Education

The University of Ghana has been ranked fifth in Africa and retained its position as the leading university in Ghana and West Africa, according to the 2024 Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings. Key achievements include placing fifth overall on the continent, behind four universities from Southern and Eastern …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has unveiled the academic calendar for the 2024/2025 school year applicable to both Basic and Senior High Schools. In a statement issued on October 17, 2024, by Prince C. Agyemang-Duah, the Acting Director of the Schools and Instruction Division, it was confirmed that the new …

A historic total of 157 schools will participate in the 2024 edition of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), the largest number of participants since the competition’s inception. This year, 126 schools will compete at the preliminary stage, featuring both public and private senior high schools across the country. …

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has been recognized as the top university in Ghana, securing its place as one of the leading institutions in Africa and the world. This accolade comes from the prestigious U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings for 2024-2025, where UCC claimed the …

Seven students from Labone Senior High School were denied entry to the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) on Monday, August 26, 2024, due to arriving late for the exam. This marked the second instance of lateness for these students during the examination period. The incident came to light …

  The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has instructed Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong to continue serving as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) while it investigates the circumstances surrounding his termination. The directive came after UCC’s governing council announced on August 1 that Professor Boampong’s appointment, which was …

The government has released GH¢80 million to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), according to Majority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh. He informed Parliament that the Ministry of Finance disbursed the funds today, June 21, 2024. The 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) faces uncertainty as WAEC awaits nearly 98% of …

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has secured the top spot in Ghana for its efforts in promoting good health and well-being, aligned with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, according to the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings announced on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. The THE Impact Rankings are …

During the 12th Information Communications Technology for Development (ICT4D) Conference in Accra, the Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to utilizing technology to drive development and bolster economic growth. Mrs. Owusu-Ekuful highlighted the crucial role of technology in shaping Ghana’s future, noting significant progress in …

Following extensive deliberations and negotiations with their respective employers, the striking unions comprising the Senior Staff Association of Public Universities in Ghana (SSA-UoG), Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU), and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff (FUSSAG) have collectively agreed to suspend their industrial action. In a statement signed by …