The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, has congratulated the University Basic School on winning the 2016 edition of the University Basic Schools Sports Associations (UBaSSA) Games held at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. At the end of the competition, University of Cape Coast (UCC) Basic School won five trophies out of ten. It was against this backdrop that Prof. Ampiah lauded the team for their splendid performances. The Vice-Chancellor gave the congratulatory message at a function organised in honour of the Basic School Sports Team.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, has appealed to the Central Regional Fire Service Command to regularly conduct fire drill simulation for staff and students of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) on how to handle fire. The Vice-Chancellor made the appeal when he called on the Central Regional Fire Commander, Divisional Office One (DO 1) Fanny Simpson at Cape Coast. He noted that prevention was the most important aspect of fire safety and therefore, such exercise would equip staff and students with the skills to professionally deal with any eventuality like fire outbreak.

Mrs. Sophia Agyeibea Abnory, an Assistant Registrar of the University, has advised young ladies to be assertive in order to enhance their personal competence, confidence and self-esteem. She noted that without assertiveness and set of values, they would lose focus and be swayed by peer influence, adding that they should aspire to attain greater heights, and make themselves and their families who have over the years sacrificed for them proud. Mrs. Abnory made these observations at a ceremony to launch the Atlantic Hall Ladies' Association (ATLAS) 20th anniversary celebration.

The Kwame Nkrumah Hall (KNH) has celebrated its 19 years with a call on the Hall to partner entrepreneurs so as to create wealth for the Hall. A former head of the Department of Conservation Biology and Entomology, Prof. Peter Kwapong, made the call at a durbar to mark the 19th anniversary of the Hall. The Week-long celebration was on the theme " Celebrating 19 Years of Excellence, Achievements and Way Forward". He said there were numerous opportunities to partner the private sector and create wealth and an enabling environment in the Hall.

A team of 26 students and four faculty members from the Grand Valley State University (GVSU) in the United States are currently undertaking a Study Abroad programme at the University of Cape Coast. The Study Abroad Programme which forms part of UCC-GVSU collaboration is an initiative between the Department of Public Health of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, UCC and Public Health Nursing, GVSU. It began in 2013 with the aim of establishing and improving links and partnership with local and international collaborators in the area of Public Health.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, has paid a working visit to the Central Regional Headquarters of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). In his remarks at a meeting with the management of the Central Regional ECG, Prof. Ampiah said the visit was to introduce himself and also deepen the already existing relations between UCC and ECG. The Vice-Chancellor expressed the University’s gratitude to management of the Central Regional ECG for the continuous support and assistance.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, has called on Osabarima Kwesi Atta II, the Paramount Chief of Oguaa Traditional Area, at his Palace. The visit was to officially introduce himself to the Omanhen, as well as his sub-chiefs and elders, to seek his blessings and support during his tenure as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast. The Oguaa Manhen, after welcoming the Vice-Chancellor and his accompanying delegation, congratulated Prof. Ampiah on his appointment .

The Osibisa Band has thrilled staff and students of the Department of Music and Dance to some old melodious collections at a live concert on campus. The Concert dubbed “Going Global with Your Music, the Osibisa Experience” was aimed at sharing the experience of Osibisa and also inspire the students to put in more effort to make impact with their music. The live band musical performances, held at the Music Laboratory, won the hearts of many music lovers, who were treated to an unforgettable tunes from Osibisa.