University of Ghana and University of Warwick Explore Research and Innovation Partnerships

The University of Ghana (UG) hosted a delegation from the University of Warwick, United Kingdom, on 9 November 2026, to explore opportunities for strengthening collaboration in research, innovation and knowledge transfer. The meeting, held at the Research and Innovation Directorate (RID), was hosted by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Development, Professor Samuel Nii Ardey Codjoe. The Warwick delegation was led by Professor Michael Scott, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International).

 

Professor Samuel Kojo Kwofie, Director of IAST, speaking during the meeting.

 

The Dean of International Programmes, Professor Jemima Asabea Anderson, introduced the delegation and highlighted previous engagements between the two universities, including the Vice-Chancellor’s visit to Warwick.

Mrs Mammie Nyamekye Hutchful Nortey, Head of the Innovation Unit, giving an overview of the University of Ghana and RID.

Mrs Mammie Nyamekye Hutchful Nortey, Head of the Innovation Unit, gave an overview of the University of Ghana and RID. The Dean of International Programmes and the Director of the Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST), Professor Samuel Kojo   Kwofie, also made brief presentations.     

Members of the University of Warwick delegation contributing to the discussions.

 

Discussions focused on joint research proposals, seed funding, international grant opportunities, intellectual property training, knowledge transfer and commercialisation. The two institutions also explored opportunities for academic exchanges, entrepreneurship and stronger industry partnerships.

A cross-section of participants during the engagement at RID.

 

Also in attendance were Mr Emmanuel Baidoo, Deputy Registrar in the Office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (RID), and representatives of the University of Ghana Business School, TIPPS, the Innovation Unit, the Publication, Dissemination and Translation (PDT) Unit, and other University units.

Professor Michael Scott presenting a gift to Professor Samuel Nii Ardey Codjoe after the meeting.

 

Following the meeting, the delegation toured the RID complex and paid a courtesy call on the Pro-Vice-Chancellor at his office.

The delegation paying a courtesy call on the Pro-Vice-Chancellor at his office.

A group photograph of the University of Warwick delegation and University of Ghana officials after the meeting.