O. Box LG 163, Legon, Ghana

E-mail: smensah03@ug.edu.gh or dcs@ug.edu.gh

Mobile: 0233(0)24 119 7511/ 0233(0)20 173 3552

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE ATTACHMENT

The University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa and The University of Edinburgh in Scotland, UK in partnership with Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program are pleased to invite eligible scholarship applications to their collaborative Doctoral Programme in Sustainable African Futures (WESAF).

The WESAF Doctoral Programme aims to provide research training to equip students (primarily academics already holding tenured positions) to complete interdisciplinary doctoral research on areas related to sustainable on the African continent.

The WESAF Doctoral Programme comprises of two components:

1. MSc by Research in Sustainable African Futures (delivered online by University of Edinburg)

2. PhD in African Sustainable Futures (delivered jointly by University of Witwatersrand and University of Edinburg)

The Masters by Research and PhD programmes will combine in-person elements including sustainability schools (in person schools focused on enhancing knowledge in the field of sustainability research) in South Africa and contact sessions in Edinburgh alongside workplace-based internships. Supervision will jointly be delivered online by academics from both University of Edinburgh and Witwatersrand.

Application

· The deadline for applications is 15 May 2023, 16:00 GMT

- You will find detailed information online regarding the content of the application, application instruction and eligibility criteria for each component of the Programme: https://www.wits.ac.za/wesaf/

For further information, including a preview of the narrative questions in the application form, please visit the FAQ webpage:  https://www.wits.ac.za/wesaf/part-1/faqs/

We invite applications from all Doctoral Students for the August 2023 Doctoral Schools organized by the University of Ghana Pan-African Doctoral Academy (PADA).

Details

The August 2023 (27^th& 28^th Edition) shall be in-person (face-to-face).

School 1: 14^th - 18^th August 2023

School 2:  21^st – 25^th August 2023

Venue: Centre for Biodiversity Conservation Research/Doctoral Building - University of Ghana, Legon

Fees:  Subsidized participation fee per module: Gh₵1000 or $ 150

Application Deadline: 15^th July 2023

Apply online: www.pada.edu.gh

Contact: Email info.pada@ug.edu.gh | Call or WhatsApp + 233 (0) 5 0830 4904 

Scholarship Opportunity: PADA/BANGA-Africa Management have approved a number of scholarship slots for all year 1 UG-Registered Doctoral Students who apply for “Managing the PhD Process Module”. Offer shall be on first-applied-first selected basis and priority shall be given to applicants desirous of taking a second module.

STEPS TO APPLY FOR UG-PADA AUGUST 2023 DOCTORAL SCHOOLS

1. Go to the UG-Pan African Doctoral Academy Homepage using www.pada.ug.edu.gh

2. Click for details on the Pan-African Doctoral Academy - August 2023 Doctoral schools 

3. Click on “Apply Now” and Sign in or Register.

4. Select your preferred module for School 1

5. Select your preferred module for School 2

6. Submit

PADA DOCTORAL SCHOOLS-MODULES

Doctoral School 1: Modules

Date: 14^th – 18^th August 2023

Doctoral School 2: Modules

Date: 21^st – 25^th August 2023

 *Participants can select only one module per School

We are looking for two student interns who will be part of a pilot research project on digital agriculture in Ghana. The project focuses on digital platforms and agricultural mechanization in the context of smallholder farming. As a student intern you will be employed for a total of 90 days (8 hour working time per day) over the course of three months both in Accra and in various rural settings. Your supervisor will be Dr Comfort Freeman. The envisioned start of the internship is June 1st, 2023.

Organizational Setting

This is a small-scale pilot project by a group of researchers from University of Ghana, Wageningen University and Research, NL, Durham University, UK, and Cavendish University, Zambia. The internship aims to attract talented students who are interested in agricultural transformation, are passionate about research and are keen to work in an international, interdisciplinary team. The internship provides a learning opportunity to the students to supplement their academic knowledge with hands-on research experience working on an applied research project and the possibility to become a co-author on a peer-reviewed journal article.

Tasks and responsibilities

As a student intern, you will be required to collect data using qualitative and quantitative methods such as interviews and focus groups, as well as surveys. You will participate in team meetings (in-person and online) and report on the data collection progress. You will take an active part in designing research instruments, developing research protocols and interpreting research results. You may be asked to participate in data processing (data cleaning and interview transcription) where necessary. Optional: if you are interested in co-authoring an academic publication, you will also be involved in the write up process.

Requirements

· You must be enrolled in a PhD program in the University of Ghana at the time of application.

· You must provide evidence that you have passed your Comprehensive exam and are ready to begin your internship.

· You must specialize in a broadly defined social science field relevant to the project, such as agricultural extension, agricultural science, rural studies, development studies, innovation studies, digital development, or another relevant field.

· Good knowledge of English (written and oral) as well as a local language such as Twi is required.

· You must have experience working with farmers and other local actors and have in-depth knowledge of the challenges faced by smallholder farmers in Ghana.

· You must be willing to travel within Ghana and be comfortable staying in rural areas, including modest accommodation, when needed.

· You must have excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, high level of independency and self-organizing.

· You must have a good working knowledge of Word and Excel software as well as some experience in analyzing qualitative research data;

· You must be over 18 years old to apply.

How To Apply

· Please send your CV, your motivational statement (600 words maximum) and a writing sample (e.g. course paper, dissertation manuscript, an essay) to Dr Comfort Freeman at Comfort Yomle Freeman <cfreeman@ug.edu.gh> and Dr Nyamwaya Munthali <nmunthali@cavendish.co.zm> by April 30th, 2023. Please be sure to add ‘Agricultural Platforms Internship’ as message title.

· Selected applicants will be invited for an interview. Interviews will be held between 10th and 12th of May, 2023

Conditions

This is a free-lance appointment: you will be paid per working day with a daily rate of 27 EUR for each day of fieldwork (i.e. when outside of Accra). You may be asked to participate in project meetings outside of your contracted dates. You are responsible for your own health and work insurance, where applicable. You are responsible for settling any tax deductions as required by Ghanaian law. All of your travel (public transportation or cost of gasoline where appropriate) and accommodation expenses for the purpose of the project will be reimbursed upon the presentation of valid receipts. Upon completing your internship, you will receive a certificate from the University of Wageningen. Conditional on your performance, the team will also provide letters of reference for you if required by your future employer.

The University of Ghana-Carnegie Writing Centre (UG-CWC), in Collaboration with the Centre for Teaching and Learning Innovation (CTLI), University of Ghana, invites graduate students of the University who are in their thesis year to the next in the Workshopping Series.

Details of the workshop are as follows:

Date: 19-20 April 2023

Venue: Biotechnology Centre Conference room (Near West African Centre for Crop Improvement) 

Kindly register using the link below. Deadline for registration is Monday 17^th April 2023.

https://forms.gle/V5P1J7bqMR7eBPCa8  

Workshop overview

The UG-Carnegie Writing Centre/CTLI Workshopping Series focus on face-to-face coaching on specific sections of a writing project: introduction, literature review, methodology, analysis and discussion of results, and conclusions. The workshopping sessions deliver hands-on training for participants to work through various stages of their draft manuscripts. This module is intended to help students improve their writing of the methodology section of their thesis. 

The methodology section is an essential part of your thesis/scholarly writing, as it enables you to answer the question of how the research questions were addressed (i.e., what materials and/or methods/experimental methods were used). The section may outline the methodologies applied to answer the research questions; the application of existing methods, theory and tools; or principles, concepts and models on which data collection or fieldwork is based. The form for each person’s methodology section may vary, but the building blocks are similar.  

This workshop will guide you through the logical structure, language and style features of research methodology. An efficient use of these features will enable readers to understand/assess/validate how you studied the problem, the steps/procedures you followed in seeking answers to research questions and in what order, the replicability of experiments, etc. These features of language and style include tense, voice, point of view, precision & directness in describing design and procedure (e.g., avoiding wordiness, redundancy, nominalisation etc.), and how to maintain objectivity. Others include tools used to achieve coherence and clarity (e.g., by eliminating ambiguity and vagueness).  

This two-day programme will therefore provide thorough, step-by-step, one-on-one practical sessions for writing a good methodology section. Participants must submit their draft methodology chapters before the workshop begins. They will then work with the resource persons during the sessions to review, revise, rewrite or fine tune their drafts. The goal is to help each participant produce a methodology section that communicates clearly and logically the steps/procedures adopted to answer research questions in the thesis.    

Objectives of the Workshop

· Guide participants to apply the linguistic resources that are critical to writing a methodology for a thesis/scholarly paper 

· Help students understand and practice writing the methodology as a structured narrative 

· Offer hands-on practice in revising and improving the clarity and flow of the methodology section 

Structure of the Module

This module will be delivered through the following topics.

1. Writing methodologies as narratives: Linguistic resources

2. From paragraph to chapter: The structure of the methodology as a narrative

3. Conveying detail: The language of description in methodologies

It is announced for the information of prospective applicants and the general public that the School of Graduate Studies is offering a number of Masters and PhD programmes for the 2023-2024 Academic Year. For the accredited programmes of the respective colleges please visit the websites of the respective schools in the relevant College as follows: College of Humanities (https://coh.ug.edu.gh); College of Education (https://coe.ug.edu.gh); College of Health Sciences (https://chs.ug.edu.gh); and College of Basic and Applied Sciences (https://cbas.ug.edu.gh).

Masters Programmes

· A good first degree, preferably second class lower or better (or a Final Grade Point Average of at least 2.0), in a relevant field of study at the University of Ghana or any recognized/accredited University. Applicants with third class may be considered for admission based on work experience and/or other qualifications. 

· For more details in respect of Admission requirements, applicants are advised to contact the various Departments/Schools/Institutes/Centres for additional information on the various programmes. 

· For purposes of assessing an applicant’s eligibility, he/she may be required to take an entrance examination and/or interview at the Department/Institute/School/Centre.

· For some academic units, applicants may be admitted into the MA/MSc programme at the first instance. Students who obtain an average of B+ or better in the first semester examinations may be upgraded to the MPhil programme upon recommendation by the Head of Department in consultation with the Graduate Studies Committee of his/her Department. 

PhD Programmes

Applicants may apply for a PhD programme with a Masters’ degree or a very good first degree. 

Applicants applying with Masters’ Degree

· Applicants with relevant Masters’ degree from the University of Ghana or any recognized/accredited University may apply for a PhD programme.   

Applicants applying with first degree

Applicants with very good first degree from the University of Ghana or any recognized/accredited University may apply for a PhD programme.  Such applicants, when admitted, shall be required to take first year courses of the Masters’ (Level 600) programme of their departments. They shall be required to pass all examinations in the courses.    On successful completion of the Level 600 courses and depending on their performance, they would then progress into the four-year Ph.D. programme. 

All PhD programmes in the University are now fee-paying and the durations are as follows: 

· Full-Time - Four (4) years 

· Part-Time - Six  (6) years 

HOW TO APPLY

The West Africa Mathematical Modelling Capacity Development (WAMCAD) based at the Department of Medical Microbiology of the University of Ghana Medical School and Building Stronger Universities (BSU) phase 3 project at UG, are pleased to hold an annual Workshop on Disease Modelling from the 17th – 19th April, 2023.  

The objective of this workshop is to generate interest in Malaria and Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) modeling among both modelers and non-modelers. We would like to introduce modeling to postgraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, junior faculties, clinicians, and epidemiologists on a friendly but sound base where technicalities are made very simple to understand, especially for those who are not modelers. We would also like to showcase the utmost need for modeling to inform evidence-based decision making in the global fight against malaria and NTDs.   

The Workshop sessions will equip participants with an understanding of Malaria/NTD modeling and the critical role it plays in supporting policymakers in the global fight against Malaria and NTDs and will generate interest in using models or becoming modelers. Participants will partake in trainings supervised by local and international mentors/experts to develop statistical, mathematical, or computational models. The workshop is a three-day intensive program to help strengthen knowledge and skills in disease modelling.   

Interested participants are to send their CVs and motivation statements to this email address: rcvbdr@gmail.com   

Deadline: 31st March 2023  

The 1^st Annual National Dialogue for Action on Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Ghana is scheduled to take place on April 12 - 13, 2023 at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon.

Graduate Students from the Social Health Sciences and Humanities, who are conducting research on Non-Communication Diseases – Sustainable Development Goals relation are encouraged to participate in this programme through poster presentations. 

The ARUA Centre of Excellence for Non-Communicable Diseases (ACE-NCDs) is interested in research projects that explore chronic disease risk, experiences, and care within developmental contexts and offer critical insights for new health and social care models, as well as implementable and scalable interventions in Ghana. 

Please send a 200-word abstract of your proposed poster, with a 100-word biography to Dr. Leonard Baatiema (leobaatiema@ug.edu.gh) and copy ace-ncdsghana@noguchi.ug.edu.gh by March 24, 2023. Responses will be given by March 31, 2023.  

Funding will be available to support the production of selected posters and meeting attendance. Visit https://arua-ncd.org for more information on ACE-NCDs, ACE-NCDs Ghana Hub, and the 1st National Annual Dialogue for Action on NCDs in Ghana. 

The College of Basic and Applied Sciences, University of Ghana is announcing a 3-month hands-on certificate course (April– July, 2023) in Greenhouse Vegetable Production. 

Course Objectives are to:

• Identify and solve problems associated with greenhouse crop production.  

• Measure, monitor, and control the various environmental factors influencing plant growth and development.
• Understand greenhouse operations and techniques. 
• Analyze and report environmental data.
• Design, plan and schedule cropping cycles. 
• Prepare reports on agribusiness operations for short- and long-term decision making. 
• Ideate, prepare business models and plans to ensure a successful business. 

Course Modules:

Module 1: Controlled Environment Agriculture

Module 2: Greenhouse Structures

Module 3: Greenhouse Crop Production

Module 4: Nursery Management

Module 5: Irrigation and Fertigation 

Module 6: Management of Environmental Factors in Greenhouse 

Module 7: Greenhouse Cultural Practices 

Module 8: Pest and Disease Management 

Module 9: Post-Harvest Handling Technology

Module 10: Greenhouse Management Accounting

Module 11: Entrepreneurship and Agribusiness  

Date: April 17, 2023 – July 17, 2023

Registration Deadline: 10^th April, 2023 

Venue: Dawhenya Greenhouse Training Centre  

Training Fee: GH₵ 5,500 (including Hostel Facilities); GH₵ 4,000 (no Hostel Facility)

Payment Details

Account Name: College of Basic and Applied Sciences 

Account No. 1441001823781

Bank: Ecobank Ghana Limited

Branch: Legon

Swift Code: ECOCGHAC

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/7vTs5KxgkP3NDiCy7; Tel. (+233) 0508177955;  

Email: crops@ug.edu.gh

The School of Performing Arts, Department of Dance Studies, College of Humanities, University of Ghana invites you to come to witness a production dubbed 'ASA REKASA'. A dance piece to celebrate UG’s 75^th anniversary. Choreography by Terry Bright Ofosu, Aristedes Narh Hargoe, Kofi Anthonio, and Kafui Marcus Tay. The gate opens at 7 pm and the show starts at 7: 30pm. There will be a procession on  Monday 20^th of March 2023 @ 6 pm Starting from the E.T.S Drama Studio. Kindly check the flyer for more details.

Dear members of the University community,

The Planning Committee of the UG@75 Anniversary and the Sports Directorate invite the University community to the UG@75 Inter-Halls Athletics Competition.

Details of the programme are scheduled as follows:

Date: Wednesday, 15th to Friday, 17th March 2023

Time: 2:00 pm Each Day

Venue: Athletic Oval

Please find below the event flyer.

Staff, students, alumni and friends of the University are cordially invited.

SADHU T.L. VASWANI/INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF GHANA ENDOWMENT FUND for the 2021/2022 Academic Awards Prize.

Dear all,  

The Admissions Officer on behalf of the Registrar would like to invite applications from University of Ghana students who will be in Level 400 in the 2022/2023 Academic Year to apply for the SADHU T.L. VASWANI/INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF GHANA ENDOWMENT FUND for the 2021/2022 Academic Awards Prize. 

How to Apply

Please click here for application forms for the above award.

Eligibility - Awards are open to needy and deserving students of the University in the fourth year of their programmes (currently in Level 400) with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 in the following areas: 

1. Business 
2. Economics 
3. Mathematics 
4. Science 
5. Medicine 

Completed application forms accompanied by an official transcript, should be returned to: 

The Admissions Officer 

Academic Affairs Directorate 

University of Ghana Legon 

Legon 

(Admission Office, Registry, Room D19) 

Closing Date: March 31, 2023

REGISTRAR

The University of Ghana announces that Congregation Ceremonies will be held for prospective graduands who completed their programmes of study during the 2021/2022 Academic Year in postgraduate, undergraduate, and diploma programmes as follows:

Click here for further details: UG Congregation - Schedule | University of Ghana

Students who have completed their programmes of study and wish to be presented during the March 2023 Congregation Ceremony are required to take note of the following:

1.      Check to confirm that their names appear on the list of graduating students. The list of graduating students is here Graduation (ug.edu.gh) and will be updated regularly.

2.      Ensure that all outstanding financial and academic obligations to the University have been fulfilled. Contact the College Academic Offices here UG Congregation - College Units | University of Ghana for support relating to graduation.

3.      Register online at Graduation (ug.edu.gh) from 8th - 16th March, 2023.

4.      Graduands are required to pay a graduation fee of GH₵300.00. 

Other relevant information on the congregation can be found at https://www.ug.edu.gh/congregation

Graduating students should note the following:

·         To avoid traffic congestion on the day of congregation, a park and ride arrangement will be in place, with shuttle buses available to convey graduating students to the venue and back todesignated parking areas after the ceremony.

·         Only graduating students and guests with official invitation cards will be allowed entry to the Congregation venues. All other family and friends of graduating students may follow proceedings online.

·         There are to be no parties on lawns and other open spaces on campus after the ceremony.

All COVID-19 protocols shall be strictly observed. 

REGISTRAR

SUMMER INSTITUTE IN COMPUTATIONAL SOCIAL SCIENCES (SICSS)

The Regional Institute for Population Studies (RIPS) is pleased to announce the first Summer Institute in Computational Social Science to be held in Accra, Ghana (SICSS-Accra) at RIPS, University of Ghana from August 20 to September 02, 2023. SICSS-Accra will bring together postgraduate students, early-career academics, and researchers from all fields of study across Africa.

During the summer institute, participants will apply computational methods to digital and traditional data sources in researching the numerous challenges confronting Africa and to better measure the progress of African countries towards achieving the sustainable development goals. SICSS-Accra is planned to be an entry-level programme in computational social science. The Summer Institute will lay a solid foundation for computational social science through activities such as invited lectures, research happy hour, tutorials and participant-led group research projects. Applicants with less coding experience will be supported to learn R-programming before the institute.

Registration for the summer institute is free and interested applicants can apply via: https://sicss.io/2023/accra/apply until March 17, 2023. Thanks to our generous sponsor, accommodation and meals will be covered for accepted participants who will be selected through a competitive application process. There are limited scholarships to cover round-trip airfare for selected participants from other African countries.

Santander International Exchange Grants aim to support doctoral students in building international networks and raising their academic profile.

Who can apply?

Doctoral students from all disciplines are eligible to apply, provided they have not yet completed their doctorate with their thesis defense.

Funding is awarded for research stays with a duration of 1 to 3 months at a foreign partner university or in a priority country as well as for stays of doctoral students from the mentioned regions at the University of Bonn.

The funding includes the following services:

• Outward and return travel allowance of €1,125 for stays up to 12 months.
• Subsistence allowance of 1,200 €/month for stays in Bonn
• Research grant of € 300 per month (e.g., for conference costs, language courses, consumables)
• Family benefits for accompanying spouses or partners and / or children.

Selection Criteria:

• Quality of the research project and relevance of the stay for the realization of the project.
• Relevance for international networking and raising of the academic profile of the applicant.
• Involvement of the applicant in the host institution (e.g., participation in teaching and research activities as well as knowledge transfer).
• Academic CV of the applicant.

An application includes the following documents:

To apply, please submit the following documents using this link; https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/forschung-lehre/promovierende-und-postdocs/waehrend-der-promotion/foerderung/santander-international-exchange-grants-application. 

• Brief description of the relevance of the stay for the applicant’s research project as well as networking and profile building
• Outline of the research project (max. 2 pages)
• Work plan for the duration of the research stay (max. 1 page)
• Letter of invitation from the host institution (e.g., receiving institute)
• Academic CV of the applicant
• Letter of recommendation from the main supervisor using the template provided here; https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/forschung-lehre/forschung-und-lehre-medien/promovierende-und-postdocs-medien/letter-of-support-_santander-grant-v2.pdf. 

Please note that applications are assessed by an interdisciplinary committee and should therefore also be understandable for non-specialists.  Family obligations, parental leave, illnesses and other well-founded time-outs are taken into account. Please explain possible interruptions in your application.

The research stay must commence within one year upon the call deadline. Funding cannot be approved retrospectively; this means the start of the research stay applied for cannot be prior to the call deadline.

Application deadline is July 15, 2023.

In case of any questions relating to the call, please get in touch with Dr. Robert Radu, funding@verwaltung.uni-bonn.de.

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION - FUEL AFRICA 2023

Another year is here again! University of Ghana in partnership with Futurize is excited to bring you the Fuel Africa Healthcare Innovation Program from March 23-31. Register here and join hundreds of students across Africa: https://www.futurize.studio/fuel-Africa

Fuel Africa is a nine-day virtual, entrepreneurship bootcamp and innovation challenge that provides training on how to create an early-stage idea & venture. Join the program to launch your startup or find a job opportunity with one of our partners! Form a team from your university of three (3) to six (6) students or form a team with other university students, ideate solutions to Africa's toughest healthcare challenges, submit your solutions, compete to win $2k in prizes, certificates, and more! The program is launched by Futurize in partnership with AstraZeneca, through the A.Catalyst Network, and co-funded by Bristol Myers Squibb. #fuelafrica23

Limited number of seats, sign up soon for your chance to improve the future of healthcare for your community!

Deadline to register is March 15th, 2023

DEADLINE FOR THE SUBMISSION – TUESDAY MARCH 14th, 2023 at 3:00pm.

The Students Financial Aid Office (SFAO) is accepting 2022/23 applications for the award of The SFAO-BH Scholarship for UG students from areas of need reading BA Computer Science or any of the following APPLIED SCIENCES at University of Ghana: 

School of Engineering:

1. Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

2. Bachelor of Science in Material Science and Engineering

School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences

1. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

2. Bachelor of Science in Earth Science

3. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

The Scholarship will cover academic, residential fees, stipend and feeding allowance.

You are eligible to apply if you:

1. Are a Ghanaian.

2. Are a University of Ghana regular student.

3. Obtained an aggregate of 15 or better at the WASSCE or CGPA 3.0.

4. Are able to demonstrate limited family income and/or insufficient funds to cover most or all educational related expenses.

5. Have the will to succeed (determination, perseverance and success in other pursuits). 

7. Will maintain at least a 3.0 CGPA 

8. Are of a Good Conduct.

If you meet the above qualifications Download and submit a completed BH- SFAO FORM SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION from the UG- SFAO Website. In addition to the application form, you will be required to the required essays, a copy of your academic records (WASSCE grades), letters of recommendation and Admission and other supporting need documents. 

For enquiries call the Students Financial Aid Office on 020 518 6904 / 0206804077 or 0303-965240 or email finaid@ug.edu.gh The Students Financial Aid Office is located at No. 11 East Legon - Main Campus behind the College of Basic and Applied Sciences and opposite CEGENSA.

The Confucius Institute is accepting 2023 Scholarship applications from students studying Chinese. Application guidelines are as follows:

The Retail Finance Distribution (ReFinD) research initiative is an Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic (ISSER) of the University of Ghana led initiative with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Applications are open for the second round of ReFinD sub-grants for research in retail finance distribution. There are five categories of sub-grants: proposal development, pilot projects, natural experiments, extensions, and green field evaluations.  

Click here to read more on grant categories.

The grants are targeted at research institutions, policymakers, and commercial players with a thematic interest in digital financial service (DFS) retail distribution, and agent banking/ networks across Sub-Sahara Africa, South East Asia, and South Asia. Applicants are invited to consult the Framework paper “Digital Finance Retail Distribution Networks in Low- and Middle Income Countries: A Research Agenda” to better understand the policy motivation and research questions acceptable for consideration under this scheme.

Apply here.

The closing date for applications is Friday, March 31, 2023.

Information Sessions

For further clarification on the RFP and the application process, you are invited to register for an information session.  Please click here to register.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR FACULTY APPOINTMENTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE

COLLEGE OF BASIC & APPLIED SCIENCES (CBAS)

The Department of Animal Science at the University of Ghana invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for appointment as Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the under listed specialized areas:

a. Meat Science and Technology

b. Monogastric Animal Nutrition

c. Ruminant Animal Nutrition

d. Animal Physiology

Primary duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

· Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

· Supervise research work of undergraduate and graduate students.

· Conduct scholarly research and publish the results.

· Follow the code of conduct established by the University of Ghana.

· Provide services to the Department, the University and Professional Organizations when the need arises.

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

Qualification:

The applicant must:

i. Possess a PhD in Animal Science with specialization in Meat Science and Technology or Monogastric Animal Nutrition or Ruminant Animal Nutrition or Animal Physiology.

ii. Be able to teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in his/her area of specialization.

iii. Have a strong practical background in Animal Production and in his/her area of specialization.

iv. Have a strong research background and the ability to translate research findings into applied practice.

v. Be able to teach other courses in Animal Science when the need arises.

For all applicants, teaching experience in a reputable university or a comparable institution will be an added advantage.

Remunerations:

The salary and conditions of service for the position are similar to what pertains in Ghanaian Public Universities.

Mode of application:

Applications should include a completed application form for Academic staff positions (UAB FORM 1A) to be downloaded from the University’s website at https://www.ug.edu.gh/hrodd/forms/senior-members

· The application should include copies of transcripts, academic and/or professional certificates, a curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, names and addresses of at least three referees.

· Interested applicants may submit a complete application package (hardcopy and softcopy) to:

The College Secretary

CBAS, University of Ghana,

Legon, Accra – Ghana

Email: cbas@ug.edu.gh

Deadline for submission of applications: 30^th April 2023

Time: 08:30am
Venues: UGMS Conference Room, Korle-Bu

In order to help Ghanaian students successfully pass the HSK/HSKK exams, so as to apply for study in China, exchange and other programs, the Confucius Institute at the University of Ghana is organizing “HSK/HSKK Intensive Training” course. Everyone is welcome to register and participate.

1. Target

Students who want to take the HSK and HSKK exams.

2. Time

HSK: February 17-March 11, 2023, twice a week.

11:35 AM -13:35 PM on Friday, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM on Saturday (can be adjusted according to students' time)

HSKK: There will be two training sessions before the test.

(Course time and content will be notified in the WhatsApp group after registration)

3. Location

Classrooms 103 and 104 on the ground floor of the Confucius Institute at the University of Ghana (These classrooms are the same classrooms for the examination).

4. Amount

5. Content

HSK/HSKK important test knowledge and test answer skills.

6.   Registration and Contact Information

To pay the fee at the Confucius Institute, please contact Ms. Shen: 0554223916.

For payment via MoMo, please contact Ms. Christina: 0559586179.

7.     Application Deadline

February 16,2023

Register Now!

Start your Chinese language journey right, now! Gain a new language skill and get yourself ready for the job market. Learn Chinese, you deserve it!

1.     Target

Students at the University of Ghana (except students of the Chinese Section). All majors and levels inclusive.

2.     Slot

30 students (First come, first serve.)

If you withdraw from the class for no reason, you will no longer be accepted to sign up for other Chinese courses.

3.     Time

February 16 – April 20, Every Thursday 15:40-17:10.

4.     Location

Classrooms on the ground floor of the Confucius Institute at the University of Ghana.

5.     Content

Elementary Chinese knowledge, Chinese culture, etc.

6.   Registration Location

Reception Desk on the ground floor of the Confucius Institute at the University of Ghana. (On-site registration only, Online registration is not accepted.)

7.     Registration Deadline

Morning of February 16, 2023.

Register NOW!

In the nation’s quest to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and to provide quality health care to the citizenry, there are efforts to increase the number and practice proficiency of physicians practicing at all levels of the health care system in Ghana. Ghanaians trained outside as doctors are currently required to take and pass the Ghana Medical and Dental Council’s Licensure Examination which assesses their basic knowledge and clinical skills for the safety of  Ghanaians, and all the clients they would see. This short course is designed to improve the knowledge base of these doctors in the basic and paraclinical sciences, as well as their clinical skills. This would enhance their knowledge and ability to go through the Ghana Medical and Dental Council’s Licensure Examination, improve their proficiency for the practice of the profession and support the national quest to ensure safe medical practice and quality of care of patients.

Entry Requirements

A candidate would be admitted into the programme if:

1. He/ She has completed medical school and yet to do internship or/

2. He/ She will be required to provide proof of qualification when applying and provide clear evidence of their primary medical qualification. This should take the form of:

• A certificate from that university or other body, which granted their primary medical qualification stating the date on which the certificate was granted.
• A certificate from that university or other body, with appropriate dates, that they have completed their course of study and are eligible to receive the qualification.

Note that all certificates should bear the university’s stamp, insignia or evidence of authenticity and should be signed by a person whose name and official position are clearly identified.

Nature of Programme and Duration

The programme has been structured into six (6) modules with Basic Sciences incorporated in all. Each module would run for four (4) weeks. The 6 modules comprise of the following:

Specialties (Radiology, Orthopedics, Urology, Dermatology, Infectious diseases and Psychiatry), Medicine and Therapeutics, Surgery, Child Health, Community Health, Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Note that modules will be preceded by a two-week basic sciences overview course

Cost of Programme 

The programme has been designed with applicants having options to participate in all the modules or choose modules that they would like to pursue:

CATEGORY A                                       GH₡

Registration/Administrative Fees            1,000.00

Mentorship/Tuition (6 Modules)            15,000.00

Transportation For Clinical Rotation       2,500.00

Mock Examination                                  2,500.00

Total                                                     21,000.00

CATEGORY B (OPTIONAL)           

Accommodation (GH₡15,000.00), Single Module (GH₡6,250.00) or Mock Examination Only (GH₡3,750.00)

Mode of Application

1. Letter of clearance for the licensure exams from Medical and Dental Council (MDC) 
2. Applicants will pick up a registration form from the School Administrator’s Secretariat Room 2, University of Ghana Medical School (UGMS).

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA

SCHOOL OF CONTINUING AND DISTANCE EDUCATION

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

MATURE STUDENT ADMISSIONS INTO

DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMME

2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR

Registration for the University of Ghana mature access course for the 2023/2024 academic year takes place from Monday, February 6 to Friday, March 24, 2023. Successful applicants will be admitted into the Level 100 (Bachelor of Arts) or Diploma Distance Education Programmes based on their performance in the entrance examinations.

Programmes available:

Bachelor of Arts subject combinations

·         Political Science, Sociology and Information Studies

·         Psychology, Sociology and Information Studies

·         Adult Education and Human Resource Studies, Psychology, Information Studies

·         Accounting, Psychology, Adult Education and Human Resource Studies (for applicants who do very well in Mathematics in the entrance examination)

·         Public Administration, Sociology, Information Studies

·         Human Resource Management, Psychology, Information Studies

Bachelor of Education with the following Specialism

·         Bachelor of Education - Junior High School Specialism

·         Bachelor of Education - Upper Grade Specialism

·         Bachelor of Education - Early Grade Specialism

Entry requirements:

-     Applicants must be at least 25 years old at the time of application and show proof of age with the ECOWAS/National ID Card or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old.

-     Applicants must register for, attend and complete the University of Ghana Access Course and pass the Mature Students’ Entrance Examination conducted by the University.

-     Applicants who pass the Entrance Examination must purchase an e-voucher from designated banks to access the UG online application form.

The Access Course will be run by the School of Continuing and Distance Education of the College of Education, University of Ghana; at all its Learning Centres across the country.

Please note that the Accra Learning Centre will run a weekday evening mature Access Course for candidates who are interested. The weekday evening mature Access Course will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Accra Learning Centre. The weekday evening programme will start on Tuesday February 21, 2023 and will run concurrently with the weekend one.

Applicants should take note of the following:

-         The registration fee for the Access Course and Entrance Examination is GH¢500.00.

Please note that the fee is non-refundable.    

-         Payment should be made into UG Learning Centre Account number 1441002010444 at any branch of ECOBANK Ghana Limited. 

-         Applicants should register online after payment at the University of Ghana Website or through https://apply.ug.edu.gh/admissions/mature.

-         Only applicants who pass the entrance examination will be eligible to purchase the e-voucher to access the University’s on-line application form.

The Access Course begins on February 18 and ends on April 23, 2023.

The dates for the weekend Access Course are:

Saturday, February 18 –   Sunday, February 19, 2023

Saturday, February 25 –   Sunday, February 26, 2023

Saturday, March 4       –   Sunday, March 5, 2023   

Saturday, March 11     –   Sunday, March 12, 2023   

Saturday, March 18     –   Sunday, March 19, 2023  

Saturday, March 25     –   Sunday, March 26, 2023    

Saturday, April 1          –   Sunday, April 2, 2023

Saturday, April 15        –   Sunday, April 16, 2023

Saturday, April 22        –   Sunday, April 23, 2023

For further information, visit the University’s website: www.ug.edu.gh or contact us on any of the following numbers or email addresses:

Contact us:

College Academic Office: 0503899803, 0552996775, 0264410136

Email: coeacademic@ug.edu.gh

Department of Distance Education: 0303938855, 0302956122, Email: dde@ug.edu.gh

Please note that this is the official University of Ghana Mature Access Course. All other advertised courses have not been sanctioned by the University. Only candidates who participate in the official University of Ghana Mature Access Course will be eligible to take the entrance examination.

All applications must be submitted by the deadline of Friday, March 24, 2023.

REGISTRAR

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment as:

ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN

JOB ROLE

Without prejudice to the functions of the specific unit to which the Assistant Librarian will be assigned, the job role requires operational support for the achievement of the objectives and strategic plan of the University of Ghana Library System (UGLS). This includes:

1.      Promoting library resources to the university community.

2.      Providing library instruction and information literacy training.

3.      Use of relevant software/tool to engage students and faculty to improve teaching and learning.

4.      Provision of research support to academic departments.

5.      Contribution to the profession through research and publishing.

6.      Contribution to the profession through extension activities.

7.      Providing reference services to users.

8.      Performing the role of a subject librarian.

9.      Supervising shelving. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

1. The applicant must:

a. be a staff of the University of Ghana and must have served at the grade of Senior Library Assistant or a higher grade, for at least two years

b. possess a good first degree plus a research master’s degree of at least a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree or equivalent in Librarianship, Information Studies, Library Studies, or related discipline, with a minimum of two (2) years relevant post-second-degree qualification work experience.

c. The applicants must show evidence of chartered membership of a library professional association including the Ghana Library Association (GLA) with not less than two years of membership.

2. Required knowledge, ability, and skills include:

a. Ability to conduct reference interviews.

b. Ability to develop relevant search strategies.

c. Ability to conduct literature searches.

d. Ability to conduct library instruction.

e. Kowledge in cataloguing and classification of library materials

f. Knowledge in shelving and shelf-reading

g. Good interpersonal relationships

h. Must be user oriented.

i. Ability to uphold and maintain the professional ethics of librarianship.

j. Knowledge in conducting research.

k. Knowledge of MS Office Suite

l. Candidates must demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills, qualities of a team player and the ability to establish understanding and rapport with colleagues.

m. Knowledge of IT packages and library management systems

MODE OF APPLICATION

Applicants are required to submit the complete application pack addressed to the Registrar, University of Ghana, through vacancies@ug.edu.gh (Electronic copy).  Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

The application pack should be submitted as a single PDF file and should contain the following:

1. Completed application form for Senior Administrative and Professional employees (UAB Form 1B) to be downloaded from the University’s website at: www.ug.edu.gh/hrodd;

2. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae;

3. Copies of relevant educational and/or professional certificates; and,

4. Two reference letters, at least one of which should be from a Head of Unit in the University of Ghana, with whom the applicant has worked.  The reference letters should, among others, include the following information on the candidate:

a. Professional competence and work output

b. Leadership abilities and sense of responsibility

c. General Contribution to the work of the University

d. Interpersonal skills

e. Any other relevant information

CLOSING DATE

Applications should reach vacancies@ug.edu.gh not later than March 15, 2023.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted to participate in a selection process.

REGISTRAR

The University of Ghana School of Law wishes to inform the University Community that the Orientation Sessions for the first cohort of the 19 twin Master of Arts and Master of Laws Programmes come off as follows: 

Date: Friday, 27^th January to Thursday, 9th February 2023

Venue: The Great Hall or join via link: https://bit.ly/3Dj24gb

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. each day

For further information:

Visit: https://law.ug.edu.gh/masters

Call: 0303963750/0303958555/0203198444/0244759997

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 31^ST JANUARY 2023

The University of Ghana School of Law wishes to inform the University Community that the Orientation Sessions for the first cohort of the 19 twin Master of Arts and Master of Laws Programmes come off as follows: 

Date: Friday, 27^th January to Thursday, 9th February 2023

Venue: The Great Hall or join via link: https://bit.ly/3Dj24gb

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. each day

For further information:

Visit: https://law.ug.edu.gh/masters

Call: 0303963750/0303958555/0203198444/0244759997

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 31^ST JANUARY 2023

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 

MATRICULATION 2022/2023 (MAIN)

The University Community and particularly newly admitted students are hereby informed that the Matriculation Ceremony for the 2022/2023 academic year will be held virtually at 9.30 a.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Matriculation will be organised at the College level.  

Per the Statutes of the University of Ghana: 

1. A student admitted to the University shall take the Matriculation Oath and sign the Matriculation Register. 
2. A student who fails to sign the Matriculation Register may be prevented from graduating by the University. 

Prior to the scheduled matriculation ceremony date, each newly admitted student is required to log into the Students/Staff Services Portal below to sign the Matriculation Register: 

https://sts.ug.edu.gh

This link is available in the Featured Links on the University Website Homepage as well. 

Further details on the schedule and links for each College's live-streamed ceremony as well as on issuance of matriculation gowns will be made available in due course.  

All must kindly take note and comply accordingly. 

Thank you. 

Lydia Anowa Nyako-Danquah (Mrs.) 

Director (Academic Affairs Directorate)  

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA

VACANCY FOR SENIOR LEVEL ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

The University of Ghana, hereby, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the senior level administrative position in the College of Humanities listed below, to take effect from 1^st August 2023.

Objectives of the College:  The College of Humanities shall advance the objectives of each of its constituent Units and by these specific objectives, to:

(a) Create synergy for interdisciplinary teaching, learning and research in the Arts, Social Sciences, Business and Law;

(b) Provide faculty and students with skills in its various fields to contribute to the development needs of the country;

(c) Establish and promote international networks of Arts, Social Sciences, Business and Law;

(d) Enhance the sharing of human, financial and material resources.

POSITION:                  Dean, School of Social Sciences

REPORTING TO:        Provost, College of Humanities

The School of Social Sciences is made up of the following Departments:

Department of Economics

Department of Geography and Resource Development

Department of Political Science

Department of Psychology

Department of Social Work

Department of Sociology

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

The successful candidate must:

(a) Be of professorial status from an academic/research institution or a person from industry eligible for that position;

(b) Be capable of providing academic leadership especially in the area of teaching, research and extension in the relevant disciplines;

(c) Provide evidence of managerial and administrative leadership and capacity to promote a collegial working environment in the School;

(d) Demonstrate capacity to attract funding for research and development; and,

(e) Have the vision and the drive to oversee the growth and development of the School.

DUTIES

The Dean is responsible for providing leadership to the School and for maintaining and promoting the efficiency and good order in accordance with the policies and procedures prescribed by the University Act and Statutes, or as may be determined by the Council, the Academic Board and the School Management Committee.

The Dean is to ensure that the approved programmes and functions of the School are duly carried out by members of the School.

The Dean is also responsible for the general administration of the School in respect of human, financial and material resources within the general framework of University policy.

TENURE

A Dean shall hold office for three years on terms and conditions recommended by the Appointments Board and is eligible for re-appointment for a further term of up to three years.

Method of Application

Applicants are required to submit the complete application pack addressed to the Registrar, University of Ghana, through vacancies@ug.edu.gh (Electronic copy only). Hard copy applications will not be accepted.  

The application pack should be submitted as a single PDF file and should contain the following: 

i. Completed application form for Senior Level Administrative Positions (UAB Form 1C) to be downloaded from the University’s website at www.ug.edu.gh/hrodd.

ii. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and/or professional certificates.

iii. A statement of about 2,500 words (not more than five pages) indicating how the applicant intends to use the period in office to address relevant issues that will ensure that the University achieves its mission and vision.  The UG strategic plan can be downloaded at: http://www.ug.edu.gh/pad/publication/ug-strategic-plan.

Further information about the University of Ghana may be found on the university website at www.ug.edu.gh.

Only shortlisted applicants would be contacted.

CLOSING DATE

Applications should reach the Registrar not later than the close of day on Wednesday, 15^th February 2023.

Additionally, applicants should request two clearly marked letters of reference from persons familiar with their professional competencies, to be sent directly to the Registrar, through vacancies@ug.edu.gh at the latest by Wednesday 22^nd February, 2023

REGISTRAR

6^th January 2023

The Department of Economics in collaboration with the Levy Economics Institute, Bard College, US will be holding a one-day capacity-building workshop on measuring consumption and time poverty in March 2023. 

The workshop is one of the Department's activities to commemorate the 75^th anniversary of the University of Ghana. 

The purpose of this workshop is to engage with fellow economists to enhance capacity building in research and teaching of gender-sensitive economic analysis, with a focus on women’s economic empowerment and time use.

Please click here for further details on the application.

The Public is hereby informed that Undergraduate Applications for the second semester of the 2022/2023 academic year is open for the second year of the three-year general amnesty programme. This opportunity is granted to final year students whose studentships have elapsed to re-sit outstanding/failed courses and graduate. This programme covers the 2021/2022, 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 academic years only.

Eligibility
Applicants should be University of Ghana undergraduate final year students who should have graduated from 2000/2001 to 2018/2019 but have not due to elapsed studentship.

Please find below the application process for Prospective General Amnesty:

1.           Registration of Courses

Applicants are required to register their outstanding/failed courses using the students’ portal (STS). The link to the registration portal is https://sts.ug.edu.gh/services/login. University of Ghana Student ID Number and MIS Web PIN will be required.

Click here if you have no ID number and/or PIN: https://sts.ug.edu.gh/services/guest/login

Applicants are to visit relevant Departments with proof of registration for information on arrangements regarding registered courses prior to the start of the semester. The schedule for the 1st semester can be found here: REVISED L100 -L400 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2021-2022.pdf. Departmental Heads or Examination Officers will help with replacements for phased-out courses.

Amnesty students are not qualified to register for supplementary re-sit examinations. You will not be allowed to write any supplementary re-sit examination if you go ahead to register, and the University will not refund your fee to you.

2.              Deadline for Amnesty Course Registration

The deadline for course registration for the first semester of the 2022/2023 academic year is: Friday June 9, 2023.

3.              Online Orientation Session

A briefing webinar will be organized on a date to be determined later. The Microsoft Teams link is as follows: https://bit.ly/AmnestyORIENTATION

All prospective applicants are welcome to log in for clarifications. 

4.              Schedule of Fees

Click for details of fees and payment methods. 
 

5.              Provisional Identification Cards

Participants should visit their colleges after the course registration to pick up provisional ID cards at no cost.

6.              Helpdesk

For assistance, contact College Academic Offices (Mondays to Fridays, 9:00am to 4:00 pm):

7.              Expectations

a.              Participants are required to fully participate in lectures for registered course(s) to be allowed to undertake examination(s).

b.              Participants are to abide by the University of Ghana Regulations for Junior Members 2017.

PLEASE NOTE:
1.  You will note be allowed to write examination if you do not contact your department for course outline, lectures, and interim assessment.

2.  You are not allowed to register for supplementary re-sit examinations.

EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS INTERNATIONAL - SCHOLARSHIPS 2022/23 ACADEMIC YEAR

DEADLINE - Monday, 6th February 2023

The Students Financial Aid Office (SFAO) is accepting 2022/23 applications for the award of Scholarships from the Educational Pathways International scholarship scheme. The scholarship is designed for high achievers (Gifted Student) who are from areas of need. The Scholarship will cover tuition, books, as well as room and board, and a little extra and will be awarded for four years as long as excellent academic standards of at least a B CGPA (3.0 GPA) continue to be met.

You are eligible to apply if you:

1. Are a Level 100 regular student.

2. Reside in an impoverished part of the country.

3. Are able to demonstrate limited family income and/or insufficient funds to cover most or all educational-related expenses.

4. Have the will to succeed (determination, perseverance and, success in other pursuits).

5. Obtained an aggregate of 11 or better at the WASSCE.

6. Are a Level 200 continuing student with CGPA of 3.5 (limited slot) or a female Level 300 or above continuing student with CGPA of 3.7 (limited slot)

7. Confirm that you are not currently receiving support through any other scholarship program and pledge not to accept any other scholarship while in the EPI program.

8. Medical students both Level 100 and continuing (CGPA 3.5) are encouraged to apply

ü You are required to visit the UG website: http://www.ug.edu.gh.

ü Click on: Admission; then Financial Aid/ EPI Scholarship.

ü Read the eligibility page and complete the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM. With the required essays.

ü In addition, applicants are required to PRINT OUT A HARDCOPY of the preview of the completed online form with all the relevant supporting documentation and submit it to the Students Financial Aid Office on or before the deadline.

Supporting documents include a copy of your academic records (Transcripts / WASSCE grades), letters of recommendation, Birth Certificates of siblings, supporting need documents and, any other documents that you believe will assist in the processing of your application. Deadline for the submission of the applications is Monday, 6th February 2023.

For enquiries call the Students Financial Aid Office on 020-518-6904/0302- 945-312 or email finaid@ug.edu.gh.

The SFAO is located at House No. 11 East Legon - Main Campus behind the College of Basic and Applied Sciences and opposite CEGENSA.

COLLEGE BASED ORIENTATION PROGRAMME

FOR NEWLY ADMITTED STUDENTS

2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR

All newly admitted students are to note that they are to participate in a compulsory Orientation Programme from Monday, January 9 to Thursday, January 12, 2023.

The programme will be carried out virtually.

DAYS 2-4: Tuesday, January 10, to Thursday, January 12, 2023

INTERACTION WITH COLLEGES

All students are to link up with their respective Colleges on each day from 9:00 am for live interactive sessions.

The Sessions for the various Colleges can be accessed through the links below:

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

COLLEGE OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

Thank you.

College of Humanities

Orientation Programme for Level 100 Students

January 10-12, 2023

A. COLLEGE GENERAL SESSION

Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Time: 9:00am Link: https://bit.ly/3ZeG9Qt

B. SCHOOL OF ARTS

Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Time: 2:00pm Link: https://bit.ly/3QpkZuR

C. SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES

Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Time: 10.00am Link: https://bit.ly/3CAjGDH

D. UNIVERSITY OF GHANA BUSINESS SCHOOL

Bachelor of Science in Administration Session

Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Time: 11.00am Link: https://bit.ly/3GEvCGS

Bachelor of Arts with UGBS Subjects Session

Date: Thursday, January 12, 2023

Time: 11.00am Link: https://bit.ly/3X6bVNH

E. SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Date: Thursday, January 12, 2023

Time: 10:00am Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MDZiZDZkMmMtMDg2O...

F. UNIVERSITY OF GHANA ACCRA CITY CAMPUS

Date: Thursday, January 12, 2023

Time: 11.00am Link: http://bit.ly/3WKLgq0

G. SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS

Date: Thursday, January 12, 2023

Time: 1:00 pm Link: http://bit.ly/3CELEy6

COLLEGE OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES

TEAMS LINK FOR ORIENTATION FOR NEWLY ADMITTED STUDENTS

FOR ALL STUDENTS ADMITTED TO THE COLLEGE OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES

DATE: - TUESDAY 10^TH JANUARY 2023

TIME: 10:00 am

LINK:

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZWY0MjZjYTgtZjMxYy00NDk5LWEzMWEtOWIwMmE2YzIxZTQ0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22941bbf5f-f2c0-4875-a24c-6907865d251a%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2238f80894-5d8f-4ebb-83a9-a9c9e43ffc39%22%7d

IMPORTANT NOTICE

ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR NEWLY ADMITTED STUDENTS

2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR

All newly admitted students are to note that they are to participate in a compulsory Orientation Programme from Monday, January 9 to Thursday, January 12, 2023.

The programme will be carried out virtually.

The Session for Monday, January 9, 2023 will be premiered in 2 sessions through the following links:

Morning Session, from 9.00 am: https://youtu.be/jNatudE_hAA

Afternoon Session, from 1.00 pm: https://youtu.be/nb0zx9Kl6Zs

The 2022/2023 Orientation programme is scheduled as follows:

DAY 1: Monday, January 9, 2023

Morning Session: 9.00am -11.00am

1. Knowing Your University

Speaker - Mrs. Lydia Anowa Nyako-Danquah, (Director, Academic Affairs Directorate)

2. Your life as a Junior Member in the University of Ghana

Speaker - Professor Rosina Kyerematen (Dean of Students Affairs)

3. Your financial responsibilities and obligations

Speaker - Mr. Samuel Osei Mensah (Accountant, Students’ Accounts)

4. Meeting your ICT Needs at the University of Ghana

Speaker - Mr. Benjamin Cobblah (Deputy CITO)

5. Introduction to Online Teaching and Learning: The Sakai Learning and Management System

Speaker - Mr. Francis Awuye-Kpobi (UGCS)

6. Getting to know the University of Ghana Library System.

Speaker – Mrs. Theodosia Adanu (Ag. University Librarian)

7. Surviving the Challenges of University Life

Speaker – Dr. Mrs. Bridget Ben-Naimah (Director, Careers and Counselling Centre)

DAY 1: Monday, January 9, 2023

Afternoon Session: 1.00pm -2.00pm

1. Financial Support to Students

Speakers - Mrs. Selina Torrison (Head, Students’ Financial Aid Office)

2. Taking Care of Your Health on Campus

Speaker - Dr. Mark Frempong (Director, University Health Services)

3. Sports at the University of Ghana

Speaker – Mr. Augustine Amissare (Representative of Director, Sports Directorate)

4. Security Consciousness on Campus

Speaker – Major Gariba Pabi (Rtd) (Security Coordinator)

5. Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Policy of the University of Ghana

Speaker - Professor Margaret Amoakohene (Chairperson, Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee)

6. Services available for Students with Special Needs

Speaker- Dr. Efua Esaaba Mantey (Coordinator, Office of Students with Special Needs)

DAYS 2-4: Tuesday, January 10, to Thursday, January 12, 2023

INTERACTION WITH COLLEGES

All students are to link up with their respective Colleges on each day from 9:00am for live interactive sessions. The links for the orientation at the Colleges will be released on Monday, 9th January 2023.

Thank you.

                                                                                                                             January 8th, 2023                                                                                              

Ref. No. :   CL 16

GENERAL NOTICE

SANCTIONS AGAINST FORMER JCR EXECUTIVES OF COMMONWEALTH HALL

On 18^th and 19^th August 2022, some former Junior Common Room (JCR) Executives of Commonwealth Hall organised or allowed the organisation of meetings of the Junior Common Room (JCR) of Commonwealth Hall. These meetings provided a platform for the delivery and publication of false, reckless and defamatory statements against Senior Officers of the University, which brought the Offices of the Vice-Chancellor, the Pro Vice- Chancellor (Academic and Student Affairs) and the University as a whole into disrepute.

Following a complaint lodged against the affected students, the Disciplinary Board for Junior Members conducted a hearing and established a case of misconduct contrary to the University of Ghana Statutes 2011 (as amended) and the University of Ghana Regulations for Junior Members, 2017, against the former JCR Executives of Commonwealth Hall.

The Disciplinary Board also found that their conduct breached Statutes 42(1)(n) and (o) of the University of Ghana Statutes 2011 (as amended), and Regulations 7.11(c)(xiv) and (xv); and (f)(ii) and (iii)) of the University of Ghana Regulations for Junior Members, 2017.

In this regard, and in accordance with Section 45(g) of the Statutes of the University of Ghana, 2011(as amended), sanctions and decisions have been handed down as follows:

*Sanction to run concurrently with previous sanction for misconduct for blatantly disobeying the Vice-Chancellor and the Dean of Student Affairs

Mr. Paul Anim Inkoom had earlier been suspended for two (2) academic years after being found guilty of misconduct, contrary to Regulations 7.1(e) and 7.1(g) of the University of Ghana Regulations for Junior Members, 2017.

Students are advised and encouraged to acquaint themselves with the content of the Statutes and the Student Regulations, which are available on the University’s website, as contravention of these Statutes and Regulations will lead to imposition of appropriate sanctions.

                                                                                                Emelia Agyei-Mensah (Mrs.)

                                                                                                            Registrar

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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

TEAMS LINK FOR ORIENTATION FOR NEWLY ADMITTED STUDENTS

FOR ALL STUDENTS ADMITTED TO THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

DATE: - THURSDAY 12TH JANUARY 2023

TIME: 9:00 am

LINK: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NWM1MDJhYTgtYWJjN...

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

TEAMS LINK FOR ORIENTATION OF NEWLY ADMITTED STUDENTS

A. FOR ALL STUDENTS ADMITTED TO THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

DATE: - TUESDAY 10TH JANUARY 2023

TIME: 10:00 am

LINK: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NTMzZjY4ZGUtNWE1M...

B. FOR ALL STUDENTS ADMITTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF GHANA DENTAL SCHOOL

DATE: - WEDNESDAY 11TH JANUARY 2023

TIME: 10:00am

LINK: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTE0MTRjY2QtYjNjZ...

C. FOR ALL STUDENTS ADMITTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF GHANA MEDICAL SCHOOL

DATE: - THURSDAY 12TH JANUARY 2023

TIME: 10:00am

LINK: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NzlmOGVmYmEtYmJlM...

D. FOR ALL STUDENTS ADMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL AND ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

DATE: - THURSDAY 12TH JANUARY 2023

TIME: 10:00am

LINK: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTU1NzE1NGQtZmM0N...

E. FOR ALL STUDENTS ADMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF PHARMACY (SoP)

DATE: - THURSDAY 12TH JANUARY 2023

TIME: 10:00am

LINK: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MDk5MjI3MzktYzc3N...

F. FOR ALL STUDENTS ADMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY (SoNM)

DATE: - 11TH & 12TH JANUARY 2023

TIME: 10:00am

FORMAT: FACE TO FACE

VENUE: SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

The Department of Computer Science, University of Ghana, is holding intensive eight-week (8) professional certificate courses from January 15, 2023. This is open to Senior High Graduates, Tertiary Students, Graduates, Workers and the General Public. 

There are various I.T. fields from Database to Digital Marketing. 

EXTENSION OF DEADLINE: 2022/2023 UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATIONS

The public is hereby informed that due to technical challenges, the deadline for undergraduate applications for the 2022/2023 academic year has been extended to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

We thank you for your cooperation.

Lydia Anowa Nyako-Danquah

Director of Academic Affairs

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Following release of the 2022 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, applicants to the University of Ghana (UG) are advised to log in again to the UG applications portal to:

1. Review the accuracy of entries, particularly:

• Full Name and Date of Birth;
• Examination records (Index Number, Exam Month, Exam Year).

2. Refer to the UG 2021/2022 entry cut-off aggregates for various programmes at https://admission.ug.edu.gh/applying/content/cut-points and make realistic choices.

Please note that applications for 2022/2023 admissions are still open and interested persons may purchase e-vouchers at designated banks or through the USSD code *887*18# on all mobile telecommunication networks.

The application portal will be closed at Midnight on Tuesday December 6, 2022.

Thank you.

Lydia Anowa Nyako-Danquah

Director of Academic Affairs

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA

VACANCY FOR SENIOR-LEVEL ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

WHICH WILL BECOME VACANT BY 1^ST AUGUST 2023

The University of Ghana hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the senior-level administrative positions listed below, to take effect from 1^st August 2023.

ADVERT DETAILS

Details regarding these positions can be found under Employment Opportunities (Quick Links) at the University of Ghana website:  www.ug.edu.gh/employment-opportunities

Method of Application

Applicants are required to submit the complete application pack addressed to the Registrar, University of Ghana, through vacancies@ug.edu.gh (Electronic copy only). Hard-copy applications will not be accepted.  

The application pack should be submitted as a single PDF file and should contain the following: 

1. Completed application form for Senior Level Administrative Positions (UAB Form 1C) to be downloaded from the University’s website at www.ug.edu.gh/hrodd

2. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and/or professional certificates.

3. A statement of about 2,500 words (not more than five pages) indicating how one intends to use the period in office to address relevant issues that will ensure that the University achieves its mission and vision.  The UG strategic plan can be downloaded at: http://www.ug.edu.gh/pad/publication/ug-strategic-plan

Further information about the University of Ghana may be found on the University website at www.ug.edu.gh.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

CLOSING DATE

Applications should reach the Registrar through vacancies@ug.edu.gh not later than the close of day on Friday, 23^rd December, 2022.

REGISTRAR

10^th November 2022

Call for Applications

PhD, Postdoctoral fellows and Junior Faculty

The West Africa mathematical Modeling Capacity Development (WAMCAD): an Anglophone-francophone-lusophone partnership, a program based at the Department of Medical Microbiology of the University of Ghana Medical School, through a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on Disease Modeling, is pleased to announce opportunities for junior faculties, postdoctoral research fellows and PhD students. The objective of this programme is to enhance technical capacity development in malaria and NTD modeling through a multi-track training programme.

We are looking for self-motivated individuals who could explore the potential of using mathematical modelling to support disease control programmes. Candidates will work on studies under the supervision of local and international mentors to develop statistical, mathematical and/or computational models, and apply this to malaria datasets and interpret the results with the aim of supporting efforts to control malaria and NTDs. The studentship is funded for 1-3 years depending on the track. Junior faculties and postdocs will be offered 1–2-year funding. During this period, you will participate in relevant group meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars; and you will communicate your findings through publications in peer-reviewed journals. There are several positions available. Trainees will undertake projects that include but not limited to:

a. Understanding changes in malaria/NTD transmission due to interventions and ecological changes

b. Using models to identify methods to improve intervention for malaria and NTDs

c. Impact of insecticide resistance in mosquitoes on malaria/NTD transmission

d. Urban malaria transmission and control

e. The effect of climate on malaria/NTD incidence and spread in different ecological zones of Ghana

Requirements for full time postdoctoral fellows and junior research scientists/faculties

· Have a PhD in malaria or NTD Public Health, Entomology, Parasitology, Epidemiology, Population biology, Genomics, Computational biology, mathematics, statistics, computer science or a similarly quantitative discipline.

· Have a strong background in data analysis and programming in R, Python, C++, MATLAB, SQL etc.

· Have excellent writing and communication skills and a good publication record.

· Be willing to work as part of an interdisciplinary team

Requirements for full time PhD students

· Have enrolled in a PhD programme and have completed their first year course work or about to complete.

· Hold Master's degree in infectious disease Public Health, Entomology, Parasitology, Epidemiology, Population biology, Genomics, Computational biology, mathematics, statistics, computer science or a similarly quantitative discipline, especially on malaria or NTDs.

· Have a strong background in data analysis and programming in R, Python, Stata, C++, MATLAB, SQL etc

· Have excellent writing and communication skills.

· Be willing to work as part of an interdisciplinary team

PhD students who already have research objectives may enroll to have 1-2 modeling objectives added to their objectives to enjoy scholarship from the WAMCAD.

How to apply Interested and qualified applicants are to APPLY HERE or send a letter of motivation and their CV to this email: rcvdr@gmail.com.

Deadline: 30th November 2022

Applications are invited from all Doctoral Students for the December 2022 Doctoral Schools organized by the University of Ghana Pan-African Doctoral Academy (PADA).

The December 2022 (25th & 26th Edition) shall be in-person (face-to-face).

School 1: 12th - 16th December 2022

School 2: 19th – 23rd December 2022

Venue: Centre for Biodiversity Conservation Research/Doctoral Building-University of Ghana, Legon

Fees: Subsidized participation fee per module: Gh₵ 1000 or $ 150

Application Deadline: 5th December 2022

Apply online: https://pada.ug.edu.gh

Contact: Email info.pada@ug.edu.gh | Call or WhatsApp + 233 05 0830 4904

We humbly request Heads of Departments, Centres, and Institutes with Doctoral Programmes to invite their students to register for the December 2022 Doctoral Schools.

Scholarship Opportunity: PADA/BANGA-Africa Management have approved a number of scholarship slots for all year 1 UG-Registered Doctoral Students who apply for “Managing the PhD Process Module”. Offer shall be on first-applied-first selected basis and priority shall be given to applicants desirous of taking a second module

Click here for the list of modules

5TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES, UNIVERSITY OF GHANA

Members of the University Community are hereby invited to the 5TH International Research Conference of the College of Humanities, University of Ghana scheduled for October 13 – 15, 2022.

Theme: PERSPECTIVES ON INEQUALITIES: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER COVID-19

The schedule of activities for the conference are as follows:

Date 1: Thursday, October 13, 2022

Activity: Opening Ceremony, Panel Discussion and Parallel Sessions, CSOs Corner to be facilitated by Star Ghana Foundation

Date 2: Friday, October 14, 2022

Activity: Parallel Sessions, Presentation of Provost’s Publication Awards, Accra Declaration on Inequality by Oxfam International and Closing Ceremony

Day 3: Saturday, October 15, 2022

Activity: UG Campus Tour (Optional)

The Conference is being organized in partnership with Oxfam International and Star Ghana Foundation and with support from:

BANGA-Africa Project

Centre for Migration Studies

Department of Economics

Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER)

West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP)

For more information: cohconference@ug.edu.gh

Click here information on registration and some practical matters

Click here for the Conference Banner

The Residence Board and University management have discussed arrangements for management of the halls of residence at the close of the 2021/2022 academic year and during the vacation period. Various repair works will be carried out in halls of residence during the period, as will disinfection and fumigation.

The opportunity will also be taken to clear out all unauthorized persons from the halls of residence. The following arrangements have therefore been decided on:

-        All undergraduate students in the traditional halls (Volta, Commonwealth, Legon, Mensah Sarbah and Akuafo) are to vacate their rooms by 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27th, 2022. Students are not to leave any of their personal belongings in the halls of residence.

-        Undergraduate students who have genuine reasons to remain on campus (Level 400 project work, sportsmen and women in camp etc.), as well as National Service persons who have accommodation in halls of residence, and whose services are still required should follow the steps at the bottom of this notice to fill in and submit a Vacation Residence Form.

-        There will be no vacation residence in Commonwealth and Mensah Sarbah halls. Undergraduate students in these halls who have genuine reasons to remain on campus during the vacation period are to download and fill in Vacation Residence Forms and present hard copies of these to their hall Tutorial Office, for consideration for accommodation in other halls.

-        Graduate students in Commonwealth and Mensah Sarbah Halls who are writing examinations will be allowed to remain in their rooms up to Monday, 10th October 2022. These students are also to fill in and submit Vacation Residence Forms online, for consideration.

-        Graduate students in other traditional halls who have genuine reasons to remain on campus should follow the same procedure outlined above for undergraduate students.

-        Hilla Limann, Alexander Kwapong, Elizabeth Frances Sey and Jean Nelson Ackah Halls will be closed for the entire holiday period, and there will be no vacation residence in these halls.

All students are to take note of these arrangements and ensure that they comply with them. University security, backed by personnel from the Ghana Police Service, will be deployed to enforce compliance starting from Wednesday 28th September, 2022.

Any student who defies the directive to move out of the halls of residence on the scheduled dates will be sanctioned, including permanent loss of accommodation.

Instructions for filling in Vacation Residence Form

UG Students and National Service Persons who attended UG should follow these steps to fill in the Vacation Residence Form:

1. Visit the link https://ugra.ug.edu.gh/administrative/app/login

2. Login with Student ID and MIS Web PIN

3. Click on VACATION RESIDENCE FORM

4. Select an option from the drop down list: Legon Campus; Distance Student or National Service Person

5. Fill the form and submit online

National Service Persons who did not attend UG may download the form at https://bit.ly/NSPVacForm print, fill in and submit to the relevant Tutorial Office.

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Dean, Student Affairs

Heads of Hall

Senior Tutors

Director, Public Affairs

President, SRC

President, GRASAG

The Department of computer Science (DXS) University of Ghana is holding intensive Eight-Week (8) professional certificate courses which are open to Senior High School Graduates, Tertiary Students, Graduates, Workers and the General Public.

Please see below for more details.

Do you have a Cambridge A-Level, International Baccalaureate (IB) or an American Grade 12 qualification? 

Are you interested in enrolling at the University of Ghana? 

Join our Online Information Session to get answers to all your admission enquiries. 

Date: 28^th September 2022 

Time: 4:00 p.m. 

Venue Online via Teams  

CLICK HERE TO JOIN IN THE INFORMATION SESSION 

INVITATION TO GENDER AND INFORMATION ECOSYSTEMS IN CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION REPORT DISSEMINATION EVENT

The University Community is invited to the Gender and Information Ecosystems in Climate Change Adaptation (A QR-GCRF research project funded by Research England/University of Leeds) research dissemination event.  

The event will feature a Presentation and Discussion of the Project Report from 2020 to 2021 Fieldwork in Ghana and Kenya

Lead Researchers:  

• University of Ghana: Professor Audrey Gadzekpo, Dr Gilbert Tieetah
• University of Leeds: Professor Chris Paterson , Dr Lata Narayanaswamy, Professor Lee Edwards 
• University of Nairobi: Dr Jacinta Maweu Mwende,  Dr Silas Oriaso Odongo  

The details are as follows: 

Date: 22^nd of September 2022 

Time: 10 am 

You are invited to join virtually via the link below: 

Zoom Link: https://universityofleeds.zoom.us/j/87121894933

Please click on the following link for the full event announcement 

PROVOST’S PUBLICATION AWARDS IN THE HUMANITIES

The Provost of the College of Humanities invites all Faculty and Doctoral Students within the College to submit entries for the 2022 Provost’s Publication Awards. The Awards form part of efforts to strengthen and support research culture within the College of Humanities, while providing opportunity for doctoral students and researchers to showcase their work.

Categories of Awards for the 2022 Awards

1. Publication Awards Categories

1. Early-Career Best Published Work: 2 Awards
2. Mid-Career Best Published Work: 2 Awards
3. Late-Career Best Published Work: 2 Awards

2. Overall Best Researcher

3. Doctoral Students’ Awards Categories

1. PhD Year Two – 2 Awards
2. PhD Year Three – 2 Awards
3. PhD Year Four – 2 Awards

Eligibility Criteria

Early-Career Best Published Work: Lecturers/Research Fellows affiliated with any unit of the College of Humanities, who have been in the service of the University of Ghana, Legon, for not more than five years prior to the date of submission of the application.

Mid-Career Best Published Work: Senior Lecturers/Senior Research Fellows/Associate Professors in the College of Humanities who have been in the service of the University of Ghana for a total of not more than ten years.

Late-Career Best Published Work: Professors/Associate Professors in the College of Humanities who have been in the service of the University of Ghana for not more than 15 years.

Overall Best Researcher:

a) Open to all categories of Faculty

b) This would be based upon a distinguished record in research, publication or creative works.

Doctoral Students’ Awards Categories: Registered PhD candidates within the College of Humanities, University of Ghana, recognized prior to the date of application submission.

The Quality of submissions of scholarly works or research for the awards will be assessed based on:

i. Methodological rigour

ii. Innovations / creativity in a discipline/disciplinary breakthrough

iii. Potential impact on national development/policy

iv. Funding potential

Application Information

1. Applicants should choose one publication only to submit for an award category.
2. Either sole authored or co-authored publications (with applicant being the lead author) are eligible.
3. Only works published from 2020 to date are eligible for submission.
4. Acceptable publication formats include, scholarly book, research work, monograph, journal article, fiction, poetry, or publicly performed creative works including theatrical play, musical composition, and choreographed dance production.
5. Doctoral candidates are to submit copies of their transcripts; and any published work or accepted work in queue for publication (if applicable). For accepted work, kindly provide evidence/letter of acceptance for the publication.

All materials submitted for assessment should be provided in triplicate (as hard copy) in photocopy or offprint form—materials once submitted will not be returned to the applicant. The application package should include a cover letter and a single page truncated version of the applicant’s curriculum vitae including current contact details.

The application materials should be addressed and delivered to:

Mr. Elisha Kyirem

Secretary, College of Humanities Research Board

College of Humanities Secretariat, International House, Second Floor

Tel: 0240580044

ekyirem@ug.edu.gh

Deadline for Submissions: Tuesday, September 20, 2022

ACCREDITATION OF PROGRAMMES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GHANA 

Management of the University of Ghana has noted various media statements in the past week, regarding the status of accreditation of programmes run by the University. These statements are based on the 2020 Auditor-General’s report. 

Management reassures the University community and all our stakeholders that the majority of programmes currently being run at the University, at both undergraduate and graduate level are either fully accredited, or in the process of having their accreditation renewed. The University has been working closely with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), to streamline processes in both institutions to ensure that all programmes in the University are restored to good standing within the shortest possible time, and also to rework the structures and procedures for accreditation of programmes. Key developments in this regard are the establishment of a desk in the Office of the Registrar dedicated to accreditation-related matters, as well as continued work towards the automation of accreditation processes.  

We assure our students and former students, as well as all stakeholders that all certificates issued by the University of Ghana remain valid, and we commit to work towards regularizing the accreditation status of all our programmes in the short term, and working towards streamlining and automating the accreditation system in the long term.

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VACANCY FOR COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES COORDINATOR POSITION AT EACH COLLEGE

Following the approval of the University of Ghana’s Internationalisation Strategy by the Business and Executive Committee (BEC), Senior Management of the University of Ghana has also given approval for colleges to appoint College International Programmes Coordinators (CIPC) in accordance with the Strategy.

POSITION: College International Programmes Coordinator

REPORTING TO: Provost of the relevant College

THE ROLE:

College International Programmes Coordinators (CIPC) shall have responsibility for:

a)     The development and implementation of the College's internationalisation strategy in line with the University of Ghana Internationalisation Strategy;

b)     The promotion, facilitation and co-ordination of internationalisation activities at the College level;

c)     Support/Work with the International Programmes Office (IPO) in other aspects of the University's external relations activity, including international student recruitment, admissions, marketing, communications and alumni relations and development at the college level;

d)     Leading their colleges to further strengthen international competitiveness of the college, promote the college academic programs abroad, and work with IPO Recruitment Officers to drive international student recruitment and admissions in a bid to achieve a 10 percent international enrolment quota for the college;

e)     Supporting the Provost and College Secretary in setting standards and ensuring effective global engagement to promote the international reputation of the College;

f)      Supporting IPO in administering collaborative agreements with the College’s external partners;

g)     Promoting strategic partnerships between the College, other universities abroad, relevant industries and the business community around the globe;

h)     Promoting and ensuring full participation of the college in all internationalisation activities;

i)       Serving as a member of the Management Committee of IPO as envisaged by the University of Ghana Internationalisation Strategy; and,

j)       The preparation of annual reports on internationalisation activities in the College for the consideration of the Management Committee of IPO.

DUTIES

The appointment of Coordinators, beyond serving as a member of the Management Committee at IPO and a member of the Internationalisation Strategy Committee, will focus on achieving specific targets for the college as outlined in the University of Ghana Strategy for Internationalisation and ensure consistent improvement in its relationship with external stakeholders in line with the fast-evolving and highly competitive global higher education environment.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The College International Programmes Coordinator must:

1.  Be a Senior Lecturer or higher rank and a member of the relevant College;

2.  Be well-versed in international and global engagement drive in higher education, particularly the University of Ghana Internationalisation Strategy; and,

3.  Possess an appreciable level of international exposure as faculty in the higher education environment.

TENURE OF APPOINTMENT

The College International Programme Coordinator shall serve an initial term of two years which is renewable for another term of two years only.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

An applicant is required to submit an application pack to the Senior Assistant Registrar, International Programmes Office, University of Ghana, P. O. Box LG586, Legon, Accra, Ghana (Hardcopy) or arip@ug.edu.gh (Soft Copy).

 The application pack should contain the following:    

i.   Completed application form for College International Programmes Coordinator position.

ii. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae with supporting educational and professional certificates.

iii. A statement of motivation and vision of not more than two pages.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

CLOSING DATE

Applications should reach the Senior Assistant Registrar not later than 30^th September, 2022.

SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

COLLEGE OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SHORT COURSE

The Department of Chemistry in the University of Ghana is organizing a short course on Quality Control and Assurance in Pharmaceutical and Herbal Products.

The course aims to equip stakeholders with knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical and herbal product manufacturing processes, including sampling, processing, distribution and quality assurance. The course will also include innovation, research, standardization and regulations on these products.

Objectives

The general goal of this course is to provide fundamental knowledge in good manufacturing practices among pharmaceutical and herbal industry practitioners and consumers who want to arm themselves with knowledge in these industries. At the end of the course, participants would be able to:

• Identify substandard products using visuals and other organoleptic processes.
• Explain the principles of GMP in the drugs and food industry.
• Identify factors that lead facilitate food and drug spoilage.
• Acquire skills in basic Quality Control (Q.C.) and Quality Assurance (Q.A.).
• Analyze and interpret data from advanced instrumental methods in Q.C. and Q.A.
• Develop standard operating procedures for their operations.

Target Groups:

Pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, technicians and technologists, pharmaceutical manufacturers, herbal medicine practitioners, pharmaceutical and herbal medicine regulators, and quality control personnel in the manufacturing industry.

Course Description

The course is designed to provide a comprehensive knowledge of all relevant Q.A. and Q.C. procedures needed for the manufacture of quality medicinal products. It would involve the study of the World Health Organisation (WHO) total quality management in pharmaceutical and herbal manufacture, practical applications of modern technologies used in quality control and assurance, hazard and risk analysis of pharmaceutical and herbal products, packaging, good distribution practices and the regulation.

Duration/Mode of Instruction

The course will be delivered over a period of four (4) weekends through engaging face-to-face lectures and practical sessions.

Course Fee: GHS 1,600 per participant

The full course fee should be paid a week before the start of the course.

Bank details:

Account Name: College of Basic and Applied Sciences

Bank Account Number: 0160094485315601

Branch: University of Ghana, Legon

For further information on the courses, invoices and any other enquiries, kindly contact,

The Department of Chemistry

P.O. Box L.G. 56

University of Ghana, Legon.

Telephone: 0559553796

Email: chemdept@ug.edu.gh

Course start date: 5^th November, 2022.

Deadline for Application: 14th October 2022.

SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

COLLEGE OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SHORT COURSE

The Department of Earth Science in the University of Ghana is organizing a short course in: Applied Numerical Groundwater Modeling: Fundamental Aspects

Objectives

The goal of this course is to provide detailed, step-by-step training on applied groundwater modeling to meet the needs of groundwater managers, practicing hydrogeologists, environmental scientists/ managers, and policy makers, amongst others. The specific objectives of the course are to provide practical training on the:

• fundamental principles and governing laws on groundwater modeling;
• data requirements for a reasonably good numerical model;
• conceptualization of a domain and its relevance towards developing a good model;
• model development process – finite difference and finite element approaches;
• model calibration and validation processes and sensitivity analysis;
• scenario development and analysis.

Target Groups

The course is designed to meet the needs of professionals in the following broad areas:

• Environmental Science/management;
• Mining and mineral exploration;
• Hydrogeology and (ground) water resources management;
• Policy-makers in government ministries, Non-Governmental Organizations;
• Environmental/Civil Engineering;
• Related disciplines.

Course Description and Content

Module 1 – Fundamental Principles

This module will treat the fundamental principles and the relevance of numerical models. It will focus on the governing physical equations, the assumptions, and the myths about groundwater modeling. The specific topics to be treated include:

• Overview of basic concepts and principles of groundwater flow;
• The purpose of modeling;
• Categories of models and their applications;
• Governing Equations for applied groundwater modeling, and assumptions;
• Limitations of numerical models;
• Ethics of modeling;
• Modeling Workflow.

Module 2 – Conceptual Model Development

It is a known fact in modeling that a numerical model is as good as the conceptual model from which it has been developed. A good numerical model must have been properly conceptualized based on sound field data. This module will treat the rudiments of conceptual model development, the data requirements, and the limitations. The following topics will be treated:

• Data requirements for developing a representative conceptual model;
• Components of a numerical model;
• Conceptualizing model domain boundaries;
• Developing the hydrostratigraphy from various geological and geological datasets;
• Conceptualizing recharge and other sources;
• Characterization of relationship between surface and subsurface flow components;
• Characterization of various sink types;
• Conceptualizing unique geological structures.

Module 3: Mathematical Foundation and the Numerical Code

All numerical models are based on a set of equations formulated on the basis of physical principles. In the case of numerical groundwater models, the central principle is the Darcy law. Understanding the basic mathematical foundation of a numerical model and the related assumptions is critical to proper selection of an appropriate numerical code for a particular application. Knowing the mathematical basis of the numerical codes is an important component of an applied groundwater modelling course.  This module will therefore treat:

• Derivation of governing equations; assumptions;
• Boundary conditions – mathematical formulation and assumptions underlying the main boundary condition types;
• Finite difference codes;
• Finite element codes;
• Code selection;
• Code Execution;
• Common Mistakes/Errors.

Module 4: Numerical Model Development

Having developed a good conceptual model based on the best available data, the next stage is to convert the conceptual model into a numerical model. Understanding the various available codes and their underlying assumptions, and clearly understanding the objectives of the modelling endeavor are critical towards developing a good numerical model from a good conceptual model. The Modules 1, 2, and 3 are essential pre-requisites to this module. This module will entail the following components:

• Spatial discretization

1. Two dimensional models
2. Three dimensional models
3. Setting model layers

• Selecting and implementing appropriate boundary conditions

1. Two main types of boundaries: physical and hydraulic boundaries
2. Head – dependent boundary conditions
3. Specified head boundary conditions
4. Specified flux boundary conditions
5. Determining local area boundary conditions based on a regional model

Module 5: Model Calibration and Validation

It is only calibrated and validated models that can be used for scenario analysis to facilitate decision making processes. A model that has been set up (under steady state or transient state conditions) must be calibrated by adjusting the data of the input parameters until the model computer data satisfactorily matches the field monitored data of the hydraulic head, flow etc. This module will treat:

• Material property parameters
• Hydrologic parameters
• Assigning parameters to model layers
• Calibration targets
• Manual calibration
• Parameter Estimation
• Stabilizing parameter estimation
• Steady state calibration
• Transient state calibration
• Model validation

Module 6. Forecasting and Uncertainty Analysis

The objective of most modelling assignments is for forecasting the impacts of various management scenarios together with natural fluctuations in climatic conditions. In the process of undertaking model forecasts, it is important to assess the level of uncertainty so that the results are placed in the appropriate context. The components of this module are:

• Setting up model forecasting scenarios
• Basic Uncertainty analysis
• Uncertainty analysis using multiple conceptual models
• Reporting model uncertainty as part of the forecasting
• Evaluating model forecasts

Mode of Instruction

The course will be taught in 6 inter-related modules. Patrons may choose modules that meet their specific needs. However, it is strongly recommended that patrons subscribe to all 6 modules in order to achieve optimum benefits from the training. The Department of Earth Science has, through several external funded projects, has procured the requisite software for practical training on all aspects of numerical groundwater modeling. A blended approach of virtual and physical meetings will used to achieve the objectives of each of the models.

Entry Requirements

A background in Geology, Earth Science, Civil Engineering, or related fields.

Duration

Six full weekends

Course Fee: GHS 3,000.00

The full course fee should be paid a week before the start of the course.

Bank details:

Account Name: College of Basic and Applied Sciences

Bank Account Number: 0160094485315601

Branch: University of Ghana, Legon

For further information on the courses, invoices and any other enquiries, kindly contact,

The Department of Earth Science

University of Ghana

P.O. Box LG 58