The University of Cape Coast, UCC, has held a matriculation ceremony to officially admit 1,924 students to pursue various undergraduate and post-graduate programmes via the Sandwich  mode. 

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong,  called on the matriculants to ensure a high sense of responsibility and discipline.

The new Head of Department of Soil Science, Dr. Kofi Atiah, has assumed work after a short handover ceremony.

At the ceremony, Dr. Atiah paid a glowing tribute to the immediate past Head of Department, Prof. Kwame Agyei Frimpong, and gave assurance that he would continue from the solid work his predecessor had left off.

The Department of Conservation Biology and Entomology at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has observed this year’s World Mosquito Day in the Akyemansa District of the Eastern Region.

The event, held under the theme " Living with Mosquitoes in Ghana – Their Threats and Our Response," brought together members of the community, traditional leaders, and government officials.

The College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences (CANS) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), in collaboration with the National Nuclear Research Institute (NNRI) of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), has held a strategic partnership workshop aimed at establishing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions.

The programme sought to promote cooperative collaboration in research, education, and the application of nuclear technology.

Dr. Kwabena Antwi-Konadu has officially assumed office as Acting Director of the Directorate of Public Affairs of the University of Cape Coast (UCC).
 
He takes over from Major Kofi Baah Bentum (rtd) who officially retired on 31st July, 2025.
 
His appointment was contained in a letter signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko-Boampong.
 
Prior to his appointment, Dr.

The School of Optometry and Vision Science (SOVS) at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has received a $25,000 grant to launch the Optometric Service and Community Outreach for Practical Experience (Opto-SCOPE) project, funded by Optometry Giving Sight.

Opto-SCOPE aims to establish mobile eye care units within Community-based Health Planning Services (CHPS) compounds in the Central Region.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has led a high-powered delegation to the Canadian High Commission in Ghana as part of efforts to strengthen institutional ties and explore new areas of collaboration.

The visit formed part of the Vice-Chancellor’s broader strategy to foster partnerships between UCC and Canadian institutions, with a focus on advancing academic cooperation, research, and exchange programmes.

A research team from the Department of Basic Education at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has organised a two-day workshop for early childhood educators, aimed at enhancing foundational learning through the integration of creative arts into Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education.

The College of Health and Allied Sciences (CoHAS) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), in partnership with the Convention of Biomedical Research in Ghana (CoBReG), has launched its 2025 conference under the theme “Biomedical and Clinical Research in Africa: Connecting Scientists for Future Innovations.”

The event, held at the School of Graduate Studies Auditorium, marked the 2nd CoHAS and the 15th CoBReG joint scientific convention.

 

The College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences Students’ Association of Ghana, University of Cape Coast (CANSSAG-UCC), has officially sworn in its newly elected executives at a colourful handover and induction ceremony.

The event, held under the auspices of the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences (CANS), brought together students, faculty, and invited guests.

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