UCC Matriculates 358 Students for SPGDE Programme
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has matriculated 358 students into the Special Postgraduate Diploma in Education (SPGDE)
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UCC’s Biomedical and Clinical Research Centre Fights Schistosomiasis
Jun 11, 2026
The Biomedical and Clinical Research Centre at the University of Cape Coast has trained community health workers to embark on community health education on Schistosomiasis, a disease caused by parasitic worms that live in freshwater.
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UCC, Dublin City University Explore Strategic Academic Partnership
Jun 10, 2026
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has welcomed a delegation from Dublin City University (DCU) to explore opportunities for collaboration
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UCC Students Benefit from Erasmus+ Exchange Programme at World Maritime University
Jun 10, 2026
Three postgraduate students pursuing studies in Blue Economy, Governance and Social Resilience at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) have successfully participated in an Erasmus+ exchange programme at the World Maritime University (WMU), Malmö, Sweden
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Internal Auditors Urged to Prioritise Personal Branding for Effective Internal Auditing
Internal auditors have been encouraged to prioritise personal branding as a means of enhancing their credibility, visibility, and effectiveness.
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SAHS Honours 37 Outstanding Students at 2026 Dean’s Awards Ceremony
The School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has recognised 37 outstanding students
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UCC, Partners Secure ¥2 Million Grant for China-Ghana Food Security and Storage Laboratory
Researchers from the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and Accra Technical University, in collaboration with the Jimei University, Jiangsu University and Sinograin Chengdu Storage Research Institute Co., Ltd., have secured a ¥2 million grant
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SustInAfrica Project Ends at UCC
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