The Department of Population and Health at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), in partnership with Los Abuelos Foundation (LAF), an NGO, has organised health screening for over 500 elderly persons in Yamoransa, a town near Cape Coast.
The event, which was held to mark International Day of Older Persons, was on the theme: " Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action.”
The Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Aheto, has made a passionate appeal to GCB Bank PLC to construct residential accommodation on campus to help address the accommodation deficit facing the University.
The move, according to him, will enable the University to admit more students.
Prof. Aheto made the appeal when he received a delegation from GCB Bank PLC, led by the Chief Risk Officer, Mr. Theophilus Aryee.
Ghana's High Commissioner to Canada, H.E. Prof. Francisca Dora Edu-Buandoh, has paid a courtesy visit to the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, UCC, Prof. Denis Aheto at the Council Chamber.
In a remark, Prof. Edu-Buandoh said she would use her good offices to facilitate collaborations between UCC and Canadian universities.
The School of Medical Sciences (SMS) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has organised its 16th white coat ceremony for 155 level 400 medical students to commence their clinicals in line with their training to become medical professionals.
Held at the New Examination Centre (NEC), the event marked the beginning of the medical journey for the students, as they donned their white coats and pledged their commitment to the ideals of the medical profession.
A day's capacity building workshop on lean management has been held for office holders and administrators in the School of Allied Health Sciences.
The aim of the workshop was to equip staff with practical tools and techniques in lean management principles to enable them to lead and sustain lean initiatives in their departments.
The University of Cape Coast Co-Operative Credit Union Limited has held the maiden edition of Youth and Women’s Dialogue to equip them with skills and knowledge in finance and money management.
The event, themed “Empowering Women and Youth, Strengthening Co-operatives, Driving Inclusive Growth”, featured panel discussions, keynote presentations, and interactive consultations with stakeholders.
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has hosted the 41st Annual General Meeting and Workshop of University Librarians Ghana (ULG).
The event was attended by librarians from Public and Technical Universities.
Since its establishment, ULG has worked to standardize library operations and services across Public Universities, while fostering cooperation among librarians to strengthen the country’s higher education system.
A two-week capacity-building workshop on Cervical Cancer prevention has been held in Cape Coast for selected healthcare workers in the Central Region.
A total of 40 participants from the Saltpond Municipal Hospital, Saltpond and Our Lady of Grace Hospital, Breman Asikuma, including doctors, nurses, midwives, laboratory technicians, health promotion officers and health information officers. They were equipped with new knowledge and practical skills to advance the fight against cervical cancer in Ghana.
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) branch of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has held a dinner for members who have retired from active service.
The event, held at the New Examination Centre (NEC), brought together colleagues and friends to celebrate the contributions of retirees in an atmosphere filled with nostalgia, laughter, and gratitude.
The Institute of Education has donated science laboratory equipment valued at GH¢40,000 to the University Practice Senior High School (UPSHS), to enhance teaching and learning of science.
The donated equipment include: a model human skeleton, eye, ear, heart, desiccator, dissecting set, slotted mass, pendulum, convex and concave lenses, resistance box, tuning fork, analogue voltmeter and analogue voltmeters, litmus papers and other instructional materials.
