WIPO
WIPO Delegation Engages University of Ghana on IP, Technology Transfer and Innovation

The University of Ghana on Thursday November 20, hosted a high-level delegation from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) at the Research and Innovation Directorate (RID), as part of WIPO’s official visit to Ghana from 19–21 November 2025. The engagement, led by Mr.

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UG Launches Maiden Employee Week, on a Central Theme of Unity and Stewardship

On Monday, 17 November 2025, the University of Ghana officially kicked off its first-ever Employee Week, a  celebration designed to uplift, honor, and unite the University’s workforce under the banner: “One UG, One Workforce: Celebrating Excellence.”

Security
UG Partners Industry to Champion Innovation for National Security at Maiden Safety Conference & Expo

The University of Ghana, through the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Development), and the University of Ghana Business School, partnered with Fihankra ComTech LLC and Devnest Systems to host the maiden Ghana Security and Safety Conference and Expo at the R.S.

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GHANA RESEARCH MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS’ PLATFORM LAUNCHED

Research management professionals from the University of Ghana (UG), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and the University of Cape Coast (UCC) have launched a professional platform to institutionalise the research management profession into a formalised network of…

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FACULTY FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA PAY FAMILIARIZATION VISIT TO UG

Faculty from the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Development (DRID) of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) on Tuesday, 23rd September 2025, paid a familiarization visit to the  Research and Innovation Directorate (RID) to gain insight into the UG research management landscape…

A Competition of Ideas Presented at the Student Venture Support Programme (SVSP) Pre-Demo Day

The Research and Innovation Directorate has successfully rolled out three phases of the Student Venture Support Programme in collaboration with KNUST and UCC. The programme aims to promote innovation and equip students with enterprise skills.

Mayor of London Endorses  UG’s Innovation Initiatives in Landmark Visit 

The University of Ghana hosted Sadiq Khan, Major of London at a landmark  event organized by Imperial Global to explore  global partnerships  for transforming ideas into impact through science, technology, and enterprise.

VC receives Fihankra ComTech Ltd. Team, Winners of the African Youth in Tourism Innovation Award

Fihankra ComTech Limited, winners of the Best Youth Innovation Award at the 7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum, held in Botswana, have presented the award to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo.